Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Sep 2022
The Year in Perioperative Echocardiography: Selected Highlights From 2021.
This article is the sixth of an annual series reviewing the research highlights of the year pertaining to the subspecialty of perioperative echocardiography for the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. The authors thank the editor-in-chief, Dr. Kaplan, and the editorial board for the opportunity to continue this series. In most cases, these were research articles that were targeted at the perioperative echocardiography diagnosis and treatment of patients after cardiothoracic surgery; but, in some cases, these articles targeted the use of perioperative echocardiography in general.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Sep 2022
Multicenter StudyCerebral Oximetry During Adult Cardiac Surgery Is Associated With Improved Postoperative Outcomes.
To examine the association/effect of intraoperative cerebral oximetry (CeOx) on major organ morbidity and mortality (MOMM) after adult cardiac surgery. ⋯ Intraoperative cerebral oximetry is associated with less major organ morbidity and mortality after adult cardiac surgery. A large-scale clinical trial is warranted, given that desaturation is common and correctable.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Programmed Intermittent Paravertebral Bolus Infusion on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study.
To compare the effects of programmed intermittent bolus infusion (PIBI), continuous thoracic paravertebral infusion (CTPI), and continuous intravenous infusion (CII) on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). ⋯ PIBI outperformed CTPI and CII in inducing analgesia for postoperative pain in patients undergoing VATS.