The objective of this work was to create standardised, pragmatic advice on how to measure lying and standing BP in hospital wards. The purpose is to improve the adherence to this component of the NICE guidelines for fall prevention for hospital inpatients.
Please explore the available tools here:
- FFFAP Lying and standing BP measurement guide
- FFFAP Lying and standing BP information
- FFFAP Lanyard card (ready for print)
Measuring lying and standing BP is part of the multi-factorial assessment to optimise safe activity (MASA).