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1) Welcome to a #tweetorial on what every #ICU #nurse should know about #hypertensive crisis, or #hypertensive #emergency as it is now more properly termed. I’m Bryan Boling @bryanboling, ICU #NP, & co-host of the @icuscenarios podcast. Follow this 🧵for 🆓CE/#CME credit! 
2) This accredited educational activity is intended for healthcare providers & is supported by grants from AstraZeneca, Bayer, & Chiesi. Faculty disclosures cardiometabolic-ce.com/disclosures/. Like ❤️this topic? More CE/#CME on #hypertension mgt at cardiometabolic-ce.com/category/hyper….
3) So let's start with a case: 65yo ♂️, presents to the #ED with #headache, lethargy & confusion. PMH: #HTN, #hyperlipidemia, #DM2, COPD. Initial VS: HR 85, BP 205/120, T 37.2 RR 12, SpO2 92% on RA. Family reports that he has been more lethargic over the past 2 days.
On 31 Mar 20, a distress tweet was forwarded by Mr. Manik Sharma from #Poonch to #PMO’s office to save his grandmother, who lives in a remote location in #Rajouri. On receipt of message, #IndianArmy sprung into action & #ArmyDoctor was immediately sent to rescue ailing patient.
Doctor with troops equipped with essential medical kit reached vill Dayala, Sialsui, #Rajouri & provided immediate medical assistance to the patient diagnosed with severe #CoronaryArteryDisease, #Hypertensive emergency & #Dyspepsia & evacuated to #MilitaryHospital, #Rajouri
As per medical reports, patient is out of danger & is receiving specialist care at #MilitaryHospital, #Rajouri & will soon be reunited with family post recovery. Family of the lady has been informed of rescue & her progress. #IndianArmyForAwam #WeCanWeCare @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA
