Be Ready to Manage Patients With Very High BP

March 2020

What should you do when patients report a very high BP reading on a home monitor or pharmacy kiosk?

Don't automatically refer to the ED for a BP above 180/120 mmHg.

Advise promptly rechecking BP, and ensure proper technique...sit quietly for 5 minutes, appropriate cuff size, feet on the floor, etc.

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