Use of vasoactive agents in non-cardiac surgery: Protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of patients undergo surgical procedures worldwide each year, and despite advances in quality and care, morbidity and mortality rates remain high. Perioperative hypotension is a well-described condition, and is associated with adverse outcomes. Both fluids and vasoactive agents are commonly used to treat hypotension, however, whether one vasoactive agent is preferable over another has yet to be explored.

Methods

In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) statement, we plan to conduct a scoping review of studies assessing the use of vasoactive agents in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. We will provide an overview of indications, agents used and outc

SUBMITTER: Baekgaard ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10092778 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature