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.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of single-dose gabapentin on postoperative pain and morphine consumption after cardiac surgery.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of single-dose preoperative gabapentin on postoperative pain and morphine consumption after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Oral GABA at a dose of 600 mg given before cardiac surgery significantly reduced postoperative morphine consumption and postoperative pain both at rest and with cough.