What is it about?
Inotropes and Vasopressors are medications indicated for the treatment of acute hypotensive states, reduced cardiac contractility and shock. Shock is characterised by decreased perfusion to vital organs leading to multiorgan dysfunction and has a high incidence of mortality and morbidity. Debate exists in clinical practice on the management of neonates who present with hypotension and which is the most appropriate medication to use in these cases.
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Why is it important?
The review is part of a continuing professional development series for independent non-medical prescribers and includes pharmacological and reflective questions. Completing the activities will support demonstrating competency and professional revalidation.
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Authoring this CPD calculation skill series is a means of enhancing my professional development as an educator and independent nurse prescriber. By reviewing medications and the pharmacological management of conditions outside my usual practice, this expands my knowledge base and contributes to my teaching resources. This broader understanding makes a more effective and well-rounded professional.
Dr Sonya MacVicar
Edinburgh Napier University
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This page is a summary of: Inotrope therapy for neonatal hypotension, Journal of Prescribing Practice, October 2024, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/jprp.2024.0014.
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