Increased systemic perfusion pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with less early postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium

Matthias Siepe, Thomas Pfeiffer, Andreas Gieringer, Silke Zemann, Christoph Benk, Christian Schlensak, Friedhelm Beyersdorf

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2010 · 211 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

Maintaining perfusion pressure at physiologic levels during normothermic CPB (80-90 mm Hg) is associated with less early postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium. This perfusion strategy neither increases morbidity, nor does it impair organ function.

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