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This Month in Anesthesiology
This Month in Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 9A. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000350854.83021.ec
Editorial
Data Fabrication and Article Retraction: How Not to Get Lost in the Woods
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 955–956. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a06bf9
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
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chronic pain
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pain
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pain management
,
peer review
Reporting the Results of a Study That Did Not Go According to Plan
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 957–958. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a0ff04
Reducing Perioperative Infection Is as Simple as Washing Your Hands
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 959–960. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a06ee8
Topics:
hand
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infections
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perioperative care
,
washing hands
Channels of Preconditioning: Potassium Drain that Protects the Brain
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 961–963. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819dabf9
All Together Now
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 964–966. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819db946
Etanercept: An Epidural Steroid Alternative for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Radiculitis
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 967–969. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a05910
Perioperative Medicine
Continuous Perioperative Insulin Infusion Decreases Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Vascular Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
Balachundhar Subramaniam, M.B.B.S., M.D.; Peter J. Panzica, M.D.; Victor Novack, M.D., Ph.D.; Feroze Mahmood, M.D.; Robina Matyal, M.B.B.S.; John D. Mitchell, M.D.; Eswar Sundar, M.B.B.S.; Ruma Bose, M.B.B.S.; Frank Pomposelli, M.D.; Judy R. Kersten, M.D.; Daniel S. Talmor, M.D., M.P.H.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 970–977. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a1005b
Reduction in Intraoperative Bacterial Contamination of Peripheral Intravenous Tubing Through the Use of a Novel Device
Matthew D. Koff, M.D.; Randy W. Loftus, M.D.; Corey C. Burchman, M.D.; Joseph D. Schwartzman, M.D.; Megan E. Read, M.T. (A.S.C.P.); Elliot S. Henry, B.S.; Michael L. Beach, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 978–985. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a06ec3
Topics:
intraoperative care
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medical devices
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tubing
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washing hands
Neuronal Preconditioning by Inhalational Anesthetics: Evidence for the Role of Plasmalemmal Adenosine Triphosphate–sensitive Potassium Channels
Carsten Bantel, M.D., F.R.C.A.; Mervyn Maze, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.A., F.R.C.P., F.Med.Sci.; Stefan Trapp, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 986–995. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819dadc7
Volatile Anesthetic Action in a Computational Model of the Thalamic Reticular Nucleus
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 996–1010. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819db923
Topics:
computer simulation
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gaba-a receptor
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gamma-aminobutyric acid
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halothane
,
ion channels
Resistance to d-Tubocurarine of the Rat Diaphragm as Compared to a Limb Muscle: Influence of Quantal Transmitter Release and Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Tu Nguyen-Huu, M.D.; Jordi Molgó, D.D.S., Ph.D., D.Sci.; Denis Servent, Ph.D.; Philippe Duvaldestin, Ph.D. M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1011–1015. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819faeaa
Topics:
limb
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nicotinic receptors
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respiratory diaphragm
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tubocurarine
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end plate potentials
Influence of Disease Progression on the Neuromuscular Blocking Effect of Mivacurium in Children and Adolescents with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Harald Ihmsen, Ph.D.; Joachim Schmidt, M.D.; Helmut Schwilden, M.D, Ph.D.; Hubert J. Schmitt, M.D.; Tino Muenster, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1016–1019. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819daf31
Topics:
adolescent
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child
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disease progression
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duchenne's muscular dystrophy
,
mivacurium
Reversal of Profound Neuromuscular Block by Sugammadex Administered Three Minutes after Rocuronium: A Comparison with Spontaneous Recovery from Succinylcholine
Chingmuh Lee, M.D.; Jonathan S. Jahr, M.D.; Keith A. Candiotti, M.D.; Brian Warriner, M.D.; Mark H. Zornow, M.D.; Mohamed Naguib, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1020–1025. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819dabb0
Effect of Flumazenil on Bispectral Index Monitoring in Unpremedicated Patients
Ashraf A. Dahaba, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.; Helmar Bornemann, M.D.; Peter H. Rehak, Ph.D.; Geng Wang, M.D.; Xin Min Wu, M.D.; Helfried Metzler, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1036–1040. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819db2c4
Topics:
bispectral index
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flumazenil
Lidocaine Protects from Myocardial Damage due to Ischemia and Reperfusion in Mice by Its Antiapoptotic Effects
