Vasopressors
Agent SVR BP PCW CO
Dopa >5 ++ ++ + -
Dopa <5 -- -
Dobuta -- +/- - +
D+D (7.5/2.5-5) + +/- +
Levo ++++ ++ ++ --
DOPA >5 watch for inc HR/PVC
DOPA<5 coronary vasodilator
Dobutamine = 2.5-5; for RV infarct; develop tachyphylaxis
Levophed- large bore IV; Inc HR
Milrinone= similar to dobutamine
Sepsis: Levophed or Dopamine
Cardiogenic: Dobutamine
Kids: usually prefer Dopamine, then Epi
Source
7/1/09 Pani
