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This Month in Anesthesiology
This Month in Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 5A–6A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00001
Anesthesiology CME Program
CME ERRATUM
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 868. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00056
Editorial
Postoperative Visual Loss: Experts, Data, and Practice
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 641–642. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00002
Topics:
postoperative visual loss
Retrospective Analysis: Looking Backward to Point the Way Forward
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 643–644. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00003
Topics:
epidemiologists
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ethics
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fluid flow
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guidelines
,
medical records
Unraveling the Mysteries of Sleep-disordered Breathing in Children
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 645–647. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00004
Topics:
child
,
sleep apnea syndromes
Regional Anesthesia, Intraneural Injection, and Nerve Injury: Beyond the Epineurium
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 647–648. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00005
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
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epineurium
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intraneural injections
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nerve injuries
Special Announcements
Nicholas P. Franks, Ph.D.: Recipient of the 2006 Excellence in Research Award
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 649–651. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00006
Clinical Science
The American Society of Anesthesiologists Postoperative Visual Loss Registry: Analysis of 93 Spine Surgery Cases with Postoperative Visual Loss
Lorri A. Lee, M.D.; Steven Roth, M.D.; Karen L. Posner, Ph.D.; Frederick W. Cheney, M.D.; Robert A. Caplan, M.D.; Nancy J. Newman, M.D.; Karen B. Domino, M.D., M.P.H.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 652–659. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00007
Topics:
postoperative visual loss
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spinal procedure
Can Anesthetic Technique for Primary Breast Cancer Surgery Affect Recurrence or Metastasis?
Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos, M.D.; Donal J. Buggy, M.D., M.Sc., D.M.E., F.R.C.P.I., F.C.A.R.C.S.I., F.R.C.A.; Denis C. Moriarty, F.C.A.R.C.S.I.; Edward Mascha, Ph.D.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 660–664. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00008
Recurrent Hypoxemia in Children Is Associated with Increased Analgesic Sensitivity to Opiates
Karen A. Brown, M.D.; André Laferrière, B.A.; Indrani Lakheeram, M.D.; Immanuela Ravé Moss, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 665–669. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00009
Topics:
analgesics
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child
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hypoxemia
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morphine
,
opiates
Decrease of Functional Residual Capacity and Ventilation Homogeneity after Neuromuscular Blockade in Anesthetized Young Infants and Preschool Children
Britta S. von Ungern-Sternberg, M.D.; Jürg Hammer, M.D.; Andreas Schibler, M.D.; Franz J. Frei, M.D.; Thomas O. Erb, M.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 670–675. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00010
Quantifying the Effect of Antiplatelet Therapy: A Comparison of the Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100®) and Modified Thromboelastography (mTEG®) with Light Transmission Platelet Aggregometry
Seema Agarwal, F.R.C.A.; Margaret Coakely, F.R.C.A.; Kalpana Reddy, F.R.C.A.; Anne Riddell, M.Sc., F.I.B.M.S.; Susan Mallett, F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 676–683. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00011
Topics:
antiplatelet agents
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aspirin
,
blood platelets
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clopidogrel
,
platelet function
Alfentanil Dosage When Inserting the Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway
Andrea L. Y. Yu, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Lester A. H. Critchley, M.D., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.; Anna Lee, Ph.D., M.P.H.; Tony Gin, M.D., F.A.N.Z.C.A.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 684–688. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00012
Topics:
alfentanil
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laryngeal mask airways
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apnea
,
propofol
Mechanical Ventilation with Lower Tidal Volumes and Positive End-expiratory Pressure Prevents Alveolar Coagulation in Patients without Lung Injury
Goda Choi, M.D.; Esther K. Wolthuis, M.D.; Paul Bresser, M.D., Ph.D.; Marcel Levi, M.D., Ph.D.; Tom van der Poll, M.D., Ph.D.; Misa Dzoljic, M.D., Ph.D.; Margreeth B. Vroom, M.D., Ph.D.; Marcus J. Schultz, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 689–695. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00013
Airway Management with Endotracheal Tube versus Combitube® during Parabolic Flights
Werner Rabitsch, M.D.; Doris Moser, Ph.D.; Michelle R. Inzunza, R.N., L.P.; Monika Niedermayr, M.D.; Wolfgang J. Köstler, M.D.; Thomas Staudinger, M.D.; Gottfried J. Locker, M.D.; Peter Schellongowski, M.D.; Beatrix Wulkersdorfer, M.D.; James M. Rich, C.R.N.A.; Brigitte Meyer, M.D.; Jonathan L. Benumof, M.D.; Michael Frass, M.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 696–702. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00014
Topics:
intubation
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endotracheal tubes
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airway maintenance
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microgravity
