Administration and titration of vasoactive medications require careful monitoring of the patient's hemodynamic status against the intended goals for therapy. Nurses must recognize the indications for vasoactive therapy and understand specific vasopressor action on the alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2, and dopamine receptors. This session will review vasoactive medications and the action of each, administration including titration, and the role of the infusion nurse.

At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe receptor physiology and the actions of vasopressors.

2. Describe titration of vasoactive drugs.

Speaker:

John Allen, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Clinical Professor
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy

This session has been approved for 1 contact hour.

Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: May 7, 2017

This session has been approved for 1.0 CRNI® recertification unit.