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Tag: Vasopressors

Hydroxycobalamin vs Methylene Blue for Vasoplegic Shock from Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Background Information: Vasoplegic shock is defined as hypotension with normal or increased cardiac output and can commonly occur in post-cardiac surgery patients having received cardiopulmonary bypass. This dysregulation of vasodilation is associated with a mortality of close to 25%. After …

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CardiovascularResuscitation

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

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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CardiovascularResuscitation

Rebellion21: Vasopressors – When and Why via Haney Mallemat, MD

In this 14-minute presentation from Rebellion in EM 2021, Dr. Haney Mallemat, using his chalk talk CritBits style, discusses the various vasopressors and their pros/cons.

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Resuscitation

Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

Intro: Vasoactive substances are powerful therapeutic medications that can boost a patient’s blood pressure and perfusion to target organs. They are often used in resuscitation to support tissue perfusion though their benefits are mostly unproven and may be harmful in …

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Resuscitation

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