Is it still OK to use mercury and aneroid blood pressure monitors?
Whilst mercury sphygmomanometers are gradually being phased out, they are still considered to be the gold standard and can still be used. Aneroid monitors can also be used as long as they are regularly calibrated (every 6 months) as they have a tendency to loose accuracy with use. All blood pressure monitors should be serviced and calibrated at regular intervals, at least every 6-12 months.
