Keywords

AHA guidelines, American Heart Association guidelines, blood pressure measurement, hypertension

Authors

1. Matheson, Emily DNP, CRNA, CCRN
2. Kremer, Michael PhD, CRNA, FAAN
3. Fogg, Louis PhD
4. Crisanti, Gia MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CNML

Abstract

Abstract: Accurate BP measurements are vital for determining appropriate medication and treatment regimens. This article describes a quality improvement project to increase compliance with the American Heart Association's guidelines for BP measurement.