Documentation Improvement Handbook 10-19-11 PROOF.PDF

HOLD FOR ACUTE ASTHMA OR CHF EXACERBATION OR FOR HEART RATE LESS THAN 50 OR FOR RHYTHM OF 2ND OR 3RD DEGREE HEART BLOCK. Systolic Blood Pressure greater than . 230. OR. Diastolic Blood Pressure . 121 to 140. 1. Consult MD immediately. 2. Begin Nicardipine IV drip protocol (ICU ONLY). 3. Titrate for MAP of 140. 4. Continuous BP monitoring ................
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