teraiko

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1. How high have you titrated levophed?

   teraiko replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU

   I haven't seen much effect past 40mcg, but at that dose we add vasopressin or neosynephrine (and usually already have dopa and fluid challenges). I know that's a lot lower dose than I'm hearing.... but it's generally worked. Those that have died, c...

2. Levophed vs. Neo

   teraiko replied to hell000nurse's topic in MICU

   i work in a smaller non-teaching hospital where it can be difficult if not impossible to have a central line placed on an overnight shift. so i wanted to validate what you were saying. we can usually get someone (whether they're on the case or not) ...