continual blood pressure monitoring - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

kinou · 03-01-2008, 01:20 PM

Hi,
I'm new on this forum (or any others for that matter) and I've got a question that might be stupid but I'm getting a bit anxious about it.
I'm due to have a continual blood pressure monitoring (where you are fitted with something that takes your blood pressure regularly for 24 hours or so as you get on with whatever you have to do) and was wandering how obstructive it is. I am a teacher and would have to go to work wearing it and I'm a bit worried it will show under my clothes and make some noise, etc...I know it's nothing but I'm getting quite worked up with the idea it might be obvious and I'll have loads of weird looks or questions.
Has any of you had that monitoring? Can you tell me how big the machine is? If it makes any noise?

Thanks

flowergirl2day · 03-01-2008, 06:51 PM

Kinou,

Welcome! I have have no tips to share as I've never been fitted with one of these ambulatory monitors. Because of the cost, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is not routinely used here.
I have an idea. Since you are a teacher, why not share this with your class? You could give a short lesson about blood pressure. Depending on the age of your students, you could even show them the monitor. Younger kids would find it fascinating. There are photos of this device in a couple of my books. It is not really that big. I don't know how much noise it makes when it self-inflates. I don't think it's as noisy as the ones they use in hospitals.
I hope someone who's worn one will respond to your post with a few helpful tips.

Good luck.

Please let us know about your experience.
flowergirl

Jezza1 · 03-02-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kinou

Hi,
I'm new on this forum (or any others for that matter) and I've got a question that might be stupid but I'm getting a bit anxious about it.
I'm due to have a continual blood pressure monitoring (where you are fitted with something that takes your blood pressure regularly for 24 hours or so as you get on with whatever you have to do) and was wandering how obstructive it is. I am a teacher and would have to go to work wearing it and I'm a bit worried it will show under my clothes and make some noise, etc...I know it's nothing but I'm getting quite worked up with the idea it might be obvious and I'll have loads of weird looks or questions.
Has any of you had that monitoring? Can you tell me how big the machine is? If it makes any noise?

Thanks

Hi Kinou,im changing mortgage and taken on new life insurance cover.Because i take BP meds,i have to undergo 24hr monitoring.Thanks to the insurance company.Im having it fitted tomorrow (mon} let you know what its like, tomorrow.All the best.Jezza

kinou · 03-02-2008, 02:54 AM

Thanks for your replies,

Flowergirl, I'm a French and Spanish teacher to 11-16 years old so won't be able to make a lesson out of it, but I think you're right if anybody asks I should maybe just explain what it is...

Good luck Jezza, thanks for letting me know how it goes when you're done

Kinou

Jezza1 · 03-03-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kinou

Thanks for your replies,

Flowergirl, I'm a French and Spanish teacher to 11-16 years old so won't be able to make a lesson out of it, but I think you're right if anybody asks I should maybe just explain what it is...

Good luck Jezza, thanks for letting me know how it goes when you're done

Kinou

Hi Kinou,hope you had a good day at school.Is your school anything like the Waterloo Rd series on BBC1.I had the monitor fitted by the nurse,this morning.Basically its similar to the home monitors.You have to wear the cuff, for 24hrs.The small monitor, is a bit like a walkman, it sits in a belt, when your on the move.Or you can just place it besides you when your sat down.It monitors automatically your blood pressure every 30 minutes,upto 11pm.Then every hour overnight until 7am.I have worn it to work today,bit strange at first,but then ok.No need to get anxious,you will be ok.Please let me know,if you need any more info.Relax and enjoy your free time.Take care.Jezza