Current status and countermeasures of application of mercury thermometer

VernacularTitle:我国水银体温计的使用现状及对策分析
Author: Xiaochun WU ; Cuiling GAO ; Wei WANG
Keywords: mercury thermometer; electric thermometer; mercury pollution; health; environment protection
From: Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(4):140-142,145
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the current ~atus of mercury thermometer applied in China and the replacement of it by electric thermometer.Methods A systematic review of the literatures was undertaken,and the mercury pollution caused by mercury thermometer was reviewed,the measures taken by various countries to reduce the use of mercury thermometer were introduced.The difficulty in promoting electric thermometer in China was analyzed,and some measures were proposed accordingly.Results Most of the population including medical staffs had few awareness of the hazard of mercury thermometer to the environment,while the promotion of electric thermometer was obstructed due to the deficiencies in propaganda andpolicies.Conclusion It's suggested emphases be placed on propaganda and measures to replace mercury thermometer by electric one to decrease mercury pollution.