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Vasopressin infusion in children with catecholamine-resistant septic shock.

AbstractAIM:
To describe use of vasopressin infusion for catecholamine-refractory septic shock in children.
METHODS:
We report successful use of vasopressin infusion in three children with septic shock, in whom hypotension and poor perfusion persisted despite use of multiple infusions of vasopressors and inotropes.
RESULTS:
All three had a rapid improvement in hypotension and perfusion after starting vasopressin infusion, allowing tapering of other infusions. Two children recovered completely.
CONCLUSIONS:
Vasopressin appears to be useful in treatment of catecholamine-refractory septic shock in children.
AuthorsA Vasudevan, R Lodha, S K Kabra
JournalActa paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (Acta Paediatr) Vol. 94 Issue 3 Pg. 380-3 (Mar 2005) ISSN: 0803-5253 [Print] Norway
PMID16028663 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Catecholamines
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Vasopressins
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Catecholamines (therapeutic use)
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Shock, Septic (physiopathology)
  • Treatment Failure
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Vasopressins (therapeutic use)

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