63 devices · GMDN 16158
A mercury manual sphygmomanometer is a blood pressure measurement device that uses an inflatable cuff, a hand-operated bulb to inflate the cuff, and a mercury column manometer to detect pressure changes. It is used clinically to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure by listening for Korotkoff sounds with a stethoscope as the cuff deflates.
Devices in this category are non-invasive, manually operated instruments that rely on the physical properties of mercury for accurate pressure readings. They are typically supplied as standalone units for use in clinical settings and are valued for their long-term stability and calibration stability, though their use is increasingly restricted due to environmental and safety concerns related to mercury.
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