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Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, A13. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000371663.91424.e2
Editorial
Anesthesia Teaching: Is It a Brave New World?
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1063–1064. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d692e3
Topics:
implicit memory
,
memory
,
memory consolidation
,
mental recall
,
sleep
Predicting Outcome from Past Performance
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1065–1066. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e20e
Topics:
mortality
,
patient prognosis
,
surgical procedures, operative
,
adult
,
morbidity
The Struggling Resident: Avoiding Pygmalion and Learned Helplessness by Using Nontechnical Performance Assessment Systems
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1067–1069. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d403bf
Anesthetic Depth Is a Predictor of Mortality: It's Time to Take the Next Step
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1070–1072. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e0eb
Topics:
anesthesia depth
,
mortality
Eyes to the Needle: To Assist Identification of the Epidural Space
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1073–1075. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3d993
Topics:
epidural space
,
eye
,
needles
Man Overboard!: Rescuing Myocardium with Membrane Rafts
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1076–1078. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3d812
Topics:
lipid rafts
,
myocardium
,
caveolins
Colloid Osmotic Pressure and the Formation of Posttraumatic Cerebral Edema
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1079–1081. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d94e53
Topics:
cerebral edema
,
colloids
,
osmotic pressure
Intrathecal Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors in Humans: Don't Throw in the Towel!
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1082–1083. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d94e41
Topics:
cyclooxygenase inhibitors
,
pain
Practice Parameter
Practice Guidelines for Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1084–1096. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181c51e90
Perioperative Medicine
Implicit Memory Formation during Routine Anesthesia in Children: A Double-masked Randomized Controlled Trial
Xiuzhi Pham, B.Med.Sc.; Katherine R. Smith, B.Sc.(Hons), M.Biostat.; Suzette J. Sheppard, B.Sc.(Hons); Carolyn Bradshaw, B.Bus.Comp., G.Dip.Psych.; Eric Lo, B.Med.Sc.; Andrew J. Davidson, M.B.B.S., M.D., F.A.N.Z.C.A.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1097–1104. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d692c2
Topics:
child
,
implicit memory
,
sound
,
sheep
Postoperative Mortality in The Netherlands: A Population-based Analysis of Surgery-specific Risk in Adults
Peter G. Noordzij, M.D., Ph.D.; Don Poldermans, M.D., Ph.D.; Olaf Schouten, M.D., Ph.D.; Jeroen J. Bax, M.D., Ph.D.; Frodo A. G. Schreiner, M.D.; Eric Boersma, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1105–1115. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5f95c
Topics:
mortality
,
surgical procedures, operative
,
netherlands
Association of Perioperative Risk Factors and Cumulative Duration of Low Bispectral Index with Intermediate-term Mortality after Cardiac Surgery in the B-Unaware Trial
Miklos D. Kertai, M.D., Ph.D.; Nirvik Pal, M.D.; Ben J. A. Palanca, M.D., Ph.D.; Nan Lin, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Searleman, B.S.; Lini Zhang, M.D.; Beth A. Burnside, B.A.; Kevin J. Finkel, M.D.; Michael S. Avidan, M.B., B.Ch., F.C.A.S.A.; on behalf of the B-Unaware Study Group
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1116–1127. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e0a3
A New Technique to Assist Epidural Needle Placement: Fiberoptic-guided Insertion Using Two Wavelengths
Chien-Kun Ting, M.D.; Mei-Yung Tsou, M.D., Ph.D.; Pin-Tarng Chen, M.D.; Kuang-Yi Chang, M.D., M.S.; M. Susan Mandell, M.D., Ph.D.; Kwok-Hon Chan, M.D.; Yin Chang, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1128–1135. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3d958
Topics:
epidural space
,
fiber optics
,
ligamentum flavum
,
needles
,
optics
Role of Caveolin-3 and Glucose Transporter-4 in Isoflurane-induced Delayed Cardiac Protection
Yasuo M. Tsutsumi, M.D., Ph.D.; Yoshitaka Kawaraguchi, M.D.; Yousuke T. Horikawa, B.S.; Ingrid R. Niesman, M.S.; Michael W. Kidd, B.S.; Blake Chin-Lee, B.S.; Brian P. Head, Ph.D.; Piyush M. Patel, M.D.; David M. Roth, Ph.D., M.D.; Hemal H. Patel, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1136–1145. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3d624
Topics:
caveolae
,
caveolins
,
glucose
,
heart
,
isoflurane
