Search Tag: refractory septic shock

Sepsis

Vasopressin-loading-for-refractory-septic-shock

2023 01 Aug

Vasopressin is a potent vasopressor used to treat septic shock, acting via a different receptor than catecholamines. Previous randomised control trials have demonstrated its efficacy. However, its use can also lead to adverse effects such as ischaemia events. Therefore, it is recommended as a second-line agent after noradrenaline.   Typically,...Read more

ICU Management

Managing-patients-with-refractory-septic-shock

2018 26 Sep

The Surviving Sepsis Guidelines provide a specific framework to treat patients with septic shock. These guidelines include the use of antimicrobial therapy, source control, fluid therapy and targeted vasoporessors. However, there is still a small proportion of patients that does not respond to these measures and consequently deteriorates into refractory...Read more