Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTranexamic acid in aortic valve replacement.
To assess the relative efficacy of tranexamic acid compared with a control group to decrease bleeding and transfusion requirements in a uniform population undergoing aortic valve replacement. ⋯ Tranexamic acid reduces postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in elective aortic valve replacement.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInfluence of a vital capacity maneuver on pulmonary gas exchange after cardiopulmonary bypass.
To investigate the effect of a single, vital capacity breath (vital capacity maneuver [VCM]), administered at the end of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), on pulmonary gas exchange in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. ⋯ The use of a VCM prevented an increase in Q(S)/Q(T) from occurring in the operating room. Although a VCM did not influence pulmonary gas exchange in the ICU, its application in the operating room appears to exert a beneficial effect on tracheal extubation times after cardiac surgery.