ClinicalKey has reported that a dosage error has been located in the ICU Manual (Lanken, 2nd ed) which is available online in ClinicalKey. The error is located on page 81. In table 8-2, Drug Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock, the recommended dosages for Isoproterenol, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, and Nitroglycerin are incorrect.
The correct drug recommendation should read:
|
Drug |
Usual Adult Dose Range |
|
Predominant Action |
|
Isoproterenol |
1-10 mcg/min |
|
Chronotropy > inotropy |
|
Epinephrine |
1-20 mcg/min >20 mcg/min |
|
Inotrope, Vasodilator Vasoconstrictor |
|
Norepinephrine |
1-2 mcg/min >2 mcg/min |
|
Inotrope Vasoconstrictor |
|
Nitroglycerin |
10-50 mcg/min 50-200 mcg/min |
|
Venodilator Vasodilator |
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