A member asked:

My manual bp machine ( mercurual sphygmomanometer) mercury rests back at 6 mmhg, gives me a reading of 120/86 when i pump, is this error reading?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No its: pretty accurate HOWEVER the MERCURY is dangerous and you should dispose of it and obtain a new DIGITAL BP machine! My STRONG recommendation! Dr Z

Answered 11/28/2017

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