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Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 5A–7A. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00001
Editorial
The Right Dose of Succinylcholine
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1037–1038. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00002
Topics:
succinylcholine
Target-controlled Infusions for Intravenous Anesthetics: Surfing USA Not!
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1039–1041. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00003
Sepsis and Hypothermia: Call in the Granulocytes?
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1041–1043. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00004
Topics:
granulocytes
,
hypothermia, induced
,
hypothermia, natural
,
sepsis
A Role for Cyclooxygenase-1 in Neuropathic Pain?
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1043–1044. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00005
Topics:
cyclooxygenase-1
,
neuropathic pain
Education
Optimal Dose of Succinylcholine Revisited
Mohamed Naguib, M.B., B.Ch., M.Sc., F.F.A.R.C.S.I., M.D.; Abdulhamid Samarkandi, M.B., B.S., K.S.U.F., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.; Waleed Riad, M.B., B.Ch., M.Sc., A.B., M.D.; Saleh W. Alharby, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Glas)
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1045–1049. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00006
Topics:
succinylcholine
,
intubation
The “Intubating Dose” of Succinylcholine: The Effect of Decreasing Doses on Recovery Time
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1050–1054. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00007
Topics:
succinylcholine
Influence of Nitrous Oxide on Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Sevoflurane for Laryngeal Mask Insertion in Children
Shinichi Kihara, M.D.; Yuichi Yaguchi, M.D.; Shinichi Inomata, M.D.; Seiji Watanabe, M.D., Ph.D.; Joseph R. Brimacombe, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.A., M.D.; Noriko Taguchi, M.D.; Tetsuya Komatsuzaki, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1055–1058. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00008
Women Appear to Have the Same Minimum Alveolar Concentration as Men: A Retrospective Study
Edmond I Eger, M.D.; Michael J. Laster, DVM; George A. Gregory, M.D.; Takasumi Katoh, M.D.; James M. Sonner, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1059–1061. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00009
Topics:
minimum alveolar concentration
Women Have the Same Desflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration as Men: A Prospective Study
Anupama Wadhwa, M.D.; Jaleel Durrani, M.D.; Papiya Sengupta, M.D.; Anthony G. Doufas, M.D., Ph.D.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1062–1065. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00010
Topics:
desflurane
,
minimum alveolar concentration
,
skin
Comparison of the LMA-Classic ™ with the New Disposable Soft Seal Laryngeal Mask in Spontaneously Breathing Adult Patients
André A. J. van Zundert, M.D., Ph.D.; Kristine Fonck, M.D.; Baha Al-Shaikh, F.F.A.R.S.C.I.; Eric Mortier, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1066–1071. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00011
Topics:
inspiration
,
laryngeal mask airways
,
respiration
,
adult
Narcotrend® and Bispectral Index® Monitor Are Superior to Classic Electroencephalographic Parameters for the Assessment of Anesthetic States during Propofol-Remifentanil Anesthesia
Gunter N. Schmidt, M.D.; Petra Bischoff, M.D.; Thomas Standl, M.D.; Kai Jensen, M.D.; Moritz Voigt, M.D.; Jochen Schulte am Esch, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1072–1077. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00012
Topics:
electroencephalography
,
propofol
,
remifentanil
,
steady state
,
extubation
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Does Not Modify Hyperalgesic Responses to Heat Injury
Mads U. Werner, M.D., Ph.D.; Preben Duun, M.D.; Otto Kraemer, M.D.; Birgit Lassen, R.N.A.; Henrik Kehlet, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1152–1157. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00023
Topics:
arthroscopy
,
burns
,
knee surgery
,
pain
,
pain threshold
Quality of Recovery from Anesthesia in Neurosurgical Patients
Kate Leslie, M.D., M.Epi., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Sally Troedel, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Kimberley Irwin, B.A., R.N.; Frances Pearce, B.H.Sc., R.N.; Antony Ugoni, B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sci.Stat.; Robyn Gillies, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Elizabeth Pemberton, M.B.B.S., B.Med.Sci., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Shyamali Dharmage, M.B.B.S., M.Sc., M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1158–1165. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00024
Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Levobupivacaine with and without Fentanyl after Continuous Epidural Infusion in Children: A Multicenter Trial
Jerrold Lerman, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Judith Nolan, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.A.; Rob Eyres, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A., F.A.N.Z.C.A.; Mark Schily, M.D.; Peter Stoddart, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.A.; Christopher M. Bolton, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A., Grad Dip Epi Bio; Frank Mazzeo, M.D.; Andrew R. Wolf, M.D., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1166–1174. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00025
Topics:
child
,
fentanyl
,
levobupivacaine
,
safety
,
pharmacokinetics
Cyclooxygenase-1 in the Spinal Cord Is Altered after Peripheral Nerve Injury
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1175–1179. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00026
Topics:
cyclooxygenase-1
,
peripheral nerve injuries
,
spinal cord
,
rats
Inhibition of Spinal Prostaglandin Synthesis Early after L5/L6 Nerve Ligation Prevents the Development of Prostaglandin-dependent and Prostaglandin-independent Allodynia in the Rat
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1180–1188. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00027
Topics:
allodynia
,
ligation
,
neurons
,
prostaglandins
,
spinal nerve
The Critical Role of Concentration for Lidocaine Block of Peripheral Nerve In Vivo : Studies of Function and Drug Uptake in the Rat
Tadashi Nakamura, M.D.; Frederique Popitz-Bergez, M.D.; John Birknes, M.D.; Gary R. Strichartz, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1189–1197. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00028
Topics:
lidocaine
Target-Controlled Drug Delivery: Progress toward an Intravenous “Vaporizer” and Automated Anesthetic Administration
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1214–1219. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00031
Topics:
drug delivery systems
,
computers
Pain Medicine
Using Front-end Kinetics to Optimize Target-controlled Drug Infusions
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1078–1086. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00013
Deleterious Effects of Mild Hypothermia in Septic Rats Are Ameliorated by Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor
Alexander Torossian, M.D.; Sebastian Ruehlmann; Martin Middeke, M.D.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D.; Wilfried Lorenz, M.D.; Hinnerk F. Wulf, M.D.; Artur Bauhofer, Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1087–1092. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00014
Lidocaine Enhances GαiProtein Function
Claudia Benkwitz, M.D.; James C. Garrison, Ph.D.; Joel Linden, Ph.D.; Marcel E. Durieux, M.D., Ph.D.; Markus W. Hollmann, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1093–1101. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00015
Topics:
lidocaine
,
gtp-binding proteins
,
cyclic amp
,
agonists
Open-lung Protective Ventilation with Pressure Control Ventilation, High-frequency Oscillation, and Intratracheal Pulmonary Ventilation Results in Similar Gas Exchange, Hemodynamics, and Lung Mechanics
Khaled A. Sedeek, M.D.; Muneyuki Takeuchi, M.D.; Klaudiusz Suchodolski, M.D.; Sara O. Vargas, M.D.; Motomu Shimaoka, M.D.; Jay J. Schnitzer, M.D.; Robert M. Kacmarek, R.R.T., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1102–1111. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00016
Evaluation of Rapid Ischemic Preconditioning in a Rabbit Model of Spinal Cord Ischemia
Meiko Kakimoto, M.D.; Masahiko Kawaguchi, M.D.; Takanori Sakamoto, M.D.; Satoki Inoue, M.D.; Hitoshi Furuya, M.D.; Mitsutoshi Nakamura, M.D.; Noboru Konishi, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1112–1117. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00017
Selective Blockade of AT1 Receptor Attenuates Impairment of Hypotensive Autoregulation and Improves Cerebral Blood Flow after Brain Injury in the Newborn Pig
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1118–1124. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00018
Topics:
brain
,
brain injuries
,
cerebral blood flow
,
dilatation, pathologic
,
homeostasis
Cholinergic Reversal of Isoflurane Anesthesia in Rats as Measured by Cross-approximate Entropy of the Electroencephalogram
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1125–1131. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00019
Topics:
cholinergic agents
,
electroencephalography
,
entropy
,
isoflurane
,
rats
Induction of Malignant Hyperthermia in Susceptible Swine by 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“Ecstasy”)
Marko Fiege, M.D.; Frank Wappler, M.D.; Ralf Weisshorn, M.D.; Mark U. Gerbershagen, M.D.; Melanie Menge, M.S.; Jochen Schulte am Esch, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1132–1136. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00020
Effects of Spontaneous Breathing during Airway Pressure Release Ventilation on Intestinal Blood Flow in Experimental Lung Injury
Rudolf Hering, M.D.; Andreas Viehöfer, M.D.; Jörg Zinserling, M.Sc.; Hermann Wrigge, M.D.; Stefan Kreyer; Andreas Berg; Thomas Minor, M.D.; Christian Putensen, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1137–1144. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00021
Topics:
airway pressure release ventilation
,
inspiration
,
intestines
,
lung injuries
,
respiration
Severe Hypotension Is Not Essential for Isoflurane Neuroprotection against Forebrain Ischemia in Mice
H. Mayumi Homi, M.D.; Javier M. Mixco, B.A.; Huaxin Sheng, M.D.; Hilary P. Grocott, M.D.; Robert D. Pearlstein, Ph.D.; David S. Warner, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1145–1151. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00022
Topics:
hypotension
,
ischemia
,
isoflurane
,
mice
,
neuroprotection
Investigation of Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor Monitoring of Anesthetic Gas Mixtures
