Dopamine - Safer Care Victoria

Dopamine. Mechanism pf action / effects. 1 – 5 mcg/kg/min. Dopaminergic effect – dilates renal and mesenteric vessels. 5 – 10 mcg/kg/min. Beta – adrenergic stimulant - ↑ force of contraction, HR & CO. 10 – 20 mcg/kg/min. Alpha effects – renal, mesenteric, peripheral arterial and venous vasoconstriction, ↑ SVR, ↑ preload, ↑ HR ................
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