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This Month in Anesthesiology
THIS MONTH IN Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 9A. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f021a8
Anesthesiology CME Program
Instructions for Obtaining Anesthesiology Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, A13. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f02235
Editorial
Neuraxial Anesthesia and Surgical Site Infection
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 265–267. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e2c1ed
Topics:
neuraxial anesthesia
,
surgical wound infection
Using Database Research to Affect the Science and Art of Medicine
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 268–270. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e6a2d4
Disentangling Hypnos from His Poppies
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 271–272. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e3db4d
Topics:
electroencephalography
,
hypnotics
,
opioids
,
propofol
,
remifentanil
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation: Stay Poised between Load and Strength
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 273–275. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e81074
Topics:
ventilator weaning
,
weaning
Diagnostic Medial Branch Blocks before Lumbar Radiofrequency Zygapophysial (Facet) Joint Denervation: Benefit or Burden?
Jan Van Zundert, M.D., Ph.D., F.I.P.P.; Nagy Mekhail, M.D., Ph.D., F.I.P.P.; Pascal Vanelderen, M.D., F.I.P.P.; Maarten van Kleef, M.D., Ph.D., F.I.P.P.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 276–278. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e33b02
Topics:
denervation
,
medial branch block
Perioperative Medicine
Anesthetic Management and Surgical Site Infections in Total Hip or Knee Replacement: A Population-based Study
Chuen-Chau Chang, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.; Hsiu-Chen Lin, M.D.; Hui-Wen Lin, Ph.D.; Herng-Ching Lin, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 279–284. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e2c1c3
Preoperative Prolonged Steroid Use Is Not Associated with Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Noncardiac Surgical Patients
Alparslan Turan, M.D.; Jarrod E. Dalton, M.A.; Patricia L. Turner, M.D.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D.; Andrea Kurz, M.D.; Leif Saager, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 285–291. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e6a195
Propofol and Remifentanil Differentially Modulate Frontal Electroencephalographic Activity
David T. J. Liley, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.; Nicholas C. Sinclair, B.Sc. (Medical Biophysics), B.E. (Electrical and Electronic) (Hons); Tarmo Lipping, Dr.Tech.; Bjorn Heyse, M.D.; Hugo E. M. Vereecke, M.D., Ph.D.; Michel M. R. F. Struys, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 292–304. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e3d8a6
Topics:
electroencephalography
,
propofol
,
remifentanil
Intraoperative Systolic Blood Pressure Variability Predicts 30-day Mortality in Aortocoronary Bypass Surgery Patients
Solomon Aronson, M.D.; Mark Stafford-Smith, M.D.; Barbara Phillips-Bute, Ph.D.; Andrew Shaw, M.D.; Jeffrey Gaca, M.D.; Mark Newman, M.D.; for members of the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Research Endeavors
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 305–312. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e07ee9
Visual P2–N2 Complex and Arousal at the Time of Encoding Predict the Time Domain Characteristics of Amnesia for Multiple Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs in Humans
Kane O. Pryor, M.D.; Ruth A. Reinsel, Ph.D.; Meghana Mehta, M.S.; Yuelin Li, Ph.D.; John T. Wixted, Ph.D.; Robert A. Veselis, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 313–326. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dfd401
Topics:
amnesia
,
anesthetics, intravenous
,
arousal
,
heart sound p2
,
memory
Perioperative Hypothermia (33°C) Does Not Increase the Occurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery: Findings from the Intraoperative Hypothermia for Aneurysm Surgery Trial
Hoang P. Nguyen, M.D.; Jonathan G. Zaroff, M.D.; Emine O. Bayman, Ph.D.; Adrian W. Gelb, M.B., Ch.B.; Michael M. Todd, M.D.; Bradley J. Hindman, M.D.; on behalf of the IHAST-MIDS and IHAST Investigators
