PAPed

This app allows for the classification of blood pressure in children and adolescents, according to the required criteria of sex, age, and height.
The data was based on the recently published article "Clinical practice guideline for screening and controlling hypertension in children and adolescents". Link for more information:
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/140/3/e20171904.full.pdf

LEGAL NOTICE!

The PAPed app does not measure blood pressure.

Its operation offers an automated classification of blood pressure according to a current reference, and is not necessary for making diagnoses or establishing methods.

It was developed to assist pediatricians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals who provide care to children and adolescents.

Therefore, the PAPed app does not replace the guidance of a physician or healthcare professional.

The use of this app is for informational purposes only; seek the advice of a physician before making any medical decisions.

Instructions for use:
1) Fill in the required fields:
- Sex (male or female);
- Age (in years; from 1 to 17 years)
- Height (in school; complete to 1 decimal place after the comma)
- Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg)
2) Press the "Classify" button
3) Consult the blood pressure classification, as well as the blood pressure percentile references (P50; P90; P95 and P95 + 12 mmHg) according to sex, age and height.

4) Press "Classification" to check the blood pressure classification table for children and adolescents.

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