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What Do My BP Readings Indicate?
Question: My roommate a 48 year old female, just took her blood pressure twice. #s 71/80 65/34, what do you recommend?
Brief Answer:
Needs to be taken to the ER urgently, Keep her in lying down position.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Do not let her sit up and stand that will cause a further drop in blood pressure.
Her blood pressure is seriously low which requires urgent medical help.
You need to call 911 or take her to the nearest Emergency Room.
If she is awake, you can ask her to drink plenty of water.
Mix 5 grams of sugar and one gram of salt in one liter of water and ask her to drink it as fast as possible.
I hope this answers your question.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Needs to be taken to the ER urgently, Keep her in lying down position.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Do not let her sit up and stand that will cause a further drop in blood pressure.
Her blood pressure is seriously low which requires urgent medical help.
You need to call 911 or take her to the nearest Emergency Room.
If she is awake, you can ask her to drink plenty of water.
Mix 5 grams of sugar and one gram of salt in one liter of water and ask her to drink it as fast as possible.
I hope this answers your question.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
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