orthostatic-hypotensionEN
šÆ FAIR: Orthostatic Hypotension Assessment
F ā Fatal: 20-30% of falls in elderly caused by OH ā a missed drop can mean a broken hip or head bleed
A ā Assess: 5-1-3-20 protocol, symptoms at every measurement, high-risk meds, patient history
I ā Intervene: Lower patient if SBP drop >40 or symptomatic, notify physician, never leave patient alone
R ā Repeat: Measure at BOTH 1 and 3 minutes standing ā up to 50% of cases missed with single measurement
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