human brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) medication is also used in a critical care unit with hemodynamic monitoring is Natrecor.
What is Natrecor?
Natrecor (nesiritide) is indicated for the treatment of patients with acutely decompensated coronary failure who have dyspnea at rest or with minimal activity. during this population, the utilization of Natrecor reduced pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and improved short-term (3 hours) symptoms of dyspnea.
