FujiCem Resin Reinforced Glass Ionomer Luting Cement is rated Recommended for use by the federal dental services. The HEM-608 Portable Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is an innovative product that automatically measures blood pressure and pulse using a small blood pressure cuff placed around the wrist . The device is purported to be an inexpensive alternative to traditional automatic blood pressure and pulse machines. Power is supplied by two AAA batteries. It comes with a five-year limited warranty.
Cost is very inexpensive when compared to automatic blood pressure machines.
The many advantages of the HEM 608 Portable Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor far outweigh its disadvantages. It should be useful under field conditions, provided proper technique is observed. While the 14-memory function is a convenient feature, its usefulness is more suited for continuous, regular blood pressure checks rather than for blood pressure screenings. Because of its technique sensitivity, DIS believes this unit is best suited for routine blood pressure screenings such as those conducted during annual examinations and should not be considered an alternative to traditional automatic blood pressure machines used during invasive procedures. The one major shortcoming of this unit is its tendency to more rapidly deplete battery power than the manufacturer claims.