Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2016
Meta AnalysisVolatile Agents in Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
To comprehensively assess published randomized peer-reviewed studies related to volatile agents used for sedation in intensive care unit (ICU) settings, with the hypothesis that volatile agents could reduce time to extubation in adult patients. ⋯ In this meta-analysis of randomized trials, volatile anesthetics reduced time to extubation in medical and surgical ICU patients. The results of this study should be confirmed by large and high-quality randomized controlled studies.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2016
Observational StudyEffect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on Outcomes in High-Risk Vascular Surgery Patients: A Retrospective Analysis.
To assess the effect of using hydroxyethyl starch (HES) for intraoperative fluid therapy on outcomes in high-risk vascular surgery patients. ⋯ Intraoperative administration of HES was associated with an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes compared with use of crystalloids alone.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Oxycodone Combined With Dexmedetomidine for Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy.
To investigate the effect of the combination of oxycodone and dexmedetomidine for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy. ⋯ The combination of oxycodone and dexmedetomidine for PCA after VATS lobectomy can reduce oxycodone consumption, improve patient satisfaction, and provide better analgesia with fewer side effects (nausea and vomiting) compared with PCA with oxycodone alone.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Ultrafiltration on Pulmonary Function and Interleukins in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
To evaluate the effect of ultrafiltration on interleukins, TNF-α levels, and pulmonary function in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). ⋯ Ultrafiltration increased the serum level of IL-1 and IL-6, while it did not interfere with gas exchange and pulmonary mechanics in CABG.