How to Calibrate a Blood Pressure Cuff

[@DonFonzarelli-uq9yx]

I tossed mine against a brick wall a couplr times, now it doesnt give me those incorrect high readings

[@feltonarmand5160]

This video should be called How to Compare Blood Pressure Monitor Readings

[@johnlloydvergara2388]

its called calibration because you are comparing the readings.

[@TestTemp-rd1tu]

@@johnlloydvergara2388 It's called "calibration" because they don't know what the word "calibration" means. You aren't very intelligent, and should learn to STFU when other people are talking.

[@greatman05_CCJR]

This video was extremely helpful. I was taking my blood pressure wrong with my OMRON BP7100 home unit. My cuff wasn't level with my heart, causing extremely high blood pressure readings. My pulse readings remained accurate. The doctor's office professional blood pressure monitor doesn't require my arm to be in a specific position to read my blood pressure. My pulse at the doctor matched my pulse at home. As an African American man, I am at a higher risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and I have a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease. This video will help save lives.

[@set3777]

I read the OMROM user manual. It clearly stated that cuff microphone must be level with my heart. After a few years, I had bought a "mercury-free digital Sphygmomanometer" + Stethoscope to calibrate my Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor. That was when I found out that the rubber tubing of the Omron was leaking air at the connection inside.and the rubber tubing joints has to be periodically renewed by cutting a little off or the tubing replaced periodically.

[@bedi5338]

If you title a video how to do something, then somewhere in the video you should explain how to do that thing. Totally waste of time video.

[@DragnDon]

Sure there is....at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHjZg4Z-nrulfdk she says 'bring it in and have your doctor check it against the manual device".....sigh....definitely a wasted video :/

[@Bervick]

1:53 Thanks for saving my time

[@niclinblue]

She explained that the home units can't be calibrated. Watch the video again and listen to what she says at the 1:00 mark. She said the same thing my GP told me and that is the home units can't be calibrated and must be replaced. I had mine compared to my GP's wall unit and it was really off.

[@ItzMeJacE]

ashley diaz @2:45

[@chrissimon8368]

Could you just note the difference then adjust the amount or "normalize" it accordingly? That is what I am going to do. She even said she'd rather have it off by ten then have it irregular readings. I wounder if taking it apart, and cleaning it would help? As an engineer I can say it often helps. If you don't have an air compressor you can use canned air.

[@niclinblue]

I can't believe how many people missed what she said about calibrating the home units. She states at the 1:00 mark in the video that the home units can't be calibrated.

[@xDomglmao]

The title is missleading. "How to get rich?" 1:00 "Uhhh, you can't get rich".

[@llarends]

it still is not callibrating.. she is comparing the reading to let the patient know how far off their machine is.

[@testcranker4927]

Calibrating by doing a parallel measurement against another device, (that is presumably NIST traceable) really doesn't provide as good data quality as a separate and independent calibration. I was hoping to find instructions on how to calibrate a device.

[@paulbroderick8438]

In the calibration of any instrument you perform checks against a known certifiable standard at a test laboratory or in house at the manufacturer. Send it back to the manufacturer!

[@jamescamarata1897]

@@paulbroderick8438 Yes but how do you calibrate it? That's what this video led me to believe was how to calibrate it. I literally hung my head two minutes in. frustrating.

[@leomcnally6638]

Title of this video should be, "How to compare a blood pressure cuff with your Doctor's"

[@eds533]

This video talks about the importance of calibrating the machine, but not actually how to calibrate either machine. It's not a bad video, but I think the title is a little misleading.

[@dddoda]

I took my ReliOn wrist monitor to the doctor. It read 150s both times, whereas the trained nurse with the manual read 118 & 124. Happily I decided hers was more correct!

[@robd2650]

My question is they say rest your arm at heart level, but there's never a place to put my arm in the doctors office, so you either hold it up which creates tension raising the level or let it hang lower then your heart, which the video says makes it higher. Also they often take it through the cloths, & talk to you while they do it, which doesn't seem to make for an ideal reading. So what do you do?

[@BigHushAffiliate]

I hate that too!

[@greggroff4610]

I agree. I take mine sitting on my couch and have arm at heart level. I also believe that you could have three different people take your BP and come up with three different measures.

[@robd2650]

@@greggroff4610 Then they want to put you on meds for high levels. I'm glad I have my own unit. Also recently I've added taking flax seed, which has pulled my pressures down a bit.

[@greggroff4610]

@@robd2650 yes I am going by what my Omron reads

[@iCort3]

You did not tell me how to calibrate my blood pressure machine.

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *Calibrating a blood pressure cuff is crucial for accurate measurement, influencing medication adjustments.* 00:15 *Electronic devices are user-friendly for home use; requires pressing a button to measure.* 00:40 *Manual devices in doctor's offices need training and assistance; involves listening to artery pulsations.* 01:09 *Calibration involves comparing readings from home machines with manual devices during visits.* 01:35 *Consistent readings are more important than exact accuracy; tracking various readings helps adjust medications effectively.* 02:01 *Arm cuff devices are preferred over wrist or finger machines for accuracy; ensure proper cuff fit.* 02:30 *Proper technique involves holding the arm at heart level to prevent incorrect readings.* 02:43 *Consistency in measurement under similar conditions is vital for effective blood pressure management.* Made with HARPA AI

[@IproCoGo]

She did not describe how to calibrate a blood pressure cuff. Comparing relative reading between two uncalibrated machines is not calibration. This is irritating and, for people who follow her advice, potentially dangerous. Edit: I just read some of the other comments. Fortunately, there are people in the world who understand calibration. I recommend that the doctor pull this video before she does harm.

[@hans-dieterhensel1745]

I totally agree. Typical American - likes to talk but does not tell you anything

[@aiercooledengine]

AS someone who has taken over one hundred thousand blood pressures over more than 10 years of time as an EMT and cpr instructor in a major Philadelphia Hospitals 🏥 nursing department calibration has to be done relative to a mm/hg device.

[@mariatroncoso1511]

I know she didn’t

[@zane003]

If you have a cheap device and want to calibrate follow these steps: 1- Your device will not have calibration option so you will have to do mental calibration 2- If your device is consistently higher by say 5 numbers than the standard unit, then you substract 5 from the reading and now you have a calibrated result 3- if your device is showing higher and lower readings then it is not reliable. take out the batteries and throw it in the trash. before you give up on your device, make sure the strap spot that has the pressure sensor is positioned correctly and that you have been sitting for 5 minutes and your cuff is at heart level

[@thelining4078]

2:44. NO, a proper CALIBRATION is more than a comparison against some random doctor’s equipment. To calibrate your device, send it in to your manufacturer. They´ll measure and actually adjust it.

[@user-hn9qg5qm3o]

I just lost 3:10 minutes of my life and now my blood pressure is up

[@MA-vr7ht]

I was at my doctors office recently and when the nurse took my BP she had my arm pointing down on my lap when I told her it should be elevated she said no that it was ok like that.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

This was interesting but it didn’t really say how to calibrate your machine. Bring it into your doctor and compare it against another one seems to be the only way.

[@carlaedmiston1003]

If arm you are testing is to be at heart level why then at the doc's office do then have it down by your side isn't that a wrong reading

[@Br4m76]

I've just bought a home devlce. It's a wrist cuff BP meters. I believe what she says about the meter could be +10 than what it's indicated. So mine could be 130/90 when the indicator tells 120/80.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

There is precision and accuracy. And how do you do it simultaniously?????????

[@morethenenough]

Well that was no help in my calibration....wast of my time....

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

Yeah, like others have said this video has nothing to do with calibration. She keeps on saying the word calibration when she means to use the phrase (checking accuracy and frequency of accuracy), which is not the same as calibrating as calibration fixes an inaccuracy. I'd also like to point out that doctor's offices are too busy and too uncaring these days to waste time checking your home device. Healthcare in the 21st century is mostly and in and out type of system with the emphasis is strongly put on the "out" side of the procedure. Best thing to do? Just get a new system if you think your current one is not working properly.

