Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
Clinical TrialDesflurane pharmacokinetics during cardiopulmonary bypass.
To describe the washin and washout of desflurane when first administered during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for cardiac surgery. ⋯ Desflurane showed rapid initial washin and washout on CPB when administration was started at 32 degrees C and stopped at time of rewarming.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
Ultra-fast-track anesthetic technique facilitates operating room extubation in patients undergoing off-pump coronary revascularization surgery.
To determine if implementation of ultra-fast-track anesthetic (UFTA) technique facilitates operating room extubation in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ⋯ Implementation of UFTA technique provided adequate hemodynamic control and facilitated operating room extubation in all patients. The impact of UFTA on earlier patient discharge and actual cost savings within a fully integrated post-cardiac surgery unit requires further evaluation.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
A survey of spinal and epidural techniques in adult cardiac surgery.
To determine if a significant number of anesthesiologists are performing spinal and epidural techniques in adults undergoing cardiac surgery and if any neurologic injuries have been associated with these techniques. ⋯ A significant number of anesthesiologists are performing spinal and epidural techniques in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Prospective, controlled trials should be performed to evaluate the benefits and risks of spinal and epidural techniques in this population.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2001
Clinical TrialThe relationship between tracheal width and left bronchial width: Implications for left-sided double-lumen tube selection.
To determine if there is a relationship between tracheal width (TW) and left bronchial width (LBW). ⋯ LBW is proportional to TW. If LBW cannot be measured directly but TW can, the ratio of LBW to TW can be used to predict LBW. An appropriate-sized left double-lumen tube can then be selected for the patient.