Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 1999
Computed tomography-based tracheobronchial image reconstruction allows selection of the individually appropriate double-lumen tube size.
To determine whether individualized selection of double-lumen tubes or alternatives based on three-dimensional reconstruction of the tracheobronchial image from routine preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans leads to clinically appropriate choices. ⋯ Individualized selection of double-lumen tube size using CT-based reconstructions of tracheobronchial anatomy leads to clinically appropriate choices. Risks resulting from variations in tracheobronchial morphology are recognized in advance.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 1999
Influence of fast-track anesthetic technique on cardiovascular infusions and weight gain.
To evaluate whether cardiac surgical patients receiving conventional versus fast-track anesthetic management are statistically significantly different with regard to cardiovascular drug infusions, weight gain, cardiac and pulmonary morbidity, length of intubation, and length of stay. ⋯ Fast-track anesthetic management may be associated with decreased need for inotropic and antiarrhythmic drug infusions and decreased weight gain.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialPlatelet function during cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass with low-dose aprotinin.
To determine whether two low-dose regimens of aprotinin influence platelet function. ⋯ The two regimens of aprotinin, both considered low dosage, did not exert a protective effect on platelet function. Neither dose produced changes in platelet GPIIb-IIIa or platelet activation markers. However, bleeding and transfusion needs were decreased.