[@chiprobertson609]

Amen

[@herbertkaufmann2785]

How can I change time disply from am/pm to 24 hour

[@jefferyhensley4033]

What is Hybetez Remedy and how does it work? I hear most people treat their high blood pressure issue inherently with this high blood pressure treatment.

[@atsarkazim9785]

What the Dr. said was exactly correct. What she should have added is that if there is a significant difference the unit should be sent back to the manufacturer for proper calibration.

[@exgenica]

Should also define what a "Significant" difference is. (e.g. >10 points?, >20 points?, >30 points? etc). Is "significant" different for Systolic vs. Diastolic values? Since Diastolic is the more critical reading in many cases, this seems a reasonable question. (e.g. >30 points is significant for Systolic, but >10 points is significant for Diastolic).

[@exgenica]

BEFORE sending "back to the manufacturer for proper calibration:... Compare arm cuffs. They come in different sizes. In many cases, a simple change in arm cuff may be the correct action to take as a cuff that is "too small" WILL cause higher readings. Also check that all fittings are secure and there are no leaks. You may also find that it is FAR cheaper to just buy another unit or part than have an old unit serviced or re-calibrated. A new arm cuff for example, can cost as little as US$15. An entirely new, and possibly more accurate unit with newer and better sensor technology may cost LESS than having the unit serviced. Also, you may find more features...memories to save the last "X" readings are now common and several models can even detect irregular and potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias.

[@laurenc1679]

Give me a

[@jonnyboat2]

I have both wrist and arm monitors. My doctor checked my wrist monitor for accuracy and it passed. I'm wondering how the wrist monitors that have a light that lights up at heart level know when they're at heart level?

[@djdonald243]

This is not really a calibration video. It is just about checking accuracy.

[@janijuttjani2635]

Three Cents xxx

[@nexustr3660]

That's literally the definition of calibration.

[@avimango46]

Why mercury column BP machine is accurate and does need any calibration?

[@set3777]

Mercury column BP is based on weight of mercury in a correct diameter tube balancing with pressure. If the tube is not replaced the reading is always accurate as long as just enough mercury is there to give zero reading when pressure is zero. Mercury column BP is NOT affected by temperature. Aneroid BP dial is based on a spring coil which is temperature dependent and needs to be sent for lab calibration and certifications periodically. Electronic BP monitor depend on a pressure to voltage tranducer that may not be linear so some electronics/microprocessors are used to adjust the readings to match the mercury column reading. Home BP monitors usually do not allow the end user to do any calibration. But PROFESSIONAL clinical electronic BP monitors like the Omron 970 CAN be calibrated and/or compared with a mercury column at user clinic anytime.

[@banny80s]

Should be renamed " I know bugger-all on how to Calibrate a Blood Pressure Cuff"

[@johnbrendanoneill1029]

Can u explain what the numbers mean

[@maxquigley9524]

Skip to 2:48 through 2:58. All she says is compare your machine's reading to one at the doctors office.

[@st8kout961]

So, a 3-minute video of How to calibrate ---- bring it with you to your doctor's office every visit. Yeah, ok.

[@ieronimo18]

I never realized how important it is to keep your arm at heart level. I was getting wildly high readings with my Omron 10 because I was keeping my arm below heart level.

[@pumaamore]

meaning how to compare digital to manual bp app. didn't help with our problem.............

[@andrewdupuis1151]

I have one i am getting deferent readings i did it 3 times

[@davidgonzales6749]

Good video, thanks

[@nonorme]

Does Hybetez Remedy (search on google) help me fix my high blood pressure issue inherently ? I see many people keep on talking about this high blood pressure treatment.

[@SubSonicDistortion]

Honestly I think the time with taking blood pressure needs to start at the dr. office. I can attest that 99% of people I see taking pressure do it wrong and its shocking. I was just at the doctors office for blood pressure and the nurse literally had my arm straight down, spoke with me entire time, never allowed me a second to rest, etc. Then I get 140/90 and lectured how my pressure is very high. Prior doctor visit nurse took pressure over my coat, time before that I walked 5 min to area then immediately took pressure. On and on its a joke, doctors and nurses are the ones lecturing us on pressure and drugging us up based off of ignorance, its so bad I feel doctors need to be barred from practice if they cannot do this correctly, its as basic as it gets.

[@smileabeer]

I have a aneroid sphygmomanometer from Riester but how much i inflating the cuff it’s didn’t work Can you help me please i have an OSCE exam tomorrow😭😭😭

[@dr.jonesmurphy5743]

You have a leak?

[@100PercentOS2]

How do you calibrate a blood pressure cuff? There is nothing on it to calibrate. Just a rubber bladder that should close off the length a brachial artery for the width of bladder and make sure it covers at least 80% of the arm's circumference. So it's just the matter of getting the right cuff size. I always use an aneroid sphygmomanometer.

[@georgeswift4063]

Maybe the doctors machine is off. Happened to me.

[@revitnative]

how to calibrate?

[@joanhealy8676]

You are not answering the question. Except to say you don’t calibrate your blood pressure cuff.

[@HeinzGuderian_]

I'd rather have a machine that is accurate than one that's 10 points off. I can tell the brand new one I bought is way off. According to it, my BP went up after going on Telmisartan. Looks like I'll be looking for another one that's more accurate.

[@llarends]

this video does not tell how to calibrate a BP cuff.. comparing a machine reading to a manual is not calibration.

[@skipdalu5805]

To calibrate doesn't mean to compare it with another (possibly inaccurate) device, but to compare it against a reliable standard and adjust it so that it measures correctly. Unfortunately this nice person didn't explain it correctly, and apparently didn't understand fully and so couldn't explain it properly. As others have pointed out- most home units cannot be calibrated.

[@daviderickennedy2194]

This video has nothing to do with how to Calibrate anything, title makes no sense. Maybe how to check you home BP machine?

[@EdWeibe]

thank you very much

[@ruijacinto8225]

Please excuse me to not agree. Measure the same phenomena and compare results means a gross error introduced by many variables. If you have a calibrated one and a "T" connection piece you can made a simple arrangement to compare indicators with reduced errors. Connect a "T" side to the UTD; connect the other "T" side to the calibrated device on passive mode (only indicator); connect the "T" piece bottom port to arm cuff; start the DUT on usual way and compare both measures.

[@exgenica]

With these automated devices, I don't see a way to do this. The points at which the Systolic and Diastolic values are obtained are ontrolled by the DUT's internal microprocessor, and I have never seen nor can I find a "passive" device to which those measurement points can be communicated/triggered.

[@ShadowlessPhantom]

The doctor's advice is correct in the sense that to calibrate means to determine the accuracy of a measuring instrument, but the other meaning is to set the device so that the measurements taken with it are accurate. Most home BP monitors can not be easily calibrated by the end user. Hence one merely needs to determine how high or low it reads, as long as its readings are regular. If its deviations vary then it is useless. If my doctor's office checks it and determines that it is consistently up X over an accurate reading, I record the monitor reading less X.

[@set3777]

I had bought a "mercury-free digital Sphygmomanometer" + Stethoscope to calibrate my Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor. That was when I found out that the rubber tubing of the Omron was leaking air at the connection inside.and the rubber tubing joints has to be periodically renewed by cutting a little off or the tubing replaced periodically. I have proven that BP monitors can be easily calibrated by the end user.

[@5060northernmama]

Basically.... take your unit to the doctor's office and compare your readings to his readings. So long as your numbers are consistent against his numbers (yours might be a bit higher for instance, but consistently higher), it's better to be getting consistent readings at BOTH locations to prove your machines are working. If your BP then goes haywire, you will be sure that your machine is working and to get to medical care, where it can be confirmed on the doctor's machine that your bp went haywire.

