Reduced exposure to vasopressors through permissive hypotension to reduce mortality in critically ill people aged 65 and over: the 65 RCT
Background: Vasopressors are administered to critical care patients to avoid hypotension, which is associated with myocardial injury, kidney injury and death. However, they work by causing vasoconstriction, which may reduce blood flow and cause other adverse effects. A mean arterial pressure target...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2021-02-01
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Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25140 |