IV inotropic agents: dopamine, dobutamine, and amrinone

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Feb 1990 English Publisher:AACN PublishingJournal:Critical Care Nurse, volume 10, pages 54-62 (issn: 0279-5442, eissn: 1940-8250,

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Authors: J, Budny; K, Anderson-Drevs;

doi: 10.4037/ccn1990.10.2.54

pmid: 2357884

IV inotropic agents: dopamine, dobutamine, and amrinone

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Abstract

Three commonly used IV inotropic agents--dopamine, dobutamine, and amrinone--have been discussed in this article. Knowledge of their common mechanisms of action, individual actions, dosages, methods of preparation, precautions, and side effects can only help critical care nurses maintain or improve the quality of care given to patients receiving these medications.

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Critical Care, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Cardiac Output, Low, Humans, Amrinone, Infusions, Intravenous

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