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What Is Hypostatic Blood Pressure & Why Is There An Associated ‘Fall Risk’?

Posted in Common Terms, Frequently Asked Questions, Nursing Home Falls

  Too we look to environmental causes of falls….cluttered hallways…improperly footwear…yet in many fall-related situations the real ’cause’ of the fall lies within the person herself… Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a problem for many nursing home residents, causing dizziness and fainting. Blood pressure readings measure the pressure in arteries – systolic pressure (the top… Continue Reading

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