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Summary
The mercury sphygmomanometer, a century-old blood pressure measurement tool, faces obsolescence due to toxicity concerns and the rise of automated devices. This transition necessitates careful consideration of new measurement standards and algorithmic accuracy for reliable clinical judgment.
Area of Science:
- Clinical measurement science
- Cardiovascular diagnostics
Background:
- The mercury sphygmomanometer has been a clinical standard for blood pressure measurement for over 100 years.
- Concerns regarding mercury toxicity, advancements in automated blood pressure devices, and the increasing use of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring are challenging its continued use.