Effects of Ambulation and Nondependent Transfers on Vital Signs in Patients Receiving Norepinephrine.

Purpose: To assess the safety of mobilizing patients receiving low-dose norepinephrine (0.05 μg/kg per min) by examining mean arterial pressure and heart rate before and after activity with parameters set by the physician.

Background: Norepinephrine is a peripheral vasoconstrictor administered for acute hypotension.