Solar-Powered Blood Pressure Device

Responding to a call made by the WHO, Omron has created a solar-powered BP measuring device that can be functional even in the absence of proper power or fully trained medical personnel. Its two main points are easy to use and operable almost anywhere.

This solar-powered BP device called Hem-Solar is electronic and measures systolic BP with 94% accuracy. Although it measures diastolic pressure with less accuracy, researchers noted that it could be improved. It has been tested with 716 participants in Uganda and Zambia and the results have been very encouraging. The training took about 15 minutes with each user. About 85% of the medical professionals rated the device good or very good and 97% recommended its use. The device uses a solar panel to generate the energy that it needs to run. However, it can also run on battery when needed.

This device will be a major boost to healthcare providers who work in remote areas with underprivileged people without access to a proper facility.Adidas