Initiation of vasopressor infusions via peripheral <i>versus</i> central access in patients with early septic shock: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract

The practice of commencing a vasopressor infusion via a PVC was common in the ARISE trial and more frequent in trial participants with higher severity of illness. Commencement of a vasopressor infusion via a PVC was associated with some improvements in processes of care and, after adjustment, was not associated with an increased risk of death.