Anaes Vivas · Vasopressors & inotropes
Equipment viva — the vasopressor infusion setup
An equipment viva on the vasopressor infusion — the concentration (the noradrenaline 4 mg/50 mL = 80 mcg/mL); the central line; the dedicated lumen; the labelled; the anti-reflux valve; the dose in mcg/kg/min; the weaning.
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Prompt
A syringe pump with the noradrenaline 4 mg in 50 mL, connected to the central line. Describe the setup and the safety.
Stimulus
A syringe pump with the noradrenaline 4 mg in 50 mL of the 5 per cent dextrose, connected to the central line via the dedicated lumen. Describe the setup and the safety.[4]
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- [4]Singh O, et al. Vasoactive agent infusion via peripheral access. World J Crit Care Med, 2026.PMID 42272888
- [42272889]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.