Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Intra-abdominal pressure during and after cardiac surgery: a single-centre prospective cohort study.
While intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) has been associated with adverse outcomes in multiple settings, the epidemiology and clinical implications of IAH in the context of cardiac surgery are less known. In this study, we aimed to describe the prevalence of IAH in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and determine its association with patient characteristics and postoperative outcomes. ⋯ Intra-abdominal hypertension is very common during cardiac surgery but its clinical implications are uncertain.
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Iron supplementation for patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Iron supplementation has been evaluated in several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for its potential to increase baseline hemoglobin and decrease red blood cell transfusion during cardiac surgery. This study's main objective was to evaluate the current evidence for iron administration in cardiac surgery patients. ⋯ The current literature does not support or refute the routine use of iron therapy in cardiac surgery patients.