Vasopressor agents are commonly used to increase mean arterial pressure (MAP) in order to secure a pressure gradient to perfuse vital organs. The influence of norepinephrine on cerebral oxygenation is not clear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the infusion of norepinephrine on cerebral oxygenation in healthy subjects.
Department of Anaesthesia, The Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Rigshospitalet 2041, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark. patrice.brassard@gmail.com