Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial[Sedative effects of dexmedetomidine in post-operative elder patients on mechanical ventilation].
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine for post-operative elder patients on mechanical ventilation (MV). ⋯ Sedative effects of dexmedetomidine are safe and effective for post-operative elder patients on MV. And it offers a better efficacy of analgesia and shorter durations of MV and recovery time. But dexmedetomidine had no significant influence on the ICU length of stay or the incidence of delirium.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Nov 2014
[Evaluation of pleth variability index for predicting hypotension during induction of anesthesia in surgical patients].
To evaluate the ability of pre-anesthesia pleth variability index (PVI) in supine and passive head raising (PHR) position at 30° for predicting hypotension during induction of anesthesia. ⋯ Pre-anesthesia PVI in PHR at 30° position may predict hypotension during induction with an acceptable accuracy. And this procedure is probably helpful for assessing high-risk patients susceptible to severe hypotension during induction.