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Opioids: More to Learn, Improvements to be Made
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1309–1312. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00002
Individual Differences in Pain Sensitivity: Implications for Treatment Decisions
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1312–1314. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00003
Topics:
pain threshold
,
pain
Education
Preconditioning by Sevoflurane Decreases Biochemical Markers for Myocardial and Renal Dysfunction in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study
Karine Julier, M.D.; Rafaela da Silva, M.S.; Carlos Garcia, M.D.; Lukas Bestmann, Ph.D.; Philippe Frascarolo, Ph.D.; Andreas Zollinger, M.D.; Pierre-Guy Chassot, M.D.; Edith R. Schmid, M.D.; Marko I. Turina, M.D.; Ludwig K. von Segesser, M.D.; Thomas Pasch, M.D.; Donat R. Spahn, M.D.; Michael Zaugg, M.D., D.E.A.A.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1315–1327. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00004
Auricular Acupressure as a Treatment for Anxiety in Prehospital Transport Settings
Alexander Kober, M.D.; Thomas Scheck, M.D.; Barbara Schubert, B.S.; Helmut Strasser, B.S.; Burkhard Gustorff, M.D.; Petra Bertalanffy, M.D.; Shu-Ming Wang, M.D.; Zeev N. Kain, M.D.; Klaus Hoerauf, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1328–1332. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00005
Topics:
acupressure
,
anxiety
Accelerometry of Adductor Pollicis Muscle Predicts Recovery of Neuromuscular Blockade in Anesthetized Patients
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1333–1337. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00006
Terlipressin Versus Norepinephrine to Correct Refractory Arterial Hypotension after General Anesthesia in Patients Chronically Treated with Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors
Gilles Boccara, M.D., Ph.D.; Alexandre Ouattara, M.D., M.Sc.; Gilles Godet, M.D.; Eric Dufresne, M.D.; Michèle Bertrand, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.; Pierre Coriat, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1338–1344. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00007
Simulation Study of Rested Versus Sleep-deprived Anesthesiologists
Steven K. Howard, M.D.; David M. Gaba, M.D.; Brian E. Smith, M.D.; Matthew B. Weinger, M.D.; Christopher Herndon, B.A.; Shanthala Keshavacharya, M.D.; Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1345–1355. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00008
Topics:
consciousness related finding
,
sleep
,
drowsiness
Effects of Antidepressants on Function and Viability of Human Neutrophils
Danja Strümper, M.D.; Marcel E. Durieux, M.D., Ph.D.; Markus W. Hollmann, M.D., Ph.D.; Barbara Tröster; Christel G. den Bakker; Marco A. E. Marcus, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1356–1362. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00009
Topics:
amitriptyline
,
antidepressive agents
,
neutrophils
,
fluoxetine
,
imipramine
Relationships between Measurement of Pain Using Visual Analog Score and Morphine Requirements during Postoperative Intravenous Morphine Titration
Frédéric Aubrun, M.D.; Olivier Langeron, M.D., Ph.D.; Christophe Quesnel, M.D.; Pierre Coriat, M.D.; Bruno Riou, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1415–1421. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00017
Topics:
morphine
,
pain measurement
,
titration method
,
pain
Postcesarean Section Pain Prediction by Preoperative Experimental Pain Assessment
Michal Granot, D.Sc.; Lior Lowenstein, M.D.; David Yarnitsky, M.D.; Ada Tamir, D.Sc.; Etan Z. Zimmer, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1422–1426. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00018
Topics:
pain
,
pain measurement
,
preoperative care
,
postoperative pain
Bilateral Intravenous Regional Anesthesia: A New Method to Test Additives to Local Anesthetic Solutions
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1427–1430. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00019
A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing Bupivacaine with Ropivacaine for Labor Analgesia
Stephen H. Halpern, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C.; Terrance W. Breen, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; David C. Campbell, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C.; Holly A. Muir, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Jean Kronberg, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Robert Nunn, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Gordon H. Fick, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1431–1435. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00020
Topics:
analgesia, obstetrical
,
bupivacaine
,
ropivacaine
Comparison of the Parasacral Approach and the Posterior Approach, with Single- and Double-Injection Techniques, to Block the Sciatic Nerve
Philippe Cuvillon, M.D., M.S.; Jacques Ripart, M.D., Ph.D.; Pascal Jeannes, M.D.; Aba Mahamat, M.D.; Christophe Boisson, M.D.; Joel L'Hermite, M.D.; Eric Vernes, M.D.; Jean Emmanuel de La Coussaye, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1436–1441. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00021
Topics:
sciatic nerve
,
sciatic nerve block
,
symptom onset
,
anesthetics, local
Piriformis Syndrome: Anatomic Considerations, a New Injection Technique, and a Review of the Literature
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1442–1448. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00022
Topics:
