Tag: Phenylephrine

The Safety and Efficacy of Push Dose Vasopressors in Critically Ill Adults

by Courney Knieriem, MD posted June 8, 2023 No Comments

Background Information: Acute Hypotension is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Continuous vasopressor infusions have previously been the mainstay of treatment. However, peripherally dosed push dose pressors, (PDPs), are beginning to be administered more frequently for management of acute hypotension.1-4 …

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Critical Care Fundamentals: Management of Shock Part 2A

by Frank Lodeserto MD posted October 7, 2019 No Comments

Shock is defined as circulatory failure leading to decreased organ perfusion. In a shock state there is an inadequate delivery of oxygenated blood to tissues that results in end-organ dysfunction. Effective resuscitation includes rapid identification and correction of inadequate circulation. …

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