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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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o Epinepphrine, phenylephrine and vasopressin NOTinitial vasopressors (2C). Wo Vasopressin 0.03 units/min may be added to NE. 2004 E & DVasopressorso Epinephrine first alternative agent when poorresponse to NE or Dopa (2B). Wo Do not use low-dose dopamine <strong>for</strong> renal protection(1A) So In pts needing vasopressors, insert an arterialcatheter ASAP (1D) S2004 B & EInotropic therapyo Use dobutamine in patients with myocardialdysfunction (1C) So DO NOT increase cardiac index to supranormallevels (1B) So Aim <strong>for</strong> adequate O 2delivery 2004 E & ASteroidso IV hydrocortisoneo hypotension refractory to fluids & vasopressors(2C) Wo ACTH stimulation test not recommended (2B) Wo Hydrocortisone preferred to dexamethasone (2B)Wo Fludrocortisone optional if hydrocortisone used(2C) W80

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