Transcription of ASSESSMENT Measuring Patient Orthostatic - cdc.gov
1 2017 Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention and ControlPOSITIONTIMEBPASSOCIATED SYMPTOMSL ying Down5 /_____HR_____Standing1 /_____HR_____Standing3 /_____HR_____ASSESSMENT1 Have the Patient lie down for 5 Measure blood pressure and pulse Have the Patient Repeat blood pressure and pulse rate measurements after standing 1 and 3 PressureA drop in BP of 20 mm Hg, or in diastolic BP of 10 mm Hg, or experiencing lightheadedness or dizziness is considered s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce your Patient s fall risk.
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