Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

By |2025-05-20T16:04:50-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Cardiology, Nephrology, Resuscitation|

Hypertensive emergencies in children require rapid recognition and careful management. In this post, Lizzie Walton reviews how to identify end-organ damage, why blood pressure should be lowered gradually, and which IV medications to use. Learn why renal disease is a common culprit, and why ICU care is essential for all cases.