Cerebral Oxygenation in the Sitting Position Is Not Compromised During Spontaneous or Positive-Pressure Ventilation

ConclusionsThere were no signs of inadequate brain perfusion during general anesthesia using paralytic agents. Positive-pressure ventilation with moderate hypotension in the sitting position does not endanger patients, in the context of moderate hypercapnia and hemodynamic support using ephedrine or epinephrine.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11420-018-9642-4

Source: HSS Journal - November 9, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research