BET 3: Peripheral metaraminol infusion in the emergency department

Abstract

A short cut review was carried out to establish whether peripheral metaraminol infusions can be safely and effectively used in emergency department patients. 239 papers were found of which 8 presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. The clinical bottom line is that despite anecdotal evidence of common usage there is limited high quality evidence to support the use of peripheral metaraminol as vasopressor support in the emergency department.