Status Monitor
BP 90/60
Temp 37.8 oC
HR 110
RR 20

 

In an attempt to re-establish hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and to reduce the pulmonary shunt fraction, you wish to administer almitrine intravenously. However, your consultant reminds you that the effect of almitrine on pO2 in ARDS can vary from deterioration to no effect to some improvement. Since not enough is known about the usefulness of almitrine in ARDS you agree to hold it for now. (See card: Almitrine)

 

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