Administration of norepinephrine in peripheral venous catheter on surgical patients

Ekeløf, S.A.; Ekeløf, S.; Bech, J.N.; Ekeløf, P.

Ugeskrift for Laeger 179(34)

2017


ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824
PMID: 28869020
Document Number: 694866
Hypotension is a common event during surgery and can cause serious post-operative complication, but vasoactive drugs can stabilize the cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of post-operative complications. Norepinephrine is an ideal vasopressor. Due to the risk of extravasation and ischaemic tissue damage norepinephrine is often administered via a central venous catheter. Administration of norepinephrine via a peripheral venous catheter may be a safe alternative during surgery, if the drug is administered correctly.

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