Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of Effects of Thoracic Epidural and Intravenous Administration of Lidocaine on Target-Controlled Infusion of Propofol and Tracheal Intubation Response During Induction of Anesthesia.
To compare the effects of thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) and intravenous (IV) lidocaine on the effect-site concentration (Ce) of propofol target-controlled infusion (TCI) and the intubation-induced stress responses during general IV anesthesia induction. ⋯ Lidocaine administered via both TEA and IV decreased the induction doses of propofol and suppressed cardiovascular and stress responses to tracheal intubation. Administration of 2mg/kg of 2% lidocaine IV was better, with no side effects of lidocaine toxicity.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2013
Impact of Guideline Implementation on Transfusion Practices in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
Anemia is a common clinical problem in cardiac surgery patients in the postoperative period and may result in transfusion in up to 90% of this population. There is tremendous variation in transfusion rates by hospital and individual physician. It is unknown if implementation of a clinical practice guideline lowers unnecessary transfusion in hospital practices that already have a restrictive transfusion culture . ⋯ This study suggests that clinical guideline implementation utilizing guideline development, education, and compliance audit/feedback may reduce unnecessary transfusion in cardiac surgery patients. A fully powered prospective trial would be necessary to validate these findings.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of Perioperative Oral Triiodothyronine Replacement Therapy in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of oral triiodothyronine (T3) therapy on postoperative thyroid hormone concentrations, hemodynamic variables, and outcomes. ⋯ Oral T3 therapy significantly attenuated the postoperative decline in T3 concentrations in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The lack of apparent clinical benefit merits further investigations in patients with reduced cardiac performance.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2013
Use of a Lower Cut-Off Value for HbA1c To Predict Postoperative Renal Complication Risk in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
There is an increasing interest in reexamining the relationship between glucose levels and postoperative complications. Threshold levels of HbA1c below those currently recommended may be additional indicators of risk for renal and cardiovascular dysfunction. In this study, the authors analyzed the perioperative outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) operations to evaluate the association of HbA1c levels and renal complications. ⋯ The elevated levels of HbA1c are associated with increased renal complications and the cut-off values of HbA1c could be lowered to the upper range of normal limits.