>From the Notes for Abstraction for Persistent Hypotension:
The criteria for determining that persistent hypotension was present are as follows: In the one hour following conclusion of administration of crystalloid fluids, two or more consecutive blood pressure readings of either SBP < 90 or MAP < 65 or a decrease in SBP by > 40. My question: What if only one blood pressure was taken and the MAP was less than 65? Do I answer the question "2 (No) - persistent hypotension was not present" because there wasn't two or more consecutive low blood pressures? Or do I answer the question "3 (No) or UTD - the patient was not assessed for persistent hypotension" since there was only one blood pressure taken? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Robin Myran, MSN, RN, PCCN Sepsis Coordinator Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian One Hoag Drive Newport Beach, CA 92658 Office: (949) 764-4588 Fax: (949) 764-5387 Cell: (949) 300-9137 robin.my...@hoag.org <mailto:jodi.caggi...@hoag.org> Please note that the information contained in this message and any files transmitted with it are privileged and confidential and are protected from disclosure under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may subject you to criminal or civil penalties. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by replying to the message and delete the material from any computer. Thank you, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and its Affiliates
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