Which is the most accurate apparatus to measure BP?
Prof Mohan Nair
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: Which of the following apparatuses is the most accurate for measuring BP: (a) electronic BP apparatus, (b) wrist bound apparatus and (c) mercurial BP apparatus? Why?
A:The mercury apparatus, as it shows the least variation with change in temperature, humidity and time.