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Re: how to do orthostatic vital signs?

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Posted by M. D. Joly on April 13, 2008 at 18:21:22:

In Reply to: Re: how to do orthostatic vital signs? posted by Gertrude on May 14, 2007 at 15:38:01:

With same BP cuff in same arm measure BP and HR while after lying for ~5 min. Then ask pt to stand (if possible) and measure again after allowing 1 full minute to equilibrate.
+ if HR inc's by at least 20.

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