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Title: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 31 December 2007, 18:03:12
Thought I'd get some additions for my first aid kit today.

Bought a proper electronic digital blood pressure tester, with fully adjustable arm cuff! Great bit of kit. I used Maria as a guinea pig, also tested it on Hannah and myself, it works a treat. Maria and I both have healthy blood pressures - Hannah's was a little raised, but probably 'cos she never stops running around, and wouldn't stop screaming as the cuff tightened  ;D

Also bought a digital blood glucose level machine, again a great bit of kit. Comes with all the bits and peices, incl the lance to get blood from the finger. Tested it all on us today, Mine was 5.5, Maria's was 6.3, Hannah's was 5.7 - all good.

Trying to get the girls to prick their fingers was like trying to get blood from a stone - I had to catch Hannah by surprise to draw blood, but it worked  :o

I need to get an oxygen kit next.... you never know when you'll need it.

Today's surgery is now closed  ;D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Golfbuddy on 31 December 2007, 18:21:28
 ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: miggy on 31 December 2007, 18:30:31
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Thought I'd get some additions for my first aid kit today.

Bought a proper electronic digital blood pressure tester, with fully adjustable arm cuff! Great bit of kit. I used Maria as a guinea pig, also tested it on Hannah and myself, it works a treat. Maria and I both have healthy blood pressures - Hannah's was a little raised, but probably 'cos she never stops running around, and wouldn't stop screaming as the cuff tightened  ;D

Also bought a digital blood glucose level machine, again a great bit of kit. Comes with all the bits and peices, incl the lance to get blood from the finger. Tested it all on us today, Mine was 5.5, Maria's was 6.3, Hannah's was 5.7 - all good.

Trying to get the girls to prick their fingers was like trying to get blood from a stone - I had to catch Hannah by surprise to draw blood, but it worked  :o

I need to get an oxygen kit next.... you never know when you'll need it.

Today's surgery is now closed  ;D

You should be on casualty... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: motmann on 31 December 2007, 18:37:00
james most people got a xbox, playstation or wee for xmas!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 31 December 2007, 18:41:19
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Thought I'd get some additions for my first aid kit today.

Bought a proper electronic digital blood pressure tester, with fully adjustable arm cuff! Great bit of kit. I used Maria as a guinea pig, also tested it on Hannah and myself, it works a treat. Maria and I both have healthy blood pressures - Hannah's was a little raised, but probably 'cos she never stops running around, and wouldn't stop screaming as the cuff tightened  ;D

Also bought a digital blood glucose level machine, again a great bit of kit. Comes with all the bits and peices, incl the lance to get blood from the finger. Tested it all on us today, Mine was 5.5, Maria's was 6.3, Hannah's was 5.7 - all good.

Trying to get the girls to prick their fingers was like trying to get blood from a stone - I had to catch Hannah by surprise to draw blood, but it worked  :o

I need to get an oxygen kit next.... you never know when you'll need it.

Today's surgery is now closed  ;D

You should be on casualty... ;D ;D ;D ;D


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 December 2007, 18:44:15
Remember that the ke reading is the difference between the two values......and contary to popular belief....stress and exercise does not have as big an affect as you would expect.
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: amigov6 on 31 December 2007, 18:59:12
 :)Those poor guinea pig girls, yer big bully!!!!!!!!!!!! :-X ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Baron Von Spongebob on 31 December 2007, 19:39:34
Don"t forget one of these  ::)

CLICK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stethoscope-Dual-Head-RED-Doctor-Nurse-Vet-Student-NEW_W0QQitemZ330201019498QQihZ014QQcategoryZ11824QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Golfbuddy on 31 December 2007, 19:49:15
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Don"t forget one of these  ::)

CLICK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stethoscope-Dual-Head-RED-Doctor-Nurse-Vet-Student-NEW_W0QQitemZ330201019498QQihZ014QQcategoryZ11824QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Martin_1962 on 31 December 2007, 20:41:35
Don't forget the general anasthetics
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: razzo on 31 December 2007, 22:50:07
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Thought I'd get some additions for my first aid kit today.

Bought a proper electronic digital blood pressure tester, with fully adjustable arm cuff! Great bit of kit. I used Maria as a guinea pig, also tested it on Hannah and myself, it works a treat. Maria and I both have healthy blood pressures - Hannah's was a little raised, but probably 'cos she never stops running around, and wouldn't stop screaming as the cuff tightened  ;D

Also bought a digital blood glucose level machine, again a great bit of kit. Comes with all the bits and peices, incl the lance to get blood from the finger. Tested it all on us today, Mine was 5.5, Maria's was 6.3, Hannah's was 5.7 - all good.

Trying to get the girls to prick their fingers was like trying to get blood from a stone - I had to catch Hannah by surprise to draw blood, but it worked  :o

I need to get an oxygen kit next.... you never know when you'll need it.

Today's surgery is now closed  ;D

please don't take this the wrong way James & if you know what you are doing i apologise in advance but too much  O2 (oxygen) can do more harm than good
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 31 December 2007, 23:09:17
You are suppose to test for glucose level when starved for 12 hours

It makes a difference when you last ate....anything over 7 is considered needs further testing  :(

I bought a digital blood pressure tester.......it was rubbish.....it always said mine was fine......but when tested by doc with 'old fashioned' tester......mine was high.........
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 31 December 2007, 23:10:25
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You are suppose to test for glucose level when starved for 12 hours

It makes a difference when you last ate....anything over 7 is considered needs further testing  :(

I bought a digital blood pressure tester.......it was rubbish.....it always said mine was fine......but when tested by doc with 'old fashioned' tester......mine was high.........

I find it's best to take several readings to compare ... inc first thing in the morning before breakfast...
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Baron Von Spongebob on 31 December 2007, 23:19:29
An essential addition to the first aid kit for people with low glucose levels is a Mars bar.. :y

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 31 December 2007, 23:25:37
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An essential addition to the first aid kit for people with low glucose levels is a Mars bar.. :y

 :D :D :D

I can also recommend these

http://www.about-turkey.com/cuisine/baklava.htm :P


Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 01 January 2008, 03:16:35
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You are suppose to test for glucose level when starved for 12 hours

It makes a difference when you last ate....anything over 7 is considered needs further testing  :(

I bought a digital blood pressure tester.......it was rubbish.....it always said mine was fine......but when tested by doc with 'old fashioned' tester......mine was high.........

I find it's best to take several readings to compare ... inc first thing in the morning before breakfast...

Before breakfast and no coffee or tea, just water.......to get an accurate reading  :y
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2008, 11:15:30
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I bought a digital blood pressure tester.......it was rubbish.....it always said mine was fine......but when tested by doc with 'old fashioned' tester......mine was high.........

My blood pressure increases by about 30 mmHg whenever I'm anywhere near a doctor. Took my electronic tester in for "calibration" last time I was there and it was spot on.

Kevin
Title: Re: Blood pressure and glucose levels
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2008, 11:16:52
Oh, and I've got a life expired oxygen cylinder in the garage from a glider. There's still plenty in it. Not exactly first aid kit size though. :-/

Kevin