U.S., April 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06920173) titled 'Pulse Study: Peripheral Use of Low-dose Vasopressors for Safety and Efficacy in the Intensive Care Unit' on March 04.
Brief Summary: Using medications to increase blood pressure, called vasopressors, is invaluable in treating patients who have difficulty maintaining stable blood pressure. Vasopressors are usually infused through a central venous catheter (CVC), which is a flexible tube placed in the large vein of the neck, arm or groin. CVCs require a skilled clinician and often with an ultrasound to prevent complications such as a collapsed lung or bleeding. Alternatively, the infusion of vasopressors through a peripheral venous c...