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What is ionotonic support? generally, can it be given in a subacute ward or, normally, only in a high dependency unit or intensive care ward?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Heart Failure: Patients with advanced heart failure, on maximal medical therapy require more therapy. Inotropes increase contractility. Such as; epinephrine, nor-epinephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, etc. Administration is intravenous, can be administered in the ICU, floar, and at home such as inpatients awaiting heart transplant. Administration usually is while the the offending disease is treated, or for long ti

Answered 11/2/2015

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