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The “Big Little Problem” of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting : Do We Know the Answer Yet?
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1271–1273. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00001
Topics:
postoperative nausea and vomiting
,
ondansetron
Intubation Difficulty Scale : Anticipated Best Use
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1273–1274. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00002
Topics:
intubation
Drug Distribution : Less Passive, More Active?
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1274–1276. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00003
Topics:
drug distribution
Clinical Science
The Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS) : Proposal and Evaluation of a New Score Characterizing the Complexity of Endotracheal Intubation
Frederic Adnet, MD, PhD; Stephen W. Borron, MD, MS; Stephane X. Racine, MD; Jean-Luc Clemessy, MD; Jean-Luc Fournier, MD; Patrick Plaisance, MD; Claude Lapandry, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1290–1297. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00005
Topics:
endotracheal intubation
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intubation
,
operating room
Greater Incidence of Delirium during Recovery from Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Preschool Boys
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1298–1300. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00006
Topics:
delirium
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preschools
,
sevoflurane
,
halothane
Single-needle Celiac Plexus Block : Is Needle Tip Position Critical in Patients with No Regional Anatomic Distortions?
Marcello De Cicco, MD; Mira Matovic, MD; Luca Balestreri, MD; Augusto Fracasso, MD; Sandro Morassut, MD; Vinicio Testa, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1301–1308. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00007
Topics:
celiac plexus block
,
needles
,
celiac artery
,
celiac disease
Systemic Absorption and Block after Epidural Injection of Ropivacaine in Healthy Volunteers
Britt-Marie K. Emanuelsson, MScPharm, PhD; Jan Persson, MD; Christina Alm, RN; Agneta Heller, RN; Lars L. Gustafsson, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1309–1317. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00008
Topics:
peridural injection
,
process of absorption
,
ropivacaine
Mild Intraoperative Hypothermia Prolongs Postanesthetic Recovery
Rainer Lenhardt, MD; Elvine Marker, MD; Veronika Goll, MD; Heinz Tschernich, MD; Andrea Kurz, MD; Daniel I. Sessler, MD; Edith Narzt, MD; Franz Lackner, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1318–1323. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00009
Oral Clonidine Premedication Reduces Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Sevoflurane for Tracheal Intubation in Children
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1324–1327. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00010
Topics:
child
,
clonidine
,
endotracheal intubation
,
minimum alveolar concentration
,
premedication
Ketamine Decreases Intracranial Pressure and Electroencephalographic Activity in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients during Propofol Sedation
Jacques Albanese, MD; Sophie Arnaud, MD; Marc Rey, MD; Laurent Thomachot, MD; Bernard Alliez, MD; Claude Martin, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1328–1334. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00011
Topics:
electroencephalography
,
intracranial pressure
,
ketamine
,
propofol
,
sedation procedure
Comparison of the Bullard and Macintosh Laryngoscopes for Endotracheal Intubation of Patients with a Potential Cervical Spine Injury
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1335–1342. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00012
Topics:
cervical spine
,
endotracheal intubation
,
intubation
,
laryngoscopes
,
laryngoscopy
Patient-controlled Analgesia after Major Shoulder Surgery : Patient-controlled Interscalene Analgesia versus Patient-controlled Analgesia
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1343–1347. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00013
Lack of Analgesic Activity of Morphine-6-glucuronide after Short-term Intravenous Administration in Healthy Volunteers
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1348–1358. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00014
Sympathovagal Effects of Spinal Anesthesia Assessed by the Spontaneous Cardiac Baroreflex
P. Gratadour, MD, MSc; J. P. Viale, MD, PhD; J. Parlow, MD, MSc, FRCPC; P. Sagnard, MD; H. Counioux, MD; G. Bagou, MD; G. Annat, MD, PhD; R. Hughson, PhD; L. Quintin, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1359–1367. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00015
Topics:
baroreflex
,
heart
,
spinal anesthesia
,
bradycardia
,
hypotension
Dose-Response of Rocuronium Bromide in Children Anesthetized with Propofol : A Comparison with Succinylcholine
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1368–1372. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00016
Topics:
bromides
,
child
,
propofol
,
rocuronium
,
succinylcholine
Cost-Benefit and Efficacy of Aprotinin Compared with ε-Aminocaproic Acid in Patients Having Repeated Cardiac Operations : A Randomized, Blinded Clinical Trial
Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, MD; Jonathan G. Sorohan, MD; Miguel L. Gurevich, MD; Paul E. Kazanjian, MD; Roberto R. Levy, MD; Alberto V. Barbera, MD; William D. White, MPH; Thomas F. Slaughter, MD; Robert N. Sladen, MD; Peter K. Smith, MD; Mark F. Newman, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1373–1380. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00017
Laboratory Investigations
The Effect of Halothane on the Recirculatory Pharmacokinetics of Physiologic Markers
Michael J. Avram, PhD; Tom C. Krejcie, MD; Claus U. Niemann, MD; Cheri Klein, BA; W. Brooks Gentry, MD; Colin A. Shanks, MD; Thomas K. Henthorn, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1381–1393. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00018
Topics:
antipyrine
,
halothane
,
inulin
,
pharmacokinetics
,
dog, domestic
Emulsion Formulation Reduces Propofol's Dose Requirements and Enhances Safety
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1394–1405. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00019
Topics:
electroencephalography
,
emulsions
,
lipids
,
propofol
,
time factors
Myocardial Effects of Halothane and Isoflurane in Hamsters with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Benoit Vivien, MD; Jean-Luc Hanouz, MD; Pierre-Yves Gueugniaud, MD; Yves Lecarpentier, MD, PhD; Pierre Coriat, MD; Bruno Riou, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1406–1416. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00020
Topics:
cricetinae
,
halothane
,
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
,
isoflurane
,
myocardium
Effects of Ketamine on Ventricular Conduction, Refractoriness, and Wavelength : Potential Antiarrhythmic Effects: A High-resolution Epicardial Mapping in Rabbit Hearts
Antoine G. M. Aya, MD, MSc; Emmanuelle Robert, MSc; Pascal Bruelle, MD, MSc; Jean-Yves Lefrant, MD, MSc; Jean-Marie Juan, MD; Pascale Peray, MD, MSc; Jean-Jacques Eledjam, MD; Jean E. de La Coussaye, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1417–1427. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00021
Topics:
anti-arrhythmia agents
,
heart
,
heart ventricle
,
ketamine
,
oryctolagus cuniculus
Dose-dependent Effects of Halothane on the Phrenic Nerve Responses to Acute Hypoxia in Vagotomized Dogs
Eckehard A. E. Stuth, MD; Zoran Dogas, MD; Mirko Krolo, MD; John P. Kampine, MD, PhD; Francis A. Hopp, MS; Edward J. Zuperku, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1428–1439. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00022
Topics:
halothane
,
hypoxia
,
phrenic nerve
,
dog, domestic
,
hypercapnia
Effects of Halothane on the Phrenic Nerve Responses to Carbon Dioxide Mediated by Carotid Body Chemoreceptors in Vagotomized Dogs
Eckehard A. E. Stuth, MD; Zoran Dogas, MD; Mirko Krolo, MD; John P. Kampine, MD, PhD; Francis A. Hopp, MS; Edward J. Zuperku, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1440–1449. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00023
Topics:
carbon dioxide
,
carotid body
,
chemoreceptors
,
dog, domestic
,
halothane
Involvement of Cerulospinal Glutamatergic Neurotransmission in Fentanyl-induced Muscular Rigidity in the Rat
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1450–1459. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00024
Interaction between Anesthetics and the Sodium-Hydrogen Exchange Inhibitor HOE 642 (Cariporide) in Ischemic and Reperfused Rat Hearts
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1460–1469. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00025
Topics:
heart
,
hydrogen
,
ischemia
,
physiologic reperfusion
,
reperfusion therapy
Lidocaine Suppresses the Anoxic Depolarization and Reduces the Increase in the Intracellular Ca sup 2+ Concentration in Gerbil Hippocampal Neurons
Keyue Liu, MD; Naoto Adachi, MD, PhD; Hisato Yanase, MD, PhD; Kiyoshi Kataoka, MD, PhD; Tatsuru Arai, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1470–1478. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00026
Topics:
depolarization
,
hippocampus
,
ischemia
,
lidocaine
,
neurons
Inhibition of Nitric Oxide Synthase Decreases Anesthetic Requirements of Intravenous Anesthetics in Xenopus laevis
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1479–1485. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00027
Experimental Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Rats : Effect of Intravenous α-α Diaspirin Crosslinked Hemoglobin on Hypoperfusion and Neuronal Death
Daniel J. Cole, MD; Jeffrey C. Nary, MD; Lowell W. Reynolds, MD; Piyush M. Patel, MD; John C. Drummond, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1486–1493. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00028
Topics:
hemoglobin
,
hypoperfusion
,
rats
,
subarachnoid hemorrhage
,
brain
Conformational State-dependent Effects of Halothane on Cardiac Na sup + Current
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1494–1506. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00029
Modulation of Cardiac Sodium Current by α1-stimulation and Volatile Anesthetics
Henry U. Weigt, MD; Wai-Meng Kwok, PhD; Georg C. Rehmert, MD; Lawrence A. Turner, MD; Zeljko J. Bosnjak, PhD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1507–1516. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00030
Topics:
heart
,
methoxamine
,
sodium
,
volatile anesthetics
,
halothane
Comparison of Pre- versus Post-incision Administration of Intrathecal Bupivacaine and Intrathecal Morphine in a Rat Model of Postoperative Pain
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1517–1528. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00031
The Immature Heart and Anesthesia
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1529–1548. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00032
Topics:
adult
,
heart
,
myocardium
,
newborn
,
fetus
Special Articles
Propofol Anesthesia and Rational Opioid Selection : Determination of Optimal EC50-EC95 Propofol-Opioid Concentrations that Assure Adequate Anesthesia and a Rapid Return of Consciousness
Jaap Vuyk, MD, PhD; Martijn J. Mertens, MD; Erik Olofsen, MSc; Anton G. L. Burm, MSc, PhD; James G. Bovill, MD, PhD, FFARCSI
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1549–1562. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00033
Topics:
consciousness related finding
,
opioids
,
propofol
,
alfentanil
Case Reports
Use of a Short Flexible Fiberoptic Endoscope for Difficult Intubations
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1563–1564. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00034
Topics:
flexible fiberoptic endoscopes
,
intubation
Susceptibility to Malignant Hyperthermia Manifested as Delayed Return of Increased Serum Creatine Kinase Activity and Episodic Rhabdomyolysis after Exercise
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1565–1567. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00035
Radicular Pain Due to a Retained Fragment of Epidural Catheter
Nicolas Blanchard, MD; Jean-Jacques Clabeau, MD; Michel Ossart, MD; Jacky Dekens, MD; Daniel Legars, MD; Jean Tchaoussoff, MD
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1567–1569. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00036
