Hypotension

Intended Learning Outcomes


Hypotension
To understand the physiology of normal blood pressure regulation. To appreciate the relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output, and how these can be measured. To define and classify shock, giving examples of important pathology within each type. To give an overview of resuscitation for patients in shock, including administration of oxygen, fluid, vasopressors and inotropes


Hypotension
3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions 3.3 Recognises and manages the patient with circulatory failure 4.4 Uses fluids and vasoactive / inotropic drugs to support the circulation 5.17 Demonstrates a method for measuring cardiac output and derived haemodynamic variables