Investigation and related suggestions on the use of mercury thermometer, mercury sphygmomanometer, and their substitutes in 126 medical institutions in 7 provinces (districts)
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    ObjectiveTo investigate the application status of mercury thermometer, mercury sphygmomanometer, and their corresponding substitutes in 126 medical institutions in 7 provinces (districts), provide reference for making performance policy of The Minamata Convention on Mercury. MethodsA total of 126 tertiary, secondary, and township medical institutions in 7 provinces (districts) in the eastern, central, and western regions were selected; mercury thermometer, mercury sphygmomanometer, and their substitutes used in 2013-2016 were investigated. ResultsUp to March 1, 2016, 156 088 mercury thermometers were used by 126 medical institutions, utilization rate was 100.00%, the daily use of each bed was 0.11 piece; 13 576 mercury sphygmomanometers were used, utilization rate was 100.00%, daily use of each bed was 0.010 piece. 10 510 mercuryfree thermometers were being used, 40(31.75%), 50(39.68%), and 52(41.27%) medical institutions used mercuryfree thermometers in 2013, 2014, and 2015 respectively. 8 266 mercuryfree sphygmomanometers were being used, 85(67.46%), 83(65.87%), and 87(69.05%) medical institutions used mercuryfree sphygmomanometers in 2013, 2014, and 2015 respectively. ConclusionSome medical institutions have started to use a small amount of mercuryfree thermometer and mercuryfree sphygmomanometer; the performance policy of The Minamata Convention on Mercury should pay attention to raising awareness of the use of mercuryfree alternatives as well as providing policy and financial support.

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苗逢雨, 杨蕾, 付强,等.七省(区)126所医疗机构水银体温计和水银血压计及其替代产品使用现状调查及相关建议[J].中国感染控制杂志英文版,2018,17(7):585-590. DOI:10.3969/j. issn.1671-9638.2018.07.007.
MIAO Fengyu, YANG Lei, FU Qiang, et al. Investigation and related suggestions on the use of mercury thermometer, mercury sphygmomanometer, and their substitutes in 126 medical institutions in 7 provinces (districts)[J]. Chin J Infect Control, 2018,17(7):585-590. DOI:10.3969/j. issn.1671-9638.2018.07.007.

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  • Received:April 03,2018
  • Revised:April 20,2018
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  • Online: July 28,2018
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