Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2001
One center's experience with remifentanil infusions for pediatric cardiac catheterization.
To investigate the efficacy of a remifentanil infusion for pediatric cardiac catheterization. ⋯ In pediatric cases in which other intravenous analgesics and sedatives are contraindicated, remifentanil infusion appears to be a suitable alternative based on its associated rapid recovery and stable hemodynamics.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2001
Anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
To examine the clinical features, treatment, and outcome of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions during cardiac surgery. ⋯ Of the anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions, 60% occurred before cardiopulmonary bypass, and these were caused by antibiotics and gelatin solution. The results from this limited database showed that cardiac surgery proceeded without complications after cardiovascular collapse caused by anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions. Rapid institution of cardiopulmonary bypass may be life-saving and should be considered.