Tag: Blood pressure monitoring

Studies show that nearly 60% of inpatients exhibit at least one abnormal vital sign within four hours of a cardiac arrest, highlighting the predictive power of these measurements [1.6.3]. This statistic underscores **why do we take vital signs before surgery**: to establish a crucial baseline for patient safety.

Hydralazine is a potent vasodilator used for treating high blood pressure [1.7.1]. For safe administration, it is critical to know what to monitor before giving hydralazine, including patient history and baseline vitals, to prevent adverse events like severe hypotension or tachycardia [1.4.2, 1.5.6].