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Evaluation of Oral Vasoactive Medications to Maintain Mean Arterial Pressure in Spinal Cord Injury.

Britney NiemannErika ZarfossJack VictoryTanner SmidaKaren PetrosMichael SestitoJames Bardes
Published in: The Journal of surgical research (2024)
This study demonstrated shorter ICU length of stay and similar MAP goal success with PO agents as compared to vasopressors. This may indicate these medications could be utilized to decrease the financial burden placed on patients and the health care system from lengthy ICU courses. This study is limited by a small sample size and variable agent dosing.
Keyphrases
  • spinal cord injury
  • intensive care unit
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  • chronic kidney disease
  • spinal cord
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