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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
system including valves ... Consider giving vasopressor ... and positioning (e.g ... (eg steroid dependency ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
initial fluid challenge ... likely underlying cause ... devices could have caused ... aid fluid and vasopressor ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
give alternate vasopressor ... (e.g. metaraminol ... as patient is stable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vascular → PE, PAH ... findings based on cause ... #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
shorter duration pf vasopressors ... PPV, absolute values ... cardiac output causes ... #criticalcare # ... comparison #challenges