Transient Systolic Hypotension

Archives of SurgeryPublished 1 May 1996

Robert J. Winchell

DOI10.1001/archsurg.1996.01430170079015

Citations68

TL;DR

Transient hypotension is common in the ICU and is associated with increased acute mortality and decreased functional status in patients with head injury, and strict avoidance of hypotension through enhanced monitoring and active treatment appears to be important.

Abstract

Transient hypotension is common in the ICU and is associated with increased acute mortality and decreased functional status in patients with head injury. The impact of this secondary insult is greatest in patients with less severe primary injury. Strict avoidance of hypotension through enhanced monitoring and active treatment appears to be important, especially in patients with higher presenting Glasgow Coma Scale scores.

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