Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2023
Observational StudyThe Prognostic Value of Johns Hopkins Hospital Nutrition Support Score in Older Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery.
Clarify the prognostic value of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Nutrition Support (JHHNS) score on clinical outcomes in older patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). ⋯ The JHHNS score was an independent predictor for postoperative complications but did not significantly affect short-term mortality in older patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery with CPB.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2023
Hypoxemia After Endobronchial Valve Deployment for Persistent Air Leak.
Endobronchial valves (EBVs) are a novel, minimally invasive bronchoscopic management technique for persistent air leaks that fail conservative therapy. Currently, 2 EBVs are available in the United States: the Spiration Valve System (Olympus, Redmond, WA) and the Zephyr Valve (Pulmonx, Redwood, CA). These valves are Food and Drug Administration-approved to reduce hyperinflation in emphysematous patients via bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction. ⋯ Despite their popularity, these devices are not free from side effects. As an anesthesiologist, it is vital to be aware of the pathophysiology of this patient population so that safe and effective anesthetics may be provided during valve placement. Here, the use of EBVs is discussed in a patient who presented with a persistent air leak after a transthoracic needle aspiration that failed treatment due to persistent hypoxemia, warranting EBV removal.