Critical-Illness: Combined Effects of Colistin and Vasoactive Drugs: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Rodopi Stamatiou (Author), Anna Vasilaki (Author), Dimitra Tzini (Author), Vasiliki Tsolaki (Author), Konstantina Zacharouli (Author), Maria Ioannou (Author), George Fotakopoulos (Author), Markos Sgantzos (Author), Demosthenes Makris (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Colistin is often used as a last resort for treating multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in critically ill patients in intensive care units. Nonetheless, its side effects, including myopathy, require careful monitoring. Vasoconstrictive drugs are also used in intensive care to increase bloo...