title: Computer-controlled sodium nitroprusside infusions in patients after cardiac surgery.
abstract: Postoperative hypertension, a common occurrence after cardiac surgery, is frequently controlled by sodium nitroprusside infusions. Computer-controlled administration of this drug has been shown to be superior to manually controlled systems for maintaining the patient's blood pressure within an optimal range. The impact of this technology on patients, nurses, and hospitals is discussed.
authors.affiliation: James Haley Veteran's Administration Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612.
authors.forename: E K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Grosmaire
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted
chemical_list: D009599:Nitroprusside