Vasopressor use after noncardiac surgery: an international observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypotension after major noncardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and costs, and is often treated with postoperative vasopressor infusions. The frequency of administration in the postoperative period is unknown.

Methods

This international prospective cohort study was conducted between October 2020 and October 2023. At each hospital, adults undergoing noncardiac surgery were enrolled into two cohorts: all consecutive patients for 1 week (Cohort A) and an additional sample of up to 30 consecutive patients administered postoperative vasopressor infusions within 1 yr (Cohort B). The primary outcome (Cohort A) was the incidence of postoperative vasopressor infusions, defined as any continuous infusion of vasopressors. Secondary outcomes incl

SUBMITTER: Jammer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799376 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature