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This Month in Anesthesiology
THIS MONTH IN Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 9A. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000358450.01141.06
Editorial
Closing the Doors of Perception
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 227–228. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ab6772
Topics:
perception
Is Anesthesiology Going Soft?: Trends in Fragile Pharmacology
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 229–230. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ae8460
Topics:
pharmacology
,
trend
Perioperative Medicine
Desflurane Selectively Suppresses Long-latency Cortical Neuronal Response to Flash in the Rat
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 231–239. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ab671e
Topics:
desflurane
,
neurons
Methoxycarbonyl-etomidate: A Novel Rapidly Metabolized and Ultra–short-acting Etomidate Analogue that Does Not Produce Prolonged Adrenocortical Suppression
Joseph F. Cotten, M.D., Ph.D.; S Shaukat Husain, D.Phil.; Stuart A. Forman, M.D., Ph.D.; Keith W. Miller, D.Phil.; Elizabeth W. Kelly, B.A.; Hieu H. Nguyen, B.A.; Douglas E. Raines, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 240–249. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ae63d1
Simultaneous Measurement of Cardiac Troponin I, B-type Natriuretic Peptide, and C-reactive Protein for the Prediction of Long-term Cardiac Outcome after Cardiac Surgery
Jean-Luc Fellahi, M.D., Ph.D.; Jean-Luc Hanouz, M.D., Ph.D.; Yannick Le Manach, M.D.; Xavier Gué, Pharm.D.; Emmanuel Monier, M.D.; Louis Guillou, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 250–257. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a1f720
Expression of Signal Transduction Genes Differs after Hypoxic or Isoflurane Preconditioning of Rat Hippocampal Slice Cultures
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 258–266. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a8647f
Topics:
genes
,
hippocampus
,
hypoxia
,
isoflurane
,
signal transduction
Anesthetic-induced Preconditioning Delays Opening of Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore via Protein Kinase C-ϵ–mediated Pathway
Danijel Pravdic, M.D.; Filip Sedlic, M.D.; Yasushi Mio, M.D.; Nikolina Vladic, M.D.; Martin Bienengraeber, Ph.D.; Zeljko J. Bosnjak, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 267–274. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a91957
Intensity of Extremely Low-frequency Electromagnetic Fields Produced in Operating Rooms during Surgery at the Standing Position of Anesthesiologists
Jang Ho Roh, M.D., Ph.D.; Deok Won Kim, Ph.D.; Sung Jin Lee, M.D., Ph.D.; Ji Young Kim, M.D.; Sung Won Na, M.D., Ph.D.; Seung Ho Choi, M.D., Ph.D.; Ki Jun Kim, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 275–278. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a9188b
Beneficial Effect of Propofol on Arterial Adenosine Triphosphate-sensitive K+Channel Function Impaired by Thromboxane
Masanori Haba, M.D.; Hiroyuki Kinoshita, M.D., Ph.D.; Naoyuki Matsuda, M.D., Ph.D.; Toshiharu Azma, M.D., Ph.D.; Keiko Hama-Tomioka, M.D.; Noboru Hatakeyama, M.D., Ph.D.; Mitsuaki Yamazaki, M.D., Ph.D.; Yoshio Hatano, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 279–286. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a918a0
Topics:
aorta
,
propofol
,
superoxides
,
thromboxane
,
adenosine
End-tidal Sevoflurane and Halothane Concentrations during Simulated Airway Occlusion in Healthy Humans
Nick P. Talbot, B.M., B.Ch., D.Phil.; Andrew D. Farmery, D.M., F.R.C.A.; Keith L. Dorrington, D.M., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 287–292. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ac1d7b
Topics:
airway device
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halothane
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sevoflurane
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inhalational induction
,
airway obstruction
Analysis of Memory Formation during General Anesthesia (Propofol/Remifentanil) for Elective Surgery Using the Process-dissociation Procedure
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 293–301. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ac4a4b
Topics:
dissociation
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memory
,
remifentanil
,
propofol
,
anesthesia, general
Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery and Learning Disabilities in a Population-based Birth Cohort
Juraj Sprung, M.D., Ph.D.; Randall P. Flick, M.D., M.P.H.; Robert T. Wilder, M.D., Ph.D.; Slavica K. Katusic, M.D.; Tasha L. Pike, M.S.; Mariella Dingli, M.D.; Stephen J. Gleich, M.D.; Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S.; William J. Barbaresi, M.D.; Andrew C. Hanson, B.S.; David O. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 302–310. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf481
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
,
birth
,
cesarean section
,
child
,
learning disabilities
