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Chapter 1

Physiologic effects of vasoactive agents

In this chapter, you’ll learn about the mechanisms, applications, and targets of vasoactive agents as well as how to monitor vasoactivity.
7 Lessons
11m 55s
Physiologic effects of vasoactive agents intro
21s
Introducing inotropes and vasopressors
2m 37s
Differentiating the types of shock
2m 12s
Performing vasoactive monitoring
2m 56s
Deciphering vasoactive receptors
2m 43s
Appreciating myocyte contraction
1m 6s
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Chapter 2

Inotropes and vasopressors

Know which vasoactive agent to use and when. Here, you’ll cover applications, administration, and dosing as well as pros and cons of each.
13 Lessons
23m 9s
Inotropes and vasopressors intro
20s
Mastering catecholamine-based vasopressors
1m 33s
Grasping catecholamine-based inotropes
2m 1s
Appreciating indirect-acting agents
2m 26s
Reviewing vasopressin
2m 15s
Describing angiotensin II
1m 28s
Administering phosphodiesterase inhibitors
2m 2s
Using calcium-based agents for shock
3m 13s
Employing insulin and glucagon for shock
2m 21s
Using methylene blue and hydroxocobalamin for shock
1m 59s
Recognizing steroids as adjuncts to vasopressor therapy
1m 39s
Choosing parasympatholytic agents wisely
1m 52s
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Chapter 3

Special clinical situations

One size does not fit all when it comes to vasoactive agents. In this chapter, you’ll cover their use in specific clinical scenarios.
9 Lessons
18m 8s
Special clinical situations intro
23s
Managing cardiogenic shock
2m 19s
Treating distributive shock
3m 16s
Handling valvular disease
1m 55s
Managing right ventricular dysfunction
3m 46s
Treating diastolic dysfunction
2m 56s
Augmenting mechanical circulatory support
1m 57s
Coping with toxic overdose
1m 36s
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Chapter 4

Putting it together

Wrap up the course with a lowdown on practical approaches for the use of inotropic and vasopressor agents and how to assess effectiveness.
6 Lessons
8m 29s
Putting it together intro
24s
Approaching undifferentiated hypotension
2m 43s
Administering vasopressors
2m 14s
Assessing the effectiveness of your interventions
2m 28s
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Christopher R. Tainter, MD
Dr. Tainter is an emergency medicine and critical care physician as well as a retired clinical professor from the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, University of California San Diego (USCD).
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.