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Basic Principles of Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement in Infants

Systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures (MAP) are the 3 BP values typically reported; to interpret a BP reading, all 3 must be evaluated. Systolic and diastolic BP are the pressures at the ...
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Individualized MAP Targets Offer No Benefit Over Standard BP Management After Major Abdominal Surgery: JAMA

Germany: A study published in JAMA has revealed that in high-risk patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, tailoring ...
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Interpreting the Arterial Pressure Waveform in the Intra-aortic Balloon-Pumped Patient

This paper reviews arterial pressure waveforms and contrasts the differences in waveforms imposed by intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. It explores questions regarding blood pressure ...
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Blood Pressure Chart: What Your Numbers Mean

Blood Pressure Chart What Is Blood Pressure? How to Measure When to See a Doctor Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood ...
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Targeted Intraoperative BP Control Shows No Functional Benefit During Noncardiac Surgery: JAMA

Netherlands: Researchers have found in a new study that stratifying mean arterial pressure (MAP) goals by hypotension risk ...
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Cuffless blood pressure devices show great promise as alternatives to traditional arm-cuff monitors

Cuffless devices to measure blood pressure, such as smartwatches, rings, patches and fingertip monitors, show great promise ...