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  • Title: Use of paravertebral blockade to facilitate early extubation after minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
    Author: Lynch JJ, Mauermann WJ, Pulido JN, Rehfeldt KH, Torres NE.
    Journal: Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth; 2010 Mar; 14(1):47-8. PubMed ID: 20472625.
    Abstract:
    We retrospectively reviewed the first 14 patients who received preoperative paravertebral blockade prior to minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures. The use of paravertebral blockade along with an anesthetic technique designed to facilitate rapid recovery allowed early extubation in the operating room or intensive care unit in all but one patient. Extubated patients leaving the operating room were comfortable. No postoperative respiratory complications occurred.
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