Advanced Cardiac Life Support Test
Health Encyclopedia: Blood Pressure Low
Hypotension; Low blood pressure
Home Care
Follow prescribed therapy. Bed rest and assistance with daily activities as needed until the condition improves.
Call your health care provider if
Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if someone is unconscious. If trained in basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), check the person's ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation). If the person is NOT breathing o...
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