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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid AcidosisAvoid HypotensionAvoid HypercarbiaAvoid HypoventilationAvoid PEEP

Pathophysiology

Definition - a mean arterial pulmonary arterial pressure ( mPAP ) of greater than 25. Classifications - mild (25-40 mmHg), moderate (41-55 mmHg), and severe (greater than 55 mmHg) Etiology -...

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