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Clinical pathway for early postoperative care

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1. Adrenergic (catecholamine)• Norepinephrine (Levophed) -Strong alphaagonist with beta activity as well. Causesvasoconstriction and thus increases SVR and BP.• Phenylephrine - Pure alpha agonist.2. Peptides• Vasopressin - used <strong>for</strong> hypotension with anormal or high cardiac output and low SVR statethat is refractory to norepinephrine.

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