Dobutamine Vs Dopamine in Early Septic Shock - Medscape
Jan 6, 2003 · Other cardiac causes include valvular defects, arrhythmias, or pericardial tamponade. Distributive shock. In this category, the primary defect is a decrease in the …
Norepinephrine Infusion in Severe Circulatory Shock - Medscape
Oct 10, 2003 · What are the average and high doses of norepinephrine infusion in severe circulatory shock, and what is the best dilutional method for high doses?
Fluid Resuscitation in Septic Shock - Medscape
Feb 20, 2003 · Because septic shock is the prototypic form of distributive shock and involves tissue hypoperfusion, fluid resuscitation is the first and perhaps most important immediate …
FDA Clears Angiotensin II (Giapreza) for Septic Shock - Medscape
Dec 21, 2017 · Distributive shock results from excessive vasodilation and the impaired distribution of blood flow. Septic shock is the most common form of distributive shock and is characterized …
The Use of Inotropic Agents in Septic Shock - Medscape
Apr 3, 2003 · Because septic shock is the prototypic form of distributive shock and involves tissue hypoperfusion, fluid resuscitation is the first and perhaps most important immediate intervention.
Add-on Vasopressin May Lower AF Risk in Distributive Shock
May 14, 2018 · Patients in distributive shock appear to have a lower risk for atrial fibrillation when vasopressin is added to catecholamine vasopressors, but its effect on other outcomes are …
Overlooking Early Cardiogenic Shock Leads to Poor Outcomes
Jul 9, 2025 · When early shock isn’t recognized and treated, it can worsen or lead to death, a hospital-based study shows.
Exertional Heat Stroke: What Physicians Must Know - Medscape
Oct 8, 2025 · Heat stroke -induced shock is multifactorial and may include hyperdynamic distributive shock, myocardial injury, and microcirculatory failure.
Are ICDs Safe for Younger Cardiac Patients? - Medscape
Dec 23, 2025 · In patients younger than 19 with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, a lower body weight, indicating younger age, is tied to an increased risk for appropriate shocks but not …
The 12 Dangers of Christmas - Medscape
Dec 22, 2025 · Echoing the 12 Days of Christmas, this festive guide outlines the seasonal risks clinicians can help patients avoid.