Dr. Abhishek Shukla, during today’s discussion, explained the various methods of blood pressure (BP) measurement, starting with the traditional mercury sphygmomanometer, also known as the mercury BP machine. While once considered the gold standard, this device is now being phased out due to the toxic risk posed by mercury exposure. In its place, digital sphygmomanometers are more commonly used in clinics and homes for non-invasive, easy-to-use BP monitoring. However, in critical cases, especiall