Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2004
Comparative Study Clinical TrialOff-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery and postoperative pulmonary dysfunction.
To investigate how off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) affects postoperative pulmonary function when compared with on-pump CABG. ⋯ Off-pump CABG does not confer major protection from postoperative pulmonary dysfunction compared with CABG surgery with CPB. Strategies for minimizing pulmonary impairment after CABG surgery should be directed to factors other than the use of CPB.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of analgesic effects of morphine, fentanyl, and remifentanil with intravenous patient-controlled analgesia after cardiac surgery.
The purpose of this study was to compare the analgesic effects of remifentanil with 2 other opioid agents, morphine and fentanyl, after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Despite the different durations of these 3 opioid agents, the infusion dose of remifentanil was as effective as morphine and fentanyl after OPCAB surgery with fewer side effects.