Dominik J. Kaczmarek, M.D.; Christine Herzog, Ph.D.; Jan Larmann, M.D.; Hans-Jörg Gillmann, M.D.; Reinhard Hildebrand, M.D.; Martina Schmitz, Ph.D.; Anik Westermann, M.D.; Thomas Harendza, M.D.; Robert Werdehausen, M.D.; Alexander W. Osthaus, M.D.; Frank Echtermeyer, Ph.D.; Klaus Hahnenkamp, M.D.; Kai C. Wollert, M.D.; Gregor Theilmeier, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1041–1049. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819dabda
Topics:
ischemia
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lidocaine
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reperfusion therapy
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antiapoptotic agents
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mice
Individual Probability of Allogeneic Erythrocyte Transfusion in Elective Spine Surgery: The Predictive Model of Transfusion in Spine Surgery
Brigitte Lenoir, M.D.; Paul Merckx, M.D., M.B.A.; Catherine Paugam-Burtz, M.D.; Cyril Dauzac, M.D.; Marie-Madeleine Agostini, M.D.; Pierre Guigui, M.D.; Jean Mantz, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1050–1060. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819df9e0
Topics:
erythrocyte transfusion
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spinal procedure
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transfusion
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erythrocytes
Systematic Review of Questionnaires Measuring Patient Satisfaction in Ambulatory Anesthesia
Pratamaporn Chanthong, M.D; Amir Abrishami, M.D.; Jean Wong, F.R.C.P.C.; Francisco Herrera, M.D.; Frances Chung, F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1061–1067. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819db079
Postoperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Patients after Xenon versus Propofol Anesthesia for Major Noncardiac Surgery: A Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Jan Höcker, M.D.; Claudia Stapelfeldt, M.D.; Jörn Leiendecker, M.D.; Patrick Meybohm, M.D.; Robert Hanss, M.D.; Jens Scholz, M.D.; Berthold Bein, M.D., D.E.A.A.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1068–1076. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819dad92
Topics:
older adult
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propofol
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surgery specialty
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surgical procedures, operative
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xenon
Dexmedetomidine Attenuates Isoflurane-induced Neurocognitive Impairment in Neonatal Rats
Robert D. Sanders, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A.; Jing Xu, M.D.; Yi Shu, B.Sc.; Adam Januszewski, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.; Sunil Halder, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.; Antonio Fidalgo, M.Sc.; Pamela Sun, B.Sc.; Mahmuda Hossain, Ph.D.; Daqing Ma, M.D., Ph.D.; Mervyn Maze, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.A., F.Med.Sci.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1077–1085. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819daedd
Topics:
dexmedetomidine
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isoflurane
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newborn
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rats
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hippocampus
Critical Care Medicine
4G/5G Polymorphism of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor -1 Gene Is Associated with Mortality in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Severe Pneumonia
Anil Sapru, M.D., M.A.S.; Helen Hansen, B.A.; Temitayo Ajayi, M.D.; Ron Brown, B.A.; Oscar Garcia, B.A.; HanJing Zhuo, M.Ph.; Joseph Wiemels, Ph.D.; Michael A. Matthay, M.D.; Jeanine Wiener-Kronish, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1086–1091. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a1081d
Topics:
genes
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intensive care unit
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mortality
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plasminogen activator inhibitor
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pneumonia
Influence of Respiratory Rate on Stroke Volume Variation in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Daniel De Backer, M.D., Ph.D.; Fabio Silvio Taccone, M.D.; Roland Holsten, M.D.; Fayssal Ibrahimi, M.D.; Jean-Louis Vincent, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1092–1097. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819db2a1
Does a Higher Positive End Expiratory Pressure Decrease Mortality in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Susan I. Phoenix; Sharath Paravastu, M.R.C.S.; Malachy Columb, F.R.C.A.; Jean-Louis Vincent, M.D., Ph.D.; Mahesh Nirmalan, M.D., F.R.C.A., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1098–1105. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fae06
Prediction of Neurological Outcome Using Bispectral Index Monitoring in Patients with Severe Ischemic-Hypoxic Brain Injury Undergoing Emergency Surgery
Paul S. Myles, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., M.D., F.C.A.R.C.S.I., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.R.C.A.; David Daly, M.B.B.S., Grad.Cert.Clin.Trials, F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Andrew Silvers, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Sesto Cairo, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1106–1115. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819daef6
Topics:
bispectral index
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brain injuries
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emergency surgical procedure
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hypoxia
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ischemia
Pain Medicine
Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-response, and Preclinical Safety Study of Transforaminal Epidural Etanercept for the Treatment of Sciatica
Steven P. Cohen, M.D.; Nikolai Bogduk, M.D., Ph.D.; Anthony Dragovich, M.D.; Chester C. Buckenmaier, M.D.; Scott Griffith, M.D.; Connie Kurihara, R.N.; JoLynne Raymond, D.V.M.; Philip J. Richter, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Necia Williams, M.D.; Tony L. Yaksh, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1116–1126. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a05aa0
