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  • Title: Muscle relaxation does not influence venous oxygen saturation during cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Author: Cammu G, Cardinael S, Lahousse S, Eecke GV, Coddens J, Foubert L, Gooris T, Deloof T.
    Journal: J Clin Anesth; 2007 Mar; 19(2):105-9. PubMed ID: 17379121.
    Abstract:
    STUDY OBJECTIVE: To examine whether the omission of neuromuscular blocking drugs during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with increased anesthetic requirements, higher frequency of intraoperative movements, and lower venous oxygen saturation (SvO(2)). DESIGN: Prospective, randomized study. SETTING: Large community hospital. PATIENTS: 30 ASA physical status III and IV patients scheduled for cardiac surgery. INTERVENTIONS: Patients were randomized to one of two groups: group 1 (n = 15) received a 3xED(95) bolus dose of cisatracurium at induction and thereafter no more neuromuscular blocking drug; group 2 (n = 15) received a continuous infusion of cisatracurium during the entire procedure. INTERVENTIONS: Both groups received a standardized anesthetic with bispectral index-guided propofol target-controlled infusion and a remifentanil infusion steered by hemodynamic changes. Venous oxygen saturation was continuously determined during CPB. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Propofol consumption was 5.4 +/- 1.7 and 4.4 +/- 1.0 mg/(kg/h) in groups 1 and 2, respectively (P = 0.07). Remifentanil consumption was 0.15 +/- 0.05 and 0.17 +/- 0.05 mug/(kg/min) in groups 1 and 2, respectively (P = 0.19). In groups 1 and 2, no patient recalled any intraoperative phenomena; none moved or had diaphragmatic contractions. During CPB, SvO(2) was 81.3 +/- 3.2% (76%-85%) in group 1 and 80.6 +/- 3.1% (73%-85%) in group 2 (P = 0.53). CONCLUSIONS: Omitting the continuous administration of neuromuscular blocking drugs during CPB did not increase anesthetic requirements. No intraoperative movements occurred, nor was there decreased SvO(2).
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