The Pediatric Vital Sign You Can't Afford to Avoid! Hypertension Management in Children

Hypertension in the Emergency Department is often glazed over in a patient's work up, but what should bring you alarm when you see an elevated number in a child? Hypertension has life long and critical implications for children that should not be overlooked. This talk will address the most common issues with obtaining an accurate blood pressure, history and exam findings that should make you concerned, approaches to evaluation and ultimately how to manage pediatric hypertension effectively in your shop.