Hypotension resident survival guide

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2], Javaria Anwer M.D.[3]
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Overview
Causes
Diagnosis and Management
Do's
Don'ts

Overview

Hypotension means low blood pressure (BP). A systoloc BP measuring less than 90mmHg and/ or diastolic BP of less than 60mmHg is considered hypotension.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions that result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

Common Causes

The algorithm illustrates common causes of hypotension based upon the etiology.[1][2][3][4]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Causes of hypotension
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vasodilation
 
Neurogenic
Vasovagal syncope/
Neurocardiogenic syncope
❑ Post-parandial hypotension
 
Cardiogenic
 
Orthostatic hypotension
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Neurogenic
 
 
 
 
Iatrogenic
 
 
 
 
Non-neurgenic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Medications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peripheral autonomic

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy
❑ Acquired non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy

Hereditary autonomic neuropathy
 
Neurodegenerative

❑ Pure autonomic failure
Parkinson disease
❑ Diffuse lewy body disease

❑ Multiple system atrophy
 
Post-traumatic
Spinal cord injury
 
 
 
 
 
Hypovolemia

Dehydration/ low volume: Vomiting, diarrhea
Polyuria such as in diabetes mellitus
❑ Third-spacing: Burns, sepsis

Bleeding: Wounds, menorrhagia
 
Venous pooling
Prolonged bed rest
Heat stroke
 
Others

Addison's disease
❑ Aging
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Diagnosis and Management

Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the management of hypotension.[5][6][1][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Systolic BP < 90mmHg / Diastolic BP < 60mmHg OR
Difference of 20 mmHg systolic and 10 mmHg diastolic pressure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reassess B.P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diagnosis of hypotension
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unexplained syncope/ fall/ dizziness
 
 
 
 
 
Asymptomatic
 
Shock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CT scan head if

❑ Decreasing GCS score (<15)
Seizure
❑ > 1 episode of vomiting
❑ Skull fracture evidence
❑ Age >60 years
❑ Abnormal neurological examination

❑ High-risk mechanism injury
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shock resident survival guide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Post-meal
History

Age:Usually old individuals.
Duration of symptoms:
Frequency of episodes, trigerring factors (such as specific meals), and relieving factors.
Associated symptoms:Dizziness or lightheadedness, syncope, nausea, blurred vision, cold clammy, or pale skin.
Systemic review: Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, rheumatologic, and GI exam.
Past medical history:Parkinsons disease, autonomic dysfunctions.

Medication history: Assess the use of medications known to cause hypotension
 
Prolonged standing/
Stress
History

Source of history:
Patient and/ or a witness describing the fall.
Age: Common among young individuals.
Duration of symptoms: Frequency, triggering or relieving factors.
Associated symptoms: Sinking feeling, tachycardia, sweating dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, blurred vision, cold clammy, pale skin and blaxck out preceding syncope
Systemic review:
Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, rheumatologic, CNS (such as head injury after fall), and GI symptoms.
Past medical history: Volume loss, malena.
Medication history: Assess the use of medications known to cause hypotension

Family history:A positive family history has been demonstrated in the past and indicated genetic component
 
Postural
History

Source of history: Patient and/ or a witness describing the fall.
Age: Any age individuals.
❑ Duration of syncope
Associated symptoms: Dizziness or lightheadedness, confusion, fatigue, nausea, blurred vision, cold clammy, and pale skin.
Systemic review: Vision problems, gait problems, neck pain, cardiovascular, renal, and GI problems.
Past medical history:Diabetes, renal problems, amyloidosis, heart disease,HTN, autoimmune disease, neurodegenerative dosease.
Menstrual history: Menorrhagia
Medication history: Beta-blockers, aplha blockers, vasodilators, and tricyclic antidepressants.

Social history:Alcohol intake may cause dehydration.
 
History
Source of history:
Patient or well-informed caregiver.

Patient age:
Helps determine age-specific causes,
Duration of symptoms:
(weeks in acute/severe versus years in chronic conditions).
Associated symptoms:dizziness or lightheadedness, syncope, nausea, blurred vision, cold clammy, pale skin
Systemic review:
Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, rheumatologic, and GI exam.

Past medical history:
Volume loss, malena,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Physical exam

Vital signs: A decrease in systolic BP of 20 mm Hg or more within 2 hours of the start of the meal.

HEENT, CVS, neuro, respiratory, GI exam
 
Physical exam

❑ Appearance of the patient:

Vital signs

HEENT, CVS, neuro, respiratory, GI exam
 
Physical exam

❑ Appearance of the patient:

Vital signs

HEENT, CVS, neuro, respiratory, GI exam
 
Physical exam

❑ Appearance of the patient:

Vital signs

HEENT, CVS, neuro, respiratory, GI exam
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Labs
 
Labs
 
Labs
 
Labs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tilt table test
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tilt table test positive
 
 
 
 
 
Tilt table test negative
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Neurocardiogenic syncope

❑ Continue with EKG and blood pressure monitoring
Beta blockers preferred initial treatment
SSRI
Fludrocortisone 0.1mg/day
Midodrine 2.5-10 TID
Scopolamine

Dual chamber pacing may be required
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Orthostatic hypotension
 
 
 
Postprandial hypotension

Advice to eat smaller, low carbohydrate meals
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lifestyle Modification

❑ Regular blood pressure monitoring with a home monitoring kit supine and prone
❑ Maintenance of an elevated salt intake of 10g/day
❑ Maintenance of proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration

Blood sugar control
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Medical Therapy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Do's

  • Educate the patient to avoid predisposing conditions such as dehydration, alcohol, etc.
  • Discontinue or adjust the dose of medication if hypotension is caused by medication side effects.
  • Advice to wear compression stockings to relieve the pain and swelling from varicose veins.
  • Counsel the caregivers of elder patients with postprandial hypotension.

Don'ts

  • Do not over treat hypotension. Symptomatic low BP or decreased organ perfusion is a treatable entity.

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