Mean arterial pressure
Topic: Anatomy & physiology
The average pressure in the arteries over one cardiac cycle, calculated from the systolic and diastolic pressures. It is monitored closely in shock and sepsis; in septic shock the target is a MAP of at least 65 mmHg.
- Also known as:
- MAP
- In Turkish:
- Ortalama arter basıncı
What does Mean arterial pressure mean?
Mean arterial pressure is part of the Anatomy & physiology topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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