EDITORIALS:

Lawrence Litt and Jan Ehrenwerth

Electrical Safety in the Operating Room: Important Old Wine, Disguised New Bottles
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 417-419. [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA:

Jacqueline M. Leung, Thomas Stanley, III, Joseph Mathew, Patrick Curling, Paul Barash, Markku Salmenpera, Joseph G. Reves, Milton Hollenberg, Dennis T. Mangano, and SPI Research Group (see Appendix)

An Initial Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial on the Safety and Efficacy of Acadesine in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 420-434. [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. B. McDaniel, T. Nguyen, J. B. Zwischenberger, R. Vertrees, T. Uchida, and G. C. Kramer

Hypertonic Saline Dextran Prime Reduces Increased Intracranial Pressure During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Pigs
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 435-441. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Yi Fei Huang, Richard N. Upton, Albert J. Rutten, and Laurence E. Mather

The Hemodynamic Effects of Intravenous Bolus Doses of Meperidine in Conscious Sheep
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 442-449. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AMBULATORY ANESTHESIA:

Yifeng Ding, Brian Fredman, and Paul F. White

Use of Mivacurium During Laparoscopic Surgery: Effect of Reversal Drugs on Postoperative Recovery
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 450-454. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CRITICAL CARE AND TRAUMA:

Theodor Kolobow, Tipmuny Powers, Srinivas Mandava, Michele Aprigliano, Akemi Kawaguchi, Kyoji Tsuno, and Eckhard Mueller

Intratracheal Pulmonary Ventilation (ITPV): Control of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure at the Level of the Carina Through the Use of a Novel ITPV Catheter Design
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 455-461. [Abstract] [PDF]  

NEUROSURGICAL ANESTHESIA:

Arthur M. Lam, Teresa Slee Mayberg, Calvin C. Eng, Jeremy O. Cooper, Kenneth L. Bachenberg, and Terri L. Mathisen

Nitrous Oxide-Isoflurane Anesthesia Causes More Cerebral Vasodilation Than an Equipotent Dose of Isoflurane in Humans
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 462-468. [Abstract] [PDF]  

W. Daniel Kovarik, Teresa Slee Mayberg, Arthur M. Lam, Terri L. Mathisen, and H. Richard Winn

Succinylcholine Does Not Change Intracranial Pressure, Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity, or the Electroencephalogram in Patients with Neurologic Injury
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 469-473. [Abstract] [PDF]  

OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA:

Shou-Zen Fan, Luciana Susetio, Yong-Ping Wang, Ya-Jung Cheng, and Chien-Chiang Liu

Low Dose of Intrathecal Hyperbaric Bupivacaine Combined with Epidural Lidocaine for Cesarean Section — A Balance Block Technique
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 474-477. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA:

Ronald S. Litman, Christopher L. Wu, and Frank A. Catanzaro

Ondansetron Decreases Emesis After Tonsillectomy in Children
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 478-481. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stefanie F. Schrum, Raafat S. Hannallah, Philomena M. Verghese, Leila G. Welborn, Janet M. Norden, and Urs Ruttiman

Comparison of Propofol and Thiopental for Rapid Anesthesia Induction in Infants
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 482-485. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard H. Epstein and Bill H. Halmi

Oxygen Leakage Around the Laryngeal Mask Airway During Laser Treatment of Port-Wine Stains in Children
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 486-489. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT:

Dirk G. Snijdelaar, Marcel A. Hasenbos, Jan van Egmond, Andre P. Wolff, and Tjong H. Liem

High Thoracic Epidural Sufentanil with Bupivacaine: Continuous Infusion of High Volume Versus Low Volume
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 490-494. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dusanka Zaric, Pal Larsson, Kjell Axelsson, Per-Anders Nydahl, Lennart Philipson, and Pehr Leissner

F Response and H Reflex for Monitoring Nerve Block During Epidural Analgesia with Ropivacaine
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 495-500. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kyoung S. K. Chang, Mingyong Yang, and Michael C. Andresen

Clinically Relevant Concentrations of Bupivacaine Inhibit Rat Aortic Baroreceptors
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 501-506. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stephan Kapral, Peter Krafft, Klemens Eibenberger, Robert Fitzgerald, Max Gosch, and Christian Weinstabl

Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Approach for Regional Anesthesia of the Brachial Plexus
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 507-513. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Giustino Varrassi, Luigi Panella, Alba Piroli, Franco Marinangeli, Serafino Varrassi, Igal Wolman, and David Niv

The Effects of Perioperative Ketorolac Infusion on Postoperative Pain and Endocrine-Metabolic Response
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 514-519. [Abstract] [PDF]  

GENERAL ARTICLES:

C. Spencer Yost and Egidio Maestrone

Clinical Concentrations of Edrophonium Enhance Desensitization of the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 520-526. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Christine Fu, Yogendra Mishra, and Iqbal Ramzan

Omeprazole Potentiates Atracurium and Succinylcholine Paralysis In Vivo in Rats
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 527-530. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Yoshimi Inagaki, Akiko Kuzukawa, Takashi Mashimo, and Ikuto Yoshiya