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 327–342. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dfd4f7
Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling of Propofol in Children
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 343–352. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e4f4ca
Topics:
adult
,
child
,
pharmacodynamics
,
propofol
,
pediatrics
Feasibility and Efficacy of Preoperative Epidural Catheter Placement for Anterior Scoliosis Surgery
Manuel Wenk, M.D.; Christian Ertmer, M.D.; Thomas P. Weber, M.D., Ph.D.; Ulf R. Liljenqvist, M.D., Ph.D.; Daniel M. Pöpping, M.D.; Michael Möllmann, M.D., Ph.D.; Viola Bullmann, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 353–359. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e19bb7
Xenon Pretreatment Attenuates Anesthetic-induced Apoptosis in the Developing Brain in Comparison with Nitrous Oxide and Hypoxia
Yi Shu, B.Sc.; Shivali M. Patel, M.B.B.S., B.Sc.; Chen Pac-Soo, M.B.Ch.B., M.D., F.R.C.A.; António Rei Fidalgo, B.Sc., M.Sc.; Yanjie Wan, M.D.; Mervyn Maze, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A.; Daqing Ma, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 360–368. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181d960d7
Topics:
apoptosis
,
brain
,
hypoxia
,
nitrous oxide
,
xenon
Oxygen and Surgical Site Infection: A Study of Underlying Immunologic Mechanisms
Motaz Qadan, M.D., Ph.D.; Christopher Battista, B.S.; Sarah A. Gardner, B.S.; Gary Anderson, Ph.D.; Ozan Akca, M.D.; Hiram C. Polk, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 369–377. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e19d1d
Topics:
immunology
,
oxygen
,
surgical wound infection
,
cytokine
,
monocytes
Critical Care Medicine
Increase of Oxygen Consumption during a Progressive Decrease of Ventilatory Support Is Lower in Patients Failing the Trial in Comparison with Those Who Succeed
Giacomo Bellani, M.D., Ph.D.; Giuseppe Foti, M.D.; Ester Spagnolli, M.D.; Manuela Milan, M.D.; Alberto Zanella, M.D.; Massimilano Greco, M.D.; Nicolò Patroniti, M.D.; Antonio Pesenti, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 378–385. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e81050
Topics:
oxygen consumption
,
weaning
,
respiratory rate
Dexmedetomidine in the Care of Critically Ill Patients from 2001 to 2007: An Observational Cohort Study
Hannah Wunsch, M.D., M.Sc.; Jeremy M. Kahn, M.D., M.Sc.; Andrew A. Kramer, Ph.D.; Gebhard Wagener, M.D.; Guohua Li, M.D., Ph.D.; Robert N. Sladen, M.D.; Gordon D. Rubenfeld, M.D., M.Sc.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 386–394. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e74116
Topics:
dexmedetomidine
,
intensive care unit
,
critical illness
Pain Medicine
Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Cost-effectiveness Study Comparing 0, 1, and 2 Diagnostic Medial Branch (Facet Joint Nerve) Block Treatment Paradigms before Lumbar Facet Radiofrequency Denervation
Steven P. Cohen, M.D.; Kayode A. Williams, M.D., M.B.A; Connie Kurihara, R.N.; Conner Nguyen, M.D.; Cynthia Shields, M.D.; Peter Kim, M.D.; Scott R. Griffith, M.D.; Thomas M. Larkin, M.D.; Matthew Crooks, M.D.; Necia Williams, M.D.; Benny Morlando, R.N.; Scott A. Strassels, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 395–405. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e33ae5
Topics:
cost effectiveness
,
neurons
,
pain
,
radiofrequency denervation
,
zygapophyseal joint
Cosyntropin for Prophylaxis against Postdural Puncture Headache after Accidental Dural Puncture
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 413–420. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dfd424
Analgesic and Antihyperalgesic Properties of Propofol in a Human Pain Model
Oliver Bandschapp, M.D.; Joerg Filitz, M.D.; Harald Ihmsen, Ph.D.; Andreas Berset, M.D.; Albert Urwyler, M.D.; Wolfgang Koppert, M.D.; Wilhelm Ruppen, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 421–428. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e33ac8
Topics:
analgesics
,
pain
,
propofol
,
hyperalgesia
,
pharmacodynamics
Enhancement of GABAergic Tonic Currents by Midazolam and Noradrenaline in Rat Substantia Gelatinosa Neurons In Vitro
