Date Published

February 13, 2017

Updated For

ALS PCS Version ALS PCS Version 5.2

Question:

Question: Can you give Ketorolac to a HTN patient (180 systolic)? The PCP directive states Normotension.

Answer:

Normotension in an adult is defined as a systolic BP of greater than or equal to 100 mmHg (page 11 of the PCP medical directives). There is no contraindication to giving Ketorolac to a patient with hypertension.

Categories

Analgesia,Pain/Sedation/Nausea

Keywords

toradol

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