ORS3 - Lecture 8 - Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Why is BP presented as systolic or diastolic? (1)
A
Because during each cardiac cycle - artial blood pressure varies between maximum (systolic) and minimum (diastolic) pressure
2
Q
What are the units of BP?
A
mmHg
3
Q
What is normal blood pressure? (1)
A
120/80mmHg - 140/90mmHg (range)
4
Q
What are the 3 stages of hypertension (High BP)?
A
Stage 1 - 140/90mmHg+
Stage 2 - 160/100mmHg+
Severe - 180/110mmHg+
5
Q
What should you do if you have a patient suffering from severe hypertension (180/110mmHg)? (2)
A
Rebook patient if treatment is not urgent
However, if urgent (i.e. severe pain) -> treat patient
6
Q
What BP is classified as low (hypotension)?
A
Lower than 90/60mmHg
