Comparison of the effects of sodium nitroprusside and isoflurane during rewarming on cardiopulmonary bypass.

Abstract

Objectives: Afterdrop in core temperatures after discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is reported to be a sign of inadequate total body rewarming on CPB. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of three different drug regimens on hemodynamic stability and the uniformity of rewarming during the rewarming period of CPB.