CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA:

Eugene A. Hessel, II

The Brain and the Heart (Editorial)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 522-526. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Zhengyuan Xia, Zhiyong Huang, and David M. Ansley

Large-Dose Propofol During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Decreases Biochemical Markers of Myocardial Injury in Coronary Surgery Patients: A Comparison with Isoflurane
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 527-532. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Admission of propofol during cardiopulmonary bypass in a dose larger than normally used in clinical practice decreases biochemical markers of myocardial damage after surgery, and it is associated with shorter intensive unit stay in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery as compared with anesthetic maintenance with isoflurane or small-dose propofol.

Young-Kug Kim, Gyu-Sam Hwang, In-Young Huh, Jai-Hyun Hwang, Jong-Yeon Park, Sung-Lyang Chung, Tae-Won Kwon, and Sung-Min Han

Altered Autonomic Cardiovascular Regulation After Combined Deep and Superficial Cervical Plexus Blockade for Carotid Endarterectomy
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 533-539. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: A major shift of resting autonomic steadiness toward sympathetic dominance, vagal withdrawal, and decline in baroreflex reserve occurs after combined deep and superficial cervical plexus blockade for carotid endarterectomy.

Andreas Koster, Bruce Spiess, Michael Jurmann, Cornelius M. Dyke, Nicholas G. Smedira, Sol Aronson, and Michael A. Lincoff

Bivalirudin Provides Rapid, Effective, and Reliable Anticoagulation During Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization: Results of the "EVOLUTION OFF" Trial
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 540-544. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Although unfractionated heparin is the standard anticoagulant in cardiac surgery, its use is associated with important drawbacks. The present study provides evidence that bivalirudin used according to the percutaneous coronary intervention protocol during off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery provides reliable plasma concentrations and effectively achieves target activated clotting time+ values.

Isao Ito, Yukio Hayashi, Yusuke Kawai, Mitsuo Iwasaki, Koji Takada, Takahiko Kamibayashi, Atsushi Yamatodani, and Takashi Mashimo

Diabetes Mellitus Reduces the Antiarrhythmic Effect of Ion Channel Blockers
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 545-550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: We examined the effect of diabetes mellitus on the antiarrhythmic effect of sodium, potassium, and calcium channel blockers in halothane-epinephrine-induced arrhythmias in rats. Our results show that diabetes mellitus reduces the antiarrhythmic effect of ion channel blockers.

T. Kyle Harrison, Tanja Manser, Steven K. Howard, and David M. Gaba

Use of Cognitive Aids in a Simulated Anesthetic Crisis
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 551-556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Relying on memory to treat a rare event can result in omissions and treatment missteps. We evaluated the use of cognitive aids in a simulated anesthetic crisis (malignant hyperthermia) to determine if their use improved performance.

Leanne Groban and John Butterworth

Perioperative Management of Chronic Heart Failure (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 557-575. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Monica L. Mordecai, Claudia C. Crawford, Barry A. Harrison, and Christopher C. DeStephano

Transesophageal Echocardiographic Detection of Papillary Fibroelastoma in the Pulmonary Artery (Echo Rounds)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 576-577. [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]   

Daniel T. Redford, Alex S. Kim, Brent J. Barber, and Jack G. Copeland

Transesophageal Echocardiography for the Intraoperative Evaluation of a Large Anterior Mediastinal Mass (Echo Rounds)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 578-579. [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]   

Claude Lentschener, Olivier Vignaux, Christian Spaulding, Philippe Bonnichon, Paul Legmann, and Yves Ozier

Early Postoperative Tako-Tsubo-Like Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning Syndrome (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 580-582. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Tako-tsubo-like left ventricular dysfunction was diagnosed after surgery. Whether this dysfunction partly accounts for changes in T-wave morphology, reported to average 19% after anesthesia and noncardiac surgery, warrants further evaluation.

Sumi Otomo, Michiko Sugita, Osamu Shimoda, and Hidenori Terasaki

Two Cases of Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning Syndrome Associated with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 583-586. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome causes reversible cardiac dysfunction. A relationship with physiologic and emotional stress and/or excessive catecholamine activity is suspected, but the pathophysiology remains unclear. We describe the anesthetic management of two patients with this syndrome associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA:

Victor W. Xia, Bin Du, Albert Tran, Luke Liu, Ke-Qin Hu, Jonathan R. Hiatt, Ronald W. Busuttil, and Randolph H. Steadman

Intraoperative Hypokalemia in Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Incidence and Risk Factors
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 587-593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: The incidence of and risk factors for potassium disturbances were retrospectively studied in 268 children undergoing liver transplantation. Hypokalemia was the predominant disturbance. Several risk factors for hypokalemia were identified in the preperfusion and postreperfusion periods.

ANESTHETIC PHARMACOLOGY:

Masakazu Yamaguchi, Osamu Shibata, Kenji Nishioka, Tetsuji Makita, and Koji Sumikawa

Propofol Attenuates Ovalbumin-Induced Smooth Muscle Contraction of the Sensitized Rat Trachea: Inhibition of Serotonergic and Cholinergic Signaling
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 594-600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Propofol significantly attenuated ovalbumin-induced contraction of ovalbumin-sensitized rat trachea, mainly by inhibiting both actions of 5-HT, i.e., the direct action on the smooth muscle and the indirect action on the parasympathetic nerve endings. Propofol should be a useful anesthetic for patients with immunoglobulin E-related asthma.

Hiroshi Sunaga, Masahisa Kaneko, and Yoshikiyo Amaki

The Efficacy of Intratracheal Administration of Vecuronium in Rats, Compared with Intravenous and Intramuscular Administration
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 601-607. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: This study examined the suitability of the intratracheal route as an alternative route for the administration of vecuronium. Intratracheal administration appears to be effective, given the more rapid absorption and faster onset of drug action than IM administration.

Kenichi Sekimoto, Shigeru Saito, and Fumio Goto

Tetracaine at a Small Concentration Delayed Nerve Growth Without Destroying Neurites and Growth Cones
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 608-614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Continuous exposure to small concentrations of tetracaine delayed neurite growth without destroying neurite and growth cone. This effect was associated with a reduction in the number of filopodia and a decreased actin content.

Ko Takakura, Maki Mizogami, Shigeru Morishima, and Ikunobu Muramatsu

The Inhibitory Effects of Local Anesthetics on Primary Sensory Nerve and Parasympathetic Nerve in Rabbit Eye
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 615-619. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Primary sensory nerves transfer messages to the periphery and to the central nervous system and cause neurogenic inflammation via neuropeptide releases in the periphery. Because the effect of local anesthetics on neurogenic inflammation is a subject of controversy and current interest, we attempted to investigate the mechanism of the effect of local anesthetics on primary sensory nerves.

Peyman Sahbaie, Shohreh Madanlou, Parham Gharagozlou, J. David Clark, Jelveh Lameh, and Timothy M. Delorey

Transcutaneous Blood Gas CO₂ Monitoring of Induced Ventilatory Depression in Mice
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 620-625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: A strong correlation between arterial blood CO2 measurements and transcutaneous CO2 assessments in mice was observed. Bland-Altman analysis further confirmed the accuracy of PtcCO2 compared to Paco2 measurements. Application of this simple, noninvasive transcutaneous method in mice provides the means to rapidly, continuously, and comprehensively evaluate ventilatory depressive effects.

TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTING, AND SIMULATION:

Red S. Howard, James J. Finneran, and Sam H. Ridgway

Bispectral Index Monitoring of Unihemispheric Effects in Dolphins
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 626-632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: When dolphins sleep, often the electroencephalographic activity of only one cerebral hemisphere is altered. We demonstrate that the bispectral index monitor can detect hemispheric asymmetry in the species Tursiops truncatus. The dolphin, with its human-sized brain, may provide an animal model for study of unihemispheric effects in humans.

