Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe effects of volatile anesthetics on the Q-Tc interval.
To examine the effects of halothane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane on Q-Tc interval (corrected for heart rate) during inhalation induction of anesthesia. ⋯ Sevoflurane or halothane may be preferred to isoflurane in patients with conditions that are known to induce a prolonged Q-Tc interval. The effects of Q-Tc interval changes resulting from different anesthetic agents on morbidity and the incidence of arrhythmias during anesthesia warrant further investigation.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
Clinical TrialDesflurane pharmacokinetics during cardiopulmonary bypass.
To describe the washin and washout of desflurane when first administered during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for cardiac surgery. ⋯ Desflurane showed rapid initial washin and washout on CPB when administration was started at 32 degrees C and stopped at time of rewarming.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
A survey of spinal and epidural techniques in adult cardiac surgery.
To determine if a significant number of anesthesiologists are performing spinal and epidural techniques in adults undergoing cardiac surgery and if any neurologic injuries have been associated with these techniques. ⋯ A significant number of anesthesiologists are performing spinal and epidural techniques in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Prospective, controlled trials should be performed to evaluate the benefits and risks of spinal and epidural techniques in this population.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
Clinical TrialInhaled nitric oxide administration during one-lung ventilation in patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
To evaluate the effects of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) on hemodynamics and oxygenation during one-lung ventilation (OLV) in the lateral decubitus position in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery. ⋯ Inhaled NO administration neither significantly decreased mean pulmonary arterial pressure in patients with normal pulmonary artery pressure nor improved oxygenation in nonhypoxic patients. Nevertheless, inhaled NO is effective in patients with pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemia during OLV.