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September 2001
This Month in Anesthesiology
Screening of Tissue from Malignant Hyperthermia–susceptible Patients Reveals Novel Genetic Mutations
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 5A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00001
Extensively Long Recovery after Mivacurium Caused by Rare “Silent” Gene Mutations
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 5A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00002
Is the Basolateral Amygdala Complex Involved in Mediating Propofol-induced Amnesia?
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 5A–6A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00003
Genetic Mutation Characterized in Malignant Hyperthermia Canine Population
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 6A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00004
Editorial
Pain and Postoperative Recovery
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 573–574. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00005
Topics:
pain
Postoperative Visual Loss: Still No Answers—Yet
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 575–577. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00006
Topics:
postoperative visual loss
Clinical Science
Acute Pain Induces Insulin Resistance in Humans
Jacob Greisen, M.D.; Claus B. Juhl, M.D.; Thorbjørn Grøfte, M.D., Ph.D.; Hendrik Vilstrup, M.D., D.M.Sc.; Troels S. Jensen, M.D., D.M.Sc.; Ole Schmitz, M.D., D.M.Sc.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 578–584. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00007
Topics:
acute pain
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insulin
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insulin resistance
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nonesterified fatty acids
,
pain
Dose-dependent Enhancement of In Vivo GABAA–Benzodiazepine Receptor Binding by Isoflurane
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 585–593. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00008
Topics:
benzodiazepines
,
brain
,
flumazenil
,
gamma-aminobutyric acid
,
isoflurane
North American Malignant Hyperthermia Population: Screening of the Ryanodine Receptor Gene and Identification of Novel Mutations
Nyamkhishig Sambuughin, Ph.D.; Yoshitatsu Sei, M.D., Ph.D.; Kathleen L. Gallagher, M.S.; Hadley W. Wyre; Daniel Madsen, M.D.; Thomas E. Nelson, Ph.D.; Jeffrey E. Fletcher, Ph.D.; Henry Rosenberg, M.D.; Sheila M. Muldoon, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 594–599. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00009
Response to Mivacurium in a Patient Compound Heterozygous for a Novel and a Known Silent Mutation in the Butyrylcholinesterase Gene: Genotyping by Sequencing
Mona R. Gätke, M.D.; Doris Østergaard, M.D.; Jens R. Bundgaard, Ph.D.; France Varin, B.Pharm., Ph.D.; Jørgen Viby-Mogensen, M.D., D.M.Sc., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 600–606. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00010
Topics:
butyrylcholinesterase
,
genes
,
heterozygote
,
mivacurium
,
silent mutations
Predictability of Processed Electroencephalography Effects on the Basis of Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Modeling during Repeated Propofol Infusions in Patients with Extradural Analgesia
Karel Kuizenga, M.D.; Johannes H. Proost, Pharm.D.; J. Mark Wierda, M.D., Ph.D.; Cor J. Kalkman, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 607–615. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00011
Randomized Controlled Trial of Total Intravenous Anesthesia with Propofol versus Inhalation Anesthesia with Isoflurane–Nitrous Oxide: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Economic Analysis
Klazina Visser, M.D.; Elly A. Hassink, Ph.D.; Gouke J. Bonsel, M.D., Ph.D.; Jeroen Moen, R.N.; Cor J. Kalkman, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 616–626. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00012
Ropivacaine 0.2% and Lidocaine 0.5% for Intravenous Regional Anesthesia in Outpatient Surgery
Peter G. Atanassoff, M.D.; Carlos A. Ocampo, M.D.; Marcos Castro Bande, M.D.; Maximilian W. B. Hartmannsgruber, M.D.; Thomas M. Halaszynski, D.M.D., M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 627–631. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00013
Effects of Lithotomy Position and External Compression on Lower Leg Muscle Compartment Pressure
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 632–636. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00014
Topics:
compression
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lithotomy position
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lower leg
,
leg
,
medical devices
