Tag: vasopressors
The Use of Bolus-Dose Vasopressors in the Emergency Department
While bolus-dose vasopressors are commonly used in critical care medicine and anesthesiology to treat patients with hypoperfusion, its application in emergency medicine is minimal with little penetration into daily care.... read more
The Right Tool for the Right Patient
Resuscitative TEE in the diagnosis of massive PE in the ED. We have multiple tools in the ed that allow us to assess patients rapidly. But of course, you must use the right tool for the patient. transthoracic echo (TTE) can... read more
Decision-making in the detection and management of patients with sepsis in resource-limited settings
We read with interest the study by Andrews et al. and the related correspondence from Shrestha et al. We share the concern that clinical examination (and observations) appear(s) to be perceived as relatively unimportant in... read more
Pooled analysis of higher versus lower blood pressure targets for vasopressor therapy septic and vasodilatory shock
Targeting higher blood pressure targets may increase mortality in patients who have been treated with vasopressors for more than 6 h. Lower blood pressure targets were not associated with patient‑important adverse events... read more
Should We Manage All Septic Patients Based on a Single Definition?
It is indisputable from the biological and clinical perspectives that not all cases of sepsis are the same. On the contrary, most have great many differences, that is, different portals of entry, clinical manifestations,... read more
The EM Educator Series: Sepsis in the ED
These posts provide brief mini-cases followed by key questions to consider while working. The featured questions provide important learning points for those working with you, as well as vital items to consider in the evaluation... read more
Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors for Long-Term Cognitive Impairment After Critical Illness
Long-term cognitive impairment is common in survivors of critical illness. Little is known about the etiology of this serious complication. We sought to summarize current scientific knowledge about potentially modifiable... read more
FDA Approves Angiotensin-II for Septic Shock
The FDA approved angiotensin-II (Giapreza) as a new intravenous vasopressor for septic shock and other forms of distributive shock. The first new FDA-approved vasopressor in decades, angiotensin-II could significantly change... read more
