A 94 year old presents to the ER with shock secondary to uro…
A 94 year old presents to the ER with shock secondary to urosepsis and is receiving 1L of 0.9% NSS started by the paramedic. On admission, her BP is 52/37 (MAP 42), HR 99 and the physician orders a vasopressor be ordered through her peripheral IV. The physician orders this vasopressor that stimulates beta-1 receptors at certain doses, and alpha-1 receptors at higher doses.
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