Sinocare BA-823 Blood Pressure Monitor $26.24 Delivered @ Sinocare eBay

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  mrtee on 13/07/2021 - 20:40

  Got one thanks

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    evanssm2jp on 14/07/2021 - 12:31

    Me too but got message wanting to swap with another model because they don't have stock…yet they have an auction for another of the same model ordered….

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      batrarobin on 14/07/2021 - 19:53

      Yep, in the same boat. Not sure whether the offered model is better or not?

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  GreyChris on 13/07/2021 - 20:53

  +20

  Not that I have anything to suggest these products are inaccurate however kind of no external baseline as to what "accuracy and reliability" as well as "clinically accurate". Without an organisation to vouch for the product it is about as useful as saying a mattress is "orthopaedic". Not protected words. I personally like the Omrons however they're 4x the price for a similar unit. Considering this is a medical device it really should be held to a higher standard. Sounds like a great idea for someone with free time to test this device against better standardised devices…

  Accurate interpretation of the blood pressure unit is also important. At what level is normal? What is high? What is low? What is urgent medical referral/hospital?

  If you want the ultimate ozbargain, go the chemist and use their blood pressure cuffs. They're free. Just make sure you haven't run in there, don't have any stimulants such as tea or coffee and aren't too overstimulated by the insane medical bargain you're currently getting. The chemist can also guide you on how to interpret the information. Blood pressure is a good thing to do regularly and really everyone should have a good quality one if they don't want to visit the pharmacy regularly. That way you can establish a good baseline of normal. If you do have concerns definitely speak to your doctor.

  I personally wouldn't trust this device alone as far as I could throw it unless there was more information about the reliability.

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    UFO on 13/07/2021 - 21:14

    +3

    Valid and logical reply.

    Omron is what my doctor uses and is what I use at home.

    With no independent testing to prove these devices are accurate, they aren't worth your money.

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    Clear on 13/07/2021 - 21:55

    +2

    Excellent write up thanks. Posts like this always provide very educational comments.

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    M00Cow on 13/07/2021 - 22:11

    +4

    it may not be accurate, but maybe it is.
    you won't know until you test it.

    But remember all these types of monitors (whether this, or an apple/Samsung watch) are about the delta, the changes against the baseline. Obviously anyone who needs monitoring on a regular basis needs a proper machine. But these types of devices are good for the delta, the changes and medical researcher will tell you that.

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      GreyChris on 13/07/2021 - 23:49

      +2

      Correct. We don't know. We can however go with tried and tested brands rather than testing ourselves with our health. We have a responsibility to have members not gamble with their health. Undiagnosed and unmanaged blood pressure is dangerous, let alone undiagnosed and unmanaged blood pressure which was missed because you trusted your machine and never thought to go to the doctor in the first place.

      Re: Delta. You're saying the device may have poor 'validity' (not tell an accurate blood pressure) but still may be 'reliable' (consistent readings)? You're assuming it has high 'reliability' so that it may be useful as a delta?
      Well who is saying these devices are good for the baseline? Are the readings consistently 5 points higher or lower? Are they 20% off? Maybe it is reliable? Maybe it isn't? We don't know any of this.

      There's definitely no information to suggest that it is in any way a good baseline either other than the seller telling you it is accurate and reliable and clinically accurate.

      I'd trust a brand like choice for reviews: https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/conditions/cardiov…

      I hope this helps, I wouldn't want people to make poor health choices.

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  spock on 13/07/2021 - 21:08

  +2

  After reading all that made my blood pressure go up .

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    gimli on 13/07/2021 - 21:19

    you need a better monitor then

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  gimli on 13/07/2021 - 21:22

  Any information on how well it is calibrated and actual accuracy.

  As GreyChris and UFO mentioned unlikely to be helpful if you don't know this is actually reliable.

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  thoreon on 13/07/2021 - 21:41

  Sino = China

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    paddyo on 13/07/2021 - 22:12

    I think the language and context pretty much gives that away. "We apply specific algorithms & chip…"

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    M00Cow on 13/07/2021 - 22:12

    -1

    OMG, something made im China! who.would ever buy somethingade there?

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  AdosHouse on 13/07/2021 - 21:45

  I went the opposite way. Found some of the most expensive Omron BP machines I could, and then made PHI pay for it. LOL.

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    DoctorCalculon on 13/07/2021 - 22:32

    +1

    then made PHI pay for it. LOL.

    Your PHI premium must be super high to start with.

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      AdosHouse on 13/07/2021 - 22:54

      Yeah I pay about $45/week. I upgraded to top level extras last year, and have high hospital too. Might as well use every dollar I can on it.

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        thomalfa on 14/07/2021 - 04:20

        can you claim reimbursement from PHI to buy a blood pressure monitor???

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          AdosHouse on 14/07/2021 - 11:53

          @thomalfa: With a referral from a registered practitioner, I can claim up to 85%, yearly limit of $700, for medically prescribed appliances.

          Check your own PHI. Mine is in the category of MPA (medically prescribed appliances).

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            thomalfa on 15/07/2021 - 12:40

            @AdosHouse: Cheers

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  eatwell365 on 14/07/2021 - 08:26

  Yes. My PHI paid up to $200, claim every 3 years. Need GP letter.

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  eatwell365 on 14/07/2021 - 08:37

  +1

  FYI. Recently purchased a Sinocare BPM (black) which has voice guidance and reading. Appearance is of similar quality to another top end domestic Omron I had ($185 after discount CWH).

  I took the Sincare BPM to my GP. Measured with the Sinocare first and then GP’s Omron. The Sinocare is slightly higher by about 8. It is good enough for me provided that the measurement is consistently high for daily record and then see my GP for regular check.