Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 13 MAS 314 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Blood Pressure in Children
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The idea
Blood pressure is not routinely measured in children under three unless there are heart concerns.
In practice
For children under thirteen, readings are compared with what is typical for children of the same age, sex and height, not with adult categories.
Where people slip
Use a cuff sized for the child's arm.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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