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Is Ropivacaine Less Potent than Bupivacaine?
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 941–943. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00002
Topics:
bupivacaine
,
ropivacaine
Clinical Science
Relative Analgesic Potencies of Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine for Epidural Analgesia in Labor : Implications for Therapeutic Indexes
Linda S. Polley, MD; Malachy O. Columb, FRCA; Norah N. Naughton, MD; Deborah S. Wagner, PharmD; Cosmas J. M. van de Ven, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 944–950. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00003
Topics:
analgesia, epidural
,
analgesics
,
bupivacaine
,
ropivacaine
,
therapeutic index
Effects of an Intubating Dose of Succinylcholine and Rocuronium on the Larynx and Diaphragm : An Electromyographic Study in Humans
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 951–955. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00004
Topics:
electromyography
,
larynx
,
respiratory diaphragm
,
rocuronium
,
succinylcholine
Comparison of Adenosine and Remifentanil Infusions as Adjuvants to Desflurane Anesthesia
Eduardo Zarate, MD; Monica M. Sa Rego, MD; Paul F. White, PhD, MD, FANZCA; Larry Duffy, MD; Vance E. Shearer, MD; James D. Griffin, MD; Charles W. Whitten, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 956–963. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00005
Topics:
adenosine
,
desflurane
,
remifentanil
,
surgical procedures, operative
,
infusion procedures
Epidural Catheter Tip Position and Distribution of Injectate Evaluated by Computed Tomography
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 964–970. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00006
Topics:
catheters
,
computed tomography
,
dura mater
,
epidural catheters
,
epidural space
Hyperbaric Spinal Ropivacaine : A Comparison to Bupivacaine in Volunteers
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 971–977. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00007
Topics:
bupivacaine
,
ropivacaine
,
spinal anesthesia
Preoperative Fasting Practices in Pediatrics
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 978–980. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00008
Topics:
fasting
,
pediatrics
,
preoperative care
,
guidelines
Dose Response of Intravenous Heparin on Markers of Thrombosis during Primary Total Hip Replacement
Nigel E. Sharrock, MB, ChB; George Go, BS; Thomas P. Sculco, MD; Eduardo A. Salvati, MD; Geoffrey H. Westrich, MD; Peter C. Harpel, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 981–987. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00009
Pharmacokinetics of Prilocaine after Intravenous Administration in Volunteers : Enantioselectivity
Auke Dirk van der Meer, MD; Anton G. L. Burm, MSc, PhD; Rudolf Stienstra, MD, PhD; Jack W. van Kleef, MD, PhD; Arie A. Vletter, BSc; Wim Olieman
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 988–992. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00010
Factors Affecting the Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of Rapacuronium
Dennis M. Fisher, MD; Raymond Kahwaji, MD; David Bevan, MB; George Bikhazi, MD; Robert J. Fragen, MD; Martin S. Angst, MD; Eugene Ornstein, MD, PhD; Richard S. Matteo, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 993–1000. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00011
Topics:
plasma
,
plasma drug concentration
,
hemoglobin
,
drug clearance
,
preoperative care
Pharyngeal Mucosal Pressures, Airway Sealing Pressures, and Fiberoptic Position with the Intubating versus the Standard Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1001–1006. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00012
Topics:
airway device
,
fiber optics
,
laryngeal mask airways
,
mucous membrane
,
pharynx
Effects of Prophylactic Nalmefene on the Incidence of Morphine-related Side Effects in Patients Receiving Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia
Girish P. Joshi, MB, BS, MD, FFARCSI; Larry Duffy, MD; Jamal Chehade, MD; Jay Wesevich, MD; Noor Gajraj, FRCA; Edward R. Johnson, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1007–1011. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00013
Topics:
morphine
,
nalmefene
,
patient-controlled analgesia
,
pain
,
opioids
The Pharmacokinetics of Milrinone in Pediatric Patients after Cardiac Surgery
James M. Bailey, MD, PhD; Bruce E. Miller, MD; Wei Lu, PhD; Steven R. Tosone, MD; Kirk R. Kanter, MD; Vincent K. H. Tam, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1012–1018. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00014
Topics:
cardiac surgery procedures
,
milrinone
,
pediatrics
,
pharmacokinetics
Halothane Induces Calcium Release from Human Skinned Masseter Muscle Fibers
Hugo Reyford, MD; Pascal J. Adnet, MD; Benoit Tavernier, MD; Sebastien Beague, MD; Joel Ferri, MD; Renee M. Krivosic-Horber, MD; Ghislain Haudecoeur, PhD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1019–1025. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00015
Topics:
calcium
,
halothane
,
masseter muscle
,
succinylcholine
Pharmacokinetic Modeling of M6G Formation after Oral Administration of Morphine in Healthy Volunteers
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1026–1038. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00016
Topics:
morphine
,
administration, oral
,
plasma
Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks Speed Early and Second Stage Induced Labor in Nulliparous Women
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1039–1046. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00017
Topics:
cervix dilated
,
labor
,
labor induction
,
lumbar sympathetic block
,
nulliparity
Ropivacaine or 2% Mepivacaine for Lower Limb Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1047–1052. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00018
Topics:
leg
,
mepivacaine
,
peripheral block anesthesia
,
ropivacaine
,
femoral-sciatic nerve block
Awareness during Anesthesia : A Closed Claims Analysis
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1053–1061. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00019
Nerve Injury Associated with Anesthesia : A Closed Claims Analysis
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1062–1069. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00020
Topics:
nerve injuries
,
insurance claim review
Laboratory Investigations
Fentanyl and Morphine, but not Remifentanil, Inhibit Acetylcholine Release in Pontine Regions Modulating Arousal
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1070–1077. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00021
Topics:
acetylcholine
,
arousal
,
morphine
,
pons
,
remifentanil
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation : Effect of CPAP on Gas Exchange during Chest Compressions
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1078–1083. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00022
Contribution of Peripheral Chemoreception to the Depression of the Hypoxic Ventilatory Response during Halothane Anesthesia in Cats
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1084–1091. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00023
Topics:
cats
,
depressive disorders
,
halothane
,
hypoxia
,
perfusion
Local Anesthetic Inhibition of Baseline Potassium Channels with Two Pore Domains in Tandem
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1092–1102. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00024
Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia for Postischemic Vasoconstriction in the Perfused Rat Liver
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1103–1111. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00025
Topics:
chemiluminescence
,
hypothermia, induced
,
hypothermia, natural
,
liver
,
normothermia
Acute Lung Injury after Instillation of Human Breast Milk into Rabbits' Lungs : Effects of pH and Gastric Juice
Brendan O'Hare, MBBCh, FFARCSI, MRCPI; Christopher Chin, MBBS, MRCP, FRCA; Jerrold Lerman, BASc, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA; Junko Endo, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1112–1118. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00026
Topics:
acute lung injury
,
gastric juice
,
lung
,
milk, human
,
oryctolagus cuniculus
Speed of Onset and Offset and Mechanisms of Ventilatory Depression from Sevoflurane : An Experimental Study in the Cat
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1119–1128. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00027
Topics:
respiratory depression
,
sevoflurane
,
symptom onset
,
experimental study
,
pet animal
Effect of Systemic Morphine on the Responses of Convergent Neurons to Noxious Heat Stimuli Applied over Graded Surface Areas
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1129–1136. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00028
Topics:
heat (physical force)
,
morphine
,
neurons
,
posterior horn cells
Volatile Anesthetics Increase Intracellular Calcium in Cerebrocortical and Hippocampal Neurons
Christoph H. Kindler, MD; Helge Eilers, MD; Paul Donohoe, PhD; Surhan Ozer, MD; Philip E. Bickler, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1137–1145. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00029
Topics:
brain
,
calcium
,
hippocampus
,
neurons
,
volatile anesthetics
Recirculatory and Compartmental Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Alfentanil in Pigs : The Influence of Cardiac Output
Jette A. Kuipers, BSc; Fred Boer, MD, PhD; Erik Olofsen, MSc; Wim Olieman; Arie A. Vletter, BSc; Anton G. L. Burm, PhD; James G. Bovill, MD, PhD, FFARCSI
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1146–1157. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00030
Topics:
alfentanil
,
cardiac output
,
suidae
Acetazolamide and Amiloride Inhibit Pentobarbital-induced Facilitation of Nocifensive Reflexes
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1158–1164. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00031
Topics:
acetazolamide
,
amiloride
,
facilitation
,
ng-nitroarginine methyl ester
,
pentobarbital
Differential Effects of Lidocaine and Mexiletine on Relaxations to ATP-sensitive K+Channel Openers in Rat Aortas
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1165–1170. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00032
Topics:
aorta
,
lidocaine
,
mexiletine
,
pinacidil
,
cromakalim
Potassium Channels : Basic Aspects, Functional Roles, and Medical Significance
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1186–1203. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00035
Topics:
potassium channel
Education
Individualized Feedback of Volatile Agent Use Reduces Fresh Gas Flow Rate, but Fails to Favorably Affect Agent Choice
Simon C. Body, MB, ChB; John Fanikos, RPh; David DePeiro, RPh; James H. Philip, MD; Scott B. Segal, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1171–1175. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00033
Surgical Subspecialty Block Utilization and Capacity Planning : A Minimal Cost Analysis Model
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1176–1185. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00034
Topics:
surgical procedures, operative
,
budgets
Case Reports
Epidural Anesthesia for Cesarean Section in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy : A Report of Three Cases
