Vorenus Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Anyway, when I got smart enough to look at HTN as a possible compensation to a pathologic event as well as a possible pathological even on it's own, or perhaps with it's cousins, (more or less), I've not since found a reason to treat HTN in the field. I'm just not really sure how you separate the HTN Yin from the HTN Yang in the field. Dwayne True enough. Although, with a suspected Apoplex it`s recommended to lower the BP, if it`s higher than 220 syst. or 120 diast., although not under 180 syst. Without a really high BP I wouldn`t take steps to treat HTN in the field if you have neurologic symptoms, regarding the compensation mechanisms that fall into place in this cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I agree with what a few have said about it being treatable with the right medications. The first few super high BPs I saw I wanted to lower it with SL nitro, but when it was pointed out that I could drop their BP too quickly and cause them to stroke I figured I'd better not do that. Given the right medications and depending on my transport times personally it is something that I would consider doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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