ArticleAlho A, Jäättelä A, Lahdensuu M, Rokkanen P, Avikainen V, Karaharju E, Tervo T, Lepistö P.
Ann Clin Res. 1977 Jun;9(3):157-63.
The role of endogenous catecholamines in various clinical shock and stress states is reviewed; the effects, especially on the peripheral circulation, of catecholamine secretion are the same independent of the cause. Risks of using sympathomimetic agents in the treatment of shock are evaluated. A prolonged noradrenaline activity is to be expected in surgical stress states, e.g. multiple injuries, fat embolism syndrome, burns and infections; therapeutic approaches to minimize the sympathoadrenal activity are outlined.