Sepsis and Septic Shock in Pregnancy - Children's Memorial ...

Vasoactive Therapy• Indication– Hypoperfusion despite fluid resuscitation– Initial treatment of profound hypotension• Administration and monitoring– Central venous access– Invasive arterial blood pressure– Pulmonary artery catheter (rarely)• GOAL: Evidence of increased perfusion– Mental status, UOP, Capillary refill• Drug of choice– Not what you might think