Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2011
Hypoactive delirium after cardiac surgery as an independent risk factor for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
The authors' intention was to evaluate the incidence of the three subtypes of delirium, the risk factors of the subtypes in cardiac surgery, and the impact of the subtypes on clinical outcomes. ⋯ Hypoactive delirium itself is a strong predictor for a longer ICU stay and a prolonged period of mechanical ventilation. Some of the risk factors related to the intraoperative and postoperative setting are suitable for preventive action.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2011
Outcomes after rigid bronchoscopy in children with suspected or confirmed foreign body aspiration: a retrospective study.
To identify the determinants of immediate outcome after rigid bronchoscopy for suspected or confirmed foreign body (FB) aspiration. The outcome may be affected by the duration of bronchoscopy, the type of FB, the time between inhalation and removal of the FB, and the type of anesthetic induction. Arterial desaturation, bronco-laryngospasm, and the need for tracheal reintubation as complications were investigated. ⋯ Reducing the bronchoscopy time may not be an option, but an awareness of the risk of complications may prompt a more intense postanesthesia monitoring strategy.