Vasopressin use in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
While these preliminary results in humans seem promising, no large trials have been conducted to compare vasopressin and epinephrine in CPR. At this time, standard guidelines using epinephrine are still preferred.
Kelly
C M
CM
Department of Pharmacy, West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown 26506, USA.
Ponzillo
J J
JJ
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D014667:Vasopressins; D004837:Epinephrine