Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects
ECG & Echo Learning
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Most agents exhibit both vasopressor and inotropic effects (Figure 1). Epinephrine Shock (any) Cardiac arrest Bronchospasm Anaphylaxis Bradycardia (second-line alternative) Infusion : 0.01 μg/kg/min Bolus : 1 mg IV every 3 to 5 min (max 0.2 mg/kg) IM: (1:1000): 0.1 J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Therap (2014).
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