Severe Undifferentiated Vasoplegic Shock Refractory to Vasoactive Agents Treated with Methylene Blue
Joint Authors
Manji, Farheen
Wierstra, Benjamin
Posadas, Juan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Methylene blue is a phenothiazine-related heterocyclic aromatic molecule presently used in the treatment of methemoglobinemia.
Recently, it has been implicated in the treatment of severe refractory vasoplegic shock caused by anaphylaxis, sepsis, or postcardiopulmonary bypass.
We present a case of a 27-year-old male with profound vasoplegic shock of unknown etiology which was refractory to vasopressors who responded within hours to a single dose of methylene blue.
Additionally, we review the evidence of methylene blue’s role in the treatment of shock.
This case illustrates a diagnostic approach and treatment options in the setting of undifferentiated vasodilatory shock and outlines a new and emerging role for methylene blue in this clinical setting.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Manji, Farheen& Wierstra, Benjamin& Posadas, Juan. 2017. Severe Undifferentiated Vasoplegic Shock Refractory to Vasoactive Agents Treated with Methylene Blue. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144444
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Manji, Farheen…[et al.]. Severe Undifferentiated Vasoplegic Shock Refractory to Vasoactive Agents Treated with Methylene Blue. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144444
American Medical Association (AMA)
Manji, Farheen& Wierstra, Benjamin& Posadas, Juan. Severe Undifferentiated Vasoplegic Shock Refractory to Vasoactive Agents Treated with Methylene Blue. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144444
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144444