What’s in a BP: Do you FOLLOW THE MAP

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cjen35

Keywords:

MAP, aortic injury, AAA

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to help determine if emergency nursing education should include a focus on mean arterial pressure (MAP) and Pulse Pressure (PP) as part of their regular curriculum. We also considered if monitoring and trending BP, MAP and PP in patients who present with symptoms that may indicate a pulmonary and/or cardiac complaint, along with abnormal vital signs or abnormal lab values, would result in more timely intervention. Through this case study we hope to show that trending MAP may help identify early hypovolemic shock, severe sepsis   and other significant life threatening conditions.

Author Biographies

Jennifer Davis, Alberta Health Services

Jennifer is an ER RN currently working in Lethbridge, AB. She graduated with Great Distinction from the University of Lethbridge’s Bachelor of Nursing After Degree program. She has previous degrees in Exercise Science and Anthropology and has previously published work in the field of Exercise Physiology. She is currently studying for her MN. with a focus in shock physiology. When she’s not nursing or studying, Jenn loves riding her Peloton spin bike, camping and hanging out with her husband, three daughters and two dogs.

Dawn Peta, Alberta Health Services

Dawn lives in Lethbridge, Alberta and graduated from the RN program at Lethbridge College in 1994 and obtained her Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Lethbridge in 2013. She is the current NENA-AB President and Director of Alberta with NENA-National. Dawn is also Chair of the International Advisory Council with ENA. She has been nursing for 26 years, and in 2009 she started working in Emergency Nursing and found my home. Since 2014 Dawn has been the Clinical Instructor with AHS for the Rural South West Zone while still working casual in the CRH-ED. Dawn’s interest are in advocacy for equal education and resources for all Emergency Nurses. She is the proud grandma of two beautiful little girls and enjoys spending time with them, hiking in the mountains, scrapbooking, reading and travelling.

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Published

— Updated on 2021-05-19

How to Cite

Davis, J., & Peta, D. (2021). What’s in a BP: Do you FOLLOW THE MAP. Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing, 44(1), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.29173/cjen35

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 1 (2021): Spring 2021: Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing

Section

Peer Reviewed Articles

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Copyright (c) 2021 Jennifer Davis, Dawn Peta

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