[FALSE POSITIVE AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING: CHALLENGES IN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS OF MASKED UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION.].

Masked uncontrolled hypertension (MUCH), describes a mismatch between normal office measurements and out of range home blood pressure. Although it is often underdiagnosed, it is associated with high risk of hypertensive complications and morbidity. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is defined as the "reference standard" for diagnosing hypertension and is especially effective in cases of MUCH.

Evaluation of techniques for intravenous catheter and tubing fixation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine two techniques intended to prevent accidental displacement of intravenous catheters after proper establishment of infusion line access.

Methods: After catheter insertion and taping in position, fixation with gauze roll sequentially wrapped around the limb across which the tubing has been extended was compared with the use of a polyethylene roll manipulated by an attached "handle." The experimentation was performed on medical personnel serving as live models.