IV Vasopressin Peripheral Administration

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Thu, 12/05/2024 - 10:57
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Marie Varela
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IV Vasopressin Peripheral Administration

The physicians on our ICU Committee would like to be able to order a vasopressin infusion (50 units/50 mL) to be administered peripherally in circumstances where a pressor is needed for (assumed) very short-term use. We are having difficulty finding any literature support for this practice. I was wondering if this practice is in place at other institutions, and if so, are there rate and/or time restrictions involved.

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