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Vasopressors/Inotropes Flashcards

1
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Why inotropes?

A

From Greek - moves sinew

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3 mechanisms for inotropes?

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adrenoreceptor agonists(a/n/m - smooth/skeletal), SVR modification(smooth) and intracellular calcium availability

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3
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What rate is cardiac auto-rhythmicity?

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30-40bpm

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Common prehosp inotrope given post-thoracotomy?

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Calcium chloride

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