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Article of the Week

Can Pulse Pressure Measurement be a Substitute for Stroke Volume?

This article explores the value of pulse pressure (PP = SBP - DBP) as a surrogate for stroke volume in the evaluation of shock. While direct cardiac output (CO) monitoring offers greater accuracy, it is limited by equipment availability, medical expertise, time, cost, and invasiveness. Instead, simple PP measurement can help identify at-risk patients and guide resuscitation, especially in emergent situations and in low-resource settings. Despite some limitations, PP has proven to be a reliable warning sign for low-output states. A narrow pulse pressure indicates your patient is in trouble!

Click the link to view the article or watch a short AI-generated article summary (8 min 05 sec).
 

Putowski Z, Teboul JL, Castro R, et al. Can we reliably use pulse pressure as a surrogate for stroke volume? Physiological background and potential clinical implications for shock resuscitation. Crit Care. Jun 19 2025;29(1):249.

Media of the Month

Neuro Pearls in Your Pocket

The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses has an entire toolkit of FREE resources available to you. Explore these neurological nursing guides, covering topics from autonomic hyperreflexia to pediatric EVD monitoring, designed for quick review and on-the-spot clinical reference. 

Download the guides by clicking the link below.
 

Attention, Trauma Tuesday Crossword Champions . . .

We regret to inform you that your favorite brain-teasing distraction is being retired. Yes, the beloved crossword section is heading off to that great puzzle book in the sky at the end of 2025. It had a good run for several years. May its clues now rest in peace.

But don’t grab the tissues yet! We’re clearing space for something new in 2026. Stay tuned for more information.
 

You can reveal a letter or the entire word if you get stuck

"Is There a Doctor (or Nurse) on Board?"

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were called to assist a passenger experiencing a medical emergency during your flight? This Medscape article covers high-altitude healthcare — from fainting passengers to cardiac arrests — and reminds trauma nurses that “Is there a physician on board?” might just be your next call to duty.

Click the link to learn what to do.

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