Peripheral Administration of Norepinephrine: A Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Historically, norepinephrine has been administered through a central venous catheter (CVC) because of concerns about the risk of ischemic tissue injury if extravasation from a peripheral IV catheter (PIVC) occurs. Recently, several reports have suggested that peripheral administration of norepinephrine may be safe.

Research question

Can a protocol for peripheral norepinephrine administration safely reduce the number of days a CVC is in use and frequency of CVC placement?

Study design and methods

This was a prospective observational cohort study conducted in the medical ICU at a quaternary care academic medical center. A protocol for peripheral norepinephrine administration was developed and implemented in the medical ICU at the study site. The protocol was

SUBMITTER: Yerke JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851275 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature