Management of postoperative hypertension primarily includes:

Postoperative hypertension can often be a result of pain, anxiety, or physiological stress following surgery. Adequate sedation and pain management are critical components of managing hypertension in the postoperative patient. When a patient is comfortable and their pain is well-controlled, it can lead to lower levels of stress hormones, reducing vascular resistance and supporting better hemodynamic stability.

In practice, ensuring that a patient is adequately sedated and their pain is managed effectively can lead to a decreased incidence of hypertensive episodes, as both acute pain and anxiety can significantly elevate blood pressure.

While pharmacological interventions such as calcium channel blockers and beta blockers can be utilized to manage hypertension, they are typically secondary measures. Sedation and effective pain relief should be prioritized to prevent the physiological stressors that contribute to hypertension, rather than relying solely on medications. This approach underscores the importance of a multimodal strategy in perioperative care, where addressing non-pharmacological factors is integral to successful hypertension management in the postoperative period.