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Computer-controlled sodium nitroprusside infusions in patients after cardiac surgery.

James Haley Veteran's Administration Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612.
Heart and Lung The Journal of Acute and Critical Care (impact factor: 1.32). 06/1992; 21(3):214-6. pp.214-6
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT Postoperative hypertension, a common occurrence after cardiac surgery, is frequently controlled by sodium nitroprusside infusions. Computer-controlled administration of this drug has been shown to be superior to manually controlled systems for maintaining the patient's blood pressure within an optimal range. The impact of this technology on patients, nurses, and hospitals is discussed.

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Keywords

cardiac surgery
 
common occurrence
 
manually
 
patient's blood pressure
 
Postoperative hypertension
 
sodium nitroprusside infusions
 

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