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Vasoconstrictor Administration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Affects Acid–Base Balance in Infants and Children
Author(s) -
Sato Koichi,
Watanabe Hiroshi,
Sogawa Masakazu,
Takahashi Masashi,
Namura Osamu,
Takekubo Masaru,
Hayashi Junichi
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
artificial organs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.684
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1525-1594
pISSN - 0160-564X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1594.2006.00191.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiopulmonary bypass , perfusion , anesthesia , splanchnic , hemodynamics , cardiology
Background: In experimental reports, blood flow redistribution occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and perfusion pressure was restored by vasoconstrictor administration without improving splanchnic perfusion. The influence of vasoconstrictor administration during CPB was clinically examined. Materials and Methods: Twenty‐two consecutive pediatric CPB cases of ventricular septal defect without blood transfusion were divided into two groups, depending upon whether a vasoconstrictor was administered during CPB or not ( n = 7 vs. 15). Bypass flow and systemic perfusion pressure during CPB were maintained at 2.5 L/m 2 /min and not lower than 30 mm Hg by vasoconstrictor administration, respectively. Results: Although preoperative state and CPB conditions were comparable between the two groups, more sodium bicarbonate was administered ( P < 0.05); duration from the operation to extubation was longer ( P < 0.05); and bowel movement occurred later in the vasoconstrictor‐administered group than in the control group. Conclusions: Vasoconstrictor administration during CPB may deteriorate the acid–base balance and the postoperative state in infants and children.