Time to Lose the Weight? Comparison of Weight-based and Non-weight-based Vasopressors for Septic Shock

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Vasopressors are a mainstay of therapy for patients with septic shock to achieve and maintain hemodynamic stability.1 Both weight-based and non-weight-based dosing recommendations exist with no clear evidence that one is better than the other.3-10 However, in light of the obesity epidemic and emergi...

Vasopressors are a mainstay of therapy for patients with septic shock to achieve and maintain hemodynamic stability.1 Both weight-based and non-weight-based dosing recommendations exist with no clear evidence that one is better than the other.3-10 However, in light of the obesity epidemic and emerging evidence regarding the dangers of excessive catecholamine exposure, an evaluation of dosing practices is warranted. The aim of this study is to determine whether clinical outcomes differ between patients receiving weight-based and non-weight-based vasopressor dosing strategies for septic shock. This is a multicenter, retrospective chart review. Patients admitted to MDMC and MCMC from 4/1/2017-8/31/2019 will be identified through the electronic medical record utilizing ICD codes for sepsis and septic shock. Patients meeting study inclusion criteria will be analyzed as described below. Outcomes will be assessed between patients receiving WBVP and NWBVP with planned subgroup analysis in each group between patients with BMI < 30, 30-49, and > 50.

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