Table 3.
Reasons for Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) Avoidance and Alternate Medications Used Among Non-Users.
AVP avoidance and alternate medications | % Among non-users |
---|---|
Alternative agents to AVP | |
Norepinephrine | 85.2% |
Phenylephrine | 14.8% |
Primary reason AVP not used among non-users* | |
AVP not available | 27.2% |
Concern about potential adverse events | 25.9% |
Absence of clear indication for use | 22.2% |
Absence of evidence suggesting improved | 14.8% |
outcomes compared to other agents | |
Other | 7.4% |
No response | 2.5% |
More than one response accepted.