Anesthesiology
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Effects of perioperative central neuraxial analgesia on outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery: a meta-analysis.
Perioperative central neuraxial analgesia may improve outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery due to attenuation of stress response and superior analgesia. ⋯ There were no differences in the rates of mortality or myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting with central neuraxial analgesia. There were associated improvements in faster time until tracheal extubation, decreased pulmonary complications and cardiac dysrhythmias, and reduced pain scores.