Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2023
Outcomes Related to Cardiac Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol.
The objective of this study was to assess the quality of pain control and outcomes in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) over a period of 96 hours preimplementation of a cardiac enhanced recovery after surgery (C-ERAS) protocol compared with postimplementation. ⋯ Implementing a C-ERAS protocol within a CABG surgery patient population reduced the amount of MME.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2023
Observational StudyComparison of Tools for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Cardiac Surgery.
To review the efficacy of 2 score tools for identifying pulmonary complications after cardiac surgery. ⋯ The incidence of PPCs after cardiac surgery was highly prevalent. Both the Kroenke Score and the Melbourne Group Scale are effective in identifying patients with PPCs. Kroenke Score can identify patients with mild pulmonary adverse events, whereas the Melbourne Group Scale is more dominant in identifying moderate-to-severe pulmonary complications.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2023
Observational StudyEvaluation of Portal, Splenic, and Hepatic Vein Flows in Children Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery.
Little is known about changes in portal, splenic, and hepatic vein flow patterns in children undergoing congenital heart surgery. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of portal, splenic, and hepatic vein flow patterns using ultrasonography in children undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ The characteristics of venous Doppler patterns in the portal, splenic, and hepatic veins differed according to congenital heart disease. Further studies are required to determine the association between splanchnic venous Doppler findings and clinical outcomes in this population.