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Serious adverse events experienced in both groups.
| Midodrine/octreotide | Norepinephrine | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatic encephalopathy | 12 (48) | 7 (26.9) | 0.120 |
| Need for mechanical ventilation a | 12 (48) | 7 (26.9) | 0.120 |
| Infection | 14 (56) | 8 (30.7) | 0.069 |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 5 (20) | 5 (19.2) | 0.945 |
Causes of mechanical ventilation include shock, sepsis, hepatic encephalopathy, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, and multi-organ dysfunction.
