Hypotension in the Weaning From Vasopressor Drugs

Although there is consensus in the literature on hemodynamic management of septic shock in the resuscitation phase, the best way to conduct the weaning of vasopressor drugs in the stabilization phase remains open. The present study aims to study the incidence of hypotension in the weaning phase of vasopressor drugs- norepinephrine and vasopressin.

A randomized, open-case clinical trial with 2 arms will be conducted: initial suspension of norepinephrine (norepinephrine group) versus initial vasopressin (vasopressin group). The selection of patients who will participate in the study will be for convenience. The randomization of the patients will be done by opaque envelopes 1:1, grouped into blocks, generated by random numbers. The study will be carried out in the intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in Southern Brazil, taking into account the clinical and surgical patients. In the intensive care unit, after randomization, patients will be identified by posters, attached to the bed. The titration of vasoactive drugs will be criterion of the assistant team.

The patients will be randomized for the initial suspension of norepinephrine (norepinephrine group). Interruption means suspension for at least 24 hours.

The patients will be randomized for the initial suspension of vasopressin (vasopressin group). Interruption means suspension for at least 24 hours.

Evaluation of the incidence of hypotension in the first 24 hours after discontinuation of one of the vasoactive drugs: norepinephrine or vasopressin. It is defined as hypotension the drop in mean blood pressure below 65 mmHg, triggering one or more of the following measures: a) administration of crystalloid or colloid aliquot, b) dose increase of the remaining vasoactive drug or c) re-establishment of the drug vasoactive paused.

Quantify the time spent using vasoactive drugs after the removal of the first drug (norepinephrine or vasopressin) in days.

Quantify the incidence of arrhythmias with hemodynamic repercussions in 24 hours after withdrawal of the first drug (norepinephrine or vasopressin). This group includes events in which hemodynamic worsening required electrical or chemical cardioversion.

Quantify the incidence of hemodialysis, independent of dialysis modality, excluding patients on dialysis chronic.

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with septic shock, according to the definitions of SEPSIS - 3: septic and hypotensive patients, demanding use of vasoactive drug and lactate greater than 2 mmol/L (18 mg/dL). Patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Patients in need of associated use of norepinephrine and vasopressin. Exclusion Criteria: Patients in whom discontinuation of norepinephrine or vasopressin has been given by decision of the assistant team, from a perspective of prioritizing palliative care. Patients using a combination of a third drug, with the effect of predominantly vasopressor - adrenaline.

It is intended to display the search results in the scientific environment in the form of an article for publication. At the end of the research, a copy of the work will be delivered to the Documentation Centre of the Grupo Hospitalar Conceicao (study center).

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