MAP Interpretation
| MAP Range | Interpretation | Clinical Significance |
|---|
| <60 mmHg | Critical | Organ hypoperfusion, urgent intervention |
| 60–70 mmHg | Low | Close monitoring, consider fluids/vasopressors |
| 70–100 mmHg | Normal | Adequate organ perfusion |
| >100 mmHg | Elevated | Hypertensive — evaluate for end-organ damage |
MAP = DBP + (SBP - DBP) / 3
= (SBP + 2 × DBP) / 3
Pulse Pressure = SBP - DBP
Normal PP: 40 mmHg
Clinical Notes:
• Target MAP ≥65 mmHg in septic shock (Surviving Sepsis Campaign guideline)
• Higher MAP targets (≥80 mmHg) may be needed in chronic hypertension or CNS injury
• Wide PP (>60): aortic regurgitation, hyperthyroidism, severe anemia
• Narrow PP (<25): cardiac tamponade, severe heart failure, hypovolemia
