| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| SERVICE REASON CODE | C49679 |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE |
| CODE TYPE ABBREVIATION | NCI |
| CODE DESCRIPTION | NCIt |
| FULL DESCRIPTION | The mean pressure of the blood within the arterial circulation. The arterial pressure may be directly measured by insertion of an intra-arterial catheter connected to a transducer. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) can be calculated by subsequent analysis of the waveform. MAP can be approximated without an invasive procedure using the following formula: diastolic pressure plus 1/3 of the pulse pressure, where pulse pressure is systolic pressure - diastolic pressure. |
| NCIT SUBTYPE | MeasurementUnitCode |