PURL: Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs?

J Fam Pract. 2019 Nov;68(9):512-514.

Abstract

We typically take a blood pressure within 3 minutes of a patient rising from a supine to a standing position. But is that too long?

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure Determination / methods*
  • Dizziness / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / diagnosis*
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / physiopathology
  • Standing Position*
  • Supine Position
  • Time Factors