Intrathecal morphine plus general anesthesia in cardiac surgery: effects on pulmonary function, postoperative analgesia, and plasma morphine concentration

Intrathecal morphine plus general anesthesia in cardiac surgery: effects on pulmonary function, postoperative analgesia, and plasma morphine concentration

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of intrathecal morphine on pulmonary function, analgesia, and morphine plasma concentrations after cardiac surgery. INTRODUCTION: Lung dysfunction increases morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. Regional analgesia may improve pulmonary outcomes by reducin...

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Main Authors: Luciana Moraes dos Santos, Verônica Cavani Jorge Santos, Silvia Regina Cavani Jorge Santos, Luiz Marcelo Sá Malbouisson, Maria José Carvalho Carmona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2009-04-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Respiratory mechanics
Gas exchange
Cardiac surgery
Pain scores
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322009000400003

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