WALKER1313 Posted November 27, 2020 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Yes, I did search for an answer. Have you been able to get free blood pressure checks at the ship’s medical center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted November 27, 2020 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Nothing is free on a cruise ship..... I would bring your own cuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted November 27, 2020 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2020 If you need to check your BP on a regular basis buy one, they're not that expensive, $40-$50usd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted November 27, 2020 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2020 They will charge you for every visit. Bring your own cuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 27, 2020 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2020 We take a small OMRON unit with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 27, 2020 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I agree, taking your own unit is a good idea..there are some very small, easy to use units, and I would take one of those. But not for the cynical reason mentioned... but because most medical units on ships have very limited hours (of course they are on call 24/7, but have limited clinic hours). I doubt they would charge you for a BP check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted November 27, 2020 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Why would you not already have your own cuff if it occurs to you to get it checked while on vacation? Also, I do not think you could have anything done in ship's medical for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted November 27, 2020 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) As other have suggest you are better going your own BP machine.... Unless you have Transient BP and need to change you dosage..... I would not worry about taking one... you are meant to be relaxing... Also having a stranger take your BP can cause it go up... which in turn makes you worry and it goes up further... I have been managing high BP for almost 30 year now, and a family member has Transient BP which is a bit of pain.... Don Edited November 27, 2020 by getting older slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted November 27, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted November 27, 2020 This is for a group we are organizing that are all over 75(other than ourselves) many that need to monitor their BP. Of course, most would own a monitor, but we are trying to reduce redundancy in packing. As no one seems to be sure as to whether they charge or not, I will inform everyone that they would be best to bring their own monitor or organize sharing. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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