What is a BP Machine?
A sphygmomanometer, a.k.a. a blood pressure monitor, or blood pressure gauge, is a device used to measure blood pressure, composed of an inflatable cuff to collapses and then releases the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure.
Where Can I Find BP Machine In South Africa?
The Paramedic Shop
Address: 233 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 556 1782
Medical Supplies Sa
Address: 17 Torquay Cl, Parklands, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 82 380 0676
Atlantic Medical Supplies
Address: 233 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7439, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 556 4877
Can you buy a blood pressure monitor at a pharmacy?
If you have high blood pressure or simply want to keep on top of your health you can browse our selection of blood pressure monitors and devices.
Whether you’re looking for an automatic blood pressure monitor or a spare cuff, we have monitors from brands such as OMRON, Braun and our own Lloyds Pharmacy label.
Which arm is more accurate for blood pressure?
Conclusions. Single-arm measurements, compared to double-arm measurements, may underestimate the prevalence of hypertension.
However, if double-arm measurements are unavailable, the right arm is preferred for the measurement of BP, especially in women.