Streamline Midodrine for Weaning Pressors in the ICU

March 2025

You may be called on to help optimize oral midodrine use in the ICU to wean patients off IV pressors.

Continuous IV pressors (epinephrine, norepinephrine, etc) are used in critical care to treat low blood pressure and shock.

In many hospitals, patients can’t leave the ICU until pressors are stopped...delaying floor transfers and limiting ICU beds.

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Table of Contents

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Insulin Support Safe Transitions From IV Insulin in the ICU
Hazardous Meds Know the Latest Updates to the NIOSH Hazardous Meds List
Critical Care Streamline Midodrine for Weaning Pressors in the ICU
Acute Care Which Kit Is a Hit? Examining Physical and Virtual Med Kits
Antibiotics Keep Pregnant and Nursing Patients Safe Around Tetracyclines
Acute Care Watch for Suzetrigine Orders for Pain
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