Topics:
etanercept
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safety
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sciatica
,
saline solutions
Lidocaine Concentration in Cerebrospinal Fluid after Epidural Administration: A Comparison between Epidural and Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia
Yoshinori Kamiya, M.D., Ph.D.; Tatsuaki Kikuchi, M.D., Ph.D.; Gaku Inagawa, M.D., Ph.D.; Hiroshi Miyazaki, M.D., Ph.D.; Masashi Miura, M.D.; Satoshi Morita, Ph.D.; Takahisa Goto, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1127–1132. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819daf15
Opioid Tolerance Blunts the Reduction in the Sevoflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration Produced by Remifentanil in the Rat
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1133–1138. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819dadaf
Topics:
minimum alveolar concentration
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opioid tolerance
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remifentanil
,
sevoflurane
,
opioids
Review Article
Postoperative Urinary Retention: Anesthetic and Perioperative Considerations
Gabriele Baldini, M.D.; Hema Bagry, M.D., F.R.C.A., F.R.C.P.C.; Armen Aprikian, M.D., F.R.C.S.C.; Franco Carli, M.D., M.Phil., F.R.C.A., F.R.C.P.C.; David S. Warner, M.D.; Mark A. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1139–1157. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819f7aea
Quality and Safety Indicators in Anesthesia: A Systematic Review
Guy Haller, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D.; Johannes Stoelwinder, M.B.B.S., M.D., F.R.C.A.M.A., F.A.C.H.S.E., F.F.P.H.M.; Paul S. Myles, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., M.D., F.C.A.R.C.S.I., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; John McNeil, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.A.C.P.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1158–1175. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a1093b
Clinical Concepts and Commentary
Perioperative Drug Therapy in Elderly Patients
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1176–1181. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a10207
Topics:
older adult
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perioperative care
,
pharmacotherapy
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aging
,
pharmacodynamics
Case Reports
Not All Swelling Is Edema in Eclampsia: A Rare and Life-threatening Potential Complication of Eclamptic Seizures
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1183–1184. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a10075
Topics:
eclampsia
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eclamptic seizure
,
edema
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Lateral Position: Is It Feasible during Pediatric Intracranial Surgery?
Mary Abraham, M.D., D.N.B.; Manju Wadhawan, M.D.; Vikas Gupta, M.S., M.C.H.; Anil K. Singh, M.S., M.C.H.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1185–1186. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819f7b2b
Correspondence
Antiinflammatory Effect of Peripheral Nerve Blockade
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1189. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fdb22
Multiplane Reconstruction Is Better Than Plain X-ray to Measure the Tracheobronchial Tree
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1189. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fac32
Modified and Newly Designed Right-sided Double-lumen Endobronchial Tubes Are Complementary
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1190–1191. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fdca5
Modified and Newly Designed Right-sided Double-lumen Endobronchial Tubes Are Complementary
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1190. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fac6a
Infection Control Practices by the Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1191. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819facce
Increased Impedance on Nerve Stimulator Display May Actually Reflect a Decrease in Total System Impedance
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1192–1194. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fac81
Increased Impedance on Nerve Stimulator Display May Actually Reflect a Decrease in Total System Impedance
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1194–1195. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fcb0b
Nitrous Oxide: A Global Toxicological Effect to Consider
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1195. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819faca9
Nitric Oxide Metabolites, Platelet Activation, and Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1198–1199. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fae24
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Applied Through a Bronchial Blocker as a Treatment for Hypoxemia due to Stenosis of the Left Main Bronchus
Hiroshi Sasano, M.D., Ph.D.; Nobuko Sasano, M.D., Ph.D.; Shoji Ito, M.D., Ph.D.; Yoshihito Fujita, M.D., Ph.D.; Takeshi Sugiura, M.D., Ph.D.; Masato Morita, M.D.; Kazuya Sobue, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1199–1200. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a10969
Reviews of Educational Material
A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography, 2nd ed.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1201. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819f7b13
Topics:
transesophageal echocardiography
Interventional Pain Management: Image-Guided Procedures, 2nd ed.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1201–1202. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819f7be4
Topics:
interventional pain medicine
Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks on DVD: Upper and Lower Limbs Package.
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1202–1203. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31819fa8c5
Topics:
leg
,
nerve block
,
ultrasonography
Anesthesiology Reflections from the Wood Library-Museum
The Edison Etherizer
Anesthesiology May 2009, Vol. 110, 1138. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000350858.12830.23
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