Hello!
Here are some quick points + mnemonics on Vasopressin!
1. Effects are preserved during hypoxia and severe acidosis and catecholamine-resistant states.
Mnemonic: Vasopressin presses when other pressors can't press the vasculature anymore.
2. Vasopressin decreases norepinephrine requirement.
3. Onset: fast, offset: fast.
Mnemonic: VasopressIN is IN and OUT fast.
4. It is often weaned off last in patients on multiple pressors for the same reason.
5. Used in:
- Refractory hypotension (potentiates the actions of over vasoconstrictors)
- Esophageal variceal bleed
- Cardiac arrest
Non ICU indications: vWD, DI, hemophilia
That's all!
-IkaN
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