piriformis muscle
,
piriformis muscle syndrome
,
sciatic nerve
,
cadaver
,
neurons
Postoperative Morphine Use and Hyperalgesia Are Reduced by Preoperative but Not Intraoperative Epidural Analgesia: Implications for Preemptive Analgesia and the Prevention of Central Sensitization
Joel Katz, Ph.D.; Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.; Roger Schmid, M.D.; Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D.; Adarose Wowk, B.Sc., R.N.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1449–1460. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00023
Topics:
analgesia, epidural
,
central sensitization
,
hyperalgesia
,
intraoperative care
,
morphine
Intraspinal Adenosine Induces Spinal Cord Norepinephrine Release in Spinal Nerve-ligated Rats but not in Normal or Sham Controls
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1461–1466. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00024
Topics:
adenosine
,
neurons
,
norepinephrine
,
rats
,
spinal cord
Intrathecal Morphine Reduces the Visceromotor Response to Acute Uterine Cervical Distension in an Estrogen-independent Manner
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1467–1471. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00025
Topics:
dilatation, pathologic
,
estrogen
,
morphine
,
user-centered design
,
uterus
Magnesium Chloride and Ruthenium Red Attenuate the Antiallodynic Effect of Intrathecal Gabapentin in a Rat Model of Postoperative Pain
Jen-Kun Cheng, M.D.; Yu-Jun Lai, M.S.; Chien-Chuan Chen, M.D.; Ching-Rong Cheng, M.D.; Lih-Chu Chiou, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1472–1479. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00026
Topics:
gabapentin
,
magnesium chloride
,
ruthenium red
,
postoperative pain
,
spermine
Antihyperalgesic and Side Effects of Intrathecal Clonidine and Tizanidine in a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain
Tomoyuki Kawamata, M.D.; Keiichi Omote, M.D.; Hiroki Yamamoto, M.D.; Masaki Toriyabe, M.D.; Kohsuke Wada, M.D.; Akiyoshi Namiki, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1480–1483. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00027
Topics:
clonidine
,
neuropathic pain
,
tizanidine
,
heart rate
Assessment of Differential Blockade by Amitriptyline and Its N -Methyl Derivative in Different Species by Different Routes
Peter Gerner, M.D.; Anna E. Haderer, M.D.; Mustafa Mujtaba, Ph.D.; Yukari Sudoh, M.D.; Sanjeet Narang, M.D.; Salahadin Abdi, M.D., Ph.D.; Venkatesh Srinivasa, M.D.; Christof Pertl, M.D., Ph.D.; Ging Kuo Wang, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1484–1490. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00028
Topics:
amitriptyline
,
sheep
,
rats
Pain Medicine
Propofol Increases Phosphorylation of Troponin I and Myosin Light Chain 2 via Protein Kinase C Activation in Cardiomyocytes
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1363–1371. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00010
Topics:
cardiac myocytes
,
propofol
,
phosphorylation
,
contractile proteins
Temporal Summation Governs Part of the Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Isoflurane Anesthesia
Robert C. Dutton, M.D.; Yi Zhang, M.D.; Caroline R. Stabernack, M.D.; Michael J. Laster, D.V.M.; James M. Sonner, M.D.; Edmond I Eger, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1372–1377. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00011
Topics:
isoflurane
,
minimum alveolar concentration
,
temporal summation
,
pulse
Cyclooxygenase-2–dependent Superoxide Generation Contributes to Age-dependent Impairment of G Protein–mediated Cerebrovasodilation
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1378–1383. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00012
Topics:
child
,
cyclooxygenase-2
,
dilatation, pathologic
,
gtp-binding proteins
,
indomethacin
N -Acetylcysteine Restores Isoflurane-induced Preconditioning against Myocardial Infarction during Hyperglycemia
Franz Kehl, M.D., D.E.A.A.; John G. Krolikowski, B.A.; Dorothee Weihrauch, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Paul S. Pagel, M.D., Ph.D.; David C. Warltier, M.D., Ph.D.; Judy R. Kersten, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1384–1390. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00013
Topics:
acetylcysteine
,
hyperglycemia
,
isoflurane
,
myocardial infarction
,
vascular flow
Perflubron Emulsion in Prolonged Hemorrhagic Shock: Influence on Hepatocellular Energy Metabolism and Oxygen-dependent Gene Expression
Markus Paxian, M.D.; Hauke Rensing, M.D.; Katrin Geckeis, B.S.; Inge Bauer, Ph.D.; Darius Kubulus, M.D.; Donat R. Spahn, M.D.; Michael Bauer, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1391–1399. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00014
Topics:
blood preservation
,
emulsions
,
energy metabolism
,
gene expression
,
hemorrhage
Fetal Plasma Concentrations after Intraamniotic Sufentanil in Chronically Instrumented Pregnant Sheep
Danja Strümper, M.D.; Marcel E. Durieux, M.D., Ph.D.; Wiebke Gogarten, M.D.; Hugo Van Aken, M.D., Ph.D.; Kristian Hartleb; Marco A. E. Marcus, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1400–1406. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00015
Topics:
fetus
,
plasma drug concentration
,
pregnancy
,
sheep
,
sufentanil
Olprinone, a Phosphodiesterase III Inhibitor, Reduces Gut Mucosal Injury and Portal Endotoxin Level during Acute Hypoxia in Rabbits
Tomoyuki Satoh, M.D.; Hiroshi Morisaki, M.D.; Kimiaki Ai, M.D.; Shizuko Kosugi, M.D.; Michiko Yamamoto, B.A.; Ryohei Serita, M.D.; Yoshifumi Kotake, M.D.; Junzo Takeda, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1407–1414. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00016
