DOT Physicals Plus

And then someone just called talking about "I got denied certification in Tamarac for my vision, is 20/60 good enough?" Well - he's making his calls. Only a matter of time before he gets one of the places that will gladly take his money...but the DOT thinks volume of drivers is what they should look at.

Today a driver came in for recertification. Blood pressure reads were Stage II and Stage III hypertension placing him at increased risk for sudden stroke or heart attack. He said his blood pressure was less than 120/80 at home. He didn't understand the broad discrepancy. Further discussion revealed he had been doing home reads laying down in his be unclothed.

Blood pressure should be taken while seated. Otherwise you will get superficially low reads. He was appreciative of the tip, will check seated, continue to monitor and consult P*P. Safe travels!