Bridges of Dublin. Tower Bridge (1894) London, England. âTower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge over the River Thames in London and takes its name from the nearby Tower of London. Frequently mistaken for London Bridge, the next bridge upstream, it has become an iconic symbol of the city and a very popular tourist attraction.
Antihypotensive agent. An antihypotensive agent, also known as a vasopressor agent or pressor, is any medication that tends to raise reduced blood pressure.
July 2013 Medical Direction and Practices Board WHITE PAPER Use of Pressors in Pre-Hospital Medicine: Proper Indication and State of the Science Regarding Proper Choice of Pressor BACKGROUND Shock is caused by a reduction of cardiac output that leads to poor perfusion.There are multiple causes of shock.) TRAUMA/GI BLEEDS/HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK There is no role for pressors in hypovolemic shock. The solution is to stop the bleeding and replace lost blood with new blood. In the prehospital environment, there is often no access to blood, therefore, IV crystalloids (saline or Ringerâs) are the chosen volume expanders.