Pediatric Blood Pressure Calculator

Blood Pressure Calculator
Calculate pediatric blood pressure percentiles using 2017 AAP guidelines (Ages 1 year - 17 years)

Blood Pressure Format: Always enter as Systolic/Diastolic (e.g., 120/80)
• Systolic (top number): Pressure when heart beats
• Diastolic (bottom number): Pressure when heart rests

About Pediatric Blood Pressure Calculator

This tool classifies pediatric blood pressure readings using age, sex, and height. It can show percentiles, clinical categories, and reference values useful for documenting blood pressure checks.

Required Inputs

  • Age or dates used to calculate age.
  • Patient sex.
  • Height or height percentile.
  • Systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

References and Limits

Classification is based on published pediatric references, including 2017 AAP guidance for applicable ages. Measurement technique and cuff size affect interpretation.

Repeat abnormal measurements and assess symptoms, comorbidities, and context. Severe readings or symptoms require immediate clinical attention.

Interpret results as a structured aid for reviewing clinical data, not as an automatic answer. If the output does not match the exam, repeat the measurement, review units, and confirm that the age or date used is correct.

For follow-up, compare results with prior measurements and document the reference source used. Important changes, extreme values, or therapeutic decisions should be evaluated with current guidelines and professional judgment.

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