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airway device
Short-term Cardiorespiratory Effects of Proportional Assist and Pressure-support Ventilation in Patients with Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Eumorfia Kondili, M.D.; Nectaria Xirouchaki, M.D.; Katerina Vaporidi, M.D.; Maria Klimathianaki, M.D.; Dimitris Georgopoulos, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 703–708. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00015
Risk Factors for Ventilator-associated Pneumonia by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Presence of Recent Antibiotic Exposure
Jordi Rello, M.D., Ph.D.; Camilla Allegri, M.D.; Alejandro Rodriguez, M.D.; Loreto Vidaur, M.D.; Gonzalo Sirgo, M.D.; Frederic Gomez, M.D.; Kemal Agbaht, M.D.; Angel Pobo, M.D.; Emili Diaz, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 709–714. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00016
Laboratory Investigations
Recurrent Hypoxia in Rats during Development Increases Subsequent Respiratory Sensitivity to Fentanyl
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 715–718. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00017
Desflurane-induced Preconditioning against Myocardial Infarction Is Mediated by Nitric Oxide
Thorsten M. Smul, M.D.; Markus Lange, M.D.; Andreas Redel, M.D.; Natalie Burkhard, B.S.; Norbert Roewer, M.D., Ph.D.; Franz Kehl, M.D., Ph.D., D.E.A.A.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 719–725. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00018
Topics:
desflurane
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myocardial infarction
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nitric oxide
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hemodynamics
,
oryctolagus cuniculus
New Insights into the Mechanism of Methoxyflurane Nephrotoxicity and Implications for Anesthetic Development (Part 1): Identification of the Nephrotoxic Metabolic Pathway
Evan D. Kharasch, M.D., Ph.D.; Jesara L. Schroeder, B.S.; H Denny Liggitt, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Sang B. Park, Ph.D.; Dale Whittington, B.S.; Pamela Sheffels, B.S.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 726–736. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00019
Topics:
fluorides
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metabolism
,
methoxyflurane
,
nephrotoxicity
,
phenobarbital
New Insights into the Mechanism of Methoxyflurane Nephrotoxicity and Implications for Anesthetic Development (Part 2): Identification of Nephrotoxic Metabolites
Evan D. Kharasch, M.D., Ph.D.; Jesara L. Schroeder, B.S.; H Denny Liggitt, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Dustin Ensign; Dale Whittington, B.S.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 737–745. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00020
Topics:
fluorides
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metabolites
,
methoxyflurane
,
nephrotoxicity
,
kidney
Adding Bupivacaine to High-potassium Cardioplegia Improves Function and Reduces Cellular Damage of Rat Isolated Hearts after Prolonged, Cold Storage
James D. Ross, B.A.; Richard Ripper, C.V.T.; William R. Law, Ph.D.; Malek Massad, M.D.; Patricia Murphy, B.A.; Lucas Edelman, B.A.; Beth Conlon, M.S.; Douglas L. Feinstein, Ph.D.; June W. Palmer, Ph.D.; Guido DiGregorio, M.D.; Guy L. Weinberg, M.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 746–752. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00021
Topics:
bupivacaine
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cell injury
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cryopreservation
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heart
,
heart arrest, induced
Different Inhibitory Effects of Sevoflurane on Hyperreactive Airway Smooth Muscle Contractility in Ovalbumin-sensitized and Chronic Cigarette-smoking Guinea Pig Models
Soshi Iwasaki, M.D.; Michiaki Yamakage, M.D., Ph.D.; Jun-Ichi Satoh, M.D.; Akiyoshi Namiki, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 753–763. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00022
Topics:
airway device
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cigarette smoking
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ovalbumin
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sevoflurane
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smooth muscle
Supraspinal Anesthesia: Behavioral and Electroencephalographic Effects of Intracerebroventricularly Infused Pentobarbital, Propofol, Fentanyl, and Midazolam
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 764–778. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00023
Topics:
electroencephalography
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fentanyl
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infusion procedures
,
midazolam
,
pentobarbital
Nerve Puncture and Apparent Intraneural Injection during Ultrasound-guided Axillary Block Does Not Invariably Result in Neurologic Injury
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 779–783. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00024
Postoperative Analgesia after Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy: A Double-blind Comparison between Low Thoracic Epidural and Patient-controlled Intravenous Analgesia
Anil Gupta, M.D., F.R.C.A., Ph.D.; Federica Fant, M.D.; Kjell Axelsson, M.D., Ph.D.; Dag Sandblom, M.D.; Jan Rykowski, M.D.; Jan-Erik Johansson, M.D., Ph.D.; Swen-Olof Andersson, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 784–793. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00025
Pain after Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study of 1-Year Incidence and Intensity
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 794–800. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00026
Antinociception by Spinal and Systemic Oxycodone: Why Does the Route Make a Difference?: In Vitroand In VivoStudies in Rats
Kim K. Lemberg, D.D.S.; Vesa K. Kontinen, M.D., Ph.D.; Antti O. Siiskonen, M.Sc.; Kaarin M. Viljakka, M.D.; Jari T. Yli-Kauhaluoma, Ph.D.; Esa R. Korpi, M.D., Ph.D.; Eija A. Kalso, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 801–812. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00027
Topics:
oxycodone
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oxymorphone
,
rats
,
drug administration routes
,
opioids
Severe Toxic Damage to the Rabbit Spinal Cord after Intrathecal Administration of Preservative-free S (+)-Ketamine
Jan H. Vranken, M.D.; Dirk Troost, M.D., Ph.D.; Peter de Haan, M.D., Ph.D.; Fritz A. Pennings, M.D.; Marinus H. van der Vegt, M.D.; Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf, Ph.D.; Markus W. Hollmann, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 813–818. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00028
Topics:
histopathology tests
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ketamine
,
oryctolagus cuniculus
,
spinal cord
Review Article
Clinical Implications of Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 819–837. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00029
Topics:
mitochondria
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oxidative stress
Special Articles
Written in Granite: A History of the Ether Monument and Its Significance for Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 838–842. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00030
Topics:
ether, ethyl
,
ethers
Classic Papers Revisited
Methoxyflurane Revisited: Tale of an Anesthetic from Cradle to Grave
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 843–846. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00031
Topics:
methoxyflurane
,
nephrotoxicity
Case Reports
Wernicke Encephalopathy: A Complication of Parenteral Nutrition Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Olivier Attard, M.D.; Jean L. Dietemann, M.D.; Pierre Diemunsch, M.D., Ph.D.; Thierry Pottecher, M.D.; Alain Meyer, M.D.; Bartholomeus L. Calon, M.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 847–848. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00032
Compression of the Subarachnoid Space by the Engorged Epidural Venous Plexus in Pregnant Women
Tetsuo Takiguchi, M.D., Ph.D.; Shigeki Yamaguchi, M.D., Ph.D.; Masatomo Tezuka, M.D., PhD.; Naoki Furukawa, M.D., Ph.D.; Toshimitsu Kitajima, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 848–851. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00033
Correspondence
Good Ideas Deserve Repeating
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 852. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00034
Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia/Analgesia for Cardiac Surgery: Don’t Put Down Your Tuohy Needles Yet
Nicholas B. Scott, F.R.C.S.(Ed), F.F.A.R.C.S.(I); Nicholas P. Sutcliffe, F.R.C.A.; Stefan Schraag, F.R.C.A.; Kenneth McKinlay, F.R.C.A.; Dominic A. A. Ray, F.R.C.A.; Adarsh Lal, F.F.A.R.C.S.(I).
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 853. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00036
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia after Cardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 854. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00037
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia after Cardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 854–855. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00038
Improving the Success of Retrograde Tracheal Intubation
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 855–856. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00039
Improving the Success of Retrograde Tracheal Intubation
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 856. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00040
In Line with the Ultrasound Beam, the Third Dimension to Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 856–857. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00041
In Line with the Ultrasound Beam, the Third Dimension to Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 857. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00042
Ultrasound Is Not the Only Technique to Visualize Third Occipital Nerve Blockade
Klaus Galiano, M.D.; Alois Albert Obwegeser, M.D., M.S.; Gerd Bodner, M.D.; Reinhold Schatzer, M.S.; Michael Schocke, M.D.; Hannes Gruber, M.D.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 858. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00043
Ultrasound Is Not the Only Technique to Visualize Third Occipital Nerve Blockade
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 858. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00044
Pseudothrombus in the Aorta
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 860–861. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00047
An Alternative Approach to Ganglion Impar Neurolysis under Computed Tomography Guidance for Recurrent Vulva Cancer
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 861–862. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00048
Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring Complicated by the Unknown Preoperative Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 862. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00049
Reviews of Educational Material
The American Society of Anesthesiologists: A Century of Challenges and Progress.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 863. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00050
Topics:
government
,
hospitals, pediatric
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libraries
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museums
,
patient safety
Smith’s Anesthesia for Infants and Children, 7th Edition.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 863–864. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00051
Pharmacology & Physiology in Anesthetic Practice, 4th Edition.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 864. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00052
Topics:
pharmacology
,
physiology
Yao & Artusio’s Anesthesiology: Problem-oriented Patient Management, 5th Edition for PDA.
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 864–865. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00053
Topics:
patient care management
Erratum
ERRATUM
Anesthesiology October 2006, Vol. 105, 866. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200610000-00054
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