Let’s talk about some commonly-used medications in the critical care setting & ICU! 💉Pr0pofol → Used for patients on mechanical ventilation as a sedative. This medication is administered IV & is short-acting. 💉 Vasopressors → examples include norepinephrine (Levophed, or a “levo drip”) dopamine, and phenylephrine 🩸These work to constrict blood vessels to improve blood flow in the case of severe hypotension or shock → norepinephrine is considered a first-line drug of choice & is one you’ll see