Blood pressure management after acute spinal cord injury.

Hadley, M N; Walters, B C; Grabb, P A; Oyesiku, N M; Przybylski, G J; Resnick, D K; Ryken, T C · Neurosurgery · 2002

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Abstract

There is insufficient evidence to support treatment standards. There is insufficient evidence to support treatment guidelines. Hypotension (systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg) should be avoided if possible or corrected as soon as possible after acute spinal cord injury. Maintenance of mean arterial blood pressure at 85 to 90 mmHg for the first 7 days after acute spinal cord injury to improve spinal cord perfusion is recommended.

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