Mean arterial pressure and mortality in patients with distributive shock: a retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-III database.
Jean-Louis VincentNathan D NielsenNathan I ShapiroMargaret E GerbasiAaron GrossmanRobin DoroffFeng ZengPaul J YoungJames A RussellPublished in: Annals of intensive care (2018)
Within the limitations due to the nature of the study, most patients with distributive shock experienced at least one episode with MAP < 65 mmHg lasting > 2 h. Episodes of prolonged hypotension were associated with higher mortality.