Prognostic Value of Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Noncardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis
Alisdair D. S. Ryding, M.R.C.P., Ph.D.; Saurabh Kumar, M.B.B.S.; Angela M. Worthington, M.B.B.S.; David Burgess, F.R.A.C.P., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 311–319. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181aaeb11
Performance Improvement System and Postoperative Corneal Injuries: Incidence and Risk Factors
David P. Martin, M.D., Ph.D.; Toby N. Weingarten, M.D.; Paul W. Gunn, M.D.; KunMoo Lee, M.D.; Michael A. Mahr, M.D.; Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S.; Juraj Sprung, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 320–326. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ae63f0
Topics:
corneal injuries
,
performance improvement
Moderate Exposure to Allogeneic Blood Products Is Not Associated with Reduced Long-term Survival after Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease
William M. Weightman, F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Neville M. Gibbs, M.D.; Matthew R. Sheminant, R.N.; Mark A. J. Newman, M.D.; Dianne E. Grey, B.Sc., F.A.I.M.S.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 327–333. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ab6743
Critical Care Medicine
Influence of Vancomycin on Renal Function in Critically Ill Patients after Cardiac Surgery: Continuous versusIntermittent Infusion
Doris Hutschala, M.D.; Christian Kinstner, M.D.; Keso Skhirdladze, M.D.; Florian Thalhammer, M.D.; Markus Müller, M.D.; Edda Tschernko, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 356–365. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a97272
Oxygen Tissue Saturation Is Lower in Nonsurvivors than in Survivors after Early Resuscitation of Septic Shock
Marc Leone, M.D., Ph.D.; Sami Blidi, M.D.; François Antonini, M.D.; Bertrand Meyssignac, M.D.; Sébastien Bordon, M.D.; Frédéric Garcin, M.D.; Aude Charvet, M.D.; Valéry Blasco, M.D.; Jacques Albanèse, M.D., Ph.D.; Claude Martin, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 366–371. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181aae72d
Topics:
oxygen
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resuscitation
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septic shock
,
survivors
Pain Medicine
Lumbar Sympathetic Blockade in Children with Complex Regional Pain Syndromes: A Double Blind Placebo-controlled Crossover Trial
Petra M. Meier, M.D.; David Zurakowski, Ph.D.; Charles B. Berde, M.D., Ph.D.; Navil F. Sethna, M.B., Ch.B.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 372–380. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181aaea90
Topics:
allodynia
,
child
,
complex regional pain syndromes
,
lidocaine
,
pain
Axotomy Depletes Intracellular Calcium Stores in Primary Sensory Neurons
Marcel Rigaud, M.D.; Geza Gemes, M.D.; Paul D. Weyker, B.S.; James M. Cruikshank, B.S.; Takashi Kawano, M.D.; Hsiang-En Wu, M.D.; Quinn H. Hogan, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 381–392. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ae6212
Topics:
axotomy
,
caffeine
,
calcium
,
neurons
,
neurons, afferent
Depletion of Calcium Stores in Injured Sensory Neurons: Anatomic and Functional Correlates
Geza Gemes, M.D.; Marcel Rigaud, M.D.; Paul D. Weyker, B.S.; Stephen E. Abram, M.D.; Dorothee Weihrauch, DVM, Ph.D.; Mark Poroli, B.S.; Vasiliki Zoga, M.D.; Quinn H. Hogan, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 393–405. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ae63b0
Topics:
calcium
,
ganglia, spinal
,
neurons
,
neurons, afferent
,
dantrolene
Review Article
Clonidine as an Adjuvant to Local Anesthetics for Peripheral Nerve and Plexus Blocks: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
Daniel M. Pöpping, M.D.; Nadia Elia, M.D., M.Sc.; Emmanuel Marret, M.D.; Manuel Wenk, M.D.; Martin R. Tramèr, M.D., D.Phil.; David S. Warner, M.D.; Mark A. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 406–415. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181aae897
Intravenous Infusion Tests Have Limited Utility for Selecting Long-term Drug Therapy in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 416–431. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ac1c47
Education
Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Maxime Cannesson, M.D.; Michael G. Earing, M.D.; Vincent Collange, M.D.; Judy R. Kersten, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 432–440. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ae51a6
Topics:
adult
,
congenital heart disease
,
surgical procedures, operative
,
lung
,
surgery specialty
Case Reports
Physical Examination Trumps Mediastinoscopy in Diagnosing Maffucci Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Mediastinal Mass
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 441–442. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181aae8b1
Topics:
maffucci syndrome
,
mediastinal mass
,
mediastinoscopy
,
physical examination
Correspondence
The Aged Erythrocyte: Key Player in Cancer Progression, but Also in Infectious and Respiratory Complications of Blood Transfusion?
