Physiologic effects of vasoactive agents
In this chapter, you’ll learn about the mechanisms, applications, and targets of vasoactive agents as well as how to monitor vasoactivity.
- Physiologic effects of vasoactive agents intro
- Introducing inotropes and vasopressors
- Differentiating the types of shock
- Performing vasoactive monitoring
- Deciphering vasoactive receptors
- Appreciating myocyte contraction
- Physiologic effects of vasoactive agents quiz
Inotropes and vasopressors
Know which vasoactive agent to use and when. Here, you’ll cover applications, administration, and dosing as well as pros and cons of each.
- Inotropes and vasopressors intro
- Mastering catecholamine-based vasopressors
- Grasping catecholamine-based inotropes
- Appreciating indirect-acting agents
- Reviewing vasopressin
- Describing angiotensin II
- Administering phosphodiesterase inhibitors
- Using calcium-based agents for shock
- Employing insulin and glucagon for shock
- Using methylene blue and hydroxocobalamin for shock
- Recognizing steroids as adjuncts to vasopressor therapy
- Choosing parasympatholytic agents wisely
- Inotropes and vasopressors quiz
Special clinical situations
One size does not fit all when it comes to vasoactive agents. In this chapter, you’ll cover their use in specific clinical scenarios.
- Special clinical situations intro
- Managing cardiogenic shock
- Treating distributive shock
- Handling valvular disease
- Managing right ventricular dysfunction
- Treating diastolic dysfunction
- Augmenting mechanical circulatory support
- Coping with toxic overdose
- Special clinical situations quiz
Putting it together
Wrap up the course with a lowdown on practical approaches for the use of inotropic and vasopressor agents and how to assess effectiveness.
- Putting it together intro
- Approaching undifferentiated hypotension
- Administering vasopressors
- Assessing the effectiveness of your interventions
- Putting it together quiz
- ICU Masterclass—Inotropes and Vasopressors outro