The effects of dopamine and adrenaline infusions on acid-base balance and systemic haemodynamics in severe infection.

BACKGROUND: Adrenaline is used increasingly in the management of septic shock, but its efficacy and safety are uncertain. METHODS: In an open, randomised, crossover study we compared the effects of stepped doses of adrenaline 0.1 to 0.5 microgram/kg per min and dopamine 2.5 to 10 micrograms/kg per m...

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Autors principals: Day, N, Phu, N, Bethell, D, Mai, N, Chau, T, Hien, T, White, N
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: 1996