Author Question: In order to maintain adequate perfusion to the vital organs of the body a mean arterial pressure ... (Read 79 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

In order to maintain adequate perfusion to the vital organs of the body a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 60 mmHg must be maintained. MAP is a calculation of average blood pressure using systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements. MAP is calculated as follows:

A) MAP = DBP + (SBPDBP)/3
B) MAP = SBP + (SBPDBP)/2
C) MAP = DBP + (SBPDBP)/2
D) MAP = SBP + (SBPDBP)/3

Question 2

Which of the following would indicate an ideal situation in which to use air medical transport?

A) The patient has suffered an air embolism from scuba diving.
B) There is a severe thunderstorm making ground transport difficult.
C) The patient has a closed head injury and needs rapid sequence intubation.
D) The patient is in active labor and the baby is crowning.