Camillo Autore, MD; Stefano Brauneis, MD; Fabrizio Apponi, MD; Cosimo Commisso, MD; Giovanni Pinto, MD; Francesco Fedele, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1205–1207. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00036
Malignant Hyperthermia during Desflurane-Succinylcholine Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1208–1209. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00037
Negative-pressure Pulmonary Edema Associated with Saber-sheath Trachea
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1209–1211. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00038
Topics:
negative pressure pulmonary edema
,
trachea
Anaphylactic Shock to Neuromuscular Blocking Agent : A Familial History
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1211–1212. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00039
Topics:
anaphylaxis
,
neuromuscular blocking agents
SvO(2) Monitoring during Spinal Anesthesia and Cesarean Section in a Parturient with Severe Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Ellen M. Lockhart, MD; Donald H. Penning, MD; Adeyemi J. Olufolabi, MD; Elizabeth A. Bell, MD; John V. Booth, MD; Frank H. Kern, MD
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1213–1215. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00040
Acute Dystonia during Sevoflurane Induction
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1215–1216. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00041
Topics:
dystonia
,
sevoflurane
Epidural Blockade for Labor and Cesarean Section with Associated L4-5 Lipomyelocele
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1217–1218. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00042
Topics:
cesarean section
,
labor
Epidural Labor Analgesia in Parturient with von Willebrand's Disease Type IIA and Severe Preeclampsia
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1219–1220. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00043
An Unexpected Penlon Sigma Elite Vaporizer Leak
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1221–1224. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00044
An Unexpected Penlon Sigma Elite Vaporizer Leak
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1224. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00045
Topics:
anesthesia machine
,
fluid flow
,
marketing
,
medical devices
,
safety
An Unexpected Penlon Sigma Elite Vaporizer Leak
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1224–1225. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00046
Correspondence
Diabetes and Not Lack of Treatment with Atenolol Predicts Decreased Survival after Noncardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1226. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00047
Diabetes and Not Lack of Treatment with Atenolol Predicts Decreased Survival after Noncardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1226–1227. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00048
Catheter Tip Position and Baricity of the Local Anesthetic Have an Impact on Maldistribution in Microcatheter CSA
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1227–1228. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00049
Catheter Tip Position and Baricity of the Local Anesthetic Have an Impact on Maldistribution in Microcatheter CSA
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1228–1229. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00050
Intrathecal Sufentanil Produces Sensory Changes without Hypotension in Male Volunteers
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1229–1230. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00051
Intrathecal Sufentanil Produces Sensory Changes without Hypotension in Male Volunteers
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1230. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00052
Are Guidelines Needed for the Performance of Invasive Interventional Procedures for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery?
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1232. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00055
Coronary Sinus Catheterization for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1232–1233. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00056
Conflict of Interest and the COPA
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1235. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00060
Conflict of Interest and the COPA
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1235–1236. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00061
The Role of the Anesthesiologist in the Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain : A Canadian Perspective
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1237. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00062
Differential Latex Allergy Prevalence in Anesthesiology Subspecialties
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1238. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00063
Reviews of Educational Material
Obstetric Anesthesia and Uncommon Disorders
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1239. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00064
Topics:
anesthesia, obstetrical
The Heart and Lung in Obesity
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1239. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00065
Interactive Anesthesia Library on CD-ROM (Version 2.0)
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1239–1240. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00066
Erratum
AUTHOR CORRECTION
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1241. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00068
AUTHOR CORRECTION
Anesthesiology April 1999, Vol. 90, 1241. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199904000-00069
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