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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 113515
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.113515
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.113515
Table 1 Suggested intensive care unit hemodynamics order set
| Suggested ICU hemodynamics order set |
| Insert an arterial line and central venous catheter for unstable patients |
| Start norepinephrine if MAP < 65 mmHg with signs of hypoperfusion |
| Initiate inotrope for low-output states: |
| Dobutamine 2-5 μg/kg/minute, titrated every 30-60 minutes based on invasive measures |
| OR Milrinone 0.25-0.5 μg/kg/minute, titrate every 30-60 minutes based on invasive measures |
| Avoid nitroprusside or hydralazine in the presence of hypotension |
| Daily ECG |
| Daily electrolytes: |
| Maintain K+ > 4.0 mmol/L |
| Maintain Mg2+ > 2.0 mg/dL |
| Escalation checklist: |
| Persistent hypotension despite inotrope → Add vasopressor |
| Cardiac index < 2.0 L/minute/m2 after 2 hours → Consider mechanical circulatory support (see section E) |
| Lactate > 4 mmol/L or worsening acidosis → Activate advanced heart failure consult |
- Citation: Zaidi SF, Prasad A, Gangadhar AM, Khan SA, Zaidi AH, Mushtaq M, Anil G, Surani S. Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an intensive care unit setting. World J Crit Care Med 2026; 15(1): 113515
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v15/i1/113515.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.113515