Topics:
epidural catheters
,
radicular pain
,
catheters
Dysphagia with Intrathecal Fentanyl
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1570–1571. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00037
Topics:
deglutition disorders
,
fentanyl
One-lung Ventilation for Thoracotomy Using a Hunsaker Jet Ventilation Tube
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1572–1574. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00038
Topics:
one lung ventilation
,
thoracotomy
,
ventilators, jet
Radiographic Investigation of Unilateral Epidural Block after Single Injection
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1574–1575. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00039
Topics:
epidural anesthesia
Enoxaparin Associated with Psoas Hematoma and Lumbar Plexopathy after Lumbar Plexus Block
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1576–1579. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00040
Topics:
enoxaparin
,
hematoma
,
lumbar plexus block
,
plexopathy
Electroencephalographic Evidence of Seizure Activity under Deep Sevoflurane Anesthesia in a Nonepileptic Patient
Ian J. Woodforth, MB, BS, FANZCA; Richard G. Hicks, MSc; Matthew R. Crawford, MB, BS, FANZCA; John P. H. Stephen, MB, BS, FRACS, FRCS; David J. Burke, MD, D.Sc, FAA, FRACP
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1579–1582. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00041
Topics:
electroencephalography
,
seizures
,
sevoflurane
Correspondence
The Successful Implementation of Pharmaceutical Practice Guidelines? Far From Convincing!
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1583–1584. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00042
The Successful Implementation of Pharmaceutical Practice Guidelines? Far From Convincing!
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1584. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00043
Implementation of Pharmaceutical Practice Guidelines
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1587. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00046
Implementation of Pharmaceutical Practice Guidelines
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1587. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00047
Why Must the Practice of Anesthesiology Change? Original Investigations is Not the Only Thing!
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1588. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00048
Why Must the Practice of Anesthesiology Change? Original Investigations is Not the Only Thing!
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1588–1589. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00049
Anesthesia : Coach, Business, or First Class?
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1589–1590. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00050
Anesthesia : Coach, Business, or First Class?
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1590. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00051
Optimal Rehydration of Desiccated CO2Absorbents
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1590. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00052
Optimal Rehydration of Desiccated CO2Absorbents
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1591. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00053
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Delivery Systems
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1591–1592. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00054
An Algorithm for Quantifying Blood Pressure Lability
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1593–1594. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00056
An Algorithm for Quantifying Blood Pressure Lability
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1594. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00057
Indicators of Recovery of Neuromuscular Function
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1595. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00059
Increase in the Arterial-to-end-tidal Gradient (Intraabdominal Carbon Dioxide Insufflation in the Pregnant Ewe)
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1596. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00060
Arterial to End-tidal Gradients in Pregnant Subjects
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1596–1597. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00061
Arterial to End-tidal Gradients in Pregnant Subjects
Antonio M. Cruz, DVM; Lesley-Ann Crone, MD; Lucy C. Southerland, MD; Tanya Duke, DVM; James G. Ferguson, DVM
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1597–1598. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00062
Lidocaine to Topically Anesthetize the Mucosal Lining of the Airway
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1598–1599. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00063
Report of Scientific Meetings
The 29th Annual Meeting of SOAP
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1600–1602. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00065
Topics:
analgesia, epidural
,
anesthesia, obstetrical
,
obstetrics
,
posters
,
pregnancy
Overview of American Society of Regional Anesthesia Annual Meeting
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1602. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00066
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
Reviews of Educational Material
Pain Management for the Practicing Physician
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1603. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00067
Topics:
pain management
Difficulties in Tracheal Intubation, Second Edition
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1603–1604. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00068
Topics:
endotracheal intubation
Critical Care Medicine : Perioperative Management
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1604–1605. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00069
Reviews of Web Sites
Anesthesiology December 1997, Vol. 87, 1606–1607. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199712000-00070
Topics:
internet
,
pediatrics
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