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Table 6 Intensity of cardiovascular management at induction of anaesthesia

From: Effect of induction agent on vasopressor and steroid use, and outcome in patients with septic shock

 

Minor

Moderate

Intensive

Etomidate

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Propofol

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Thiopental

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Midazolam

  

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  1. Each dot represents one patient. Minor: less than or equal to 1 mg of metaraminol or less than or equal to 6 mg of ephedrine; moderate: more than 1 mg to less than or equal to 3 mg of metaraminol or more than 6 mg to less than or equal to 18 mg of ephedrine; intensive: more than 3 mg of metaraminol or any dose of adrenaline.
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