THE rationale for the use of vasopressor agents in the treatment of shock is controversial. The principal objection to their use is that during shock, sympathetic and adrenergic activity is ...

Hemodynamic support, including assessment of volume status and dosing of commonly used vasopressor agents; Indications for hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement techniques; Assessment of ...

The appearance of a new vasopressor agent, physiologically and chemically unrelated to the catechol amines, has stimulated great interest among those surgeons and physicians who treat hypotension ...