Topic: alternative medical therapies

Vasopressor infusion is a cornerstone of hemodynamic support in patients with shock, especially when hypotension persists despite initial treatment. These medications, including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, dopamine, and phenylephrine, are commonly used to increase vascular tone, improve mean arterial pressure, and maintain perfusion to vital organs. However, vasopressor infusion is not always the only strategy, nor is it universally the best first or adjunctive choice in every clin...