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 444. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ac1e2d
Patient Blood Management and Transfusion
Guillaume de Saint Maurice, M.D.; Francoise Pequignot, M.D.; Yves Auroy, M.D., Ph.D.; Albertine Aouba, M.D.; Dan Benhamou, M.D.; Eric Jougla, Ph.D.; André Lienhart, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 444–445. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ac1e43
Patient Blood Management and Transfusion
Donat R. Spahn, M.D., F.R.C.A.; Holger Moch, M.D.; Axel Hofmann, M.E.; James P. Isbister, M.B., F.R.A.C.P.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 445–446. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ac336f
Success Rate of Orotracheal Intubation via GlideScope®versus Direct Laryngoscopy in Manikin-Only–Trained Medical Personnel
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 446. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181acf988
Success Rate of Orotracheal Intubation via GlideScope®versus Direct Laryngoscopy in Manikin-Only–Trained Medical Personnel
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 447. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181acfcf7
Propofol and Cardioprotection against Arrhythmias
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 448. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181acfda3
Limitations Associated with the Analysis of Data from Administrative Databases
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 449. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf739
Detecting the Etiologies of Acute Airway Obstruction Associated with the Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme ™
Irene P. Osborn, M.D.; Elizabeth C. Behringer, M.D.; Richard M. Cooper, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Chandy Verghese, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 451–452. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf285
Detecting the Etiologies of Acute Airway Obstruction Associated with the Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme ™
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 452–453. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adffb3
Hypothermia Should Also Have Been Considered to Be a Predictor of Adverse Perioperative Cardiac Events
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 453. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181acf971
Hypothermia Should Also Have Been Considered to Be a Predictor of Adverse Perioperative Cardiac Events
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 453–454. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181acfc5b
Retropharyngeal Carotid Artery: An Important Anatomic Variation for the Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 454–455. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181ab675e
Reviews of Educational Material
Pain Management: Expanding the Pharmacological Options.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 456. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf14b
Topics:
pain management
,
pharmacology
Before the Scalpel: What Everyone Should Know about Anesthesia.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 456. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf161
Topics:
decision making
,
fear
,
ohio
,
surgical procedures, operative
,
awareness during anesthesia
Complications of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 456–457. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf177
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
,
pain
A Practical Approach to Pediatric Anesthesia.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 457–458. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf256
Topics:
pediatric anesthesia
International Anesthesiology Clinics: Education in Anesthesia.
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 458. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181adf26e
Topics:
acgme
,
feedback
,
internship and residency
,
schools, medical
,
taxonomic classification
Anesthesiology Reflections from the Wood Library-Museum
Withering and the Foxglove
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 278. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000358451.08765.a4
The Infant Lungmotor
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 371. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000358452.85893.32
St. Jacob's Oil
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 405. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000358453.85893.7b
Announcements
ABA MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION: ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR Meeting Abstracts
“Examination Dates and Qualification Deadlines: 2010”
Anesthesiology August 2009, Vol. 111, 459. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181b4b9b4
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