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Recommendations for appropriate candidates for an OU Stay.98
| Clinical Features of Patients Considered for Observation Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| Recommended | Suggested | |
| Blood pressure | SBP > 100 mmHg | SBP > 120 mmHG |
| Respiratory rate | < 32 breaths/min | NR |
| Renal function | BUN < 40 mg/dl | NR |
| Creatinine < 3.0 mg/dl | NR | |
| ACS | No ischemic changes or elevated troponin | NR |
| Natriuretic peptides | NR | BNP<1000; NT-proBNP<5000 |
NR = no recommendation
