Diazepam-ketamine anaesthesia for open heart surgery "micro-mini" drip administration technique

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

• Traditional anesthesia methods for cardiovascular surgery can present challenges.
• Optimizing anesthetic techniques is crucial for patient outcomes in complex cardiac procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a diazepam-ketamine "Micro-Mini" drip anesthesia technique for open heart surgery.
• To compare this method with existing anesthesia approaches for cardiovascular procedures.

Main Methods:

• Administered anesthesia to 200 open heart surgery patients using a diazepam-ketamine combination.
• Employed a "Micro-Mini" drip administration technique for continuous anesthetic delivery.

Main Results:

• The technique demonstrated minimal impact on the cardiovascular system and negligible respiratory depression.
• High patient amnesia rates (nearly 100%) and a wide safety margin were observed.
• The method was highly acceptable to both patients and surgical teams, with smooth induction and maintenance.

Conclusions:

• The diazepam-ketamine "Micro-Mini" drip technique is a safe and effective anesthesia method for cardiovascular surgery.
• Continuous, low-dose ketamine administration is recommended for analgesia and anesthesia maintenance.
• This approach represents a significant improvement over other methods for various heart diseases and surgeries.