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MAP
Also written as: MAP — mean arterial pressure
Mean arterial pressure; critical hemodynamic parameter monitored during maternal anesthesia for fetal surgery.
Full Definition
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) represents the average pressure in arterial circulation during one cardiac cycle. In fetal surgery, maternal MAP monitoring is essential for maintaining adequate uteroplacental perfusion while preventing maternal hypotension that could compromise fetal oxygenation. Anesthesiologists target specific MAP ranges during different phases of the procedure. Editorial teams must distinguish this from other pressure measurements and ensure proper unit notation (mmHg).
Usage
Usage note: Always include units (mmHg) when citing specific values.
In Context
- "Maternal MAP was maintained above 65 mmHg throughout the fetal intervention." — Anesthesia record
- "Phenylephrine was administered to correct the 20% decrease in MAP following uterine incision." — Operative report
Also known as
mean arterial pressure
Don't confuse with
systolic pressure
diastolic pressure
pulse pressure