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Pressure Wave Analysis Is Useful to Understand the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia, but Perhaps Not the Rapid Changes during Cesarean Delivery
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 773–774. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbde5
Topics:
cesarean section
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pre-eclampsia
An Optic Nerve at Risk and a Prolonged Surgery in the Prone Position: Time to Reconsider?
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 775–776. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d91e9
Topics:
optic nerve
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prone position
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surgical procedures, operative
Special Articles
Gerard W. Ostheimer “What's New in Obstetric Anesthesia” Lecture
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 777–785. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbd86
Topics:
anesthesia, obstetrical
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cesarean section
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labor
,
obstetrics
,
pain management
Practice Parameter
Practice Advisory for the Prevention and Management of Operating Room Fires
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 786–801. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000299343.87119.a9
Clinical Science
Hemodynamic Changes Associated with Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery in Severe Preeclampsia
Robert A. Dyer, F.C.A. (S.A.); Jenna L. Piercy, F.C.A. (S.A.); Anthony R. Reed, F.R.C.A.; Carl J. Lombard, Ph.D.; Leann K. Schoeman, F.C.O.G. (S.A.); Michael F. James, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 802–811. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000311153.84687.c7
Topics:
cesarean section
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hemodynamics
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severe pre-eclampsia
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spinal anesthesia
,
oxytocin
STOP Questionnaire: A Tool to Screen Patients for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Frances Chung, F.R.C.P.C.; Balaji Yegneswaran, M.B.B.S.; Pu Liao, M.D.; Sharon A. Chung, Ph.D.; Santhira Vairavanathan, M.B.B.S.; Sazzadul Islam, M.Sc.; Ali Khajehdehi, M.D.; Colin M. Shapiro, F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 812–821. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d83e4
Validation of the Berlin Questionnaire and American Society of Anesthesiologists Checklist as Screening Tools for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Surgical Patients
Frances Chung, F.R.C.P.C.; Balaji Yegneswaran, M.B.B.S.; Pu Liao, M.D.; Sharon A. Chung, Ph.D.; Santhira Vairavanathan, M.B.B.S.; Sazzadul Islam, M.Sc.; Ali Khajehdehi, M.D.; Colin M. Shapiro, F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 822–830. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d91b5
Part Task and Variable Priority Training in First-year Anesthesia Resident Education: A Combined Didactic and Simulation-based Approach to Improve Management of Adverse Airway and Respiratory Events
Ken B. Johnson, M.D.; Noah D. Syroid, M.S.; Frank A. Drews, Ph.D.; L Lazarre Ogden, M.D.; David L. Strayer, Ph.D.; Nathan L. Pace, M.D., M.Stat.; Diane L. Tyler, M.S.; Julia L. White, R.N.; Dwayne R. Westenskow, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 831–840. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbd54
Topics:
adult
,
airway device
,
airway structure
,
internship and residency
,
medical residencies
Anesthesia Depth–dependent Features of Electroencephalographic Bicoherence Spectrum during Sevoflurane Anesthesia
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 841–850. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbd9b
Topics:
anesthesia depth
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electroencephalography
,
sevoflurane
Comparison of Bispectral Index and Composite Auditory Evoked Potential Index for Monitoring Depth of Hypnosis in Children
Heleen J. Blussé van Oud-Alblas, M.D.; Jeroen W. B. Peters, Ph.D.; Tom G. de Leeuw, M.D.; Dick Tibboel, M.D., Ph.D.; Jan Klein, M.D., Ph.D.; Frank Weber, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 851–857. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbd6e
Sevoflurane Concentrations Required to Block Autonomic Hyperreflexia during Transurethral Litholapaxy in Patients with Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Kyung Y. Yoo, M.D., Ph.D.; Cheol W. Jeong, M.D.; Seok J. Kim, M.D.; Sung T. Chung, M.D.; Hong B. Bae, M.D.; Kyung J. Oh, M.D.; JongUn Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 858–863. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a00
Laboratory Investigations
Effects of Anemia and Hypotension on Porcine Optic Nerve Blood Flow and Oxygen Delivery
Lorri A. Lee, M.D.; Steven Deem, M.D.; Robb W. Glenny, M.D.; Ian Townsend, B.A.; Jennifer Moulding, B.S.; Dowon An, B.S.; Miriam M. Treggiari, M.D., M.P.H.; Arthur Lam, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 864–872. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a30
Topics:
anemia
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brain
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hypotension
,
optic nerve
,
oxygen delivery
Hypertonic Resuscitation Improves Neuronal and Behavioral Outcomes after Traumatic Brain Injury plus Hemorrhage
Stacy L. Sell, Ph.D.; Marcela A. Avila, M.D.; Guangxiang Yu, M.D.; Leoncio Vergara, M.D.; Donald S. Prough, M.D.; James J. Grady, Dr.P.H.; Douglas S. DeWitt, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 873–881. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a15
Topics:
arginine
,
hemorrhage
,
hypertonic resuscitation
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traumatic brain injuries
,
resuscitation
Effect of Disrupting N -Methyl-d-aspartate Receptor–Postsynaptic Density Protein-95 Interactions on the Threshold for Halothane Anesthesia in Mice
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 882–887. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a8d
Topics:
aspartate
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depression, post-stroke
,
halothane
,
mice
,
peptides
Involvement of the Basal Cholinergic Forebrain in the Mediation of General (Propofol) Anesthesia
Fatem-Zohra Laalou, M.D.; Anne Pereira de Vasconcelos, Ph.D.; Philippe Oberling, Ph.D.; Hélène Jeltsch, Ph.D.; Jean-Christophe Cassel, Ph.D.; Laure Pain, M.D./H.D.R.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 888–896. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d919b
Topics:
cholinergic agents
,
propofol
,
prosencephalon
,
rats
,
saporins
Differential Effects of Isoflurane and Propofol on Upper Airway Dilator Muscle Activity and Breathing
Matthias Eikermann, M.D., Ph.D.; Atul Malhotra, M.D.; Philipp Fassbender, M.D.; Sebastian Zaremba; Amy S. Jordan, Ph.D.; Shiva Gautam, Ph.D.; David P. White, M.D.; Nancy L. Chamberlin, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 897–906. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a60
Topics:
genioglossus muscle
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isoflurane
,
propofol
,
rats
,
upper respiratory tract
Resuscitation with Lipid versus Epinephrine in a Rat Model of Bupivacaine Overdose
Guy L. Weinberg, M.D.; Guido Di Gregorio, M.D.; Richard Ripper, C.V.T.; Kemba Kelly, M.S.; Malek Massad, M.D.; Lucas Edelman, B.S.; David Schwartz, M.D.; Nirali Shah, B.S.; Sophie Zheng, B.S.; Douglas L. Feinstein, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 907–913. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d91d2
Topics:
bupivacaine
,
epinephrine
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lipids
,
overdose
,
resuscitation
Experience Is Not Enough: Repeated Breaches in Epidural Anesthesia Aseptic Technique by Novice Operators despite Improved Skill
Zeev Friedman, M.D.; Naveed Siddiqui, M.D.; Rita Katznelson, M.D.; Isabella Devito, F.R.C.P.C.; Sharon Davies, F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 914–920. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbdb6
Local Myotoxicity from Sustained Release of Bupivacaine from Microparticles
Robert Padera, M.D., Ph.D.; Evangelia Bellas, B.S.; Julie Y. Tse, B.S.; Daphne Hao, B.S.; Daniel S. Kohane, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 921–928. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a48
Topics:
bupivacaine
,
cell-derived microparticles
,
myotoxicity
Glycine Transporter Inhibitors as a Potential Therapeutic Strategy for Chronic Pain with Memory Impairment
Mitsuo Tanabe, Ph.D.; Keiko Takasu, Ph.D.; Sachiko Yamaguchi, M.Pharm.Sci.; Daisuke Kodama, M.Pharm.Sci.; Hideki Ono, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 929–937. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c9044
Topics:
analgesics
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chronic pain
,
formaldehyde
,
glycine
,
hippocampus
Toxicology Profile of N -Methyl-d-aspartate Antagonists Delivered by Intrathecal Infusion in the Canine Model
Tony L. Yaksh, Ph.D.; Nicolle Tozier; Kjersti A. Horais, B.S.; Shelle Malkmus, R.V.T.; Michael Rathbun; Lisa LaFranco, D.V.M.; James Eisenach, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 938–949. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c902a
Topics:
antagonists
,
aspartate
,
infusion procedures
,
pathology
,
catheters
Review Article
Utility of the Photoplethysmogram in Circulatory Monitoring
Andrew Reisner, M.D.; Phillip A. Shaltis, Ph.D.; Devin McCombie; H Harry Asada, Ph.D.; David S. Warner, M.D.; Mark A. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 950–958. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c89e1
Topics:
arterial pressure
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cardiovascular monitoring
,
photoplethysmography
,
waveforms
,
optics
Case Reports
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Support for Cardiogenic Shock Caused by Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Giacomo Grasselli, M.D.; Giuseppe Foti, M.D.; Nicolò Patroniti, M.D.; Roberto Rona, M.D.; Maria V. Perlangeli, Ph.D.; Antonio Pesenti, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 959–962. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8a78
Topics:
cardiogenic shock
,
pheochromocytoma
Correspondence
Cortical Electroencephalogram from Subcortical Electrodes rather than Electrosubcorticogram
Ville Jäntti, M.D., Ph.D.; Esa Heikkinen, M.D., Ph.D.; Seppo Alahuhta, M.D., Ph.D.; Raija Remes, R.N.; Kalervo Suominen, Phil.Lic.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 963–964. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbdcf
Cortical Electroencephalogram from Subcortical Electrodes rather than Electrosubcorticogram
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 964–965. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000311151.85247.f3
Is There a Surgical Role for Topical Aprotinin?
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 967. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816c8aa4
Reviews of Educational Material
Avoiding Common Anesthesia Errors.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 968. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d8124
Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, 6th Edition.
Anesthesiology May 2008, Vol. 108, 968–969. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbdf4
Topics:
intensive care
Erratum
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