In order to maintain adequate perfusion to the vital organs of the body a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 60 mmHg must be maintained. MAP is a calculation of average blood pressure using systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements. MAP is calculated as follows:
A) MAP = DBP + (SBP–DBP)/3
B) MAP = SBP + (SBP–DBP)/2
C) MAP = DBP + (SBP–DBP)/2
D) MAP = SBP + (SBP–DBP)/3
Answer: A
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