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š” Stability Matters as Much as the Target
BP variability is an independent predictor of poor outcomes:
⢠ā10mmHg SBP variability ā 14% less chance of favorable outcome
⢠ā10mmHg SBP variability ā OR 1.34 for intracranial hemorrhage
Wild swings harm more than a slightly off-target but stable reading.
Use titratable IV agents. Monitor frequently. Aim for consistency.
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