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This Month in Anesthesiology
This Month in Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, A9. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000341664.58206.83
Editorial
Anesthesia and Outcome after Neonatal Surgery: The Role for Randomized Trials
Andrew J. Davidson, M.B., B.S., M.D., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Mary Ellen McCann, M.D., M.P.H.; Neil S. Morton, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.A.; Paul S. Myles, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.C.A.R.S.C.I.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 941–944. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e3f79
Topics:
neonatal surgery
,
infant
Emergency Airway Management: Competence versusExpertise?
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 945–947. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e3f8f
Topics:
airway maintenance
Multimodal Anesthesia and Systems Neuroscience: The New Frontier
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 948–950. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e47fb
Topics:
neuroscience
,
gamma-aminobutyric acid
Patient Blood Management: The Pragmatic Solution for the Problems with Blood Transfusions
Donat R. Spahn, M.D., F.R.C.A.; Holger Moch, M.D.; Axel Hofmann, M.E.; James P. Isbister, M.B., F.R.A.C.P.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 951–953. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e3d75
Topics:
blood transfusion
,
erythrocyte transfusion
Xenon and the Pharmacology of Fear
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 954–955. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d4964
Topics:
fear
,
pharmacology
,
xenon
β3-Adrenergic Receptor Subtype Signaling In Senescent Heart: Nitric Oxide Intoxication or “Endogenous”β Blockade for Protection?
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 956–959. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d4942
Topics:
intoxication
,
nitric oxide
,
senescent heart
,
signal transduction
I Can't Take My Eyes Off This Web Site (with Apologies to Frankie Valli)
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 960–961. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d4979
Special Articles
2008 in Review: Advancing Medicine in Anesthesiology
James C. Eisenach, M.D.; Alain Borgeat, M.D.; Zeljko J. Bosnjak, Ph.D.; Timothy J. Brennan, Ph.D., M.D.; Judy R. Kersten, M.D.; Eberhard Kochs, M.D., Ph.D.; Jerrold Lerman, M.D.; David S. Warner, M.D., Ph.D.; Jeanine P. Wiener-Kronish, M.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 962–972. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e4149
Topics:
anesthetics, local
,
ischemia
,
opioids
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pain
,
surgical procedures, operative
Perioperative Medicine
Effects of Supervision by Attending Anesthesiologists on Complications of Emergency Tracheal Intubation
Ulrich H. Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D.; Kanya Kumwilaisak, M.D.; Edward Bittner, M.D., Ph.D.; Edward George, M.D., Ph.D.; Dean Hess, Ph.D., R.R.T.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 973–977. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818ddb90
γ-Aminobutyric Acid–mediated Neurotransmission in the Pontine Reticular Formation Modulates Hypnosis, Immobility, and Breathing during Isoflurane Anesthesia
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 978–988. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e3b1b
Blood Transfusion Promotes Cancer Progression: A Critical Role for Aged Erythrocytes
Shir Atzil, M.A.; Michal Arad, M.A.; Ariella Glasner, M.A.; Noa Abiri, M.A.; Roi Avraham, M.A.; Keren Greenfeld, M.A.; Ella Rosenne, M.A.; Benzion Beilin, M.D.; Shamgar Ben-Eliyahu, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 989–997. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818ddb72
Topics:
blood transfusion
,
erythrocytes
,
lung neoplasms
,
transfusion
,
tumor progression
Xenon Reduces N -Methyl-d-aspartate and α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic Acid Receptor–mediated Synaptic Transmission in the Amygdala
Rainer Haseneder, M.D.; Stephan Kratzer, M.S.; Eberhard Kochs, M.D.; Veit-Simon Eckle, M.D.; Walter Zieglgänsberger, M.D.; Gerhard Rammes, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 998–1006. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d6aee
Topics:
synaptic transmission
,
xenon
,
neurons
,
aspartate
,
amygdala
Fiberoptic Oral Intubation: The Effect of Model Fidelity on Training for Transfer to Patient Care
Deven B. Chandra, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., M.Ed.; Georges L. Savoldelli, M.D., M.Ed.; Hwan S. Joo, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Israel D. Weiss, M.D.; Viren N. Naik, M.D., M.Ed., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1007–1013. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d6c3c
Topics:
fiberoptic laryngoscopy
,
transfer technique
Electroencephalographic Order Pattern Analysis for the Separation of Consciousness and Unconsciousness: An Analysis of Approximate Entropy, Permutation Entropy, Recurrence Rate, and Phase Coupling of Order Recurrence Plots
Denis Jordan, M.Sc.; Gudrun Stockmanns, Ph.D.; Eberhard F. Kochs, M.D.; Stefanie Pilge, M.D.; Gerhard Schneider, M.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1014–1022. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d6c55
How Much Does Pharmacologic Prophylaxis Reduce Postoperative Vomiting in Children?: Calculation of Prophylaxis Effectiveness and Expected Incidence of Vomiting under Treatment Using Bayesian Meta-analysis
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1023–1035. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d6b26
Topics:
child
,
credibility
,
dexamethasone
,
ondansetron
,
pharmacology
Signaling Pathways Involved in Desflurane-induced Postconditioning in Human Atrial Myocardium In Vitro
Sandrine Lemoine, B.Sc.; Gallic Beauchef, B.Sc.; Lan Zhu, M.D., Ph.D.; Emmanuelle Renard, Ph.D.; Olivier Lepage, M.D.; Massimo Massetti, M.D., Ph.D.; André Khayat, M.D.; Philippe Galera, Ph.D.; Jean-Louis Gérard, M.D., Ph.D.; Jean-Luc Hanouz, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1036–1044. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d6b09
Topics:
atrium
,
desflurane
,
ischemic postconditioning
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myocardium
,
signal pathway
Critical Care Medicine
Involvement of β3-Adrenoceptor in Altered β-Adrenergic Response in Senescent Heart: Role of Nitric Oxide Synthase 1–derived Nitric Oxide
Aurélie Birenbaum, M.D.; Angela Tesse, Ph.D.; Xavier Loyer, Ph.D.; Pierre Michelet, M.D., Ph.D.; Ramaroson Andriantsitohaina, Ph.D.; Christophe Heymes, Ph.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.; Julien Amour, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1045–1053. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d7e5a
Topics:
adrenergic receptor
,
nitric oxide
,
nitric oxide synthase
,
senescent heart
,
rats
Effect of Ischemia–Reperfusion on Renal Expression and Activity of N G-N G-Dimethylarginine Dimethylaminohydrolases
Giovanni Li Volti, M.D., Ph.D.; Valeria Sorrenti, Ph.D.; Rosaria Acquaviva, Ph.D.; Paolo Murabito, M.D.; Antonino Gullo, M.D.; Maria Luisa Barcellona, Ph.D.; Fabio Galvano, Ph.D.; Luigi Rodella, Ph.D.; Rita Rezzani, Ph.D.; Luca Vanella, Ph.D.; Giovanni Tringali, M.D.; Massimo Caruso, B.D., Ph.D.; Diego Gazzolo, M.D., Ph.D.; Claudia Di Giacomo, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1054–1062. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d8a77
Topics:
ischemia
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kidney
,
n,n-dimethylarginine
,
physiologic reperfusion
,
reperfusion therapy
Desmopressin Reduces Transfusion Needs after Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Giuseppe Crescenzi, M.D.; Giovanni Landoni, M.D.; Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, M.D.; Federico Pappalardo, M.D.; Massimiliano Nuzzi, M.D.; Elena Bignami, M.D.; Oliviero Fochi, M.D.; Giulia Maj, M.D.; Maria Grazia Calabrò, M.D.; Marco Ranucci, M.D.; Alberto Zangrillo, M.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1063–1076. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818db18b
Topics:
desmopressin
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surgical procedures, operative
,
transfusion
,
hemorrhage
Pain Medicine
Gabapentin Acts within the Locus Coeruleus to Alleviate Neuropathic Pain
Ken-ichiro Hayashida, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Hideaki Obata, M.D., Ph.D.; Kunie Nakajima, M.D.; James C. Eisenach, M.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1077–1084. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dac9c
Topics:
gabapentin
,
locus ceruleus
,
brain stem
,
neuropathic pain
,
norepinephrine
Phase 2, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-Response Trial of Intravenous Adenosine for Perioperative Analgesia
Ashraf S. Habib, M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc., F.R.C.A.; Harold Minkowitz, M.D.; Timothy Osborn, M.D.; Babatunde Ogunnaike, M.D.; Keith Candiotti, M.D.; Eugene Viscusi, M.D.; Jiezhun Gu, Ph.D.; Mary R. Creed, M.S.N.; Tong J. Gan, M.B., F.R.C.A.; The Adenosine Study Group
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1085–1091. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818db88c
Topics:
adenosine
,
pain management
Tariquidar, a Selective P-glycoprotein Inhibitor, Does Not Potentiate Loperamide’s Opioid Brain Effects in Humans despite Full Inhibition of Lymphocyte P-glycoprotein
Daniel Kurnik, M.D.; Gbenga G. Sofowora, M.D.; John P. Donahue, Ph.D.; Usha B. Nair, Ph.D.; Grant R. Wilkinson, Ph.D.; Alastair J. J. Wood, M.D.; Mordechai Muszkat, M.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1092–1099. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d8f28
Topics:
brain
,
loperamide
,
lymphocytes
,
opioid analgesics
,
p-glycoprotein
Sex Differences in the Effect of Dyspnea on Thermal Pain Threshold in Young Healthy Subjects
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1100–1106. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818d8f43
Topics:
dyspnea
,
pain threshold
,
sex characteristics
,
inspiration
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia with Low Concentration of Bupivacaine Induces Thoracic and Lumbar Sympathetic Block: A Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial
Hendrik Freise, M.D.; Andreas Meissner, M.D.; Stefan Lauer, M.D.; Björn Ellger, M.D.; Robert Radke, M.D.; Mathias Bruewer, M.D.; Gerd Brodner, M.D.; Hugo K. Van Aken, M.D.; Andreas W. Sielenkämper, M.D.; Lars G. Fischer, M.D.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1107–1112. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818db16c
Review Article
Sympathetic Nervous System: Evaluation and Importance for Clinical General Anesthesia
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1113–1131. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e435c
Classic Papers Revisited
Propofol: Its Role in Changing the Practice of Anesthesia
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1132–1136. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818ddba8
Topics:
propofol
,
surgical procedures, operative
Case Reports
Intraoperative Pacemaker Rate Changes Associated with the Rest Mode
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1137–1139. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818db8a6
Correspondence
Avoidance of Perioperative Acute Renal Failure: Land in Sight?
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1140. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd6eb
Use of Cockroft and Gault Formula for Estimation of Creatinine Clearance
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1140–1141. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd6fe
Use of Cockroft and Gault Formula for Estimation of Creatinine Clearance
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1141–1142. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e29eb
Minimizing the Risk of Intravascular Injection during Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Nerve Blockade
Richard Brull, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Anahi Perlas, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Peter H. Cheng, D.O.; Vincent W. S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1142. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd8aa
Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Intravascular Injection
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1142–1143. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd8c1
Accidental Intravascular Injection of Local Anesthetic?
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1144. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e2b3e
Accidental Intravascular Injection of Local Anesthetic?
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1144–1145. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818e2b59
Reviews of Educational Material
Management of the Difficult and Failed Airway.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1146. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd8ea
Topics:
failed intubation
Interactive TEE Review: Self-Assessment Examination (DVD).
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1146–1147. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd8fc
Anesthesiology.
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1147. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818dd90e
Erratum
CORRECTION
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1148. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181934e79
Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENT
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1149. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181926f4e
Annoucements
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1151. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181926f70
Acknowledgment
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Anesthesiology December 2008, Vol. 109, 1152–1155. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181926fcb
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