Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Norepinephrine seems to be on top in terms of vasopressor of choice currently (consider it your "easy button")
Per Surviving Sepsis Guidelines, Norepi has level 1B evidence as a first line pressor, while Epi is your second line with level 2B evidence and Vasopressin is currently ungraded in terms of evidence level
There have been 4 RCT's confirming that Norepi has no mortality difference from Epi and given it's safer side effect profile, use it regularly
SRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
SRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
