[Effect of prostaglandin E1 on peripheral body temperature in pediatric patients after open heart surgery]

Masui. 1992 Sep;41(9):1385-91.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The effect of prostaglandin E1 was studied to examine if it works favorably for peripheral circulation in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Dose of 0.1 mcg.kg-1.min-1 increased temperature of dorsal pedis significantly. Difference of temperature of dorsalis pedis and that of rectum was significantly smaller than that in control group. A significant increase in heart rate and a decrease in systolic arterial pressure produced no clinical side effects. We conclude that prostaglandin E1 is a useful and safe vasodilator for circulatory management of pediatric patients after cardiac surgery.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Alprostadil / pharmacology*
  • Blood Pressure / drug effects
  • Body Temperature / drug effects*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
  • Child
  • Heart Rate / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Vasodilator Agents

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Alprostadil