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37202 with Nicardipine

Date: Dec 27, 2010

Question:

Does time have to be listed when Nicardipine is infused for vasospasm? this is what the doctor has dictated:to improve the vasospasm a total of 8mg Nicardipine was infused.A control run after the infusion showed persistant vasospasm with prolonged transit time.Pt. was given high dose pressors to maintain the target BP.at this point we decided not to give more Nicardipine. Thanks for all your help.

Question ID : 2522
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