Management of Vasoplegic Shock in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit after Cardiac Surgery (2023) Orlando R. Suero

Description

This text provides a systematic approach to diagnosing and managing vasoplegic shock, a hyperdynamic form of distributive shock common after cardiac operations utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. It focuses on the use of vasopressors as mainstay treatment, supplemented by adjunctive agents such as corticosteroids or nitric oxide inhibitors to address low systemic vascular resistance and improve surgical outcomes.