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Date sent: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 23:09:14 EDT Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Agnes Waters <[log in to unmask]> Subject: dopamine in ER? To: [log in to unmask] > Has anyone else heard dopamine ordered for incoming emergency room > patients in medical TV shows, such as "ER"? > > It seems to be a routine order, and I wondered, if it is given to > actual patients in an ER setting, what effect does it have? And how > does it work? > > Perhaps I should never watch another medical TV show (probably not a > bad idea). Conversely, I could call Dr. Dean Edell... > > Thanks. > A. Waters Dopamine, used in the above context, is for the emergency support of blood pressure in cases of shock (due to various causes). It has nothing to do with Parkinson's disease in this setting. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn