Abstract Introduction Intra-operative hypotension is common during cardiopulmonary bypass and may contribute to tissue hypoxia. Tissue hypoxia has been linked to the development of postoperative kidney and brain injury. Vasopressors..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery is associated with a high risk of postoperative neurological complications. Perioperative use of vasopressors is common to counteract arterial hypotension in this setting...
Read MoreAbstract Background: Previous work has demonstrated paradoxical increases in cerebral oxygen saturation (ScO2) as blood pressure decreases and paradoxical decreases in ScO2 as blood pressure increases. It has been suggested that..
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