Abstract |
The effects of prostaglandin E1 ( PGE1) on body temperature, catecholamines and stress hormones were evaluated in 10 patients undergoing elective prolonged surgery over 12 hours. PGE1 (0.03 microgram.kg-1.min-1) was administered in 5 patients and was not administered in 5 patients. Deep skin-surface temperature gradients were 5.1 +/- 2.3 degrees C in PGE1 non-administered group and 0.8 +/- 0.9 degree C in PGE1 administered group (P < 0.05). Pharyngeal-skin surface temperature gradients were 8.8 +/- 2.1 degrees C in PGE1 non-administered group and 1.5 +/- 1.5 degrees C in PGE1 administered group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the two groups in respects to catecholamines, stress hormones, lactate level and blood sugar. PGE1 0.03 microgram.kg-1.min-1 is effective in maintaining peripheral circulation without causing body temperature changes during prolonged surgery.
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Authors | M Okuda, H Amano, K Furuhashi, Y Nakai |
Journal | Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
(Masui)
Vol. 45
Issue 1
Pg. 30-7
(Jan 1996)
ISSN: 0021-4892 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 8865722
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Blood Glucose
- Catecholamines
- Angiotensin II
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Renin
- Alprostadil
- Hydrocortisone
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Topics |
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
(blood)
- Alprostadil
(pharmacology)
- Anesthesia, General
- Angiotensin II
(blood)
- Blood Glucose
(metabolism)
- Body Temperature
(drug effects)
- Catecholamines
(blood)
- Elective Surgical Procedures
- Humans
- Hydrocortisone
(blood)
- Middle Aged
- Renin
(blood)
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