Effect of Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia with Different Concentrations of Ropivacaine on Arterial Oxygenation during One-lung Ventilation
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1146–1154. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d40347
Ketamine Activates Cell Cycle Signaling and Apoptosis in the Neonatal Rat Brain
Sulpicio G. Soriano, M.D.; Qian Liu, M.D., Ph.D.; Jing Li, M.D., Ph.D.; Jia-Ren Liu, M.D., Ph.D.; Xiao Hui Han, R.N.; Jennifer L. Kanter, Ph.D.; Dusica Bajic, M.D., Ph.D.; Juan C. Ibla, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1155–1163. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3e0c2
Topics:
ketamine
,
caspase-3
,
brain
,
cell cycle
,
neurons
Validity of the Spanish 8-item Short-form Generic Health-related Quality-of-Life Questionnaire in Surgical Patients: A Population-based Study
Jordi Vallès, M.D.; Magda Guilera, M.D., Ph.D.; Zahara Briones, M.Math.; Carmen Gomar, M.D., Ph.D.; Jaume Canet, M.D., Ph.D.; Jordi Alonso, M.D., Ph.D.; on behalf of the ARISCAT Group
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1164–1174. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3e017
Comparison of Surgical Stress Index-guided Analgesia with Standard Clinical Practice during Routine General Anesthesia: A Pilot Study
Xinzhong Chen, M.D.; Carsten Thee, M.D.; Matthias Gruenewald, M.D.; Jan Wnent, M.D.; Christoph Illies, M.D.; Jan Hoecker, M.D.; Robert Hanss, M.D.; Markus Steinfath, M.D.; Berthold Bein, M.D., D.E.A.A.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1175–1183. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3d641
Topics:
analgesia (pain absence)
,
anesthesia, general
,
pain management
,
remifentanil
,
stress
Effect of General Anesthesia and Orthopedic Surgery on Serum Tryptase
Lene H. Garvey, M.D.; Birgitte Bech, M.D.; Holger Mosbech, M.D., D.M.Sc.; Mogens Krøigaard, M.D.; Bo Belhage, M.D., D.M.Sc.; Bent Husum, M.D., D.M.Sc.; Lars K. Poulsen, D.M.Sc.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1184–1189. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d40383
Topics:
anesthesia, general
,
orthopedics
,
serum tryptase
,
hypersensitivity
,
tryptase
Face Mask Ventilation in Edentulous Patients: A Comparison of Mandibular Groove and Lower Lip Placement
Stéphane X. Racine, M.D., Ph.D.; Audrey Solis, M.S.; Nora Ait Hamou, M.S.; Philippe Letoumelin, M.D.; David L. Hepner, M.D.; Sadek Beloucif, M.D., Ph.D.; Christophe Baillard, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1190–1193. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5dfea
Topics:
environmental air flow
,
lip
,
mandible
,
masks
,
mouth, edentulous
Critical Care Medicine
Effects on Brain Edema of Crystalloid and Albumin Fluid Resuscitation after Brain Trauma and Hemorrhage in the Rat
Mårten Jungner, M.D., D.E.S.A.; Per-Olof Grände, M.D., Ph.D.; Gustav Mattiasson, M.D., Ph.D.; Peter Bentzer, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1194–1203. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d94d6e
Topics:
albumins
,
cerebral edema
,
crystalloid solutions
,
hemorrhage
,
traumatic brain injuries
Hydrocortisone Supplementation Enhances Hemodynamic Stability in Brain-dead Patients
Armelle Nicolas-Robin, M.D.; Jérome D. Barouk, M.D.; Julien Amour, M.D., Ph.D.; Pierre Coriat, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.; Olivier Langeron, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1204–1210. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d4f34d
Topics:
adrenal gland hypofunction
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brain death
,
corticotropin
,
hemodynamics
,
hydrocortisone
Low Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content Is Associated with a Higher Blood Transfusion Rate in Critically Ill Patients: A Cohort Study
Rafael Fernandez, M.D.; Isabel Tubau, M.D.; Jordi Masip, M.D.; Luz Muñoz, M.D.; Inmaculada Roig, M.D.; Antonio Artigas, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1211–1215. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d74f87
Pain Medicine
Effects of Intrathecal Ketorolac on Human Experimental Pain
James C. Eisenach, M.D.; Regina Curry, R.N.; Chuanyao Tong, M.D.; Timothy T. Houle, Ph.D.; Tony L. Yaksh, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1216–1224. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d94d8b
Topics:
burns
,
heat (physical force)
,
hypersensitivity
,
ketorolac
,
pain
Role of Spinal Cyclooxygenase in Human Postoperative and Chronic Pain
James C. Eisenach, M.D.; Regina Curry, R.N.; Richard Rauck, M.D.; Peter Pan, M.D.; Tony L. Yaksh, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1225–1233. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d94dc0
Topics:
chronic pain
,
ketorolac
,
prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase
,
pain
,
postoperative pain
EphrinBs/EphBs Signaling Is Involved in Modulation of Spinal Nociceptive Processing through a Mitogen-activated Protein Kinases-dependent Mechanism
Jia-Ping Ruan, M.D.; Hong-Xing Zhang, M.D.; Xian-Fu Lu, M.D.; Yue-Peng Liu, M.D.; Jun-Li Cao, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1234–1249. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3e0df
Topics:
growth factor
,
hyperalgesia
,
intrathecal injections
,
mice
,
mitogens
Contribution of the Chemokine (C-C Motif) Ligand 2 (CCL2) to Mechanical Hypersensitivity after Surgical Incision in Rats
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1250–1258. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3d978
Topics:
chemokines
,
hypersensitivity
,
ligands
,
monocyte chemoattractant protein-1
,
rats
Review Article
Dorsal Horn α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic Acid Receptor Trafficking in Inflammatory Pain
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1259–1265. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d3e1ed
Classic Papers Revisited
Half-time or Half-life: What Matters for Recovery from Intravenous Anesthesia?
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1266–1269. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d4f513
Topics:
anesthesia, intravenous
,
half-life
Education
Images in Anesthesiology: Pyloric Stenosis
J. Lance Lichtor, M.D.; Timothy J. Shiveley, D.O.; E. Christine Wallace, M.D.; Hugh C. Hemmings, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1270. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d94e2d
Topics:
pyloric stenosis
Perioperative Medicine
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1271–1273. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dae37f
Critical Care Medicine
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1273–1275. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000371668.21920.3a
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1275. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000371669.21920.73
Topics:
pain
,
opioid analgesics
,
prescribing behavior
Is There a Place for β-Mimetics in Clinical Management of Neuropathic Pain? Salbutamol Therapy in Six Cases
Oya Yalcin Cok, M.D.; H. Evren Eker, M.D.; Ipek Yalcin, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Michel Barrot, Ph.D.; Anis Aribogan, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1276–1279. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d40399
Topics:
albuterol
,
neuropathic pain
Correspondence
Is Postoperative Cognitive Decline Clinically Relevant?
Jeffrey H. Silverstein, M.D.; Heather G. Allore, Ph.D.; Stacie Deiner, M.D.; Mary Sano, Ph.D.; Lars Rasmussen, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1280–1281. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d690a6
Cognitive Decline in Older Subjects
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1281–1282. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d690b8
Cognitive Decline after Surgery and Illness
Michael S. Avidan, M.B.B.Ch., F.C.A.S.A.; Adam C. Searleman, B.S.; Martha Storandt, Ph.D.; Chengjie Xiong, Ph.D.; John C. Morris, M.D.; Alex S. Evers, M.D.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1283–1285. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d69839
High-dose Phenylephrine and Ephedrine in Obstetrics: Proving the Holy Grail Requires More Data
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1285–1287. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e278
Possible Influence of Decreasing Maternal Ephedrine Requirements on Fetal/Maternal Concentration Ratio at Delivery
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1287. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e28b
Ephedrine and Phenylephrine Use during Cesarean Delivery
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1287–1288. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e2ce
Ephedrine and Phenylephrine Use during Cesarean Delivery
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1294. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d658e6
Adaptive Support Ventilation: An Inappropriate Mechanical Ventilation Strategy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1295. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d74f71
Adaptive Support Ventilation: An Inappropriate Mechanical Ventilation Strategy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1295–1296. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d77574
Low-lying Fruit or the Wrong Tree?
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1296–1297. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d67e25
Reviews of Educational Material
Functional Pain Syndromes: Presentation and Pathophysiology.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1298. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e0c5
Topics:
pain disorder
Review of Clinical Anesthesia, 5th Edition.
Anesthesiology May 2010, Vol. 112, 1298–1299. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d5e0d9
Anesthesiology Reflections from the Wood Library-Museum
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