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Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, NA. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210bdf8
Editorial Board
Editorial Board
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, NA. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210bdd6
This Month in Anesthesiology
THIS MONTH IN Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 9A. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210bd07
Anesthesiology CME Program
Instructions for Obtaining Anesthesiology Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, A11. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210bda2
Editorial
Don't Stop Believing: Be Sure to Read Page 2
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 231. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182074ee2
Topics:
adolescent
,
animal testing
,
care of intensive care unit patient
,
cell phones
,
community
Epidurals for Cardiac Surgery: Can We Substantially Reduce Surgical Morbidity or Should We Focus on Quality of Recovery?
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 232–233. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318201d184
More on Transfusion and Adverse Outcome: It's Time to Change
Donat R. Spahn, M.D., F.R.C.A.; Aryeh Shander, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.C.C.M.; Axel Hofmann, M.E.; Mitchell F. Berman, M.D., M.P.H.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 234–236. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182054d3e
Topics:
transfusion
Midazolam Impairs Immune Functions: It's Time to Take Care of Dendritic Cells
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 237–238. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182070ee6
Topics:
dendritic cells
,
midazolam
Targeting Hypoxia-induced Inflammation
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 239–242. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182070c66
Topics:
hypoxia
,
inflammation
Pain Medicine: Repairing a Fractured Dream
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 243–246. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182039f87
Practice Parameter
Practice Advisory for the Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 247–261. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181fbe7f6
Perioperative Medicine
Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Trial
Vesna Svircevic, M.D.; Arno P. Nierich, M.D., Ph.D.; Karel G. M. Moons, Ph.D.; Jan C. Diephuis, M.D.; Jacob J. Ennema, M.D., Ph.D.; George J. Brandon Bravo Bruinsma, M.D., Ph.D.; Cor J. Kalkman, M.D., Ph.D.; Diederik van Dijk, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 262–270. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318201d2de
Meta-analysis of Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia versus General Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery
Vesna Svircevic; Diederik van Dijk, M.D., Ph.D.; Arno P. Nierich, M.D., Ph.D.; Martijn P. Passier, M.D.; Cor J. Kalkman, M.D., Ph.D.; Geert J.M.G. van der Heijden, Ph.D.; Leon Bax, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 271–282. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318201d300
Association between Intraoperative Blood Transfusion and Mortality and Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery
Laurent G. Glance, M.D.; Andrew W. Dick, Ph.D.; Dana B. Mukamel, Ph.D.; Fergal J. Fleming, M.D.; Raymond A. Zollo, M.D.; Richard Wissler, M.D.; Rabih Salloum, M.D.; U. Wayne Meredith, M.D.; Turner M. Osler, M.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 283–292. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182054d06
Lipid Emulsion Reverses Levobupivacaine-induced Responses in Isolated Rat Aortic Vessels
Seong-Ho Ok, M.D.; Ju-Tae Sohn, M.D.; Ji-Seok Baik, M.D.; Jae-Gak Kim, M.D.; Sang-Seung Park, M.D.; Hui-Jin Sung, M.D.; Mi-Kyung Shin, Ph.D.; Yong-Hyun Kwon, Ph.D.; Chang-Shin Park, Ph.D.; Il-Woo Shin, M.D.; Heon-Keun Lee, M.D.; Young-Kyun Chung, M.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 293–301. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182054d22
Topics:
aorta
,
emulsions
,
levobupivacaine
,
lipids
,
ropivacaine
State-specific Effects of Sevoflurane Anesthesia on Sleep Homeostasis: Selective Recovery of Slow Wave but Not Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
Dinesh Pal, Ph.D.; William J. Lipinski, M.S.; Amanda J. Walker, B.S.; Ashley M. Turner, B.S.; George A. Mashour, M.D,. Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 302–310. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318204e064
Topics:
homeostasis
,
rem sleep
,
sevoflurane
,
sleep
,
sleep deprivation
Perioperative Nerve Injury after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Regional Anesthesia Risk during a 20-Year Cohort Study
Adam K. Jacob, M.D.; Carlos B. Mantilla, M.D., Ph.D.; Hans P. Sviggum, M.D.; Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S.; Mark W. Pagnano, M.D.; James R. Hebl, M.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 311–317. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182039f5d
Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Sugammadex for the Reversal of Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade in Elderly Patients
