This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing theresources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject andinvestigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source,and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed isfor the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator.Background: In order to decrease mercury pollution in the environment, the Environmental Protection Agency and hospitals want to eliminate the use of mercury in hospitals. The use of a mercy device to measure blood pressure is considered the 'gold standard' but some studies show that use of an aneroid device is just as accurate. This study will compare blood pressures using both devices. If blood pressures are the same using the aneroid device, then UTMB may be able to eliminate use of the mercury devices.Hypothesis: There will be no difference in blood pressure readings using either the aneroid device or the mercury device.
Specific Aims and Procedures: If blood pressure results are the same with both devices, then UTMB may be able to eliminate the use of the mercury device.Experimental Design: This research project will include a total of 240 volunteers, ages 18-70. For those volunteers who qualify, Registered Nurses will take blood pressure measurements using both the aneroid and mercury devices. Significance: UTMB would like to help eliminate mercury devices used in the hospital without compromising the care of patients to prevent mercury contamination in the environment.
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