Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2011
Comment Letter Case ReportsSevere pulmonary artery hypertension caused by hypoglycemia after cardiac surgery.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2011
Transfusion requirements in 811 patients during and after cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study.
To identify patients at risk for intra- and postoperative blood product transfusion in a mixed adult cardiac surgical patient population. ⋯ The identification of high-risk patients is necessary to optimize the perioperative management of bleeding complications. Because of the high variability in transfusion requirements, a specifically tailored patient intervention based on the individual's risk profile appears more likely to improve patient outcome compared with general interventions given to the entire patient group.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of nasogastric tube application during cardiac surgery on postoperative nausea and vomiting--a randomized trial.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are significant morbidities following cardiac surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine if application of a nasogastric (NG) tube during cardiac surgery can reduce the prevalence of postoperative PONV. ⋯ Use of an NG tube during cardiac surgery may reduce the incidence of postoperative vomiting.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialMyocardial protection with isoflurane during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized trial.
To analyze the hemodynamic effects and myocardial injury using troponin-T and creatine phosphokinase (CPK-MB) with isoflurane and compare it with a control group in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery. ⋯ Isoflurane provides protection against myocardial damage in a clinically used dosage as documented by lower levels of troponin-T in patients undergoing OPCAB surgery.