Ehab Farag, Gordon J. Chelune, Armin Schubert, and Edward J. Mascha

Is Depth of Anesthesia, as Assessed by the Bispectral Index, Related to Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Recovery?
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 633-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Elderly patients were randomized to lighter or deeper levels of anesthesia, as measured by Bispectral Index. The deeper anesthetic group had better cognitive function 4-6 weeks postoperatively.

Yasuhiro Morimoto, Satoshi Hagihira, Satoshi Yamashita, Yasuhiko Iida, Mishiya Matsumoto, Syunsuke Tsuruta, and Takefumi Sakabe

Changes in Electroencephalographic Bicoherence During Sevoflurane Anesthesia Combined with Intravenous Fentanyl
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 641-645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Electroencephalographic bicoherence significantly changed with different concentrations of sevoflurane, which suggests that the distribution pattern of bicoherence values is likely to be a good indicator for assessing the sedative effect of sevoflurane during the surgery.

ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, AND POLICY:

Zeev N. Kain

The National Practitioner Data Bank and Anesthesia Malpractice Payments (Brief Report)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 646-649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Data obtained from the National Practitioner Data Bank indicates that over the past 14 yr, whereas the number of anesthesia malpractice payments has decreased, the median payment of cases has increased.

CRITICAL CARE AND TRAUMA:

Rafael Kawati, Laszlo Vimlati, Josef Guttmann, Göran Hedenstierna, Ulf Sjöstrand, Stefan Schumann, and Michael Lichtwarck-Aschoff

Change in Expiratory Flow Detects Partial Endotracheal Tube Obstruction in Pressure-Controlled Ventilation
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 650-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: In pressure-controlled ventilation, monitoring of tidal volume may fail to detect partial endotracheal tube obstruction, whereas monitoring of expiratory flow and fractional volume expired during the first 15% of expiration indicates obstruction.

NEUROSURGICAL ANESTHESIA:

Toru Goyagi, Tetsu Kimura, Toshiaki Nishikawa, Yoshitsugu Tobe, and Yoko Masaki

ß-Adrenoreceptor Antagonists Attenuate Brain Injury After Transient Focal Ischemia in Rats
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 658-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: We evaluated the neuroprotective effect of four different {beta}-adrenoreceptor antagonists in the rat after transient focal cerebral ischemia. Both IV and intrathecal administration of {beta}-adrenoreceptor antagonists improved neurological and histological outcomes.

OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA:

Brendan Carvalho, Larry Chu, Andrea Fuller, Sheila E. Cohen, and Edward T. Riley

Valdecoxib for Postoperative Pain Management After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 664-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs improve postoperative pain after cesarean delivery. No previous study has determined the analgesic efficacy of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors after cesarean delivery. Valdecoxib did not significantly reduce pain or opioid consumption in the 72 h after cesarean delivery. The addition of COX-2 inhibitors to improve post-cesarean pain is not supported at this time.

GENERAL ARTICLES:

Christer H. Svensén, Joel Olsson, and Robert G. Hahn

Intravascular Fluid Administration and Hemodynamic Performance During Open Abdominal Surgery
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 671-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Half of the patients undergoing abdominal surgery showed a reduction of cardiac output in response to IV fluid administration. This was associated with less plasma volume expansion and more peripheral accumulation of the fluid.

Helmut Hager, Dayakar Reddy, Goutham Mandadi, Debra Pulley, J. Chris Eagon, Daniel I. Sessler, and Andrea Kurz

Hypercapnia Improves Tissue Oxygenation in Morbidly Obese Surgical Patients
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 677-681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Wound and tissue oxygenation are critically low in morbidly obese patients, even with supplemental oxygen administration. Mild hypercapnia combined with supplement oxygen during the perioperative period significantly increased tissue oxygenation in obese patients.

Alexander P. Boddy, Samir Mehta, and Michael Rhodes

The Effect of Intraperitoneal Local Anesthesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 682-688. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Many trials assessing the benefits of intraperitoneal local anesthetics in laparoscopic cholecystectomy have been performed. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials synthesizes the available evidence and suggests that this technique results in a significant reduction in early postoperative pain.

ANALGESIA:

Thomas J. Martin, Nancy L. Buechler, and James C. Eisenach

Intrathecal Administration of a Cylcooxygenase-1, but Not a Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor, Reverses the Effects of Laparotomy on Exploratory Activity in Rats
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 690-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Using a model of abdominal surgery in rats, spinal administration of a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor was found to be more effective in restoring exploratory behavior in rats after surgery than a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor. These data suggest that selective cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitors may be useful for certain pain modalities.

Keeran Kumar, Greg R. Polston, and Mark S. Wallace

The Effect of Intravenous Ketorolac on Capsaicin-Induced Deep Tissue Hyperalgesia
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 696-702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Human experimental pain models have been used to study drug effects on pain. The IM injection of capsaicin produces a reliable muscular hyperalgesia that is unresponsive to a single dose of IV ketorolac.

Pekka M. Kairaluoma, Martina S. Bachmann, Per H. Rosenberg, and Pertti J. Pere

Preincisional Paravertebral Block Reduces the Prevalence of Chronic Pain After Breast Surgery
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 703-708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: In addition to providing acute postoperative pain relief, preoperative paravertebral block (PVB) decreases the prevalence and intensity of chronic pain as late as 1 yr after breast cancer surgery. The acute and long-term analgesic benefits should encourage the use of PVB before breast cancer surgery.

Kyo S. Kim and Yu M. Nam

The Analgesic Effects of Capsicum Plaster at the Zusanli Point After Abdominal Hysterectomy
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 709-713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Capsicum plaster at a classical Chinese acupoint may be a simple, inexpensive alternative to acupuncture for decreasing the need for opioid analgesics in the postoperative period. In this study, application of capsicum plaster at Zusanli (ST-36) acupoints reduced postoperative opioid analgesic requirements and opioid-related side effects in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.

Jijun J. Xu, Brittan C. Walla, Miguel F. Diaz, Gregory N. Fuller, and Howard B. Gutstein

Intermittent Lumbar Puncture in Rats: A Novel Method for the Experimental Study of Opioid Tolerance (Technical Communication)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 714-720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Chronic morphine administration via intermittent lumbar puncture in rats induced analgesic tolerance while avoiding catheter-associated morbidity. This novel method should prove useful in the experimental study of spinal opioid tolerance.

Igor Kissin, Cristina F. Freitas, and Edwin L. Bradley, Jr

Memory of Pain: The Effect of Perineural Resiniferatoxin
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 721-728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Long after recovery from inflammatory hyperalgesia, its central nervous system imprint can be clearly observed. Selective blockade of nociceptive fibers with resiniferatoxin prevents formation of hyperalgesia-related memory.

Till Sprenger, Michael Valet, Ralph Woltmann, Claus Zimmer, Rainer Freynhagen, Eberhard F. Kochs, Thomas R. Tölle, and Klaus J. Wagner

Imaging Pain Modulation by Subanesthetic S-(+)-Ketamine
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 729-737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: This study investigates experimental heat pain processing using functional magnetic resonance imaging during infusion of 3 different S-(+)-ketamine doses and placebo in volunteers.

Shugaku Himukashi, Hiroshi Takeshima, Sahoko Koyanagi, Tsutomu Shichino, and Kazuhiko Fukuda

The Involvement of the Nociceptin Receptor in the Antinociceptive Action of Nitrous Oxide
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 738-741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: We demonstrated that nitrous oxide showed significantly less antinociceptive action and induced less c-Fos expression in nociceptin receptor knockout mice than in wild-type mice. These results suggest that the nociceptin receptor is involved in the antinociceptive action of nitrous oxide.

