PREMIUM+ Extra-Large Cuff Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

This is a great BP machine. The cuff is large, which is exactly what I needed—no pinching or fit issues at all. If you’ve got a bigger arm size, it’s definitely worth it. The machine is accurate, and the fact that it plugs in gives it enough power to inflate properly. Worth the higher price tag.

It transports with me across the day, office, to truck riding in backpack most of the time. It is consistent in its readings, works without issue, and cuff size is large enough that it fits me with ease. Nice to not have to get aftermarket cuff for once. Only complaint (not enough to deduct a Star) is that sometimes as it rides around in backpack, the button to activate gets pressed even though it is in its own bag. As most people set this on table and do not move every day, not really an issue and has not caused problem with memory as it just pops up as an error rather than a reading. Overall solid and recommend if you are a larger person and have problems finding cuffs to fit.

This is a review of the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff.The LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor is one of the few BP monitors on the market that comes with an Extra LARGE cuff. The accufit cuff is easy to place on the arm and easy to adjust for an accurate reading. There is a 2 inch yellow mark on the cuff that must be placed over the arrtery in order to get an accurate reading.Then with one touch of a button the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor starts to inflate the cuff to give you an accurate reading regarding your blood pressure. The monitor will store 60 total readings, 30 for the morning and 30 for the evening. When you turn on the machine it gives you your last reading for both your BP and Pulse.One of the problems in getting an accurate BP reading is making sure one uses the correct size BP cuff. If the BP cuff is too small -- your reading will be higher than your actual BP.Another issue is proper positioning while having your BP monitored. It is important that one sit in a chair with both feet flat on the floor and the arm the machine is monitoring must be at the same level as your heart. Rest your arm next to the machine on a hard flat surface.Do not move, clench your hand into a fist or talk while the monitor is taking a BP reading. Take your BP in a relatively quiet area where the machine will not pick up background noise resulting in an inaccurate reading.By following a few simple guidelines the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with Accufit Extra Large Cuff will accurately and dependably monitor your blood pressure for years.A nice bonus is the AC adapter and a carrying case that comes standard with this monitor. This makes it easy to take your monitor on vacation or to the doctor's office on your next appointment.Be aware that most wrist BP cuffs tend not to be very accurate and are hard to place correctly for an accurate reading.When you purchase a blood pressure monitor be sure to take it with you to your doctor's office and compare readings. This will let you see how accurate your machine is compared to the doctor's manual BP monitor and also let the nurse/doctor see that you are properly fitted and using the machine correctly.If more than one person needs to be monitored in your home additional sized BP cuffs can be purchased for this machine and I have included the links for those items below. LifeSource UA-281 Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff, Large (14.2" - 17.7") LifeSource UA-280 Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff, Medium (9.4" - 14.2")Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life threatening condition that if left untreated can cause one to have a stroke. It is important to know the signs of a stroke. If you experience any of the following symptoms contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.The signs or symptoms of a Stroke include:numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.trouble seeing in one or both eyes.trouble walking, feeling dizzy, and a loss of balance or coordination.a severe headache with no known cause.As always if you have any questions about your blood pressure or medical history please consult your physician.

My initial impression upon unpacking was that this is a clinical quality blood pressure machine. This is seen in the fine construction of the extra-large conical (cone-shaped) arm cuff that will fit 16 to 24 inch circumference upper arms and in the large digital display of the solidly made pump and measurement instrument. The conical cuff fits well around an upper arm that is large around at the armpit and narrows toward the elbow but unsuitable for non-tapering arms. The device will register up to 60 consecutive measurements . Blood pressures were within points of another automatic device and thus the LifeSource is consistently accurate. However, the measurements were not compared to those that could have been taken at your physician's office. It needs (not included) four AA batteries but can be used with a plug-in small power supply that is provided. Clear manuals and quick instruction sheets are included as well as a neat square zip bag that will contain everything.It might be useful to also purchase the regular large size cuff (LifeSource brand) for the rest of the adult family.Be careful to read the complete description of this blood pressure monitor as it is not refundable if you find it unsuitable.