VELTRO™ The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook
Stop second-guessing yourself when a patient's pressure crashes. This handbook breaks down every vasopressor and inotrope in plain language, so you walk into every shift ready, not rattled.
Answer any pressor question with confidence
Know which drug to reach for and why, fast
Sound like the expert in the room, every shift
THE COMPLETE SYSTEM TO STOP GUESSING
20 chapters walk you through every vasopressor and inotrope used in critical care, from foundational hemodynamics to head-to-head drug comparisons.
THIS BOOK HELPS WITH
- Pressor Selection
- Titration Confidence
- Shock Management
- Bedside Decision-Making
Evidence-Based, Not Guesswork
Every chapter is built on landmark trials and current literature, so what you say at the bedside is backed by real data.
Built for Real Shifts
Not a textbook you read once. A quick-reference tool you can grab mid-shift when you need an answer fast.
Question-and-Answer Format
Organized around the questions asked on rounds, so recall comes naturally under pressure.
Confidence You Can Feel
Stop dreading the moment a physician asks why. This book turns hesitation into calm, correct answers.
RISK-FREE Guarantee
We're confident this handbook will change how you handle pressors at the bedside. Not satisfied? Return it within 90 days for a full refund.
CLAIM NOWRISK-FREE Guarantee
We're confident this handbook will change how you handle pressors at the bedside. Not satisfied? Return it within 90 days for a full refund.
CLAIM NOWTrustPilot Reviews
"Finally Stopped Panicking on Rounds"
I used to freeze when the attending asked why we switched pressors. I read this in a week and now I actually understand the reasoning. It changed how confident I feel at the bedside.
"Wish I Had This My First Year"
As a new ICU nurse, pressors terrified me. This explains everything in a way that actually sticks. I keep it in my bag and reference it constantly, especially during codes.
"My Preceptor Recommended It And She Was Right"
I was skeptical another handbook would help, but the Q&A format made it stick. I've referenced specific chapters mid-shift more than once. Feels more like a mentor than a textbook.
"Passed My CCRN Prep With This In Hand"
I used this alongside my CCRN materials and it filled in gaps my review course glossed over. The drug comparisons finally made sense. Worth every penny.
"Bought Copies For My Whole Unit"
After reading my copy, I ordered five more for our newer nurses. Everyone says the same thing, it just makes sense in a way other resources don't.
"Even As A Pharmacist, I Learned A Lot"
I expected a nursing-level overview, but it held up to my clinical background while still reading fast. The citations are a nice touch. I've recommended it to our residents.
"Small Book, Huge Confidence Boost"
I didn't expect a book this size to change how I show up on shift, but it did. I stopped second-guessing titration decisions once I understood the why.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ER nurses, flight and transport teams, anesthesia providers, and paramedics use it too. Anywhere vasopressors or inotropes are used, this book applies.
20 chapters, starting with hemodynamics basics before moving into each drug. Later chapters compare drugs head-to-head, like milrinone versus dobutamine, in a fast-scanning Q&A format.
Yes. Understanding the reasoning behind each pressor choice, not just the dose, is what lets you think clearly under pressure. Many readers feel noticeably calmer during codes after reading it.
Yes. Every chapter is grounded in current literature and landmark trials, with full citations included. The author is a board-certified intensivist. You get textbook credibility without the density.
Most readers finish it in one to two weeks, though it's built as an ongoing reference. Each chapter stands alone, so you can jump straight to the drug you need.
We offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. If this doesn't help you feel more confident at the bedside, return it for a full refund, no complicated process.