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1233–1235. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00037
Topics:
anesthetic gases
,
carbon monoxide
,
sensor
Review Article
Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors in Postoperative Pain Management: Current Evidence and Future Directions
Ian Gilron, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C.; Brian Milne, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C.; Murray Hong, Ph.D.; David C. Warltier, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1198–1208. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00029
Special Articles
Reporting of Ethical Approval and Informed Consent in Clinical Research Published in Leading Anesthesia Journals
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1209–1213. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00030
Topics:
clinical research
,
ethics
,
informed consent
,
institutional review board
Classic Papers Revisited
Biotransformation of Halothane in Humans
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1220–1221. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00032
Topics:
biotransformation
,
halothane
Case Reports
Bispectral Index Decreased to “0” in Propofol Anesthesia after a Cross-clamping of Descending Thoracic Aorta
Manabu Kakinohana, M.D., Ph.D.; Yuji Miyata, M.D.; Tetsuya Kawabata, M.D.; Seisyo Kawashima, M.D.; Joho Tokumine, MD, Ph.D.; Kazuhiro Sugahara, M.D., Ph.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1223–1225. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00033
Topics:
bispectral index
,
descending thoracic aorta
,
propofol
Recording Electrocardiograms Can Be Dangerous
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1225–1227. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00034
Topics:
electrocardiogram
Successful Resuscitation from Prolonged Ventricular Fibrillation Using a Portable Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support System
Hiroshi Sunami, M.D.; Yoshihisa Fujita, M.D.; Tomoko Okada, M.D.; Satoshi Wada, M.D.; Motoko Kimura, M.D.; Atsuo Sari, M.D.; Kazuhiro Yoshida, M.D.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1227–1229. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00035
Topics:
resuscitation
,
social support
,
ventricular fibrillation
Neuropathy following Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: Is It the Tourniquet?
Christopher J. Jankowski, M.D.; Mark T. Keegan, M.B., M.R.C.P.I.; Charles F. Bolton, M.D.; Barry A. Harrison, M.B.B.S., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.R.A.C.P.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1230–1232. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00036
Topics:
brachial plexus block, axillary
,
neuropathy
,
tourniquets
Correspondence
Is the Parker Flex-Tip Tube Really Superior to the Standard Tube for Fiberoptic Orotracheal Intubation?
Anthony M-H. Ho, M.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.P.C., F.C.C.P.; David C. Chung, M.D., F.R.C.A., F.R.C.P.C.; Manoj K. Karmakar, M.B.B.S., M.D., F.R.C.A.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1236. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00038
Fiberoptic Intubation: Troubles with the “Tube”?: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1237. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00040
Posterior Approach to the Sciatic Nerve: Can “Common Sense” Replace Science and Logic?
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1237–1238. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00041
Posterior Approach to the Sciatic Nerve: Can “Common Sense” Replace Science and Logic?: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1238–1239. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00042
Acute Myocardial Infarction: Which Treatment?
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1239–1240. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00043
Indications for Cardiology Consultation: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1241–1242. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00046
Isoflurane Promotes Extravascular Fluid Accumulation in Humans
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1242–1243. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00047
Isoflurane Promotes Extravascular Fluid Accumulation in Humans: In Reply:—
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1243. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00048
Low Volume Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block with Computed Tomography Guidance
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1243–1244. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00049
A Device to Stimulate Central Venous Cannulation in the Human Patient Simulator
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1245–1246. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00050
The Rapid Infusion System: Error of the Infused Volume Readout Caused by the Kinking of a Tube
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1246. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00051
Reviews of Educational Material
Radiographic Imaging for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1247. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00052
Topics:
anesthesia, conduction
,
diagnostic imaging
,
pain management
Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment, 2nd Edition.
Anesthesiology November 2003, Vol. 99, 1247–1248. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200311000-00053
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