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  2. Septic shock - Wikipedia

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    Dopamine may cause rapid heart rate and arrhythmias, and is only recommended in combination with norepinephrine in those with slow heart rate and low risk of arrhythmia. In the initial treatment of low blood pressure in septic shock, the goal of vasopressor treatment is a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 65 mm Hg. [10]

  3. Early warning system (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Test of variation in physiological measures An early warning system ( EWS ), sometimes called a between-the-flags or track-and-trigger chart , is a clinical tool used in healthcare to anticipate patient deterioration by measuring the cumulative variation in observations, most often being patient vital signs and level of consciousness. [ 1 ]

  4. SOFA score - Wikipedia

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    The SOFA scoring system is useful in predicting the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients. [8] According to an observational study at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Belgium, the mortality rate is at least 50% when the score is increased, regardless of initial score, in the first 96 hours of admission, 27% to 35% if the score remains unchanged, and less than 27% if the score is reduced. [9]

  5. Sepsis - Wikipedia

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    Norepinephrine raises blood pressure through a vasoconstriction effect, with little effect on stroke volume and heart rate. [5] In some people, the required dose of vasopressor needed to increase the mean arterial pressure can become exceedingly high and it becomes toxic. [75] To reduce the required dose of vasopressor, epinephrine may be added ...

  6. Monitoring (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    An anesthetic machine with integrated systems for monitoring of several vital parameters, including blood pressure and heart rate. Monitoring of vital parameters can include several of the ones mentioned above, and most commonly include at least blood pressure and heart rate, and preferably also pulse oximetry and respiratory rate.

  7. Vital signs - Wikipedia

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    The pulse is the rate at which the heart beats while pumping blood through the arteries, recorded as beats per minute (bpm). [11] It may also be called "heart rate". In addition to providing the heart rate, the pulse should also be evaluated for strength and obvious rhythm abnormalities. [11] The pulse is commonly taken at the wrist (radial ...

  8. Blood pressure measurement - Wikipedia

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    When measuring blood pressure in the home, an accurate reading requires that one not drink coffee, smoke cigarettes, or engage in strenuous exercise for 30 minutes before taking the reading. A full bladder may have a small effect on blood pressure readings; if the urge to urinate arises, one should do so before the reading.

  9. Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Wikipedia

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    With a maximal stress test the level of exercise is increased until the person's heart rate will not increase any higher, despite increased exercise. A fairly accurate estimate of the target heart rate, based on extensive clinical research, can be estimated by the formula 220 beats per minute minus patient's age.

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