A global perspective on vasoactive agents in shock

We set out to summarize the current knowledge on vasoactive drugs and their use in the management of shock to inform physicians’ practices. This is a narrative review by a multidisciplinary, multinational—from six continents—panel of experts including physicians, a pharmacist, trialists, and scientists. Vasoactive drugs are an essential part of shock management. Catecholamines are the most commonly used vasoactive agents in the intensive care...