Tradeoff being that leaving his blood pressure that high risks stroke, MI, and blindness.
He's in ICU, systolic is hovering around 170, I left instructions to lower it slowly so we don't risk hypoperfusing his organs.
What is happening? Wait outside! Get him oxygen and start him on an IV drip of sodium nitroprusside. Get them outside!
What is happening? Wait outside! Get him oxygen and start him on an IV drip of sodium nitroprusside. Get them outside! [SEP] He's in ICU, systolic is hovering around 170, I left instructions to lower it slowly so we don't risk hypoperfusing his organs. [SEP] Tradeoff being that leaving his blood pressure that high risks stroke, MI, and blindness.