Impact of delayed transition off intravenous vasoactive agents for aortic dissection on intensive care unit length of stay.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The initial management of acute aortic dissection centers around rapid control of blood pressure and heart rate, commonly requiring initiation of continuous intravenous (IV) antihypertensive agents and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. However, there is limited guidance for when and how to transition off IV infusions to enteral agents, potentially extending ICU length of stay (LOS) in stable patients who are otherwise ready for floor transfer. The objective of this study is to compare the impact of rapid vs. slow transition from IV to enteral vasoactive medications on ICU LOS.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study of 56 adult patients admitted with aortic dissection requiring IV vasoactive infusions for >6 hours, patients were grouped by time requir

SUBMITTER: De Leon N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10183551 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature