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This Month in Anesthesiology
This Month in Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 5A. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000313773.52347.6a
Anesthesiology CME Program
Instructions for Obtaining Journal CME Credit
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 769–770. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000313774.37100.2b
Editorial
Implications of Preoperative Heart Failure: The Next Frontier in Perioperative Medicine?
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 551–552. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167a80d
Topics:
heart failure
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perioperative medicine
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preoperative care
Nitrous Oxide in Neuroanesthesia: Tried and True or Toxin?
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 553–554. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167a7fb
Topics:
neuroanesthesia
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nitrous oxide
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toxins
Advancing the Multidisciplinary Approach to Spinal Cord Injury Risk Reduction in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 555–556. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167a7e6
Ultrasound Guidance May Reduce but Not Eliminate Complications of Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 557–558. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318168efa1
Clinical Science
Impact of Heart Failure on Patients Undergoing Major Noncardiac Surgery
Bradley G. Hammill, M.S.; Lesley H. Curtis, Ph.D.; Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, M.D.; Christopher M. O'Connor, M.D.; James G. Jollis, M.D.; Kevin A. Schulman, M.D.; Adrian F. Hernandez, M.D., M.H.S.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 559–567. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816725ef
Effect of Nitrous Oxide on Neurologic and Neuropsychological Function after Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery
Diana G. McGregor, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A.; William L. Lanier, M.D.; Jeffrey J. Pasternak, M.D.; Deborah A. Rusy, M.D.; Kirk Hogan, M.D.; Satwant Samra, M.D.; Bradley Hindman, M.D.; Michael M. Todd, M.D.; Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S.; Emine Ozgur Bayman, M.S.; William Clarke, Ph.D.; James Torner, Ph.D.; Julie Weeks, M.P.T.; on Behalf of the Intraoperative Hypothermia for Aneurysm Surgery Trial Investigators
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 568–579. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816721fa
Motor and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials: Their Role in Predicting Spinal Cord Ischemia in Patients Undergoing Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with Regional Lumbar Epidural Cooling
Timothy S.J. Shine, M.D.; Barry A. Harrison, M.D.; Martin L. De Ruyter, M.D.; Julia E. Crook, Ph.D.; Michael Heckman, M.S.; Jasper R. Daube, M.D.; Wolf H. Stapelfeldt, M.D.; Kenneth J. Cherry, M.D.; Peter Gloviczki, M.D.; Thomas C. Bower, M.D.; Michael J. Murray, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 580–587. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318168d921
Young Age as a Risk Factor for Impaired Cerebral Autoregulation after Moderate to Severe Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Serena S. Freeman, B.S.; Yuthana Udomphorn, M.D.; William M. Armstead, Ph.D.; Dana M. Fisk, R.N.; Monica S. Vavilala, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 588–595. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816725d7
Topics:
cerebral blood flow
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pediatrics
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traumatic brain injuries
,
child
Postoperative Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Tranexamic Acid in Patients Homozygous for the 5G Polymorphism of the Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Gene
Jose L. Iribarren, Ph.D., M.D.; Juan J. Jimenez, Ph.D., M.D.; Domingo Hernández, Ph.D., M.D.; Maitane Brouard, M.D.; Debora Riverol, Ph.D., M.D.; Leonardo Lorente, Ph.D., M.D.; Ramiro de La Llana, Ph.D., M.D.; Ibrahim Nassar, M.D.; Rosalia Perez, Ph.D., M.D.; Rafael Martinez, Ph.D., M.D.; Maria L. Mora, Ph.D., M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 596–602. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167aecc
Cardiac Arrests and Deaths Associated with Malignant Hyperthermia in North America from 1987 to 2006: A Report from The North American Malignant Hyperthermia Registry of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States
Marilyn Green Larach, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Barbara W. Brandom, M.D.; Gregory C. Allen, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Gerald A. Gronert, M.D.; Erik B. Lehman, M.S.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 603–611. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167aee2
Age-related Attenuation of Isoflurane Preconditioning in Human Atrial Cardiomyocytes: Roles for Mitochondrial Respiration and Sarcolemmal Adenosine Triphosphate–sensitive Potassium Channel Activity
Yasushi Mio, M.D.; Martin W. Bienengraeber, Ph.D.; Jasna Marinovic, M.D., Ph.D.; David D. Gutterman, M.D.; Mladen Rakic, M.D., Ph.D.; Zeljko J. Bosnjak, Ph.D.; Anna Stadnicka, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 612–620. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167af2d
Topics:
adenosine triphosphate
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atrium
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attenuation
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cardiac myocytes
,
isoflurane
Success of Tracheal Intubation with Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airways: A Randomized Trial of the LMA Fastrach™ and LMA CTrach™
Eugene H. Liu, F.R.C.A.; Raymond W. Goy, F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Yvonne Lim, M.Med.; Fun-Gee Chen, F.A.N.Z.C.A.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 621–626. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167af61
Remifentanil Inhibits Rapid Eye Movement Sleep but Not the Nocturnal Melatonin Surge in Humans
Christopher P. Bonafide, M.D.; Natalie Aucutt-Walter, M.D.; Nicole Divittore, B.A.; Tonya King, Ph.D.; Edward O. Bixler, Ph.D.; Arthur J. Cronin, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 627–633. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181684bc3
Topics:
melatonin
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night time
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rem sleep
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remifentanil
,
infusion procedures
Laboratory Investigations
Simvastatin Restores Ischemic Preconditioning in the Presence of Hyperglycemia through a Nitric Oxide–mediated Mechanism
Weidong Gu, M.D.; Franz Kehl, M.D.; John G. Krolikowski, B.A.; Paul S. Pagel, M.D., Ph.D.; David C. Warltier, M.D., Ph.D.; Judy R. Kersten, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 634–642. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181672590
Isoflurane Preconditioning Reduces the Rat NR8383 Macrophage Injury Induced by Lipopolysaccharide and Interferon γ
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 643–650. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167aeb4
Topics:
human leukocyte interferon
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interferons
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isoflurane
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lipopolysaccharides
,
macrophages
Alteration of the Piglet Diaphragm Contractility In Vivo and Its Recovery after Acute Hypercapnia
Samir Jaber, M.D., Ph.D.; Boris Jung, M.D.; Mustapha Sebbane, M.D.; Michèle Ramonatxo, M.D.; Xavier Capdevila, M.D., Ph.D.; Jacques Mercier, M.D., Ph.D.; Jean-Jacques Eledjam, M.D., Ph.D.; Stefan Matecki, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 651–658. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816725a6
Topics:
hypercapnia
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respiratory diaphragm
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carbon dioxide
Inhaled Hydrogen Sulfide: A Rapidly Reversible Inhibitor of Cardiac and Metabolic Function in the Mouse
Gian Paolo Volpato, M.D.; Robert Searles, B.A.; Binglan Yu, Ph.D.; Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, M.D., Ph.D.; Kenneth D. Bloch, M.D.; Fumito Ichinose, M.D.; Warren M. Zapol, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 659–668. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167af0d
Topics:
inspiration
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mice
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respiration
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hydrogen sulfide
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carbon dioxide
Additive Interaction of the Cannabinoid Receptor I Agonist Arachidonyl-2-chloroethylamide with Etomidate in a Sedation Model in Mice
Patrick Meybohm, M.D.; Philipp-Alexander Brand, M.D.; Mike Ufer, M.D., Ph.D.; Florian Thiemann, M.S.; Markus Steinfath, M.D.; Andrea Paris, M.D.; Jens Scholz, M.D.; Berthold Bein, M.D., D.E.A.A.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 669–674. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167aef7
Topics:
agonists
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cannabinoid receptors
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etomidate
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mice
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sedation procedure
Isoflurane Differentially Modulates Inhibitory and Excitatory Synaptic Transmission to the Solitary Tract Nucleus
James H. Peters, Ph.D.; Stuart J. McDougall, Ph.D.; David Mendelowitz, Ph.D.; Dennis R. Koop, Ph.D.; Michael C. Andresen, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 675–683. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167af9a
Topics:
isoflurane
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neurons
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synaptic transmission
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nucleus solitarius
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gamma-aminobutyric acid
Adverse Effects of Methylene Blue on the Central Nervous System
Laszlo Vutskits, M.D., Ph.D.; Adrian Briner; Paul Klauser; Eduardo Gascon, M.D., Ph.D.; Alexandre G. Dayer, M.D.; Jozsef Z. Kiss, M.D.; Dominique Muller, M.D., Ph.D.; Marc J. Licker, M.D.; Denis R. Morel, M.D
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 684–692. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181684be4
Effects of Ropivacaine on Action Potential Configuration and Ion Currents in Isolated Canine Ventricular Cardiomyocytes
Adrienn Szabó, M.D.; Norbert Szentandrássy, M.D., Ph.D.; Péter Birinyi, M.D.; Balázs Horváth, M.D.; Gergely Szabó, M.D.; Tamás Bányász, M.D., Ph.D.; Ildikó Márton, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc.; János Magyar, M.D., Ph.D.; Péter P. Nánási, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 693–702. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181684b91
Topics:
action potentials
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ropivacaine
,
heart ventricle
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cardiac myocytes
,
voltage
Ambulatory Continuous Femoral Nerve Blocks Decrease Time to Discharge Readiness after Tricompartment Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Triple-masked, Placebo-controlled Study
Brian M. Ilfeld, M.D., M.S.; Linda T. Le, M.D.; R Scott Meyer, M.D.; Edward R. Mariano, M.D.; Krista Vandenborne, Ph.D., P.T.; Pamela W. Duncan, Ph.D., P.T.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D.; F Kayser Enneking, M.D.; Jonathan J. Shuster, Ph.D.; Douglas W. Theriaque, M.S.; Linda F. Berry, R.N.; Eugene H. Spadoni, P.T.; Peter F. Gearen, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 703–713. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167af46
Cutaneous Amitriptyline in Human Volunteers: Differential Effects on the Components of Sensory Information
Christian Dualé, M.D., Ph.D.; Julie Daveau, M.B.; Jean-Michel Cardot, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Anne Boyer-Grand, Pharm.D.; Pierre Schoeffler, M.D.; Claude Dubray, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 714–721. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181672632
Topics:
amitriptyline
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lidocaine/prilocaine
,
saline solutions
Review Article
Venous Function and Central Venous Pressure: A Physiologic Story
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 735–748. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181672607
Topics:
blood volume
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central venous pressure
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heart
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fluid flow
,
vasculature
Education
Management of In-flight Medical Emergencies
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 749–755. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816725bc
Topics:
airplane
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decompression sickness
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deep vein thrombosis
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diversion procedure
,
hypoxia
Classic Papers Revisited
Contributions of Anesthesiology to the Surgical Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease: The Role of Arthur S. Keats, M.D.
Charles D. Collard, M.D.; James M. Anton, M.D.; John R. Cooper, M.D.; N Martin Giesecke, M.D.; David S. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 756–758. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181672648
Case Reports
Complication during Ultrasound-guided Regional Block: Accidental Intravascular Injection of Local Anesthetic
Christian Loubert, M.D.; Stephan R. Williams, M.D., Ph.D.; François Hélie, Ph.D.; Geneviève Arcand, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 759–760. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181684bfd
Ultrasound Guidance for Axillary Plexus Block Does Not Prevent Intravascular Injection
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 761. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181684c0f
Correspondence
Quotation from Article about Anesthesia Providers’ Activities during Ophthalmology Cases
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 762. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181672658
Backup Failure of an Adjuvant Battery in an Evita 4® Ventilator
Sumio Amagasa, M.D., Ph.D.; Ayuko Igarashi, M.D., Ph.D.; Noriko Yokoo, M.D., Ph.D.; Masayoshi Sato, M.D.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 763–764. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167261d
Reviews of Educational Material
Peripheral Regional Anesthesia: An Atlas of Anatomy and Techniques, 2nd Edition.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 766. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167268d
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition.
Anesthesiology April 2008, Vol. 108, 766–767. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318167afcb
Topics:
cardiopulmonary bypass
Erratum
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