Low systemic arterial blood pressure


Introduction

Assessment of hemodynamics is an important skill in the critical care setting. The goal of hemodynamic monitoring in a critically ill patient is to ensure adequate tissue oxygen delivery and end-organ perfusion. Low systemic arterial blood pressures are commonly encountered in the clinical setting, and a thoughtful, systematic approach should be used.

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