Medical instability is characterized by one or more of the following: |
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- Blood pressure <80/60 mmHg
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- Orthostatic increase in pulse (>20 beats/minute) or decrease in systolic blood pressure (>20 mmHg)
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- Cardiac dysrhythmia (eg, QTc >0.499 msec), or any rhythm other than normal sinus rhythm or sinus bradycardia
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- Cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal compromise requiring medical stabilization
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- Serious medical complication of malnutrition (eg, electrolyte imbalance, hypoglycemia, or syncope)
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- Body mass index <14 kg/m2 or <70% ideal body weight
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