Norepinephrine, hydrocortisone, and fludrocortisone

JAMA published a retrospective cohort study among septic patients who received vasopressor (norepinephrine) and hydrocortisone to show if adding fludrocortisone was more effective to this regimen compare with only giving hydrocortisone. 88275 patients reviewed and in hospital mortality and discharge to hospice as a primary outcome measured. Patients treated with combination of hydrocortisone-fludrocortisone (47.2%) had […]

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Intravenous Haloperidol

This is a good controversial review in favor or against Intravenous haloperidol. It is important to know that IV haloperidol is not FDA approved. QT Prolongation, Torsades de pointes, and alternative agents for sedation always should be considered. Intravenous Haloperidol Has a Limited Role in the Modern Emergency Department Haloperidol May Be Safely Administered Intravenously […]

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