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Naloxone in septic shock.

J S Groeger, G C Carlon, W S Howland

    Critical Care Medicine
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Naloxone may reverse low blood pressure in septic shock patients with hypoperfusion. This opioid antagonist showed varied responses, with some patients experiencing significant blood pressure increases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Septic shock can lead to hypotension and hypoperfusion.
    • Endorphin-mediated hypotension is a potential complication.
    • Naloxone is an opioid antagonist with potential utility in managing hypotension.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of naloxone in reversing hypotension in patients with septic shock.
    • To identify patient characteristics that predict response to naloxone.

    Main Methods:

    • A single bolus of naloxone (0.3 mg/kg) was administered to patients in septic shock with specific hemodynamic criteria.
    • Patients with recent narcotic use were excluded.
    • Hemodynamic parameters and blood pressure responses were monitored.

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    Main Results:

    • Five out of ten patients showed significant increases in blood pressure after naloxone administration.
    • The maximal blood pressure response occurred within 15 minutes and lasted between 45-165 minutes.
    • Responders and non-responders could not be differentiated by baseline hemodynamics or prior steroid therapy, although non-responders were hemodynamically compromised for longer durations.

    Conclusions:

    • Naloxone can reverse endorphin-mediated hypotension in acute septic shock.
    • Patients with chronic steroid therapy may benefit from naloxone, particularly those with persistent hypotension.
    • Further research is needed to identify predictors of naloxone response in septic shock.