Clinical Experience of Percutaneous Femoral Venous Catheterization in Critically Ill Preterm Infants Less Than 1,000 Grams
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 637–639. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00015
Topics:
critical illness
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infant, premature
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intravenous access
,
infant
Magnesium Sulfate Does Not Reduce Postoperative Analgesic Requirements
Seong-Hoon Ko, M.D., Ph.D.; Hye-Rin Lim, M.D.; Dong-Chan Kim, M.D., Ph.D.; Young-Jin Han, M.D., Ph.D.; Huhn Choe, M.D., Ph.D.; He-Sun Song, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 640–646. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00016
Topics:
analgesics
,
cerebrospinal fluid
,
magnesium
,
magnesium sulfate
,
postoperative pain
Hemodynamic and Catecholamine Responses to Laryngoscopy and Tracheal Intubation in Patients with Complete Spinal Cord Injuries
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 647–651. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00017
Topics:
catecholamines
,
endotracheal intubation
,
hemodynamics
,
intubation
,
laryngoscopy
Use of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography to Predict Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Linda Shore-Lesserson, M.D.; David Moskowitz, M.D.; Craig Hametz, B.S.; David Andrews, M.B., B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Tatsuya Yamada, M.D.; Frances Vela-Cantos, R.N.; Sabera Hossain, M.S.; Carol Bodian, Dr.PH.; Ronald J. Lessen, M.D.; Steven N. Konstadt, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 652–658. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00018
Different Patterns of Mast Cell Activation by Muscle Relaxants in Human Skin
Wolfgang Koppert, M.D.; James A. Blunk, M.D.; Lars J. Petersen, M.D.; Per Skov, M.D.; Katharina Rentsch, M.D.; Martin Schmelz, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 659–667. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00019
Topics:
histamine
,
mast cell activation
,
muscle relaxants
,
skin
,
succinylcholine
Phenylephrine Added to Prophylactic Ephedrine Infusion during Spinal Anesthesia for Elective Cesarean Section
Frédéric J. Mercier, M.D.; Edward T. Riley, M.D.; Willard L. Frederickson, M.D.; Sandrine Roger-Christoph, M.D.; Dan Benhamou, M.D.; Sheila E. Cohen, M.B.,Ch.B., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 668–674. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00020
Topics:
ephedrine
,
infusion procedures
,
phenylephrine
,
spinal anesthesia
,
hypotension
Laboratory Investigations
Low-concentration Lidocaine Rapidly Inhibits Axonal Transport in Cultured Mouse Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons
Akifumi Kanai, M.D.; Hiromi Hiruma, M.D.; Takashi Katakura, B.Sc.; Sumi Sase, M.D.; Tadashi Kawakami, M.D.; Sumio Hoka, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 675–680. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00021
Topics:
axonal transport
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ganglia, spinal
,
lidocaine
,
neurons
,
mice
Propofol Attenuates Capacitative Calcium Entry in Pulmonary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 681–688. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00022
Topics:
calcium
,
myocytes, smooth muscle
,
propofol
,
pulmonary artery
,
attenuation
Desflurane, Sevoflurane, and Isoflurane Affect Left Atrial Active and Passive Mechanical Properties and Impair Left Atrial–Left Ventricular Coupling In Vivo : Analysis Using Pressure–Volume Relations
Meir Gare, M.D.; David A. Schwabe, B.S.E.E.; Douglas A. Hettrick, Ph.D.; Judy R. Kersten, M.D.; David C. Warltier, M.D., Ph.D.; Paul S. Pagel, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 689–698. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00023
Topics:
desflurane
,
isoflurane
,
left atrium
,
left ventricle
,
sevoflurane
Myocardial and Coronary Effects of Propofol in Rabbits with Compensated Cardiac Hypertrophy
Alexandre Ouattara, M.D.; Olivier Langeron, M.D.; Rachid Souktani, Ph.D.; Stéphane Mouren, M.D., Ph.D.; Pierre Coriat, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 699–707. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00024
Topics:
left ventricular hypertrophy
,
myocardium
,
oryctolagus cuniculus
,
propofol
,
cardiomegaly
Lesions of the Basolateral Amygdala Complex Block Propofol-induced Amnesia for Inhibitory Avoidance Learning in Rats
Michael T. Alkire, M.D.; Almira Vazdarjanova, Ph.D.; Heather Dickinson-Anson, Ph.D.; Nathan S. White, B.S.; Larry Cahill, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 708–715. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00025
Topics:
amnesia
,
avoidance learning
