Critical care : the official journal of the Critical Care Forum
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Dopamine is used to treat patients with shock in intensive care units (ICU) throughout the world, despite recent evidence against its use. The aim of this study was to identify the latest practice of dopamine use in Japan and also to explore the consequences of dopamine use in a large Asian population. ⋯ Dopamine is still widely used in Japan. The results of this study suggest detrimental effects of dopamine use specifically at a high dose. Trial registration Retrospectively registered upon approval of the Institutional Review Board and the administration office of JIPAD.