Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialA placebo-controlled trial verifying the efficacy of milrinone in weaning high-risk patients from cardiopulmonary bypass.
To establish the efficacy of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor milrinone in facilitating weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass of high-risk patients with left ventricular dysfunction and/or pulmonary hypertension. ⋯ This placebo-controlled, double-blind study has conclusively demonstrated the benefits of milrinone in facilitating weaning of high-risk patients from cardiopulmonary bypass.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialModel-driven closed-loop feedback infusion of atracurium and vecuronium during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass.
This study was designed to investigate the performance of a computer-controlled infusion of atracurium and vecuronium during cardiac surgery requiring hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. ⋯ The computer-controlled infusion can be used for the administration of atracurium and vecuronium during CPB.