Aiko Maeda, M.D.; Toshihiko Katafuchi, M.D., Ph.D.; Yugo Oba, M.D.; Hiroaki Shiokawa, M.D., Ph.D.; Megumu Yoshimura, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 429–437. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e19bd4
Topics:
gamma-aminobutyric acid
,
midazolam
,
neurons
,
norepinephrine
,
substantia gelatinosa
Lumbar Intrathecal Administration of the Quaternary Lidocaine Derivative, QX-314, Produces Irritation and Death in Mice
Stephan K. W. Schwarz, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Helen M.-C. Cheung, B.Sc.; Craig R. Ries, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Sang Mook Lee, M.D.; Jimmy T. C. Wang, M.Sc.; Bernard A. MacLeod, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 438–444. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dfd31b
Topics:
lidocaine
,
mice
,
qx-314
,
myanmar
,
anesthesia, local
Determination and Comparison of Graded Dose–Response Curves for Epidural Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine for Analgesia in Laboring Nulliparous Women
Warwick D. Ngan Kee, M.B., Ch.B., M.D., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.H.K.A.M.; Floria F. Ng, R.N., B.A.Sc.; Kim S. Khaw, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A., F.H.K.A.M.; Anna Lee, M.P.H., Ph.D.; Tony Gin, M.B., Ch.B., M.D., F.R.C.A., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.H.K.A.M.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 445–453. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181bdf9da
Topics:
analgesia (pain absence)
,
bupivacaine
,
nulliparity
,
pain management
,
ropivacaine
Education
The Fetus as Patient
Kha M. Tran, M.D.; Mark P. Johnson, M.D.; Gracie M. Almeida-Chen, M.D., M.P.H.; Alan Jay Schwartz, M.D., M.S.Ed.; Hugh C. Hemmings, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 462. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dcd5b8
Topics:
fetus
Patent Foramen Ovale, Bubble Test, and Major Spine Surgery
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 463. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e3d8c6
Topics:
patent foramen ovale
,
spinal procedure
Anesthesia Literature Review
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 464–469. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e8d07e
Volume Kinetics for Infusion Fluids
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 470–481. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181dcd88f
Topics:
body fluid
,
dilute (action)
,
dilution technique
,
infusion procedures
,
kinetics
Anemia and Patient Blood Management in Hip and Knee Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 482–495. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e08e97
Topics:
anemia
,
hip joint
,
knee surgery
,
preoperative care
,
hip region
Traumatic Atrial Septal Defect and Coronary Sinus to Left Atrium Fistula from Coronary Sinus Pacing Lead Removal
Jiapeng Huang, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.E.; Sebastian Pagni, M.D.; Michael J. Bouvette, M.D.; Jing Zhou, M.S.N.A., C.R.N.A.; Samuel Morgos, M.D.; Kishin Dodwani, M.D.
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 496–498. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181de6d52
Topics:
atrial septal defect
,
coronary sinus
,
left atrium
,
pathologic fistula
Correspondence
Statins Might Contribute to Postoperative Delirium
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 500–501. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e33bf7
The Private Practicing Anesthesiologist and the Four-legged Stool
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 501–502. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e5141b
Procedure-specific Guidelines
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 502–503. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e74141
Reviews of Educational Material
Case Studies in Pediatric Critical Care
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 504. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e4f99e
Topics:
pediatric critical care
Case-based Anesthesia: Clinical Learning Guides
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 504–505. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181e4f9b3
Anesthesiology Reflections from the Wood Library-Museum
McMunn's Elixir of Opium
Anesthesiology August 2010, Vol. 113, 272. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f0225a
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