Vasopressors for Septic Shock

26 April, 201611 July, 2021 EMKF #FOAMed

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are both acceptable, evidence-based approaches to hemodynamic support in septic shock.
Individual patient responsiveness to vasopressors is variable and unpredictable.
Some patients respond better to epinephrine than norepinephrine.
For patients who are not responding well to norepinephrine, it is reasonable to empirically trial a low dose of epinephrine (“epinephrine challenge”).

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