Open AccessThoracic epidural anesthesia: Effects on splanchnic circulation and implications in Anesthesia and Intensive care
Author(s) -
Antonio Siniscalchi,
Lorenzo Gamberini,
Cristiana Laici,
Tommaso Bardi,
Stefano Faenza
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
world journal of critical care medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2220-3141
DOI - 10.5492/wjccm.v4.i1.89
Subject(s) - medicine , splanchnic , splanchnic circulation , hemodynamics , anesthesia , perfusion , microcirculation , cardiology
To evaluate the currently available evidence on thoracic epidural anesthesia effects on splanchnic macro and microcirculation, in physiologic and pathologic conditions.