Articles: general-anesthesia.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Nov 2023
Acute Hemodynamics in the Fontan Circulation: Open-Label Study of Vasopressin.
To describe the acute hemodynamic effect of vasopressin on the Fontan circulation, including systemic and pulmonary pressures and resistances, left atrial pressure, and cardiac index. ⋯ In Fontan patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, vasopressin administration resulted in a significant increase in systolic blood pressure, SVR, and left atrial pressure, decrease in PVR, and no change in cardiac index or pulmonary artery pressure. These findings suggest that in Fontan patients vasopressin may be an option for treating systemic hypotension during sedation or general anesthesia.
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To summarize the characteristics of patients with delayed discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit and to analyze the factors and outcomes of delayed discharge. ⋯ The incidence of delayed discharge from the PACU was low, and it was more likely to occur in the elderly, during major operations, and under general anesthesia. Delayed recovery from anesthesia was the most common factor. Most patients were safely discharged from the hospital.