title: Practical points in the use of sodium nitroprusside.
abstract: It is the purpose of this article to review sodium nitroprusside, including its mechanism of action, indications, dosage and administration, and precautions. A central purpose of this article is to highlight the nursing implications for use of sodium nitroprusside.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Litwack
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing
chemical_list: D009599:Nitroprusside