Map

[Bullets]

Does anyone use it? Feelings on it? Our ePcr calculates it automatically when we were vials and includes it in the report

 

[STXmedic]

Do I use a map? If I don't know where I'm going, then sure... :unsure:

Lol it just clicked what you are trying to say. Mean arterial pressure (MAP). If something is used out of context, it's typically advisable to spell out the acronym first.

Yes, it can certainly be used and can be very useful. It is by no means an arbitrary number. It's useful in determining if the patient's blood pressure is sufficient to perfuse vital organs. One example: Permissive hypotension in hemorrhagic shock advocates maintaining a patients MAP to typically 60-65mmHg.

So yes, it's not just a number that gets filled into the ePCR

 

[NomadicMedic]

And we use it in our Hypertensive crisis protocol.

 

[Veneficus]

Of course I use it.

But it is my opinion that in the field environment, pulse pressure is a reasonable alternative until you can get to a facility if your monitor doesn't automaticaly calculate it for you.

 

[VFlutter]

MAP is great...when it is actually accurate.

The algorithm used by monitors to calculate MAP is decently accurate in stable patients but does not adequately compensate for HR and can be skewed with brady/trachy.

But MAP off an Arterial line is the shiz

MAP is a better indicator than BP for titrating vasoactive drips.