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inotrope

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inotrope
a drug with positive inotropic effects, e.g. dobutamine, digitalis, milrinone.


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The occurrence of postoperative myocardial infarctions, new onset atrial fibrillation, re-operation for bleeding, vasopressor support in SICU, inotrope support in SICU, and postoperative requirement for intra-aortic balloon pump are indicators of hemodynamic instability.
2 g every 8 hours, but remained febrile and hypotensive, requiring inotrope support.
Administration sets such as those used for the delivery of inotropes and antibiotics should be replaced at 72-hour intervals, or before if clinically indicated.
 
 
 
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