Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2010
Comparative StudyThe incidence of intraoperative awareness in cardiac surgery fast-track treatment.
To determine the occurrence of intraoperative awareness with recall in cardiac surgery patients undergoing fast-track anesthetic management in a direct-admission postanesthetic care unit. ⋯ Therefore, the authors conclude that, with respect to intraoperative awareness, the "Leipzig Fast-Track Concept" with the use of ultra-short-acting opioids should be considered as a safe method of management of patients undergoing a wide variety of cardiac operations.