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Vasoplegic Syndrome (VS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypotensionAvoid HypotensionShockLabile Blood PressureAvoid AcidosisUnstable ElectrolytesAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionSepsisRenal DysfunctionG6PD DeficiencyHypocalcemiaSerotonin Syndrome RiskVasopressor Refractory

Pathophysiology

Vasoplegic syndrome ( VS ) is hypotension with a preserved or high cardiac output, a low systemic vascular resistance, and an escalating vasopressor requirement — classically after cardiac surgery on...

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