How Does Dobutamine Affect SvO2 in Critical Care?
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In critical care medicine, the balance between oxygen delivery ($DO_2$) and oxygen consumption ($VO_2$) is a key indicator of tissue perfusion. The administration of dobutamine, a potent inotropic agent, typically leads to an increase in mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) by improving cardiac output and enhancing systemic oxygen delivery.
