Challenges in Detecting and Managing Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Guide, Slides of Pediatrics

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4 Hypertensive Kids

in 45 Minutes

Name: Anthony

Age: 6

Sex: Male

Place: Allergy Clinic

BP: 145/

Name: Brittiney

Age: 13

Sex: Female

Place: Clinic

BP: 125/

Name: Caleb

Age: 3

Sex: Male

Place: Phone Call

BP: 118/

The Fourth Task Force Report on

Pediatric High Blood Pressure

6 Questions

• Does the child really have high blood pressure?
• Do I have time to ask any more questions?
• Why does the child have high blood pressure?
• Does the child have other risk factors?
• What has high blood pressure already done to the child's body?
• What should we do about it?

Blood Pressure Measurement Technology is in the Dark Ages.

Confirm all blood pressure readings before acting.

It’s a Pain in the A** to Detect HTN

Equipment is inherently flawed, hard to find Or gives inaccurate readings if not used right.

It’s a Pain in the A** to Detect HTN

Not everyone has a BP reading.

It’s a Pain in the A** to Detect HTN

Mild Hypertension takes weeks to confirm

It’s a Pain, But you Got to Do it

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Hypertension is Common

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Hypertension Asthma

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Caleb 118/

Anthony 145/

Brittiney 125/

Chris 180/

161 cm (72%le) 95% BP = 126/ 90% BP = 122/ 114 cm (75%le)

168 cm (16%le)

98 cm (64%le)

95% BP = 113/ 99% BP = 120/

95% BP = 133/ 99% BP = 141/

95% BP = 110/ 99% BP = 118/75docsity.com