190/102 & rising. Understanding & managing hypertensive emergencies.
Hypertension is a disease process commonly seen in patients who seek emergency medical care. A prolonged increase in BP or a sudden acute rise in pressure can cause a plethora of problems. Most commonly the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems are affected. Direct EMS care at stabilizing the ABCs and preventing further end-organ damage.
Zavarella
M S
MS
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), USA.
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004496:Education, Continuing; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010808:Physical Examination; D014481:United States
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D009599:Nitroprusside