Key result
ABPM shows <1 mm Hg bias versus mercury sphygmomanometers and is well tolerated by children.
Why the study?
The accuracy and acceptability of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in the lower blood pressure range encountered in children were uncertain.
Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring accurate and acceptable in children?
Comparison
Ambulatory blood pressure monitor using auscultatory method vs mercury sphygmomanometer and oscillometric device
Design
Observational study
Follow-up
At least 16 hours
Authors
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Supports ABPM validation in children 6-18 years; leaves open outcome trials before routine adoption.
Observational (n=31)
Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring accurate and acceptable in children?
Effect estimate: bias < 1.0 mm Hg
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring using an auscultatory method is accurate and well-tolerated in children.
Nicholson et al. (1993) conducted an observational in Blood pressure monitoring in children (n=31). Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) vs. Mercury sphygmomanometer and oscillometric device was evaluated on Agreement with sphygmomanometer and acceptability (bias < 1.0 mm Hg). Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring showed close agreement with a mercury sphygmomanometer (bias <1.0 mm Hg) and was well tolerated by children aged 6 to 18 years.
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