Aortc Dissection Medications

Question 1

What is the medication goal for aortic dissection?

Answer 1

HR < 60 bpm
SBP <120 mmHg

Question 2

Aortic dissection medications?

Answer 2

Esmolol
Nicardiipine
Nitroprussidie

Question 3

Esmolol dose (aortic dissection)

Answer 3

500mcg/kg bolus
Then
50mcg/kg/min
Titrated by 25-50 mcg/kg/min q 5 min

Question 4

Nicardipine dose (aortic dissection)

Answer 4

5-15mg/hr

Question 5

Nitroprusside dose (aortic dissection)

Answer 5

0.25-10mcg/kg/min