IV: intravenous; bpm: beats per minute; BP: blood pressure; mmHg: millimeters of mercury.
* Severe hypertension should be confirmed with a second BP reading within 15 minutes to facilitate initiation of antihypertensive therapy.
¶ The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) considers use of intravenous hydralazine, intravenous labetalol, and oral nifedipine similarly effective and safe. Dosing is slightly different from the doses in the algorithm. ACOG guidance does not describe use of nicardipine or reserve immediate-release nifedipine for patients without intravenous access.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?