Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To analyze intraoperative autologous salvage of shed mediastinal blood and subsequent transfusion in cardiac surgery. ⋯ Considering the average salvaged volume and its current autologous transfusion-related expense, autologous blood salvage is potentially an economic benefit. Perioperative blood conservation requires a considerable commitment from surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and intensive care physicians to be effective.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Three balanced anesthetic techniques for neuroanesthesia: infusion of thiopental sodium with sufentanil or fentanyl compared with inhalation of isoflurane.
To compare emergence from anesthesia and the hemodynamic and respiratory depressant effects of thiopental sodium infusion plus sufentanil or fentanyl with those of isoflurane as the primary component of a balanced technique for neuroanesthesia. ⋯ Any one of these balanced anesthetic techniques appears appropriate for craniotomy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Attenuation of hypertensive response to tracheal intubation with nitroglycerin.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) nitroglycerin in attenuating the hypertensive response to laryngoscopy and intubation as a new application of the drug. ⋯ A single, rapid IV dose of nitroglycerin is a simple, practical, effective, and safe method to attenuate the hypertensive response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Elderly patients recover more rapidly from desflurane than from isoflurane anesthesia.
To compare the hemodynamic, emergence, and recovery characteristics of desflurane-nitrous oxide (N2O) anesthesia with those of isoflurane-N2O anesthesia in elderly patients. ⋯ Desflurane may benefit elderly patients by providing a more rapid recovery from anesthesia, leading to a shorter PACU stay.