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01.02.2012 | Poster presentation
What matters during a hypotensive episode: fluids, vasopressors, or both?
verfasst von:
J Lee, R Kothari, JA Ladapo, DJ Scott, LA Celi
Erschienen in:
Critical Care
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Sonderheft 1/2012
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Excerpt
The objective of this retrospective study was to investigate the relationships between fluid and vasopressor interventions and patient outcomes. In intensive care, it is imperative to resolve hypotensive episodes (HEs) in a timely manner in order to minimize end-organ damage. The current clinical practice is first to attempt fluid resuscitation and then to follow with vasopressor therapy if fluid resuscitation is unsuccessful. However, the effects of fluid and vasopressor interventions on patient outcomes have not been clearly established. …