,
basolateral nuclei of amygdala
,
memory
,
propofol
Autosomal Dominant Canine Malignant Hyperthermia Is Caused by a Mutation in the Gene Encoding the Skeletal Muscle Calcium Release Channel (RYR1 )
Monica C. Roberts, B.S.; James R. Mickelson, Ph.D.; Edward E. Patterson, D.V.M.; Thomas E. Nelson, Ph.D.; P. Jane Armstrong, M.S., D.V.M.; David B. Brunson, D.V.M., M.S.; Kirk Hogan, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 716–725. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00026
Topics:
calcium
,
dog, domestic
,
genes
,
malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia
,
mutation
Direct Neurotoxicity of Tetracaine on Growth Cones and Neurites of Growing Neurons In Vitro
Shigeru Saito, M.D.; Inas Radwan, M.D.; Hideaki Obata, M.D.; Kenichiro Takahashi, M.D.; Fumio Goto, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 726–733. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00027
Topics:
growth cones
,
neurites
,
neurons
,
neurotoxicity syndromes
,
tetracaine
Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Volatile Anesthetics in Rats during Postnatal Maturation
Gilles Orliaguet, M.D.; Benoît Vivien, M.D.; Olivier Langeron, M.D.; Belaid Bouhemad, M.D.; Pierre Coriat, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 734–739. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00028
Topics:
minimum alveolar concentration
,
rats
,
volatile anesthetics
,
adult
Opioid Action on Respiratory Neuron Activity of the Isolated Respiratory Network in Newborn Rats
Shinhiro Takeda, M.D., Ph.D.; Lars I. Eriksson, M.D., Ph.D.; Yuji Yamamoto, Ph.D.; Henning Joensen, M.D.; Hiroshi Onimaru, Ph.D.; Sten G. E. Lindahl, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 740–749. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00029
Topics:
neurons
,
opioids
,
inspiration
,
newborn
,
agonists
Only Carbon Dioxide Absorbents Free of Both NaOH and KOH Do Not Generate Compound A during In Vitro Closed-system Sevoflurane: Evaluation of Five Absorbents
Linda F. M. Versichelen, M.D.; Marie-Paule L. A. Bouche, Pha.; Georges Rolly, M.D., Ph.D.; Jan F. P. Van Bocxlaer, Pha., Ph.D.; Michel M. R. F. Struys, M.D., Ph.D.; André P. De Leenheer, Pha., Ph.D.; Eric P. Mortier, M.D., D.Sc.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 750–755. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00030
Effects of Volatile Anesthetics on N -methyl-d-aspartate Excitotoxicity in Primary Rat Neuronal–Glial Cultures
Masaya Kudo, M.D.; Mitsuo Aono, M.D.; Yoonki Lee, M.D.; Gary Massey, B.S.; Robert D. Pearlstein, Ph.D.; David S. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 756–765. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00031
Topics:
aspartate
,
excitotoxicity
,
isoflurane
,
n-methylaspartate
,
volatile anesthetics
Lidocaine and Mexiletine Inhibit Mitochondrial Oxidation in Rat Ventricular Myocytes
Yasuo Tsutsumi, M.D.; Shuzo Oshita, M.D.; Takashi Kawano, M.D.; Hiroshi Kitahata, M.D.; Yoshinobu Tomiyama, M.D.; Yasuhiro Kuroda, M.D.; Yutaka Nakaya, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 766–770. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00032
Topics:
lidocaine
,
mexiletine
,
mitochondria
,
oxidation
,
ventricular myocytes
Review Article
Thoracic Paravertebral Block
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 771–780. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00033
Special Articles
The Anesthesiologist in Critical Care Medicine: Past, Present, and Future
C. William Hanson, M.D., F.C.C.M.; Charles G. Durbin, M.D., F.C.C.M.; Gerald A. Maccioli, M.D., F.C.C.M.; Clifford S. Deutschman, M.D., F.C.C.M.; Robert N. Sladen, M.B.Ch.B., M.R.C.P.(UK), F.R.C.P.(C), F.C.C.M.; Peter J. Pronovost, M.D., Ph.D.; Luciano Gattinoni, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 781–788. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00034
Classic Papers Revisited
From Control of Airway and Breathing to Cardiopulmonary–Cerebral Resuscitation
Peter Safar, M.D., Dr.h.c., F.C.C.M., F.C.C.P.; Srinivasa N. Raja, M.D.; Srinivasa N. Raja, M.D., sraja@jhmi.edu; Michael M. Todd, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 789–791. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00035
Topics:
airway device
,
cerebral resuscitation
,
respiration
Case Reports
Unilateral Blindness after Prone Lumbar Spine Surgery
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 793–795. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00036
Topics:
blindness of one eye
,
lumbar spine operations
Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in a Patient with C1 Esterase Inhibitor Deficiency
