The Transtek TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor is an FDA-cleared remote patient monitoring (RPM) medical device that automatically sends vital sign data to either the Tenovi RPM dashboard or a client software platform through APIs. This blog post explains how to properly use the TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor to ensure accurate measurements with each use.
Recent research from Yale New Haven, published by The American Heart Association, identified substantial blood pressure variability between in-office visits, underscoring the limitations of episodic clinic assessments in managing hypertension. Using a remote blood pressure monitoring device between office visits offers a better solution to control blood pressure fluctuations and enhance patient care.
The following sections explore the role of remote blood pressure monitoring in managing hypertension, heart failure, and stroke prevention.
Managing Hypertension with the TeleRPM Cellular Blood Pressure Monitor
According to the CDC, only 1 in 4 adults, or 22.5% with hypertension, are under control, and almost half of those (45%) have a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Remote patient monitoring for hypertension is instrumental in managing hypertension. RPM enables regular monitoring and aids in the early detection of issues, facilitating timely treatment adjustments. In addition, RPM reduces the risk of hospitalizations, engages patients in their care, and provides valuable long-term data trends for healthcare providers.
The following section explores how remote blood pressure monitoring has emerged as a pivotal tool in stroke prevention.
Stroke Prevention and the TeleRPM Blood Pressure Monitor
Compared to people with normal blood pressure, people with high blood pressure are more likely to have a stroke. However, a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association shows the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring when combined with pharmacist-led management. This integrated approach led to substantial and lasting reductions in blood pressure levels, extending over 24 months, outperforming standard care.
In addition, the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that RPM could cut the rates of heart attacks and strokes by 50% when compared to customary care and self-monitoring practices. The AHA supports initiatives to expand access to evidence-based RPM technologies for reducing the burden of stroke and other cardiovascular events.
The following section explores how remote blood pressure monitoring has emerged as a pivotal tool in heart failure prevention.
Heart Failure and Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
Heart failure impacts the lives of over 6.2 million people in the U.S. Significant advancements have been made in treating heart failure with device therapies. However, patients still face a 50% risk of rehospitalization within six months of an initial hospital admission. This growing concern shows the urgent need for innovative solutions to alleviate readmission for heart failure patients. Remote patient monitoring technology solutions shift the focus toward effective heart failure management. They aim to provide an understanding of the science behind monitoring signals, creating personalized plans, and connecting different aspects of care.
The following sections explain how the TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor works, its features, and how to take a measurement properly.
TeleRPM Cellular Blood Pressure Monitor Features
Transtek and Tenovi are committed to ensuring that patient blood pressure monitors are accurate, portable, and user-friendly. Remote blood pressure monitoring helps physicians identify early complications and prompt treatment between visits. A remote blood pressure monitor measures and displays systolic, diastolic, and heart rates.
The top number in a blood pressure reading is the systolic blood pressure, which indicates pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. While the bottom number is diastolic blood pressure measurement, which shows the amount of pressure in between heartbeats. The American Heart Association states that any systolic reading above 130 mmHg and any diastolic reading above 80 mmHg is considered hypertensive.
The TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor is an FDA-cleared device with industry-leading accuracy. And it works right out of the box, eliminating the hassle of device setup and pairing. Below are key features of the TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor.
- Contents include a tabletop monitor, a cuff, and 4 AA batteries.
- Accuracy and range: Blood pressure: within +/- 3 mgHg or 2 percent; Pulse: within +/- 5 percent of reading.
- Test time of 4 seconds
- FDA-cleared
How to Use the TeleRPM Cellular Blood Pressure Monitor
TeleRPM’s cellular blood pressure monitor is ready to use right out of the box. A patient simply wraps the cuff around the upper arm (ensure the cuff is on bare skin, not clothing) and presses the middle button. The cuff will inflate, measure blood pressure, and automatically send the data to the Tenovi or provider RPM platform where physicians can view vital signs, set automatic alerts, manage devices and fulfillment.
This quick video shows you how to set up and use the TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor.
For the best results, patients are encouraged to:
- Relax for about 5 minutes before measuring.
- Sit comfortably and avoid crossing their legs.
- Keep their arm rested on top of a table or armrest.
- Empty the bladder.
- Measure around the same time every day.
- Avoid eating, exercise, caffeine, and alcohol for at least half an hour before.
- Take the measurement twice, about a minute apart, to ensure accuracy, and then average the numbers.
Tenovi Remote Patient Monitoring Technical Support
The TeleRPM cellular blood pressure monitor requires no set up. However, patients may have questions from time to time. In addition, providers may require assistance with the RPM dashboard for fulfillment purposes. That’s why a strong HIPAA-compliant technical support team is needed for partner onboarding and supporting both our partners and their patients throughout their RPM care journey.
Tenovi offers technical support for our 15 FDA-cleared remote patient monitoring devices and software services. With a HIPAA-compliant technical support team, Tenovi ensures that patient data is secure and that healthcare teams have appropriate training to effectively use RPM devices and software. As a result, this saves time and revenue and reduces the burden on healthcare providers.
Are you part of an RPM service or software, chronic care management, or telehealth company that wants to learn more about Tenovi’s remote patient monitoring services? Please book a free demo and consultation with Tenovi today to learn more.
