Combined use of high doses of vasopressin and corticosteroids in a patient with Crohn ’s disease with refractory septic shock after intestinal perforation: a case report

ConclusionsThe significant increase in her cardiac index and stroke volume index resulted in an improvement in peripheral resistance, gas exchange, and urine output and a decrease in her heart rate, interleukin-6 level, and tumor necrosis factor- α level. The administration of high doses of vasopressin and corticosteroids was demonstrated to be safe for the immune system, to reduce the systemic inflammatory response, and to have direct cardiovascular effects. Further studies are required to examine the use of vasopressin as an initial vasop ressor as well as its use in high dosages and in combination with corticosteroids.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research