Blood Coagulation Problems in Open-heart Surgery

Blood coagulation problems in openheart surgery.

For operation on the blood-free exposed heart large volumes of heparinized blood are required and the restoration of normal blood coagulation soon after the operation is completed is important. Over the past three years we have assisted thoracic surgeons in problems connected with blood coagulation in open-heart surgery, both with regard to the haemostasis of the patient before and after bypass...

Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery (Open-Closed Heart)

In this paper the duties of an anesthesiologist and his right of i=;electing patient is discussed. La,ter, we di:=:cuss the <::mergencies cf heart surgery, pre up visit and alsc few dcails of pre up medication cf thei,e pati<mts. We also touch on the stages of anesthPsia and point to our preference for the use cf artery and vein for arterial and venous cannulation. In this paper we discuss in b...

Treatment of Open Heart Surgery Complications

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Variables that predict reintubation after open-heart surgery

 Abstract Background: This study sought to determine patient characteristics, process of care, and outcome as predictors of reintubation after open-heart surgery. Methods: We performed a retrospective case control study that included all patients undergoing cardiac surgery who required reintubation and an equal number of control patients not requiring reintubation. Putative risk factors were an...

Cerebral blood flow and metabolism during open-heart surgery.