Resources 

Better Blood Pressure Measurement Initiative

The Better Blood Pressure Measurement Initiative was launched in October 2006. Over 20,000 general practitioners were invited to request HBPRCA supply them with a digital blood pressure monitoring machine. At the same time, a research project was led by Professor Mark Nelson. Results were published in the American Journal of Hypertension

 

Off the cuff

A DVD series on hypertension supported by an unrestricted grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals. Presented in the engaging and stimulating format of a TV science ‘current affairs’ programme, each short topic addresses the important issues surrounding blood pressure monitoring in Australian General Practice today.

• Part 1 of this two part DVD series covers issues such as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, putting blood pressure into global risk and blood pressure monitors – which device is right for your practice.

To request copies, please contact the Secretariat.

 

Position statement on the replacement of mercury sphygmomanometers

September 2006
www.hbprca.com.au/files/positionstatement9.06.pdf