Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Control of Systemic Blood Pressure
Control of Systemic Blood Pressure
Session Overview
Description
This session describes the determinants of systemic blood pressure, including physical, neurological, vasomotor and hormonal regulation, and the role of the kidney in blood pressure control.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- List the determinants of systemic blood pressure
- Describe the different types of systemic blood pressure control
- Explain how neuro-regulation affects blood pressure
- Explain how hormones regulate blood pressure
- Describe the role of the kidney in blood pressure control
Systemic blood pressure is a major determinant of blood flow distribution to all organs.
A sound understanding of the mechanisms governing pressure regulation is essential for a scientific approach to anaesthetic practice.
This session describes the determinants of systemic blood pressure and physiological, neurological, renal, vasomotor and humoral regulation.
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