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Do GTT Levels Decline After Stopping Dobutamine?
I have a Hospice patient who is going home, who has been on a dobutamine gtt., the plan is to stop the gtt right before discharge. What can I expect with this pt. will they rapidly decline. will they withstand a 40 minute trip home ? Do You have any expected length of time left for this pt.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hi,
Dobutamine should be gradually lowered; abrupt withdrawal will cause hypotension. Best is to transport by cardiac ambulance to home. Then 40 min trip home will not be with uncertainty.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Dobutamine should be gradually lowered; abrupt withdrawal will cause hypotension. Best is to transport by cardiac ambulance to home. Then 40 min trip home will not be with uncertainty.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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