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Comparison of Upper Arm and Forearm Blood Pressure

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  • Kathy L. Domiano

    (Missouri State University, Springfield)

  • Susan M. Hinck

    (Missouri State University, Springfield)

  • Debra L. Savinske

    (Missouri State University, Springfield)

  • Kathryn L. Hope

    (Missouri State University, Springfield)

Abstract

The upper arm is the primary site used to obtain a blood pressure measurement (BPM); however, when it is not possible to use the upper arm, the forearm is a commonly used alternate site. This study determines if there is a significant difference between upper arm and forearm BPMs among adults and examines the relationship of participant characteristics to the BPM difference. A convenience sample was recruited from a low-income, independent-living, 104-apartment complex in the Midwest. Of the 106 participants, 64% were female and 89% were White. Ages ranged from 20 to 85 years ( M = 50.7). The investigators calculated the BMIs (range = 18 to 42, M = 29.3, SD = 5.4) for the 89% ( n = 94) of participants who reported their weight. The forearm tended to have higher BPMs than the upper arm ( M difference = 4.0 mm Hg systolic, 2.3 mm Hg diastolic). However, site differences were greatest for men, obese adults, and middle aged (36 to 65) adults.

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  • Kathy L. Domiano & Susan M. Hinck & Debra L. Savinske & Kathryn L. Hope, 2008. "Comparison of Upper Arm and Forearm Blood Pressure," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 17(4), pages 241-250, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:17:y:2008:i:4:p:241-250
    DOI: 10.1177/1054773808324651
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