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ForwardShock States: Review of Vasopressors and Inotropes
Vasoactive agents, including vasopressors and inotropes, can temporarily provide blood pressure support to hypotensive patients. Critical care pharmacotherapy is rapidly evolving and newer literature is available for the use of vasoactive agents. Pharmacists can play a vital role in the management of critically ill patients by understanding the unique characteristics of each medication and its specific role in the treatment of various types of shock.
Target Audience
Pharmacists
Learning Objectives
Define the elements of basic hemodynamic parameters
List the different characteristics among vasoactive agents
Recognize the various types of shock states
Discuss evidence-based recommendations for treatment of shock
Additional Information
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Vasoactive agents, including vasopressors and inotropes, can temporarily provide blood pressure support to hypotensive patients. Critical care pharmacotherapy is rapidly evolving and newer literature is available for the use of vasoactive agents. Pharmacists can play a vital role in the management of critically ill patients by understanding the unique characteristics of each medication and its specific role in the treatment of various types of shock.
Kristi Soyoung Kim, PharmD, BCCCP |
ACPE Accreditation Statement
The University of Pittsburgh Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
The assigned universal program number(s) is: 0481-0000-19-135-L01-P
Available Credit
- 0.75 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.