SCCM Pod-458 CCM: Association of Catecholamine in Patients with Septic Shock
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Association Between Vasopressin Initiation Timing and Mortality in Septic Shock Patients
The chapter delves into a study examining the relationship between the timing of vasopressin initiation, norepinephrine dose, and lactate concentration in over 1,600 septic shock patients. It emphasizes the significance of early vasopressin initiation indicated by lower norepinephrine equivalent doses and lactate concentrations for reduced mortality rates, without establishing causality. The conversation also addresses factors influencing vasopressin administration decisions, such as individual patient characteristics and cost considerations.
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