[@christineh4782]

Anyone know of western doctor who will do this?

[@livingislearning2227]

It´s hard to measure the blood pressure using a traditional sphygmonometre(Sorry, I ain´t sure how to write it).For me I´m not a health professional(doctor,nurse,paramedic)I´d rather recommend people who´s got high blood pressure to buy a wrist or arm blood pressure monitor,but be aware as the doctor says,your bp will have a variation along the day and before you measure it, sit on a confortable way,wait +- 10-15 minutes and then u have a shot.I truly recommend omron,because is near accurate to the traditional one!

[@mrdaveplayfair]

Seriously, take this video down. You're the top google search for "how to calibrate bp machine" and your video doesn't do this at all. You simply talk about comparing readings. How misleading and wasteful of everyone's time! For the love of god, at least change your misleading title.

[@shamakuma1967]

I got an expensive BP apparatus. Seems to be a local brand.

[@tinaduke9506]

wow!

[@OnerousEthic]

2:45 YW!

[@CannibalWarthog]

Dude thank you. Also, fuck all of what was said prior.

[@billleung6795]

To calibrate a home digital blood pressure unit, you need another device, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foq7qaV7ZbaAmqM&ab_channel=Rossmax

[@henryfelices1597]

Same complaint, the title of this video is misleading. I expected to learn, if possible, how to calibrate my BP machine. This video was a total waste of time.

[@tudvalstone]

LOL, what doctor adjust medicine on a 'small difference' in readings? It's not how it works in real life.

[@albiss1164]

Thanks! :)

[@EricThompson-gs9ce]

An actual demonstration would of been useful and clarifying.

[@samanthachan7275]

My blood pressure shot up for sure after watching this scam

[@sierrasteele3474]

Exactly waste of time

[@gailwharf4684]

Didn’t answer how to calibrate 🙁

[@mikeuknz]

I assume you are aware that KZbin is international so most countries do not have a "pledge of allegiance"

[@charlaine6282]

Did not answer question

[@yasmeentariq5836]

Surely it is a waste time video, she is advising to bring sphygmomanometer (blood pressure checking unit) to your doctor for functional verification, but no doctor in the entire world will do this job. So, it is better to contact authorised service centres for calibration. How ever i my self will soon upload a comprehensive video to touch this sensitive topic.

[@grumps75]

I want my three minutes back.

[@cynthiam8314]

Did not tell how to calibrate the machine! Waste of my time!!!

[@WORRO]

Good info, thank you.

[@johnd.9499]

machine in video costs $500 + -

[@petem6354]

Misleading and a waste of time. The presenter even admits that a faulty reading machine, if consistently faulty, is OK. This is NOT what I came here for.

[@richardmccarthy3185]

Clearly, she works for the blood pressure machine company as there was no way to calibrate. My partner was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure and I have normal BP 120/70. I have high blood pressure on this machine. 139/90. No way to calibrate? Scam. This is a serious issue as when a loved one has such a diagnosis and we cannot measure properly, it is bad

[@EsteleenW]

"How to Calibrate a Blood Pressure Cuff" Not a word was spoken regarding re-calibrations. Only that she did not know how to do it. Pathetic.

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Don’t need to calibrate it now because I wanted to top myself after 3 minutes of listening to this woman 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@nicknamelesso]

Many words to say... absolutely nothing :-(

[@PricelessLove4U]

👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾

[@revitnative]

misleading waste of time

[@stevepalmer5115]

This is absolutely USELESS.

[@nitinkumar29]

Disappointing video, clickbait!

[@jonniewadd56]

Take this video off You Tube!!!

[@39simpleman]

A complete waste of time watching

[@SigmaPlema]

Click bait

[@SuwannaPrentiss]

N

[@oliver-ci2ke]

hi beautiful

[@handyman683]

Wtf

[@goddardfamily7232]

Waste of time

[@billkeating3851]

Absolute rubbish

[@tracybalboa7834]

Say how yo calibrat omg!!