Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Ashraf A Mohamed

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• Research Article
  Influence of Thigh Tourniquet Release on Cardiovascular Parameters While Operated Limb in Elevated Position
  Author(s): Ashraf A Mohamed and Hatem H Maghraby Ashraf A Mohamed and Hatem H Maghraby
  
  Background: Release of pneumatic tourniquet causes hypotension, tachycardia and compensatory increase in cardiac index. Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the effect of tourniquet release on cardiovascular parameters while operated leg in 20 degrees up position. Design: Prospective randomized comparative study. Setting: University hospital. Methods: This study included 60 patients, ASA I scheduled for meniscal surgery through knee arthroscopy under general anesthesia. Patients were divided into two groups: group C (n=30) in which tourniquet was deflated with leg in neutral position while group S (n=30) tourniquet was released with leg in 20 degrees up position. Cardiovascular parameters displayed by ccNexfin monitor eg cardiac output (COP), cardiac i.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000689

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