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This Month in Anesthesiology
This Month in ANESTHESIOLOGY
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 5A–7A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00001
Editorial
Evidence-based Practice and Neuromuscular Monitoring: It's Time for Routine Quantitative Assessment
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1037–1039. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00002
Perinatal Brain Injury: The Role of Development in Vulnerability
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1039–1041. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00003
Topics:
brain injuries
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emotional vulnerability
,
perinatal period
Education
Residual Paralysis in the PACU after a Single Intubating Dose of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxant with an Intermediate Duration of Action
Bertrand Debaene, M.D.; Benoît Plaud, M.D.; Marie-Pierre Dilly, M.D.; François Donati, Ph.D., M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1042–1048. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00004
Laryngeal Morbidity and Quality of Tracheal Intubation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Thomas Mencke, M.D.; Mathias Echternach, M.D.; Stefan Kleinschmidt, M.D.; Philip Lux; Volker Barth, M.D.; Peter K. Plinkert, M.D.; Thomas Fuchs-Buder, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1049–1056. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00005
Topics:
endotracheal intubation
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hoarseness
,
intubation
,
larynx
,
morbidity
Potentiation of Mivacurium Blockade by Low Dose of Pancuronium: A Pharmacokinetic Study
Cyrus Motamed, M.D.; Riad Menad, M.D.; Robert Farinotti, M.D.; Krassen Kirov, M.D.; Xavier Combes, M.D.; Daniel Bouleau, M.D.; Pierre Feiss, M.D.; Philippe Duvaldestin, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1057–1062. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00006
Topics:
mivacurium
,
pancuronium
,
potentiation
,
butyrylcholinesterase
Biphasic Shocks Compared with Monophasic Damped Sine Wave Shocks for Direct Ventricular Defibrillation during Open Heart Surgery
Birgit Schwarz, M.D.; T. Andrew Bowdle, M.D., Ph.D.; G. Kimble Jett, M.D.; Peter Mair, M.D.; Karl H. Lindner, M.D.; Gabriel S. Aldea, M.D.; Robert G. Lazzara, M.D.; Sharon G. O'Grady, M.N., R.N.; Paul W. Schmitt, Ph.D.; Robert G. Walker; Fred W. Chapman, Ph.D.; Willis A. Tacker, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1063–1069. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00007
Does the Suggested Lightwand Bent Length Fit Every Patient?: The Relation between Bent Length and Patient's Thyroid Prominence–to–Mandibular Angle Distance
Tsai-Hsin Chen, M.D.; Shen-Kou Tsai, M.D., Ph.D.; Chen-Jung Lin, M.D.; Cheng-Wei Lu, M.D.; Tsung-Po Tsai, M.D., Ph.D.; Wei-Zen Sun, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1070–1076. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00008
Topics:
intubation
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light wand
,
mandible
,
thyroid
Comparison of Point-of-Care Versus Central Laboratory Measurement of Electrolyte Concentrations on Calculations of the Anion Gap and the Strong Ion Difference
Hiroshi Morimatsu, M.D.; Jens Rocktäschel, M.D.; Rinaldo Bellomo, M.D.; Shigehiko Uchino, M.D.; Donna Goldsmith, R.N.; Geoffrey Gutteridge, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1077–1084. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00009
Topics:
anion gap
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chlorides
,
electrolytes
,
plasma
,
sodium
The Effects of Isoflurane and Desflurane on Intracranial Pressure, Cerebral Perfusion Pressure, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Oxygen Content Difference in Normocapnic Patients with Supratentorial Brain Tumors
Marcial Fraga, M.D.; Pablo Rama-Maceiras, M.D.; Sara Rodiño, M.D.; Humberto Aymerich, M.D.; Pilar Pose, M.D.; Javier Belda, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1085–1090. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00010
Topics:
brain
,
cerebral perfusion pressure
,
cerebrum
,
desflurane
,
intracranial pressure
Echocardiographic Doppler Assessment of Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure in Surgical Patients with Postoperative Circulatory Shock and Acute Lung Injury
Bélaïd Bouhemad, M.D.; Armelle Nicolas-Robin, M.D.; Alain Benois, M.D.; Sacha Lemaire, M.D.; Jean-Pierre Goarin, M.D.; Jean-Jacques Rouby, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1091–1100. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00011
