About mapcalculator.org

Our mission is to provide a fast, evidence‑based MAP calculator and plain‑language guidance for busy healthcare teams.

Our Mission

Help clinicians make safer decisions with clear formulas, transparent assumptions, and context‑aware interpretation — always alongside professional judgment.

Editorial Standards

  • Original, non‑plagiarized explanations written for clinicians.
  • Medical statements cross‑checked against reputable sources (guidelines, textbooks, peer‑reviewed literature).
  • Pages include update dates, disclaimers, and clear audience labels.

Clinical Review and Updates

Content is periodically reviewed for clarity and medical accuracy. We improve examples, add FAQs, and incorporate feedback from practicing clinicians.

Primary Sources

Key references that inform the calculator formula and clinical rationale include:

  1. LOINC 8478-0 Mean arterial pressure; standard hemodynamic definition.
  2. Critical care and anesthesia texts on perfusion targets and vasoactive titration.
  3. Society guidelines discussing MAP thresholds in shock and neurocritical care.