Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
[Cardiac anesthesia induction by low target plasma concentration setting of propofol using target-controlled infusion].
Propofol-anesthesia administerd using target-controlled infusion (TCI) has been proposed for cardiac surgery. But, moderate target concentration of propofol during induction using TCI has not been studied in detail. ⋯ We have demonstrated that propofol TCI at a target concentration of 1.5 microg x ml(-1) is effective for hemodynamic stability during induction of anesthesia in patients for cardiac surgery under CPB.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Postoperative management of carotid endarterectomy with dexmedetomidine--a comparison with propofol].
We compared dexmedetomidine (DEX) with propofol (PRO) in patients requiring sedation after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in the intensive care unit (ICU). Incidence of hyperperfusion syndrome, the sedative and analgesic properties, cardiovascular responses, and ventilation characteristics were discussed. ⋯ DEX is a safe and acceptable sedative agent for patients requiring sedation after CEA in the ICU; however, further studies are needed to assess the appropriate sedative doses of DEX.