How is mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculated and why is it useful? ( short answer please)
The MAP can be estimated by using a formula in which the lower (diastolic) blood pressure is doubled and added to the higher (systolic) blood pressure and that composite sum then is divided by 3 to estimate MAP. In patients with sepsis, the vasopressor dosage may be titrated on the basis of estimated MAP.
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