J Schenk, W H van der Ven, J Schuurmans, S Roerhorst, T G V Cherpanath, W K Lagrand, P Thoral, P W G Elbers, P R Tuinman, T W L Scheeren, J Bakker, B F Geerts, D P Veelo, F Paulus, A P J Vlaar
INTRODUCTION: Although hypotension in ICU patients is associated with adverse outcome, currently used definitions are unknown and no universally accepted definition exists. METHODS: We conducted an international, peer-reviewed survey among ICU physicians and nurses to provide insight in currently used definitions, estimations of incidence, and duration of hypotension. RESULTS: Out of 1394 respondents (1055 physicians (76%) and 339 nurses (24%)), 1207 (82%) completed the questionnaire...
June 17, 2021: Journal of Critical Care