December 1, 2000Anaesthesia and Intensive CareOpen Access

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Effects of Epidural Anaesthesia

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Why the study?

What are the cardiovascular and pulmonary effects of epidural anaesthesia?

Population

Patients undergoing epidural anaesthesia

Design

Review

Authors

BVBernadette VeeringLeiden University Medical Center MCMichael J. CousinsUniversity of South Wales

Discussion

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Implication

Variable cardiovascular responses to epidural anaesthesia warrant individualized monitoring; leaves open the role of thoracic epidurals in routine postoperative care.

Structured PICO

What are the cardiovascular and pulmonary effects of epidural anaesthesia?

Population

Patients undergoing epidural anaesthesia

Intervention

Epidural anaesthesia

Outcome

Cardiovascular and pulmonary responses

This review summarizes the complex cardiovascular and pulmonary physiological responses to epidural anaesthesia, highlighting the importance of sympathetic blockade levels.

Cite This Study

Veering et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7dedd843ec307ae2186afd https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x0002800603

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Implication

Variable cardiovascular responses to epidural anaesthesia warrant individualized monitoring; leaves open the role of thoracic epidurals in routine postoperative care.

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Effects of Epidural Anaesthesia

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Effects of Epidural Anaesthesia

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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