David L. McDonagh, M.D.; Patrick E. Benedict, M.D.; Anthony L. Kovac, M.D.; David R. Drover, M.D.; Neil W. Brister, M.D., Ph.D.; Jovino B. Morte, M.D.; Terri G. Monk, M.D., M.S.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 318–329. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182065c36
Combination of EuroSCORE and Cardiac Troponin I Improves the Prediction of Adverse Outcome after Cardiac Surgery
Jean-Luc Fellahi, M.D., Ph.D.; Yannick Le Manach, M.D.; Georges Daccache, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.; Jean-Louis Gérard, M.D.; Jean-Luc Hanouz, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 330–339. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318201662f
Neuroprotective Effect of Orexin-A Is Mediated by an Increase of Hypoxia-inducible Factor-1 Activity in Rat
Li-bang Yuan, M.D.; Hai-long Dong, M.D., Ph.D.; Hao-Peng Zhang, M.D.; Rui-ni Zhao, M.S.; Gu Gong, M.D.; Xiao-mei Chen, M.D.; Li-na Zhang, M.D.; Lize Xiong, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 340–354. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318206ff6f
Topics:
neuroprotective effect
,
orexins
Critical Care Medicine
Midazolam Suppresses Maturation of Murine Dendritic Cells and Priming of Lipopolysaccharide-induced T Helper 1-type Immune Response
Noriyuki Ohta, M.D., Ph.D.; Yoshifumi Ohashi, M.D.; Chihiro Takayama, M.D.; Takashi Mashimo, M.D., Ph.D.; Yuji Fujino, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 355–362. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182070c1f
Topics:
immune response
,
lipopolysaccharides
,
mice
,
midazolam
,
dendritic cells
Isoflurane Activates Intestinal Sphingosine Kinase to Protect against Renal Ischemia–Reperfusion-induced Liver and Intestine Injury
Minjae Kim, M.D.; Sang Won Park, Ph.D.; Mihwa Kim, B.S.; Vivette D. D'Agati, M.D.; H. Thomas Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 363–373. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182070c3a
Topics:
intestine, small
,
intestines
,
isoflurane
,
kidney
,
liver
Salvinorin A Produces Cerebrovasodilation through Activation of Nitric Oxide Synthase, κ Receptor, and Adenosine Triphosphate–sensitive Potassium Channel
Diansan Su, M.D., Ph.D.; John Riley, B.A.; Willis J. Kiessling, B.A.; William M. Armstead, Ph.D.; Renyu Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 374–379. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318204e029
Pain Medicine
Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia Improves Early Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Massimo Caputo, M.D.; Hazaim Alwair, M.R.C.S.; Chris A. Rogers, Ph.D.; Katie Pike, M.Sc.; Alan Cohen, F.R.C.A.; Christopher Monk, F.R.C.A.; Sally Tomkins, F.R.C.A.; Ian Ryder, F.R.C.A.; Cesare Moscariello, M.D.; Vincenzo Lucchetti, M.D.; Gianni D. Angelini, F.R.C.S.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 380–390. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318201f571
Celecoxib Impairs Heart Development via Inhibiting Cyclooxygenase-2 Activity in Zebrafish Embryos
Dao-jie Xu, M.D.; Ji-wen Bu; Shan-ye Gu; Yi-meng Xia, M.D.; Jiu-lin Du, Ph.D.; Ying-wei Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 391–400. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182039f22
Topics:
cardiac development
,
celecoxib
,
cyclooxygenase-2
,
embryo
,
heart valves
S (+)-Ketamine Suppresses Desensitization of γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type B Receptor-mediated Signaling by Inhibition of the Interaction of γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type B Receptors with G Protein–coupled Receptor Kinase 4 or 5
Yuko Ando, M.D.; Minoru Hojo, M.D.; Masato Kanaide, M.D., Ph.D.; Masafumi Takada, M.D., Ph.D.; Yuka Sudo, B.S.; Seiji Shiraishi, M.D., Ph.D.; Koji Sumikawa, M.D., Ph.D.; Yasuhito Uezono, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 401–411. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318204e003
Effect of Inhibition of Spinal Cord Glutamate Transporters on Inflammatory Pain Induced by Formalin and Complete Freund's Adjuvant
Myron Yaster, M.D.; Xiaowei Guan, M.D., Ph.D.; Ronald S. Petralia, Ph.D.; Jeffery D. Rothstein, M.D.; Wei Lu, Ph.D.; Yuan-Xiang Tao, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 412–423. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318205df50
Topics:
formaldehyde
,
glutamate
,
glutamates
,
inflammatory pain
,
membrane transport proteins
Education
Case Scenario: Self-extraction of Intrathecal Pump Medication with a Concomitant Intrathecal Granulomatous Mass
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 424–430. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f7dafa
Possible Intravascular Caudal Injection
Paul A. Stricker, M.D.; Sanford Ginsberg, M.D.; Alan Jay Schwartz, M.D., M.S.Ed.; Hugh C. Hemmings, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 431. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318201650e
Anesthesia Literature Review
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 432–437. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318207fd7a
Topics:
chronic migraine
,
headache
,
intensive care unit
,
mortality
,
occipital nerve stimulation
Glycemic Control in the Intensive Care Unit and during the Postoperative Period
Diane Lena, M.D.; Pierre Kalfon, M.D.; Jean-Charles Preiser, M.D., Ph.D.; Carole Ichai, M.D., Ph.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 438–444. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182078843
Topics:
glycemic control
,
intensive care unit
,
glucose
,
critical illness
Preoperative Pain Sensitivity and Its Correlation with Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Consumption: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Amir Abrishami, M.D.; Joshua Chan, B.Sc.; Frances Chung, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Jean Wong, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; David S. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 445–457. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f85ed2
Topics:
analgesics
,
pain
,
pain threshold
,
postoperative pain
,
preoperative care
Transient Ischemic Attack
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 458. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f01a23
Topics:
transient ischemic attack
Our Dad's Body Died Today
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 459. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f01a39
Topics:
heart
,
prayer
,
sound
,
twin anemia-polycythemia sequence
Puzzle of Life
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 460. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f01a4b
Topics:
conception
,
misconceptions
Correspondence
Questioning Diuretic Use in Acute Negative-pressure Pulmonary Edema
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 461. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31820708c4
Acute Postoperative Negative-pressure Pulmonary Edema
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 461. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182070904
Acute Postoperative Negative-pressure Pulmonary Edema
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 462. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182075071
Face Mask Ventilation Using a Lower Lip Face Mask Placement in Edentulous Patients
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 462–463. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318204e140
Another Way to Eliminate an Air Leak during Mask Ventilation in Edentulous Patients
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 463. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318204e157
Another Way to Eliminate an Air Leak during Mask Ventilation in Edentulous Patients
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 463–464. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182054072
Why Do Similar Studies Conclude Differently When They Are Performed with Nearly the Same Protocol and the Same Skin Conductance Technology and on the Same Population of Patients?
Eugene K. Choo, B.Sc.P.; Carolyne J. Montgomery, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; J. Mark Ansermino, M.B.B.Ch., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 465–466. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318207501b
Supersized Suites
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 466–467. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182041f2a
American Society of Anesthesiologists P5:“With or without” Definition?
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 467–468. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182065c88
Reviews of Educational Material
Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review, 4th Edition.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 469. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182039f74
Topics:
cell phones
,
color
,
discipline of medicine
,
happiness
,
maryland
Physical Diagnosis of Pain: An Atlas of Signs and Symptoms, 2nd Edition.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 469–470. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318203a100
Topics:
pain
,
signs and symptoms
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia, 3rd Edition.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 470–471. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318203a119
Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia.
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 471. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318204e084
Anesthesiology Reflections from the Wood Library-Museum
The Boston Anesthesia System
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 236. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210be60
The Barn by Vandam
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 400. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210be86
Erratum
Development and Feasibility of a Scale to Assess Postoperative Recovery: The Post-operative Quality Recovery Scale: Erratum
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 472. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210380d
Announcements
DENHAM S. WARD, M.D., PH.D., NAMED NEXT PRESIDENT OF FOUNDATION FOR ANESTHESIA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Anesthesiology February 2011, Vol. 114, 474. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210bece
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