Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Wednesday April 16, 2008

Before today's pearl, here is a feedback on our pearl from April 14, 2008 regarding Stability of Norepinephrine.

"Though it is widely believed and documented that norepinephrine is less stable in saline, one recent study actually showed no difference. Please click on reference below".

Stability of norepinephrine infusions prepared in dextrose and normal saline solutions - Can J Anaesth. 2008 Mar;55(3):163-167

Surindra J. Singh, M.D.
Chief, Emergency Medicine, VAMC, Salem, VA 24153
(Dr. Singh is also one of our co-editor for this site)



Today's Pearl

Here is a quick pocket reference card for Heparin drip adjustment: