Template:CCI Guideline Vasoactive Drugs TISS

Template to list vasoactive drugs to ensure consistent use in T14 - Vasoactive drug IV continuous-multiple simultaneous (TISS Item) and  T14 - Vasoactive drug IV continuous-multiple simultaneous (TISS Item).

Both T14 - Vasoactive drug IV continuous-multiple simultaneous (TISS Item) and T14 - Vasoactive drug IV continuous-multiple simultaneous (TISS Item):

Include all vasoactive and cardio-active agents

• • Catecholamines: norepinephrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, dopamine
  • Other vasoconstrictors: vasopressin
  • Vasodilators: nitroprusside, nitroglycerine
  • Positive inotropes: dobutamine, milrinone, amrinone

Exclude

• pure antiarrhythmics-- by which we mean agents that might not ALSO be used for cardiotonic effects (such as iv beta blockers)
• Negative inotropes: labetolol, esmolol