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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... - ACLS (1st), Anaphylaxis ... @EmmGeezee #Vasopressors ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare #
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
Vasopressors and ... Summary Vasopressors ... , 2nd line in septic ... RebeccaSteinb17 #Vasopressors ... #Summary #management
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... and Inotropes Norepinephrine ... Cardiac ischemia #Vasopressors ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Distributive: Sepsis ... , Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic ... hasankazmi01 #Vasopressors ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Shock - Septic ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... , Inotropes ... #Summary #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
• Begin vasopressor ... or inotropic support ... SEPTIC SHOCK • ... perfusion, begin vasopressor ... #CriticalCare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... strategy as for septic ... amount fluid, vasopressors ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
give alternate vasopressor ... noradrenaline infusion +/ vasopressin ... as patient is stable ... #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
Consider giving vasopressor ... ischaemia → 3-12 o Anaphylaxis ... toxicity → 3-10 o Sepsis ... #Differential #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Consider vasopressor ... /inotrope to maintain ... and discuss with cardiology ... ❾ Plan further management ... Cardiac #Arrest #Anesthesiology