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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... pressor added in shock ... @EmmGeezee #Vasopressors ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison
Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
Vasopressors Demystified ... Shock comes ... flavors and so do vasopressors ... #Basics #CriticalCare ... #Pharmacology #Comparison
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... : Distributive shock ... Cardiac ischemia #Vasopressors ... #Inotropes #comparison ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management Summary ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary ... #criticalcare #
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK ... • Begin vasopressor ... • Consider intraaortic ... perfusion, begin vasopressor ... #CriticalCare
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Summary of Coagulation ... of Factor IX Acquired ... Acute DIC - Septic shock ... #Deficiencies #Summary ... #table #comparison
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... beneficial when required ... shorter duration pf vasopressors ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges