Background It is unclear whether vasopressors can be safely administered through a
peripheral intravenous (PIV). Systematic review and meta-analysis methodology was used …

After fluid administration for vasodilatory shock, vasopressors are commonly infused.
Causes of vasodilatory shock include septic shock, post-cardiovascular surgery, post-acute …

Background Norepinephrine infusion has been suggested as an effective method for
preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean delivery. However, optimal …

Septic shock is mainly characterized—in addition to hypovolemia—by vasoplegia as a
consequence of a release of inflammatory mediators. Systemic vasodilatation due to …

Background Historically, norepinephrine has been administered through a central venous
catheter (CVC) because of concerns about the risk of ischemic tissue injury if extravasation …

Purpose The primary objective was to determine the proportion of hospitals that
administered norepinephrine peripheral vasopressor infusions (PVIs) in critically ill adult …

Background Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section can be complicated by hypotension,
with untoward effects for both the mother and fetus. Frequently used phenylephrine can lead …

Hypotension is very common in critically ill patients and is associated with an increased
morbidity and mortality. Hypotension, defined as low arterial blood pressure with proven of …

Study objective It remains unclear whether it is the hypotension prediction index itself or goal-
directed haemodynamic therapy that mitigates intraoperative hypotension. Design A single …

Zusammenfassung Im Rahmen des nichttraumatologischen Schockraummanagements zur
Versorgung kritisch kranker Patienten werden akute Störungen der Vitalfunktionen rasch …