Prospection for metrological control in medical scales and sphygmomanometers in the state of Santa Catarina-Brazil

Abstract

This study presents a method to identify the universe of establishments in the health area where the use of measuring instruments subject to metrological control and periodic verification are mandatory. Through research of external databases and complemented with field visits, it was possible to estimate the number of scales and clinical sphygmomanometers that are currently in use by these establishments in the state of Santa Catarina. The results are useful for developing strategies in order to prospect, plan and execute the mandatory metrological verification of instruments in the health area in Santa Catarina.