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Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... Preferred first agent ... alpha-effect • 1st agent ... 2 mcg/kg/min): renal ... Summary #management #medications
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... albumin, trauma), Renal ... differential #guyton #curves ... #criticalcare
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
vasopressors, or inotropes ... the offending agent ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... deficiency - Renal ... - HIV/HAART medications