Key result
Emergence agitation occurred in 48% of adult cardiac surgery patients and was associated with significantly more airway compromise (50%, p<0.001) and ventilator dyssynchrony (96%, p=0.004).
Why the study?
Anaesthetic emergence agitation among adult patients recovering after open cardiac and/or thoracic aorta surgery had not been described.
Population
50 adult ICU patients recovering from open sternotomy cardiac surgery
Comparison
Emergence agitation vs calm emergence
Design
Prospective observational pilot study
Authors
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Emergence agitation may heighten perioperative risks after cardiac surgery; leaves open whether prevention reduces complications.
Observational (n=50)
Yes
p-value: p=<0.001
Emergence agitation is highly prevalent (48%) following open cardiac surgery and leads to significant clinical complications requiring immediate interventions.
Heily et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Cardiac surgery (n=50). Emergence agitation vs. Calm emergence was evaluated on Airway compromise (p=<0.001). Emergence agitation occurred in 48% of adult cardiac surgery patients and was associated with significantly more airway compromise (50%, p<0.001) and ventilator dyssynchrony (96%, p=0.004).
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