Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jan 2015
ReviewControversies regarding choice of vasopressor therapy for management of septic shock in animals.
To review and appraise common vasopressor drugs used to treat septic shock-induced hypotension in volume replete animals. ⋯ The treatment of hypotension in people or animals with septic shock is challenging and vasopressor therapy is associated with a variety of adverse effects. Further research is warranted in dogs and cats to establish evidence-based guidelines.