Neural Mechanism of Propofol Anesthesia in Severe Depression: A Positron Emission Tomographic Study
Kenichi Ogawa, M.D.; Takeshi Uema, M.D.; Nobutaka Motohashi, M.D., Ph.D.; Masami Nishikawa, M.D., Ph.D.; Harumasa Takano, M.D.; Masahiko Hiroki, M.D.; Etsuko Imabayashi, M.D.; Takashi Ohnishi, M.D., Ph.D.; Tomio Inoue, M.D., Ph.D.; Yutaka Takayama, M.D.; Masatoshi Takeda, M.D., Ph.D.; Hiroshi Matsuda, M.D., Ph.D.; Tomio Andoh, M.D., Ph.D.; Yoshitsugu Yamada, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1101–1111. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00012
Hypothermia Does Not Alter Somatosensory Evoked Potential Amplitude and Global Cerebral Oxygen Extraction during Marked Sodium Nitroprusside–induced Arterial Hypotension
Eva Kottenberg-Assenmacher, M.D.; Wolf Armbruster, M.D.; Norbert Bornfeld, M.D.; Jürgen Peters, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1112–1118. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00013
Topics:
brain
,
hypotension
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hypothermia, induced
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hypothermia, natural
,
nitroprusside sodium
Combinations of Morphine with Ketamine for Patient-controlled Analgesia: A New Optimization Method
Gorazd Sveticic, M.D.; Andrea Gentilini, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Urs Eichenberger, M.D.; Martin Luginbühl, M.D.; Michele Curatolo, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1195–1205. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00023
Topics:
ketamine
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morphine
,
pain score
,
patient-controlled analgesia
Femoral-Sciatic Nerve Blocks for Complex Outpatient Knee Surgery Are Associated with Less Postoperative Pain Before Same-day Discharge: A Review of 1,200 Consecutive Cases from the Period 1996–1999
Brian A. Williams, M.D., M.B.A.; Michael L. Kentor, M.D.; Molly T. Vogt, Ph.D., Dr.P.H.; John P. Williams, M.D.; Jacques E. Chelly, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.; Stacey Valalik, M.S.; Christopher D. Harner, M.D.; Freddie H. Fu, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1206–1213. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00024
Topics:
breast feeding
,
discipline of nursing
,
hospital admission
,
knee surgery
,
nerve block
Quantitative Sensory Testing and Human Surgery: Effects of Analgesic Management on Postoperative Neuroplasticity
Oliver H. G. Wilder-Smith, Ph.D.; Edömer Tassonyi, Ph.D.; Ben J. P. Crul, Ph.D.; Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1214–1222. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00025
Topics:
analgesics
,
neuronal plasticity
,
pain
,
preoperative care
,
sensory testing
GABAergic Interneurons at Supraspinal and Spinal Levels Differentially Modulate the Antinociceptive Effect of Nitrous Oxide in Fischer Rats
Ryo Orii, M.D., D.M.Sc.; Yoko Ohashi, M.D.; Sunil Halder, B.Sc.; Mariangela Giombini, M.D.; Mervyn Maze, M.B., Ch.B.; Masahiko Fujinaga, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1223–1230. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00026
Topics:
agonists
,
antagonists
,
c-fos genes
,
gaba-a receptor
,
gamma-aminobutyric acid
Supraspinal Contribution to Development of Both Tonic Nociception and Referred Mirror Hyperalgesia: A Comparative Study between Formalin Test and Bee Venom Test in the Rat
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1231–1236. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00027
Topics:
bee venoms
,
formaldehyde
,
hyperalgesia
,
pain perception
Spinal Adrenergic and Cholinergic Receptor Interactions Activated by Clonidine in Postincisional Pain
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1237–1242. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00028
Topics:
clonidine
,
pain
,
cholinergic receptors
,
rats
,
adrenergic receptor
Pain Medicine
Apoptotic Neuronal Death following Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Piglets
Dara Ditsworth, B.A., B.S.; Margaret A. Priestley, M.D.; Andreas W. Loepke, M.D., Ph.D.; Chandra Ramamoorthy, M.B., B.S.; John McCann, B.S.; Lauren Staple, B.A.; C. Dean Kurth, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1119–1127. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00014
Topics:
deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
,
caspase-3
,
neocortex
,
caspase-8
,
brain
Peri-MAC Depression of a Nociceptive Withdrawal Reflex Is Accompanied by Reduced Dorsal Horn Activity with Halothane but not Isoflurane
Steven L. Jinks, Ph.D.; John T. Martin, M.D.; Earl Carstens, Ph.D.; Sung-Won Jung, M.D.; Joseph F. Antognini, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1128–1138. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00015
Local Anesthetics Modulate Neuronal Calcium Signaling through Multiple Sites of Action
Fang Xu, Ph.D.; Zayra Garavito-Aguilar, B.S.; Esperanza Recio-Pinto, Ph.D.; Jin Zhang, M.D.; Thomas J. J. Blanck, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1139–1146. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00016
Midazolam Stimulates Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Release in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells: Role of the Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Superfamily
Kumiko Tanabe, M.D., Ph.D.; Shuji Dohi, M.D., Ph.D.; Hiroyuki Matsuno, Ph.D.; Kouseki Hirade, B.Sc.; Osamu Kozawa, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1147–1154. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00017
Topics:
midazolam
,
vascular endothelial growth factor a
,
aorta
,
propofol
Anesthetic Preconditioning Improves Adenosine Triphosphate Synthesis and Reduces Reactive Oxygen Species Formation in Mitochondria after Ischemia by a Redox Dependent Mechanism
Enis Novalija, M.D.; Leo G. Kevin, FCARCSI; Janis T. Eells, Ph.D.; Michele M. Henry, B.S.; David F. Stowe, M.D.,Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1155–1163. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00018
Topics:
heart
,
ischemia
,
mitochondria
,
reactive oxygen species
,
adenosine triphosphate
Role of Endothelium-derived Hyperpolarizing Factor in Phenylephrine-induced Oscillatory Vasomotion in Rat Small Mesenteric Artery
Kayoko Okazaki, M.D.; Sumihiko Seki, M.D.; Noriaki Kanaya, M.D.; Jun-ichi Hattori, M.D.; Noritsugu Tohse, M.D., Ph.D.; Akiyoshi Namiki, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1164–1171. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00019
Topics:
endothelium
,
phenylephrine
,
vascular constriction
,
vasomotion
,
mesenteric arteries
Potentiation of Proopiomelanocortin Gene Expression in Cultured Pituitary Cells by Benzodiazepines
Kazuhiko Fukuda, M.D., Ph.D.; Nobuo Uetsuki, M.D.; Hisatoshi Uga, M.D.; Mitsuko Hashiguchi, M.D.; Masami Sato, M.D.; Taizo Hisano, M.D.; Hajime Segawa, M.D., Ph.D.; Yasumasa Iwasaki, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1172–1177. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00020
Topics:
benzodiazepines
,
cyclic amp
,
gene expression
,
potentiation
,
pro-opiomelanocortin
Propofol Suppresses Macrophage Functions and Modulates Mitochondrial Membrane Potential and Cellular Adenosine Triphosphate Synthesis
Ruei-Ming Chen, Ph.D.; Chih-Hsiung Wu, M.D., Ph.D.; Huai-Chia Chang, M.D.; Gong-Jhe Wu, M.D.; Yi-Ling Lin, M.S.; Joen-Rong Sheu, Ph.D.; Ta-Liang Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1178–1185. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00021
Topics:
macrophages
,
mitochondrial membranes
,
propofol
,
adenosine triphosphate
Direct Myocardial Depressant Effect of Methylmethacrylate Monomer: Mechanical and Electrophysiologic Actions in vitro
Ki Jun Kim, M.D.; Da Guang Chen, M.D.; Namsik Chung, M.D.; Carl Lynch, M.D., Ph.D.; Wyun Kon Park, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1186–1194. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00022
Topics:
contracture
,
depressive disorders
,
methylmethacrylate
,
myocardium
,
papillary muscle
Gabapentin Blocks and Reverses Antinociceptive Morphine Tolerance in the Rat Paw-pressure and Tail-flick Tests
Ian Gilron, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C.; Jessica Biederman, B.Sc.; Khem Jhamandas, Ph.D.; Murray Hong, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1288–1292. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00037
Topics:
gabapentin
,
morphine
Economics
Operating Room Utilization Alone Is Not an Accurate Metric for the Allocation of Operating Room Block Time to Individual Surgeons with Low Caseloads
Srinivasa N. Raja, M.D., was for this article.; Franklin Dexter, M.D., Ph.D.; Alex Macario, M.D., M.B.A.; Rodney D. Traub, Ph.D.; David A. Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1243–1249. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00029
Review Article
Clinical Relevance of the Bezold–Jarisch Reflex
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1250–1260. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00030
Topics:
bezold-jarisch reflex
,
bradycardia
,
heart
,
