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๐ก Stability Matters as Much as the Target
BP variability is an independent predictor of poor outcomes:
โข โ10mmHg SBP variability โ 14% less chance of favorable outcome
โข โ10mmHg SBP variability โ 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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