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Article: Study results from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital broaden understanding of surgery.(Report)
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- January 14, 2009
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Research findings, 'Effect of open-chest surgery in the lateral position on blood propofol concentration during target-controlled infusion of propofol,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research published in the journal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, "Our research hypothesis was that single lung ventilation during thoracic surgery in the lateral position increases the blood concentration of propofol during target-controlled infusion. Thirty adult patients in two tertiary referral hospitals undergoing open-chest surgery were studied."
"Anaesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol using a Diprifusor (Graseby 3500) computer-controlled pump ...