Articles Tagged With: measurement
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Researchers Suggest Checking Blood Pressure in Both Arms
After taking two readings, use the higher measurement for diagnosis. Guidelines recommend this practice, but data were lacking.
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A Simple Way to Measure Frailty Before Aortic Valve Replacement
An analysis of transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve implantation showed modified BMI, a measure of frailty, predicted one-year all-cause mortality and postoperative complications.
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How to Record Reliable Blood Pressure Measurements
A small, community-based study to detect hypertension revealed one week of twice-daily home blood pressure (BP) measurements are more reliable and more accurately predict increased left ventricular mass than clinic or 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring.
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Blood Pressure Concordance Between SPRINT and Routine Clinical Practice
Blood pressures obtained in routine clinical practice frequently vary from research-quality blood pressure measurements, highlighting the importance of proper techniques and clinician awareness.
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How to Record Reliable Blood Pressure Measurements
A small, community-based study to detect hypertension revealed one week of twice-daily home blood pressure (BP) measurements are more reliable and more accurately predict increased left ventricular mass than clinic or 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring.
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In Quality Improvement, Emphasize Consistency, Error Metrics
Quality improvement efforts often fall short by not following through with measurement after implementing new guidelines or care processes. Measuring how often clinicians actually follow through is a vital benchmark.
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Survey Reveals Gaps in Blood Pressure Measurement Training
Professional associations develop e-learning tool to help refresh these skills.
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Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle
When the Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle was used to identify patients with severe sepsis or patients in septic shock, delays in lactate measurements for patients with abnormal lactate levels were associated with delayed initiation of antibiotic therapy and increased mortality.