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Pearl #1: Adrenaline vs Noradrenaline in PICU

Cold Shock (cold extremities, delayed refill >2s, weak pulses): Adrenaline (0.05-0.3 mcg/kg/min). Warm Shock (flash refill, bounding pulses): Noradrenaline (0.05-0.5 mcg/kg/min).
๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Author: Dr. Ajay Kumar Saini (Head of PICU)
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Category: Hemodynamics IDPCCM Fellowship Exam Standard

In a 3-year-old child with septic shock refractory to fluid boluses and fluid-overloaded, which inotrope is the first-line choice according to cold shock vs warm shock guidelines?

A Dopamine at 20 mcg/kg/min
B Adrenaline (Epinephrine) infusion 0.05-0.3 mcg/kg/min
C Oral Digoxin
D Sublingual Nitroglycerin