Topics:
endotoxins
,
hypoxia
,
infusion procedures
,
mucous membrane
,
oryctolagus cuniculus
Economics
Variability in Surgical Caseload and Access to Intensive Care Services
Michael L. McManus, M.D., M.P.H.; Michael C. Long, M.D.; Abbot Cooper; James Mandell, M.D.; Donald M. Berwick, M.D., M.P.P.; Marcello Pagano, Ph.D.; Eugene Litvak, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1491–1496. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00029
Review Article
Effects of Postoperative, Nonsteroidal, Antiinflammatory Drugs on Bleeding Risk after Tonsillectomy Meta-analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials
David C. Warltier, M.D., Ph.D.; Emmanuel Marret, M.D.; Antoine Flahault, M.D., Ph.D.; Charles-Marc Samama, M.D., Ph.D.; Francis Bonnet, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1497–1502. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00030
Special Articles
History of the Development and Evolution of Local Anesthesia Since the Coca Leaf
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1503–1508. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00031
Topics:
anesthesia, local
,
coca
,
cocaine
,
plant leaves
Case Reports
Skin Injury with the Use of a Water Warming Device
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1509–1510. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00032
Topics:
medical devices
,
skin injuries
Probable Meperidine-Induced Serotonin Syndrome in a Patient with a History of Fluoxetine Use
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1511–1512. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00033
Topics:
fluoxetine
,
meperidine
,
serotonin syndrome
Treatment of Excessive Bleeding in Jehovah's Witness Patients after Cardiac Surgery with Recombinant Factor VIIa (NovoSeven®)
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1513–1515. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00034
Correspondence
The Neuropsychologic Deterioration Seen in the Placebo Group May Have Been a Result of Rigorous Exclusion Criteria
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1516. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00035
The Neuropsychologic Deterioration Seen in the Placebo Group May Have Been a Result of Rigorous Exclusion Criteria: In Reply
Stanton Newman, D.Phil.; Robert S. Kong, F.R.C.A.; John Butterworth, M.D.; Wynne Aveling, F.R.C.A.; David A. Stump, M.D.; Michael J. G. Harrison, F.R.C.P.; John Hammon, M.D.; Jan Stygall, M.Sc.; Kashemi D. Rorie, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1516. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00036
Neuroprotective and Antiepileptic Activities of Ketamine in Nerve Agent Poisoning
Georges Mion, M.D.; Jean-Pierre Tourtier, M.D.; Fabrice Petitjeans, M.D.; Frédéric Dorandeu, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Guy Lallement, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Michel Rüttimann, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1517. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00037
Neuroprotective and Antiepileptic Activities of Ketamine in Nerve Agent Poisoning: In Reply
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1517. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00038
Possible Dangers of Discontinuing Statins Perioperatively: In Reply
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1518. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00040
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution: The Subgroup of Patients Likely To Benefit Remains Uncertain
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1519. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00041
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution: The Subgroup of Patients Likely To Benefit Remains Uncertain: In Reply
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1519. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00042
Gabapentin: The First Preemptive Anti-Hyperalgesic for Opioid Withdrawal Hyperalgesia?
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1520–1521. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00045
Gabapentin: The First Preemptive Anti-Hyperalgesic for Opioid Withdrawal Hyperalgesia?: In Reply
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1521–1522. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00046
Can't Blame Bupivacaine
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1523. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00049
Postoperative Sore Throat: Due to Intubation or Reflux Disease?
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1523. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00050
Can Choice of Vasopressor Therapy Affect Rostral Spread of Spinal Anaesthetic?
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1524. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00051
Reviews of Educational Material
Complications—A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1525. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00052
Holding Court with the Ghost of Gilman Terrace: Selected Writings of Ralph Milton Waters, M.D.
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1525–1526. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00053
Topics:
writing
Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anesthesiology June 2003, Vol. 98, 1527. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200306000-00054
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