Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 1999
Near-site monitoring of the antiplatelet drug abciximab using the Hemodyne analyzer and modified thrombelastograph.
This investigation examines the hypothesis that the antiplatelet effect of abciximab and its reversal can be monitored using the Hemodyne (Hemodyne, Inc, Midlothian, VA) analyzer and modified Thrombelastograph (Haemoscope, Skokie, IL). ⋯ This in vitro study suggests that the Hemodyne analyzer and modified Thrombelastograph might be clinically useful methods to monitor the platelet inhibitory effects of agents such as abciximab.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 1999
The influence of nitrous oxide to supplement fentanyl/low-dose propofol anesthesia on transcranial myogenic motor-evoked potentials during thoracic aortic surgery.
Intraoperative monitoring of myogenic motor evoked potentials to transcranial electrical stimulation (tc MEPs) is a new method to assess the integrity of the motor pathways. The authors studied the effects of 50% nitrous oxide (N2O) and a low-dose propofol infusion on tc MEPs paired electrical stimulation during fentanyl anesthesia with partial neuromuscular blockade. ⋯ The data indicate that tc MEP monitoring is feasible during low-dose propofol, fentanyl/50% N2O in 02 anesthesia and partial neuromuscular blockade.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 1999
Total intravenous anesthesia with remifentanil and propofol for implantation of cardioverter-defibrillators in patients with severely reduced left ventricular function.
To determine the cardiocirculatory effects of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) using remifentanil and propofol in high-risk cardiac surgical patients. ⋯ TIVA using remifentanil and propofol in patients with severely reduced left ventricular function is safe, well-controllable, and allows early extubation after implantation of an ICD. Because patients without complications did not need a postoperative intensive care stay, costs may be considerably reduced.
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One-lung ventilation is used to facilitate thoracic and cardiac surgery. This article describes the development and clinical use of a new device, the bronchial blocker tube, to establish one-lung ventilation. ⋯ In this setting, the bronchial blocker is a separate device which is replaceable, rotatable, and removable. In the authors' experience, the bronchial blocker tube was effective and easy to use.