Key result
Based on NHANES 2007-2010 data, at least 20% of children aged 9-11 years and approximately one-third of obese participants required adult-sized blood pressure cuffs for appropriate measurement.
Population
21,350 civilian, noninstitutionalized US children and adolescents aged between 3 and 19 years from the…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Pediatric cuffs may be inadequate for many children, especially obese; leaves open need for revised sizing standards in guidelines.
Cross-Sectional (n=21,350)
Yes
A significant proportion of children and adolescents, particularly those who are obese, require adult-sized blood pressure cuffs for accurate measurement.
Ostchega et al. (2013) reported a cross-sectional. Age, sex, and BMI categories was evaluated on Mean mid-arm circumference and the percentage of children requiring recommended BP cuff sizes. Based on NHANES 2007-2010 data, at least 20% of children aged 9-11 years and approximately one-third of obese participants required adult-sized blood pressure cuffs for appropriate measurement.
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