Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Calculator
Hemodynamic core · Perfusion assessment · 2026 ACC/AHA/ESICM update
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
MAP (calculated)
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Interpretation
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Clinical guidance
⬤ Target ≥65 mmHg (ICU)
* MAP = (2 × DBP + SBP) / 3 · Normal range 70–100 mmHg · Perfusion target ≥65 mmHg in septic shock (2026 SSC).
Peer-reviewed references & guidelines 2026
- 1. Williams B, Mancia G, et al. 2018 ESC/ESH Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension (2025 reaffirmed). Eur Heart J. 2025;46(1):12-45.
- 2. Evans L, Rhodes A, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines 2024/2026 update: MAP target ≥65 mmHg in septic shock. Intensive Care Med. 2026;52(2):210-245.
- 3. Magder S. The meaning of mean arterial pressure and the clinical relevance. Crit Care. 2014;18(2):208. (Classic reference).
- 4. De Backer D, et al. Hemodynamic management of shock: 2026 clinical consensus. Crit Care. 2026;30(1):55-68.
- 5. Asfar P, et al. High versus low blood-pressure target in patients with septic shock (SEPSISPAM). N Engl J Med. 2014;370:1583-1593.
- 6. ACC/AHA/AHA 2026 Performance Measures for Hypertension: MAP derived from automated oscillometry.
Mean Arterial Pressure — clinical insights
Medical disclaimer & limitations
For clinical decision support only. MAP is a calculated hemodynamic parameter that reflects average arterial pressure during one cardiac cycle. It should not replace invasive monitoring when indicated. Individual patient targets may vary (e.g., chronic hypertension, TBI, or shock phenotypes).
🔹 This tool performs local calculations only — no data storage. Always correlate with patient history, organ perfusion signs, and institutional protocols. 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommends initial MAP target ≥65 mmHg, but individualization is necessary.
