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Epinephrine impairs splanchnic perfusion in septic shock
Meier-Hellmann A, Reinhart K, Bredle DL, et al. Epinephrine impairs splanchnic perfusion in septic shock. Critical Care Medicine. 1997;25:399–404.

This study finds that epinephrine, when used as a vasopressor in septic shock, can have adverse effects on visceral blood flow and oxygen uptake.



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