Vasopressor Doses

Question 1

Noradrenaline

Answer 1

Start at 5mcg/min and titrate to effect
Range 1-20mcg/min

Question 2

Metaraminol

Answer 2

0.5-1mg slow bolus
If nil response in 2-3mins repeat dose

*pre-made syringes or dilute with N/S for concentration 0.5mg/ml