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Nurse management of vasoactive medications in intensive care: A systematic review.

Stephanie HunterJulie ConsidineElizabeth Manias
Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2019)
Nurses working in intensive care units in many parts of the world are responsible for the management of vasoactive medications. There is great variation in practices that include preparation, initiation, administration, titration and weaning of vasoactive medications, which increases the risk for medication errors and adverse events in a vulnerable population of critically ill patients.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • intensive care unit
  • primary care
  • mechanical ventilation
  • adverse drug
  • high resolution
  • electronic health record