Daniel T. Bainbridge, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; G. Burkhard Mackensen, M.D.; Mark F. Newman, M.D.; Kevin P. Landolfo, M.D.; Hilary P. Grocott, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 795–796. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00037
Successful Use of Combined High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation, Inhaled Nitric Oxide, and Prone Positioning in the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Mark D. Varkul, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Thomas E. Stewart, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Stephen E. Lapinsky, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Niall D. Ferguson, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Sangeeta Mehta, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 797–799. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00038
Anesthetic Management for Patients with Postpolio Syndrome Receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 799–801. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00039
Prolonged Horner Syndrome Due to Neck Hematoma after Continuous Interscalene Block
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 801–803. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00040
Topics:
horner syndrome
,
interscalene block technique
,
neck hematoma
Comparison between Sevoflurane and Propofol Neuromuscular Effects in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis: Effective Doses of Vecuronium
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 803–805. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00041
Topics:
myasthenia gravis
,
propofol
,
sevoflurane
,
vecuronium
Laboratory Report
In Vitro Effects of Fluoride on Pseudocholinesterase Activity and the Metabolism of the cis-trans and trans-trans Isomers of Mivacurium
Gunther Wiesner, M.D.; Michael Gruber, Ph.D.; Cornelius Keyl, M.D.; Annette Schneider, M.D.; Juergen Drescher, M.D.; Jonny Hobbhahn, M.D.
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 806–807. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00042
Topics:
fluorides
,
metabolism
,
mivacurium
,
pseudocholinesterase
Correspondence
Methodological Remarks on Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography for PFO Detection
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 808. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00043
Methodological Remarks on Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography for PFO Detection
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 808–809. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00044
Is Chloride or Dilution of Bicarbonate the Cause of Metabolic Acidosis from Fluid Administration?
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 809. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00045
What Is the Clinical Relevance of Dilutional Acidosis?
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 810–811. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00047
Rhinorrhea by Nasal Fentanyl
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 812–813. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00050
Costs and Recovery Profiles of Caudal Anesthesia for Anorectal Surgery in Adults
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 813–814. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00052
Using a Spinal Needle As an Introducer for a Spinal Needle
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 814. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00054
A Leak in a Capnography Sampling Line Induced a Difference between Arterial and End-tidal CO2
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 815. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00055
The Release of Dissolved Gases from Solution during Decompression after Hyperbaric Treatment: Effervescent Tables and Henry’s Law
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 816. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00056
Reviews of Educational Material
Foundations of Anesthesia: Basic and Clinical Sciences
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 817. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00057
Topics:
cardiovascular system
,
color
,
gastrointestinal system
,
kidney
,
libraries
The Brain and Cardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 817. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00058
Topics:
brain
,
cardiac surgery procedures
Acid–Base Tutorial
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 818. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00059
Topics:
internship and residency
,
medical residencies
,
physiology
,
students, medical
,
mice
Erratum
Erratum
Anesthesiology September 2001, Vol. 95, 819. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00060
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