
36. Inotropes
Critical Care Time
Understanding Cardiac Output and Inotropes
This chapter explores the physiological concepts of cardiac output, focusing on the influence of inotropes, preload, and afterload. It discusses various drug classes affecting heart function, such as levosimendan, and emphasizes the importance of calcium in enhancing contractility in critical care scenarios.
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