HYPOTENSION;

Question 1

How is septic shock treated?

Answer 1

when fluid replacement and inotropic support fail to maintain blood pressure, the vasoconstrictor noradrenaline can be used.

Question 2

What is treatment for low blood pressure?

Answer 2

Vasoconstrictor sympathomimetics raise blood pressure by acting on alpha-adrenergic receptors to constrict peripheral vessels. They are used as an emergency method of elevating blood pressure when other measures have failed.
Although they raise blood pressure, they may also reduce perfusion of vital organs e.g. the kidney.

Question 3

What is shock and how is it treated?

Answer 3

Shock is a medical emergency and causes include myocardial insufficiency, haemorrhage and sepsis.
Cardiac output can be improved by using sympathomimetic inotropes such as adrenaline, dobutamine or dopamine.