The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Dive into the practical management of vasopressors and inotropes with “The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook” — essential reading for intensive care nurses, intensivists, emergency physicians, anaesthesiologists, and any healthcare professional responsible for managing circulatory failure and haemodynamic instability in critically ill patients.

Vasopressors and inotropes are among the most powerful and most frequently used drug classes in critical care medicine, and their safe and effective use requires a clear understanding of cardiovascular physiology, drug mechanisms, dosing principles, and the clinical scenarios in which each agent is most appropriate. This handbook cuts through the complexity with the kind of organised, clinically precise format that works in a real ICU environment — covering the pharmacology of each major agent including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone, and others, with practical guidance on titration, monitoring, weaning, and the haemodynamic targets that guide clinical decision-making. Special topics include the management of specific shock states, the combination of vasoactive agents, and management of adverse effects.

Whether you are an ICU nurse managing a vasopressor infusion, a critical care trainee building your haemodynamic management skills, or an intensivist wanting a fast, reliable reference for complex cases, this handbook provides the clinical precision and accessibility that critical care practice demands.