The use of vasopressors in large doses has been one of the cornerstones of the management
of cardiac arrest for half a century. Extensive research has been conducted into the
effects of various vasopressors, including adrenaline (epinephrine) and vasopressin,
on a variety of different outcome measures: return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC),
survival to hospital, survival to discharge, and survival with favourable neurological
outcome.
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June 5,
2012
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