Jun 242011
Peacock et al randomized 226 people in 13 US EDs to either IV nicardipine or IV labetalol for hypertensive emergency (SBP ~215). More patients receiving nicardipine achieving their target BP range within 30 minutes (92% vs. 83%). (n=226) Critical Care 2011;15:R157. FREE FULL TEXT
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