Medications & Treatments
Nitroglycerin in Critical Care: Dosing, Administration, and Monitoring
Nitroglycerin is widely known as a tablet placed under the tongue for chest pain, but in critical care settings it is often given as a continuous intravenous infusion. This guide explains how the drug works, why it is used in serious heart and blood pressure emergencies, how dosing and administration are handled, and what monitoring keeps patients safe.
