Peripheral dopamine infusions: are they worth the risk of infiltration?
Dopamine is commonly used to improve hemodynamic states caused by myocardial infarction, septicemia, open heart surgery, renal failure, and chronic cardiac decompensation. It works to increase cardiac output and renal perfusion. Peripheral dopamine administration increases the risk for extravasation, vein and tissue damage, and possible disfigurement. This study showed a peripheral dopamine infiltration rate of 68%.
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Saint Joseph's Health System in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000451:nursing*; D004298:Dopamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D009731:Nursing Audit; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors
D004298:Dopamine