Sphygmomanometers: Technological Advancements and Significance in Diagnostics

Abstract

Sphygmomanometer is considered as one of the most important, portableblood pressure (BP) measuring(diagnostic) devicewhich is commonly available at every health care unitas far as health is concerned. According to the technological changes, sphygmomanometers are also modified according to ease of examination. Themercury sphygmomanometer has remained the ‘gold standard’ amongBPmeasuring devices. But for the concern of environment and health of all, it was replaced/ modified into the aneroid sphygmomanometer and digital sphygmomanometer. This change also focused on the accuracy of results and minimal inconvenience to the patient. This review is constructed to focus on the accuracy, advantages and disadvantages of the sphygmomanometers.