Vasopressin and Terlipressin in the Treatment of Vasodilatory Septic Shock: A Systematic Review
Background: Vasodilatory septic shock unresponsive to fluid resuscitation requires the addition of vasopressors. Catecholamines remain the first line vasopressor therapy, but treatment failure is a potential problem. Vasopressin and its analogue, terlipressin, have been used for this indication. Obj...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2011-09-01
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Series: | Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/201010581102000310 |