2013Critical CareOpen access

Is norepinephrine more effective than other vasopressors for septic shock? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Fangwen Zhou, Zhi Peng, W Zhang, Jeffery Bishop, Qingchun Song

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Norepinephrine has been widely used in septic shock. However, its effect remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the effect between norepinephrine and other vasopressors.

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Norepinephrine has been widely used in septic shock. However, its effect remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the effect between norepinephrine and other vasopressors.

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Norepinephrine has been widely used in septic shock. However, its effect remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the effect between norepinephrine and other vasopressors.

Key concepts: Norepinephrine, Septic shock, Medicine, Meta-analysis, Intensive care medicine, Shock (circulatory), Sepsis, Internal medicine

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