Name
OD04: Blood Pressure Under 3 Initiative
Speakers
Laila Derrick-Neal, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Caitlin Haas, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Melissa Pizzi, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Caitlin Haas, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Melissa Pizzi, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Description
Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential to the diagnosis of hypertension, appropriate clinical evaluation, and timely initiation of management. However, there are many barriers to obtaining BP in children under three years of age. This session will address how one healthcare institution is implementing standard-of-care procedures for obtaining accurate blood pressure (BP) readings in children under 3 years of age at increased risk of hypertension.
Session Type
On-Demand
ANCC Contact Hours
1.00