Comparison of Vasopressor Duration in Septic Shock Patients With and Without Cirrhosis.
Melissa M DurstElizabeth A EitzenScott T BenkenPublished in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2020)
Patients with cirrhosis in septic shock have increased vasopressor durations and overall requirements compared with patients without cirrhosis. Increased durations and requirements is associated with poorer outcomes independent of presence of cirrhosis. Future studies are needed to improve vasopressor treatment strategies and end points utilized in cirrhosis.