Should all patients with septic shock have a mean arterial pressure threshold of 65 mmHg?
Should all patients with septic shock have a mean arterial pressure threshold of 65 mmHg?
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2020 Sep 02;81(9):1-2
Authors: Campbell N, McGuire S, Carle C
Abstract
Sepsis requiring cardiovascular support is a common reason for critical care admission. The threshold for mean arterial pressure in septic shock has been set at a population-wide threshold of 65 mmHg by a European consensus statement, but should the threshold be higher?
PMID: 32990072 [PubMed - in process]
Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Campbell N, McGuire S, Carle C Tags: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Source Type: research
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