Comparison of Blood Pressure Measurements in Upper and Lower Extremities in Children Under General Anesthesia

Comparison of Blood Pressure Measurements in Upper and Lower Extremities in Children Under General Anesthesia

There is very little information comparing non-invasive blood pressure (BP) readings obtained from upper and lower limbs, as well as comparing invasive and non-invasive blood pressures in the children under anesthesia. This study seeks to determine the correlation between the non-invasive BP measurements between upper and lower extremities and compare these measurements with the invasive BP as the standard for comparison.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA status 1-3
• 0-10 years of age
• Undergoing surgical procedure with planned arterial cannula placement

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA status >3
• Older than 10 years of age
• Patient unable to have BP taken on 1 upper and 1 lower extremity