Power spectral analysis of the effects of epinephrine, norepinephrine, dobutamine and dopexamine on microcirculation following free tissue transfer.

BACKGROUND: The use of pressor drugs after microsurgical free tissue transfer remains controversial because of potential vasoconstrictor effects on the free flap. Noninvasive monitoring of free flaps with laser Doppler flowmetry may provide further information regarding the local regulation of bloo...

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Main Authors: Eley, K, Young, J, Watt-Smith, SR
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013