Mean Arterial Pressure Calculator
MAP is a critical value in assessing adequate blood flow to vital organs, especially in patients with sepsis, shock, or head injury. Typically, a MAP of at least 60 mmHg is required to maintain perfusion to organs. For example, a patient with SBP of 120 mmHg and DBP of 80 mmHg would have a MAP of (120 + 2×80)/3 = 93.3 mmHg. This tool simplifies the manual calculation process and helps in making quick clinical decisions.
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
Mean Arterial Pressure Formula
Where:
- $$SBP$$ = Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
- $$DBP$$ = Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
The formula gives more weight to diastolic pressure because the heart spends more time in diastole during the cardiac cycle.
MAP is a critical value in assessing adequate blood flow to vital organs, especially in patients with sepsis, shock, or head injury. Typically, a MAP of at least 60 mmHg is required to maintain perfusion to organs.
For example, a patient with SBP of 120 mmHg and DBP of 80 mmHg would have a MAP of $$(120 + 2×80)/3 = 93.3 mmHg$$. This tool simplifies the manual calculation process and helps in making quick clinical decisions.