Anaes SAQs · Vasopressors & inotropes
The calcium and the peripheral vasopressor administration
Final SAQ — the calcium (the chloride central, the gluconate peripheral; the rapid rescue for the hypocalcaemic; the Miller review); the peripheral vasoactive infusion (the safe for the short term low dose; the Singh review; the extravasation-the-phentolamine).
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Prompt
Discuss the role of the intravenous calcium in the perioperative haemodynamic management and the peripheral administration of the vasoactive agents.
Question
Discuss the role of the intravenous calcium in the perioperative haemodynamic management and the peripheral administration of the vasoactive agents.
[2]References2ShowHide
- [2]Miller A, et al. The effect of intravenous calcium administration on haemodynamics in perioperative cardiothoracic surgery and intensive care: A narrative review. Crit Care Resusc, 2026.PMID 42016282
- [4]Singh O, et al. Vasoactive agent infusion via peripheral access. World J Crit Care Med, 2026.PMID 42272888