New guidance on maintaining and calibrating non-mercury clinical thermometers and sphygmomanometers
1 February 2013
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Overview
A new guidance issued by UNDP GEF Global Healthcare Waste Project presents general procedures for maintaining and calibrating common types of non-mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers to make sure that they function and can be used properly.
The guidance is intended for users of non-mercury devices in healthcare facilities, health ministries and institutions that set standards and requirements for medical devices and for group purchasing organizations.
WHO Team
Chemical Safety and Health Unit (CHE)