WHO - Affordable Technology: Blood pressure measuring devices for low resource settings [2005]
Description:
The document provides recommendations and technical specifications for a blood pressure measuring device for office/clinic use in low resource settings. The information provided includes (i) overview of blood pressure measurement techniques and devices; (ii) recommendations on blood pressure measuring devices, (iii) technical specifications for the development of automated blood pressure measuring devices; and (iv) blood pressure measurement procedures. Alternatives to mercury devices are discussed.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
The information provided is useful to support occupational and public health decision making regarding use of mercury in a health care setting. It provides information on the replacement of mercury sphygmomanometers for use in the workplace in low resource situations.
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