Jason A. Scott, Margaret Wood, and Pamela Flood

The Pronociceptive Effect of Ondansetron in the Setting of P-Glycoprotein Inhibition
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 742-746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Ondansetron is normally extruded from the central nervous system and other tissues by P-glycoproteins (P-gp). Direct application of ondansetron to the spinal cord increases pain sensitivity. Similarly, systemic ondansetron enhances pain sensitivity in mice that do not express P-gp. Attention should be paid to substrates of P-gp.

Maria Wittmann, I. Peters, T. Schaaf, H. C. Wartenberg, S. Wirz, J. Nadstawek, B. W. Urban, and M. Barann

The Effects of Morphine on Human 5-HT_3A Receptors
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 747-752. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Specific molecular interactions of morphine at human 5-HT3A receptors were found. The findings confirm results from studies on rat 5-HT3 receptors and might help to elucidate the broad spectrum of side effects of this analgesic, including emesis.

Toshihiko Mitsuyo, Robert C. Dutton, Joseph F. Antognini, and Earl Carstens

The Differential Effects of Halothane and Isoflurane on Windup of Dorsal Horn Neurons Selected in Unanesthetized Decerebrated Rats
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 753-760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: Halothane and isoflurane dose-dependently inhibited dorsal horn neuronal windup in the 0-0.8 minimum alveolar anesthetic concentration (MAC) range, consistent with their ability to reduce temporal summation for pain. Halothane, but not isoflurane, further depressed windup at 1.2 MAC, suggesting different sites of immobilizing action for these anesthetics.

Gregory A. Liguori, Victor M. Zayas, Jacques T. YaDeau, Richard L. Kahn, Leonardo Paroli, Valeria Buschiazzo, and Anita Wu

Nerve Localization Techniques for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blockade: A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of Mechanical Paresthesia Versus Electrical Stimulation
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 761-767. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: The incidence of postoperative neurological symptoms is similar after shoulder arthroscopy under interscalene block using either the mechanical paresthesia or the electrical stimulation techniques of nerve localization. Furthermore, there is no difference in the success rate, onset time, or level of patient satisfaction with either technique.

Pierre Beaulieu, Denis Babin, and Thomas Hemmerling

The Pharmacodynamics of Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine in Combined Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Blocks for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 768-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMPLICATIONS: When administered for combined sciatic-femoral nerve blocks in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty, ropivacaine and bupivacaine have the same onset time for sensory and motor blockade but recovery is faster with ropivacaine. A new method of scoring sciatic and femoral nerve blockade is proposed.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Ban C. H. Tsui

Epidural Stimulation Test Criteria
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 775-776. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Etienne de Medicis, Rene Martin, and Jean-Pierre Tetrault

Epidural Stimulation Test Criteria
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 776. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Matthew T. V. Chan and Tony Gin

Changes of Bispectral Index After a Bolus Dose of Muscle Relaxant
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 776-777. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ngai Liu, Thierry Chazot, and Marc Fischler

Changes of Bispectral Index After a Bolus Dose of Muscle Relaxant
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 777. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mitchel B. Sosis

On the Dose of Succinylcholine Required for Excellent Intubating Conditions
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 777-778. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mohamed Naguib

On the Dose of Succinylcholine Required for Excellent Intubating Conditions
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 778. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aryeh Shander, Mazyar Javidroozi, and Lawrence T. Goodnough

Anemia Screening in Elective Surgery: Definition, Significance and Patients' Interests
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 778-779. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ronald P. Olson and David Lubarsky

Anemia Screening in Elective Surgery: Definition, Significance and Patients' Interests
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 779-780. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Luis M. Zabala, Michael L. Schmitz, Sana Ullah, W. Bryan Watkins, and Volkan Tuzcu

Electrophysiology Studies Without Fluoroscopy
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 780. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jonathan D. Katz

Electrophysiology Studies Without Fluoroscopy
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 780. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ki Jinn Chin and Victor W. T. Chee

