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Vasopressor Management in Septic Shock: Overview & Approach
Vasopressors are essential in managing septic shock by maintaining adequate perfusion pressure and organ perfusion. Initial management involves prompt recognition of septic shock and fluid resuscitation. Norepinephrine is typically the first-line vasopressor, acting through alpha-adrenergic receptors to increase systemic vascular resistance. If hypotension persists despite norepinephrine, a second-line vasopressor like vasopressin or epinephrine may be added. Dosing and titration aim to achieve a target mean arterial pressure of 65 mmHg or higher.
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Dr. Pooja Wadwa
Critical Care Medicine, ECMO specialist, FMRI, Gurgaon
Dr. Pooja is an Associate Consultant Critical care medicine at FMRI. She is a MD (Internal Medicine), Observer-ship, in ICU Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia. Worked as a senior resident at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad for 2 years, Worked as a Consultant Physician in Wadwa Nursing Home, Faridabad, India from October 2009- December 2010, Worked as Consultant Physician at ESIC Hospital, Faridabad, India from May 2009- October 2009. Completed Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM) FROM Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi Jan 2011 Mar 2013.
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Vasopressors are essential in managing septic shock by maintaining adequate perfusion pressure and organ perfusion. Initial management involves prompt recognition of septic shock and fluid resuscitation. Norepinephrine is typically the first-line vasopressor, acting through alpha-adrenergic receptors to increase systemic vascular resistance. If hypotension persists despite norepinephrine, a second-line vasopressor like vasopressin or epinephrine may be added. Dosing and titration aim to achieve a target mean arterial pressure of 65 mmHg or higher.
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Vasopressors are essential in managing septic shock by maintaining adequate perfusion pressure and organ perfusion. Initial management involves prompt recognition of septic shock and fluid resuscitation. Norepinephrine is typically the first-line vasopressor, acting through alpha-adrenergic receptors to increase systemic vascular resistance. If hypotension persists despite norepinephrine, a second-line vasopressor like vasopressin or epinephrine may be added. Dosing and titration aim to achieve a target mean arterial pressure of 65 mmHg or higher.
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Vasopressors are essential in managing septic shock by maintaining adequate perfusion pressure and organ perfusion. Initial management involves prompt recognition of septic shock and fluid resuscitation. Norepinephrine is typically the first-line vasopressor, acting through alpha-adrenergic receptors to increase systemic vascular resistance. If hypotension persists despite norepinephrine, a second-line vasopressor like vasopressin or epinephrine may be added. Dosing and titration aim to achieve a target mean arterial pressure of 65 mmHg or higher.