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Vasopressor Nonresponse

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Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis may present as hypotension alone. Thus, it may easily be confused with a different form of shock and treated with vasopressors such as norepinephrine and vasopressin, which are not first line for anaphylaxis. Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG.