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Greetings

Hoping for insights from the list regarding a question that comes up frequently in cpen reviews as well as via e-mails - The "age old discussion" of BP's & kids- i.e. "do you/should we be taking bp's on all patients, infants to adults, across the lifespan? only if they appear "sick"? difference if "over 2-3 years old"? what do if "it 'aint going to happen (i.e. very unhappy/very active little ones) - 

insights always truly appreciated - both research & "real life"

thanx!

Scott

Hi- our ED recently implemented a practice of obtaining BP on all infant and children if they are an ESI 1, 2, or 3.

Greetings

Hoping for insights from the list regarding a question that comes up frequently in cpen reviews as well as via e-mails - The "age old discussion" of BP's & kids- i.e. "do you/should we be taking bp's on all patients, infants to adults, across the lifespan? only if they appear "sick"? difference if "over 2-3 years old"? what do if "it 'aint going to happen (i.e. very unhappy/very active little ones) - 

insights always truly appreciated - both research & "real life"

thanx!

Scott