International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2017

  • Preoperative Laboratory Testing in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: An Analysis of Practice at Komofo Anokye Teaching Hospital

    Akwasi Antwi-Kusi, Bright Ighodaro Obasuyi, William Addison

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2017
    Pages: 5-10
    Received: Feb. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 14, 2017
    Published: Mar. 29, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Perioperative laboratory investigations should be obtained for specific indications based on the patient history, physical examination, co morbidities and the type of surgery. A test is likely to be indicated only if it can correctly identify abnormalities and will change the diagnosis, the management plan, or the patient’s outcome. Ro... Show More
  • The Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Versus Epsilon Amino Caproic Acid in Decreasing Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery

    Sanjeev Singh, Anbarasu Annamalai

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2017
    Pages: 11-18
    Received: Jan. 29, 2017
    Accepted: Feb. 09, 2017
    Published: Apr. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: Open heart surgeries under cardiopulmonary bypass are associated with excessive perioperative bleeding that often requires re-exploration. Antifibrinolytics like epsilon aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid are widely used to control bleeding. There is paucity of literature on studies to reduce blood loss and blood transfusion following mitral val... Show More