Blood Pressure Determination on Obese Arms - Frankly Speaking EP 44

If you become frustrated trying to get a thigh cuff onto the arm of an obese patient, we may have the answer.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Review the comparison of standard BP determination with using the forearm and radial pulse with a large cuff
2. Appreciate the benefits of systolic hypertension control
3. Review the causes of secondary hypertension in obese patients