Vasopressor support / shock
- Treat shock cause + restore perfusion
- Norepinephrine is first-line in most vasodilatory shock
- Add vasopressin when norepinephrine need rises
- Epinephrine is alternative/add-on
- Inotrope if cardiac output remains inadequate
- Titrate to perfusion—not a BP number alone
Use at a glance
- Treat shock cause + restore perfusion
Treatment options
- Norepinephrine is first-line in most vasodilatory shock
Practical pearls
- Epinephrine is alternative/add-on
- Titrate to perfusion—not a BP number alone
Choosing treatment
- Add vasopressin when norepinephrine need rises
- Inotrope if cardiac output remains inadequate
Self-check
- What should be treated in Vasopressor support / shock?
shock cause + restore perfusion.
- What is first-line treatment for Vasopressor support / shock?
Norepinephrine.
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