Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Orthostatic Hypotension Rapid fall in blood pressure when moving supine…
Orthostatic Hypotension
Rapid fall in blood pressure when moving supine to upright position.
Causes
Older age
Dehydration
Medications
Autonomic dysfunction (nervous system)
Postprandial hyptension
Parkisons Disease
Peripheral neuropathy (pt's with diabetes)
Syncope associated with mictutrition and defecation
Vasovagal syncope
Symptoms
Simple fainting
Related to positioning
Treatment
Patient Placement
Immediately
return to Supine position
Or Trenden
lenburg
Airway and Breathing
Open airway!!
Circulation
Monitor Pulse
Signs of Recovery
Patient awakens
Becomes more alert
Vital signs remain stable
Signs of Deterioration
Patient losses conscoiusness
Unstable vital signs
