Systematic Review: Epidural Analgesia for Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Epidural analgesia for adults undergoing cardiac surgery with or without cardiopulmonary bypass – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Epidural analgesia for heart surgery with or without the heart lung machine in adults – Cochrane Library (free)

“Compared with systemic analgesia, epidural analgesia may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, respiratory depression, and atrial fibrillation / atrial flutter, as well as the duration of tracheal intubation and pain, in adults undergoing cardiac surgery.”