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Comment
. 2009;13(5):192.
doi: 10.1186/cc8035. Epub 2009 Oct 7.

Terlipressin or europressin?

Marc Leone  1
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Terlipressin or europressin?

Marc Leone. Crit Care. 2009.

Abstract

Use of terlipressin in septic shock relies on a series of European studies resulting in a better knowledge of this vasopressive agent. Additional studies demonstrate that this agent appears to have attractive properties when administered properly. In comparison to prior reports, continuous infusion of low-dose terlipressin seems superior when administered to septic animals. For the first time in humans, Morelli and colleagues compared this mode of administration with other vasopressors.

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