Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift
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Wien Med Wochenschr · Apr 2011
ReviewThe role of milrinone in children with cardiovascular compromise: review of the literature.
Cardiovascular instability is a common complication in children after cardiac surgery and in various forms of shock. ⋯ There are a limited number of RCTs in children that suggest a beneficial effect of milrinone in the optimization of cardiovascular function after cardiac surgery and in septic shock.
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Wien Med Wochenschr · Apr 2011
ReviewThe role of vasopressin and terlipressin in catecholamine-resistant shock and cardio-circulatory arrest in children: review of the literature.
Arginine-vasopressin (AVP) and terlipressin (TP) are used as rescue drugs for states of shock and cardio-circulatory failure. ⋯ No firm recommendations on the use of AVP/TP in children with severe forms of cardio-circulatory failure can be issued.