Efficacy of ephedrine vs. phenylephrine for intraoperative hypotension management in THA/TKA

Authors

• Zhixi Lui PharmD, Parkview HealthFollow

Abstract

This study found that ephedrine was more effective in resolving hypotension after a single dose. Phenylephrine had a stronger MAP elevation but carries a higher risk for hypertension. Neither agent showed significant differences in bradycardia, tachycardia, or post-operative AKI.

Presented at Great Lakes PRC

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2025

Recommended Citation

Lui, Zhixi PharmD, "Efficacy of ephedrine vs. phenylephrine for intraoperative hypotension management in THA/TKA" (2025). Pharmacy Residency. 48.
https://researchrepository.parkviewhealth.org/pharmresidency/48