2023 Pharmacology Update for APPs-Crash Course in ICU Infusions (Luis Cava, MD)

Crash Course in ICU Infusions (Luis Cava, MD)

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Video Summary

This video provides a rapid review of medications commonly used in neurosurgical ICUs for sedation, paralysis, and burst suppression. The speaker mentions several agents used for vasopressor support, including norepinephrine, phenylephrine, vasopressin, dopamine, dobutamine, and epinephrine. They discuss the dosage range, effects, and considerations for each agent. The speaker also covers sedation agents such as midazolam, propofol, ketamine, presidex, opioids, and etomidate, explaining their uses and dosages. Pharmacological paralysis is discussed, with rocuronium, cisatricurium, and vecuronium being mentioned as commonly used agents. The speaker also discusses burst suppression and the medications used to achieve it, including pentobarbital, propofol, versed, inhaled gases like isoflurane and desflurane, and ketamine. Dosages and monitoring considerations are provided for each medication.

Keywords

neurosurgical ICUs

sedation

paralysis

burst suppression

vasopressor support