Related Experiment Videos
[Arterial hypertension intraoperative management in aged patients by different premedication variants]
Abstract:
Problem of clofellinum (clonidine) usage in premedication in aged persons with arterial hypertension is discussed. Clofellinum usage may be effective of prevention of intraoperative hypertensive reactions in abdominal surgery. Clofellinum is usefull component of premedication especially in patients with non-cared arterial hypertension and in the case of its usage as permanent non-hypertensive drug. The patients with good-controlled arterial hypertension are needed in prolonged hypotensive therapy during preoperative period.
Related Concept Videos
Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management
Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management
Special considerations while measuring blood pressure
Monitoring Both Arms:
Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age