Optimising Inotrope Use in ICU Care

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This guide outlines the principles of inotrope stewardship in ICU care, emphasising the importance of defining stewardship and its clinical rationale while recognising potential harms and costs. It covers the selection of inotropes based on shock phenotypes and individual patient targets, including cardiac output and lactate levels. Additionally, it highlights the need for safe implementation, ongoing monitoring, and effective de-escalation strategies, ensuring thorough documentation and the...