Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2021
Use of the Hypotension Prediction Index During Cardiac Surgery.
The hypotension prediction index (HPI) is a novel parameter developed by Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA) that is obtained through an algorithm based on arterial pressure waveform characteristics. Past studies have demonstrated its accuracy in predicting hypotensive events in noncardiac surgeries. The authors aimed to evaluate the use of the HPI in cardiac surgeries requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). ⋯ HPI predicted hypotensive episodes during cardiac surgeries with a high degree of sensitivity and specificity.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2021
Observational StudyIntraoperative Urinary Biomarkers and Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery.
To evaluate the association of intraoperative urinary biomarker excretion during cardiac surgery and the subsequent development of acute kidney injury (AKI). ⋯ Intraoperative KIM1 but not IL-18 excretion was associated with postoperative development of AKI.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2021
Sex Diversity in the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship: The Influence of Geographic Region.
To investigate if the lack of sex diversity in adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowships is a result of few female applicants or low acceptance rate. ⋯ There is an absence of clear identification of the barriers preventing women from entering cardiac anesthesiology. The reasons leading to a male-dominated field of cardiac anesthesiologists stem from fewer female anesthesiology residents applying to cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowships. No bias against acceptance of women into cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowships was found.