MAP

Understanding Pulse Pressure and Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

Calculating Pulse Pressure

• Definition: Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

• Example: If systolic is 110 and diastolic is 86:

  • Calculation: 110 - 86 = 24 (Pulse Pressure)

Calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

• Definition: MAP is an important cardiovascular measure that reflects the average blood pressure in a person's arteries during one cardiac cycle.

• Calculation Steps:

  1. Take the pulse pressure calculated.

  2. Divide the pulse pressure by 3:

     • Example: 24 / 3 = 8

  3. Add this value to the diastolic pressure:

     • Example: 86 + 8 = 94 (Mean Arterial Pressure)

Summary

• Final MAP Value: 94

• Important Note: Ensure calculations are accurate for proper assessment.