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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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1996
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