title: VP/NTG therapy in the patient with variceal bleeding.
abstract: VP has long been used in patients with acute variceal bleeding. While NTG has generally only been added to offset the serious side effects of VP, it potentiates the hemodynamic effects of VP in the portal bed. It is imperative that the critical care nurse understand the combination use of VP and NTG so that intelligent assessment, care planning, and evaluation can occur.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003422:Critical Care; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014667:Vasopressins; D005996:Nitroglycerin