hypotension
,
hypovolemia
Special Articles
The American Society of Anesthesiologist's Efforts in Developing Guidelines for Sedation and Analgesia for Nonanesthesiologists: The 40th Rovenstine Lecture
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1261–1268. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00031
Topics:
guidelines
,
pain management
,
sedation procedure
Practice Parameter
Classic Papers Revisited
Criteria of Adequate Clinical Recovery from Neuromuscular Block
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1278–1280. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00033
Case Reports
Total Spinal Anesthetic after Continuous Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1281–1282. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00034
Topics:
lumbar plexus block
,
total spinal blockade
A Complication of Left Heart Bypass: A Transesophageal Echocardiographic Finding
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1283–1285. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00035
Complete Vasomotor Collapse: An Unusual Manifestation of the Carotid Sinus Reflex
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1285–1287. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00036
Topics:
carotid sinus reflex
,
baroreflex
Correspondence
Use of the Cook Airway Exchange Catheter® to Facilitate Fiberoptic Intubation: Are We Trying to Solve a Problem That We Created?: In Reply:—
Chakib M. Ayoub, M.D.,*; Antoine M. Lteif, M.D.; Marwan S. Rizk, M.D.; Naji M. Abu Jalad, M.D.; Ussama Hadi, M.D.; Anis S. Baraka, M.D., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1293. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00039
Nerve Root “Irritation” or Inflammation Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1294. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00040
Nerve Root “Irritation” or Inflammation Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1294. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00041
Neurally-mediated Cardiotoxicity of Local Anesthetics: Direct Effect of Seizures or of Local Anesthetics?
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1295–1296. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00044
Neurally-mediated Cardiotoxicity of Local Anesthetics: Direct Effect of Seizures or of Local Anesthetics?: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1296–1297. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00045
Efficacy of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Cardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1297. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00046
Efficacy of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Cardiac Surgery: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1297. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00047
Comparison of External Heat Exchange Systems: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1298–1299. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00049
Why Not Use Amsorb Alone as the CO2Absorbent and Avoid Any Risk of CO Production?
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1299. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00050
Why Not Use Amsorb Alone as the CO2Absorbent and Avoid Any Risk of CO Production?: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1299. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00051
The Influence of the Duration of Anesthesia on Neuromuscular Potency: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1300–1301. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00053
Central Block or Not Central Block under Ticlopidine Therapy?: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1301. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00055
Overdose, Coronary Artery Disease, or Both: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1302. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00057
Lidocaine Administration, Seizures, and Causality
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1302–1303. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00058
Egg Allergy and Blood Products: You Say Albumen, I Say Albumin…
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1304–1305. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00062
Reviews of Educational Material
The Use of Hypnosis in Surgery and Anesthesiology.
Anesthesiology May 2003, Vol. 98, 1306. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200305000-00063
Topics:
hypnosis
,
surgical procedures, operative
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