RN to MD/DO: Considerations for Medical School and Beyond

The idea for this post stems from the questions registered nurses (RN) have asked me numerous times over the last decade about whether they should go to medical school to become an MD or DO. The focus of this post is for individuals over 30, although the information could be helpful to anyone looking for …

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Microcirculation Assessment in Shock Patients: The DAMIS Trial

In this post, I will discuss an article titled "Direct assessment of microcirculation in shock: a randomized-controlled multicenter study" (DAMIS trial) published in 'Intensive Care Medicine.' Shock is a life-threatening condition defined by a critical mismatch between oxygen supply and demand at the tissue level. In clinical settings, especially in ICUs, understanding and managing shock …

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Asymptomatic Catheter-Related Thrombosis: Ignore or Address?

Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) is a concerning complication for ICU patients. Traditionally, the focus has been on symptomatic CRTs, but this study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of asymptomatic CRTs in a non-oncologic ICU population. We will be discussing a paper on Asymptomatic Catheter-Related Thrombosis. STUDY OVERVIEWThis was a single-center prospective observational study. …

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The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: Citation Links

Here is a Table of Contents-based series of citation links for The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook. The BasicsNorepinephrineEpinephrinePhenylephrineVasopressinTerlipressinSelepressinDopamineAngiotensin IIMidodrineIsoproterenolDobutamineMilrinoneMilrinone vs. DobutamineLevosimendanMethylene BlueHydroxocobalaminMethylene Blue vs. HydroxocobalaminPeripheral Vasopressors If you have not yet purchased my book, you have several options to get a copy while supporting my endeavors. If you're in the US, you can order directly …

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The Basics Citations: The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook

DeMers D, Wachs D. Physiology, Mean Arterial Pressure. [Updated 2023 Apr 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538226/Link to Article Nasim Naderi, Chapter 11 - Hemodynamic Study, Editor(s): Majid Maleki, Azin Alizadehasl, Majid Haghjoo, Practical Cardiology (Second Edition), Elsevier, 2022, Pages 201-216, ISBN 9780323809153, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-80915-3.00013-2 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323809153000132)Link to (NOT FREE) …

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Dobutamine Citations: The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook

Scheeren TWL, Bakker J, Kaufmann T, Annane D, Asfar P, Boerma EC, Cecconi M, Chew MS, Cholley B, Cronhjort M, De Backer D, Dubin A, Dünser MW, Duranteau J, Gordon AC, Hajjar LA, Hamzaoui O, Hernandez G, Kanoore Edul V, Koster G, Landoni G, Leone M, Levy B, Martin C, Mebazaa A, Monnet X, Morelli …

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Milrinone vs. Dobutamine: The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook

Mathew R, Di Santo P, Jung RG, Marbach JA, Hutson J, Simard T, Ramirez FD, Harnett DT, Merdad A, Almufleh A, Weng W, Abdel-Razek O, Fernando SM, Kyeremanteng K, Bernick J, Wells GA, Chan V, Froeschl M, Labinaz M, Le May MR, Russo JJ, Hibbert B. Milrinone as Compared with Dobutamine in the Treatment of …

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Levosimendan Citations: The Vasopressors & Inotropes Handbook

Evans L, Rhodes A, Alhazzani W, Antonelli M, Coopersmith CM, French C, Machado FR, Mcintyre L, Ostermann M, Prescott HC, Schorr C, Simpson S, Wiersinga WJ, Alshamsi F, Angus DC, Arabi Y, Azevedo L, Beale R, Beilman G, Belley-Cote E, Burry L, Cecconi M, Centofanti J, Coz Yataco A, De Waele J, Dellinger RP, Doi …

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Vasopressor & Inotrope Review Articles

Overgaard CB, Dzavík V. Inotropes and vasopressors: review of physiology and clinical use in cardiovascular disease. Circulation. 2008 Sep 2;118(10):1047-56. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.728840. PMID: 18765387.Link to ArticleLink to FULL FREE PDF Boerma EC, Ince C. The role of vasoactive agents in the resuscitation of microvascular perfusion and tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients. Intensive Care Med. …

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