Hemodynamics, fluids & transfusion
Vasopressors to treat postoperative hypotension after adult noncardiac, non-obstetric surgery: a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
The evidence supporting the use of vasopressors to treat postoperative hypotension is limited.
Study context
- Population
- Adults receiving vasopressors after noncardiac, non-obstetric surgery24 studies
- Outcome
- Proportion of patients receiving vasopressors after noncardiac, non-obstetric surgery (across included studies)
Methodological detailsprospectively registered, no formal meta-analysis, Formal meta-analysis not performed because of significant variability in study populations and outcomes
- Prospectively registered
- No formal meta-analysis
- Formal meta-analysis not performed because of significant variability in study populations and outcomes
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Median proportion of patients receiving vasopressors
42%
IQR 11.5–74.7%
Studies relying on clinical assessment alone to decide on therapeutic interventions
16
Original publication
Vasopressors to treat postoperative hypotension after adult noncardiac, non-obstetric surgery: a systematic review. Br J Anaesth. Published 29 September 2023. doi:10.
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