Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 1996
Comparative StudyThe risk of coronary artery surgery in women: a matched comparison using preoperative severity of illness scoring.
To evaluate the effect of gender on outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery using a weighted preoperative severity of illness scoring system. ⋯ Gender does not appear to be an independent risk factor for perioperative morbidity, mortality, or excessive ICU length of stay when patients are stratified by preoperative risk in this severity of illness scoring system.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 1996
Impact of pleurotomy, continuous positive airway pressure, and fluid balance during cardiopulmonary bypass on lung mechanics and oxygenation.
To determine effects of surgical pleurotomy, continuous positive airway pressure, and fluid balance during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on lung mechanical properties and indices of oxygenation. ⋯ These findings suggest that pleurotomy before CPB and positive fluid balance during CPB enhance postbypass pulmonary edema and/or atelectasis, as demonstrated by acute changes in respiratory mechanics and indices of oxygenation. Low levels of CPAP applied during CPB did not significantly change either mechanical properties or oxygenation.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 1996
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPropofol-alfentanil versus fentanyl-midazolam in coronary artery surgery.
To compare intraoperative hemodynamics profiles and recovery characteristics of propofol-alfentanil with fentanyl-midazolam anesthesia in elective coronary artery surgery. ⋯ Propofol-alfentanil anesthesia provides good intraoperative hemodynamics and allows early extubation after coronary artery surgery.