Recognition of Abnormal Pediatric Blood Pressures in Primary Care

Recognition of Abnormal Pediatric Blood Pressures in Primary Care

This study will look at general pediatricians' effectiveness at screening children for elevated blood pressure values in the primary care setting. Two new screening tools will be introduced and their effectiveness will be measured against current practice by way of medical chart review.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Health care supervision visit
• Documented measured blood pressure and height
• Between the ages of 3 years and 17 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Younger than 3 years of age
• Older than 17 years of age
• No documented blood pressure measurement
• Not a health supervision encounter