We conclude that prophylactic intravenous administration of caffeine was beneficial for those patients at risk for symptoms of caffeine withdrawal. For patients who consume caffeinated beverages on a daily basis, we recommend prophylactic administration of caffeine on the day of an ambulatory surgical procedure and anesthesia.
The PT correlated with blood loss and transfusion requirements and was superior to PACT, aPTT, and platelet count for predicting excessive blood loss after cardiopulmonary bypass.
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