文摘
Patients with cardiogenic shock pose a challenge to physicians due to cardiorespiratory instability in addition to the underlying medical condition. If analgosedation and ventilation are indicated, commonly administered drugs themselves often influence hemodynamics and oxygenation. The present article provides an overview of the available substances with consideration of the patientsʼ condition, then monitoring and optimization of analgosedation. Keywords Myocardial infarction Conscious sedation Analgesia Pharmacotherapy Ventilation