Table 1 Studies used to develop the normative tables for office, ambulatory and home blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents
From: Home blood pressure monitoring in pediatric hypertension: the US perspective and a plan for action
Blood pressure measurement | No. of subjects | Country | Age (years) | Blood pressure monitor validation study in children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
49,967 | USA | 1–17 | Auscultatory (mercury) | |
Ambulatory [11] | 949 | Germany | 5–20 | Oscillometric (SpaceLabs 90207). Questionable accuracy in 2 validation studies in children [10, 12, 13] |
Home [31] | 778 | Greece | 6–18 | Oscillometric (Omron 705 IT). Passed single validation study in children [10] |
