Thank you for this very informative talk on narrow pulse pressure. At what pulse pressure is there a risk of death and an immediate visit to the ER is needed?
One potential criterion is that pulse pressure should be at least 25% of the systolic pressure. Less than this is concerning. If the systolic was 100, the pulse pressure should be at least 25 mmHg. Every sign like this is a piece of the puzzle. The patient's overall appearance, other signs of criticality (tachycardia, poor skin signs, mental status changes), etc. have a real value as well in that final determination. Thank you for the kind words!
@@impeccablebeats0448 I don't think that is what pulse pressure tells us. That scenario says there is probably significant vasoconstriction to bring the diastolic up that much. I'm not sure much more. I'd recommend looking into Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP). Many systems are basing shock protocols on that. Most monitors display it. It is calculated by systolic + (2x diastolic)/3. When you get to 65 (or some sources say 60) you are looking at inadequate perfusion.
I'm a 67 year old male. i eat very healthy, i exercise most days, sleep well and am not overweight, and feel really well. My blood pressure is 115 over 60, so a pulse pressure of 55. i have seen and read reports that this is far too high, on the information i have given is there any need for concern. Thankyou.
Thank you for this very informative talk on narrow pulse pressure. At what pulse pressure is there a risk of death and an immediate visit to the ER is needed?
One potential criterion is that pulse pressure should be at least 25% of the systolic pressure. Less than this is concerning. If the systolic was 100, the pulse pressure should be at least 25 mmHg. Every sign like this is a piece of the puzzle. The patient's overall appearance, other signs of criticality (tachycardia, poor skin signs, mental status changes), etc. have a real value as well in that final determination.
Thank you for the kind words!
@@danlimmer Thank you for your quick reply. Would a pulse pressure of 10 (e.g. 110/100) cause death without intervention?
@@impeccablebeats0448 I don't think that is what pulse pressure tells us. That scenario says there is probably significant vasoconstriction to bring the diastolic up that much. I'm not sure much more. I'd recommend looking into Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP). Many systems are basing shock protocols on that. Most monitors display it. It is calculated by systolic + (2x diastolic)/3. When you get to 65 (or some sources say 60) you are looking at inadequate perfusion.
What about a blood pressure of 90/70 HR 84...will the pulse pressure be considered narrow
I'm a 67 year old male. i eat very healthy, i exercise most days, sleep well and am not overweight, and feel really well. My blood pressure is 115 over 60, so a pulse pressure of 55. i have seen and read reports that this is far too high, on the information i have given is there any need for concern. Thankyou.
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