Medical Devices & Assistive Technology
Sphygmomanometer
A sphygmomanometer measures pressure in an inflatable cuff using a mercury column, aneroid gauge or electronic sensor. It became a standard instrument in the history of blood-pressure measurement.
About this artifact
A sphygmomanometer measures pressure in an inflatable cuff using a mercury column, aneroid gauge or electronic sensor. It became a standard instrument in the history of blood-pressure measurement.
Sources & image credits
Historical photograph, illustration or documented physical example; the source caption identifies the depicted object.
Image: Sphygmomanometer WWI Memorial de Verdun.JPG
Creator: Janmad
License: CC BY 3.0
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