What is the MAP?

Decision

Is MAP < 65mm Hg?

Yes

Start norepinephrine infusion at 0.05-0.4 mcg/kg/min for a goal MAP ≥65 mm Hg (Class I)

Markers of Perfusion

No

Is the patient hypertensive?

Background

Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure

• Mean Arterial Pressure = 1/3(SBP) + 2/3(DBP)
• MD Calc

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Markers Of Perfusion

Is the patient hypertensive?