In the emergent phase, which hemodynamic parameter is typically around 70?

In the emergent phase, which hemodynamic parameter is typically around 70?

• A. Heart rate 40-60
• B. MAP around 70
• C. Central venous pressure 20
• D. Systolic BP 120

Answer: (B)

Maintaining adequate tissue perfusion during the emergent phase hinges on mean arterial pressure as the best single gauge of perfusion pressure. In this phase, fluid shifts from burns cause hypovolemia, so aiming for a mean arterial pressure around 70 mmHg helps ensure vital organs receive enough blood flow. The other options don’t fit this context: heart rate is typically elevated due to pain and fluid loss, not in the 40–60 range; central venous pressure is usually low from fluid leakage, not around 20; systolic blood pressure can be unreliable on its own and may be low despite a normal or near-normal systolic value.