Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialGlucose versus lactated Ringer's solution during pediatric cardiac surgery.
Whether intraoperative fluid infusion should contain glucose during pediatric cardiac surgery remains controversial. This study was performed to compare the effects of glucose and glucose-free solutions on blood glucose and blood insulin levels during total repair of congenital heart diseases. ⋯ Glucose withdrawal during pediatric cardiac surgery induces threatening hypoglycemia during the prabypass period, and moderate intraoperative glucose administration (2.5 mg/kg/min) is not responsible for major hyperglycemia.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 1997
Comparative StudyContinuous intraoperative noninvasive cardiac output monitoring using a new thoracic bioimpedance device.
To compare a new noninvasive bioimpedance device with the standard thermodilution method during the intraoperative period in high-risk patients undergoing oncological surgery. ⋯ This new impedance device is a safe, reliable, clinically acceptable alternative to the invasive thermodilution method in the operating room environment.