Does Excessive "Searching" Increase the Risk of Neural Trauma in Peripheral Nerve Blockade?
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 780-781. [Full Text] [PDF]  

W. G. Voelckel, G. Klima, A. Krismer, C. Haslinger, K. Stadlbauer, V. Wenzel, and A. von Goedecke

Does Excessive "Searching" Increase the Risk of Neural Trauma in Peripheral Nerve Blockade?
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 781. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Antonio Aldrete

The Posterior Epidural Space Is Largest at the Level of the Disc
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 781-782. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ban C. H. Tsui

The Posterior Epidural Space Is Largest at the Level of the Disc
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 782-783. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean-Louis Scholtes, Estelle Loriau, and Bertrand Tombal

Severe Intraoperative Acute Compartment Syndrome with Bullous Eruption Complicating IV Fluid Administration
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 783-784. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Oguzhan Dagtekin, Thomas Berlet, Hans J. Gerbershagen, Michael Dueck, and Thorsten Giesecke

Anesthesia and Deep Brain Stimulation: Postoperative Akinetic State After Replacement of Impulse Generators
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 784. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shaul Cohen, Narissa Prieto, and Christine H. Hunter

A Foreign Body in Propofol Syringe
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 784. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Takashi Asai

Dental Damage Caused by the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 785. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andrew Zura, D. John Doyle, Rafi Avitsian, and Michael DeUngria

More on Intubation Using the Aintree Catheter
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 785. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pragyna Seetharam and Riva R. Akerman

Postoperative Echolalia and Catatonia Responsive to Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Receptor Agonists in a Liver Transplant Patient
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 785-786. [Full Text] [PDF]  

David H. Wong

Difficult IV Access: A Warm Thought
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 786. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mark H. Stein, Michelle Sorscher, and Stanley N. Caroff

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Induced by Metoclopramide in an Infant with Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 786-787. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mariam A. Al-Ansari

Hypoglycemia and Cardiac Arrest in a Critically Ill Patient on Strict Glycemic Control
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 787-788. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anuj Bhatia, Brit Cadman, and Iain Mackenzie

Hypoglycemia and Cardiac Arrest in a Critically Ill Patient on Strict Glycemic Control
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 788. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nalini Vadivelu, Craig Freiberg, James Kim, Mathew Wallace, and Raymond Sinatra

Epidural Blood Patch in a Patient Receiving Large Dose Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 788-789. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Greg Ginsburg, Neelakantan Sunder, and Priscilla Grace Harrell

Acute Right Bundle Branch Block as a Presenting Sign of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 789-791. [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Ismael, J. van der Meer, J. Th. M. de Wolf, K. Kuizenga, L. P. H. J. Aarts, and H. G. D. Hendriks

Thromboelastographic Evaluation of Recombinant Factor VIIa in a Child with Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 791-792. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Warwick A. Ames, Stephanie F. Fischer, Scott Schulman, and Guy De Lisle Dear

Long-Term Use of the Laryngeal Mask Airway in a Neonate
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 792. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bernard G. Fikkers, Eveline W. Wuis, Marc H. Wijnen, and Gert Jan Scheffer

Intraarterial Injection of Anesthetic Drugs
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 792-794. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Luisa Santos, Cristóbal Añez, Ana Fuentes, Bárbara Méndez, Rocío Periñán, and María Rull

Airway Management with ProSeal LMA in a Patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 794. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Naga S. Pullakhandam, Zhong-jin Yang, Sebastian Thomas, and John Wasenko

Unusual Complication of Transradial Catheterization
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 794-795. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK AND MULTIMEDIA REVIEWS:

David M. Sibell

Atlas of Image-Guided Intervention in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 796-797. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard Payne

Palliative Care, Volume 24, No. 1 of Anesthesiology Clinics
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 797. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Norig Ellison

Culture & Clinical Care
Anesth Analg 2006 103: 797-798. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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