Impact of high spinal anesthesia in pediatric congenital heart surgery on postoperative recovery: a retrospective propensity score-matched study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High spinal anesthesia (HSA) has been utilized in cardiac surgery; however, there is limited evidence on its impact on facilitating postoperative recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of HSA in pediatric congenital heart surgery on postoperative recovery.

Methods

A single center, propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study was designed using data from pediatric patients under 18 years old, who underwent congenital heart surgeries classified as Risk Adjustment for Congenital Heart Surgery-1 (RACHS-1) score 3 or less. The comparison was made between the HSA group, who received HSA in addition to general anesthesia (GA), and the GA group, who received GA alone. The primary outcome was the odds of patients being extubated in the operating room. Sec

SUBMITTER: Sivamurugan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635274 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature