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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 5 Suggested intensive care unit mechanical circulatory support order set
| Suggested ICU MCS order set |
| Early heart team consult if escalating inotropes/pressors > 24 hours |
| Prepare femoral access for urgent IABP or ECMO |
| Daily echocardiographic monitoring while on support |
| Escalation checklist |
| MAP < 60 mmHg and lactate rising despite inotropes → Initiate MCS |
| Multiorgan failure progression → Reassess goals of care |
- 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