Low Plasma Lidocaine Concentration Does Not Affect Oxygen Uptake at Awakening from Isoflurane Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 531-535. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Peter S. A. Glass, Rajiv M. Jhaveri, and L. Richard Smith

Comparison of Potency and Duration of Action of Nalmefene and Naloxone
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 536-541. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John S. McDonald, R. P. Lingam, B. Gupta, Jay Jacoby, Harrison G. Gough, and Pamela Bradley

Psychologic Testing as an Aid to Selection of Residents in Anesthesiology
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 542-547. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mauricio A. León, Jukka Räsänen, and Devanand Mangar

Neural Network-Based Detection of Esophageal Intubation
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 548-553. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert A. Peterfreund, Ralph W. Niven, and Robert M. Kacmarek

Syringe-Actuated Metered Dose Inhalers: A Quantitative Laboratory Evaluation of Albuterol Delivery Through Nozzle Extensions
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 554-558. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REVIEWS:

Thomas J. Gal

Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness and Anesthesia: Physiologic and Therapeutic Perspectives (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 559-573. [PDF]  

Noor M. Gajraj, John H. Pennant, and Mehernoor F. Watcha

Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics (EMLA^®) Cream (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 574-583. [PDF]  

TECHNOLOGICAL COMMUNICATION:

Peter H. Breen, Bhaskar Mazumdar, and Sean C. Skinner

Capnometer Transport Delay: Measurement and Clinical Implications
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 584-586. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CASE REPORTS:

Stephen E. McNulty, Matthew Cooper, and Susan Staudt

Transmitted Radiofrequency Current Through a Flow Directed Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 587-589. [PDF]  

Steven ML Karan, Frank Crowl, and Sheila M. Muldoon

Malignant Hyperthermia Masked by Capnographic Monitoring (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 590-592. [PDF]  

S. R. Insler, E. J. Kraenzler, M. G. Licina, R. M. Savage, and N. J. Starr

Cardiac Surgery in a Patient Taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: An Adverse Fentanyl Reaction (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 593-597. [PDF]  

Masayasu Nakayama, Satoshi Fujita, Mikito Kawamata, Akiyoshi Namiki, and Takahisa Mayumi

Traumatic Aneurysm of the Internal Jugular Vein Causing Vagal Nerve Palsy: A Rare Complication of Percutaneous Catheterization (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 598-600. [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Paul S. Myles

Supplemental Oxygen May Reduce Myocardial Ischemia in Premedicated Patients with Critical Coronary Artery Disease
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 601. [PDF]  

Brian P. Kavanagh, Davy C. H. Cheng, and Alan N. Sandler

In Response: Supplemental Oxygen May Reduce Myocardial Ischemia in Premedicated Patients with Critical Coronary Artery Disease
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 601-602. [PDF]  

Carissa Stone, Thomas C. Aquilina, Devanand Mangar, and Angelo Fonte

Left Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block During Pacemaker Placement Through the Left Subclavian Vein
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 602. [PDF]  

Chingmuh Lee and Shen-Kou Tsai

Electromyographic and Mechanomyographic Neuromuscular Effects of Desflurane
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 603. [PDF]  

Robert E. Kelly and Cynthia A. Lien

In Response: Electromyographic and Mechanomyographic Neuromuscular Effects of Desflurane
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 603. [PDF]  

Anis Baraka

Cardiovascular Collapse After Carbon Dioxide Exsufflation in a Patient Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 603. [PDF]  

Bhagwandas Gupta, Robert M. Custer, and Mona Y. Halim

An Improved Technique for Antecubital Central Line Placement
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 604. [PDF]  

Joseph R. Brimacombe and Alison Berry

Mechanical Airway Obstruction After Cricoid Pressure with the Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 604-605. [PDF]  

Santhanam Suresh, Patrick K. Birmingham, and Laura J. Trombino

Visualization of Lumbar Epidural Catheters in Patients with a Hip Spica Cast
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 605. [PDF]  

Joseph Eldor

Do Not Rotate the Epidural Needle
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 606. [PDF]  

Allen J. Hinkle

In Response: Do Not Rotate the Epidural Needle
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 606. [PDF]  

Joseph R. Brimacombe, Hans Orland, and David Graham

Endobronchial Intubation During Upper Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery in the Reverse Trendelenburg Position
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 607. [PDF]  

Eugene G. Lipov, Robert J. McCarthy, and Anthony D. Ivankovich

Severe Kinking of an Epidural Needle
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 607-608. [PDF]  

Robert C. Hamilton

Retrobulbar Hemorrhage After Retrobulbar Blocks
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 608. [PDF]  

Kenneth R. Edge and J. Martin V. Nicoll

In Response: Retrobulbar Hemorrhage After Retrobulbar Blocks
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 608. [PDF]  

Barbara W. Brandom and Olli A. Meretoja

Dose-Response Calculations Revisited
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 608-609. [PDF]  

Masao Yamashita

Airless Identification of the Epidural Space in Infants and Children
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 610. [PDF]  

Friedrich K. Piihringer, Marco Gottardis, Wilhelm Furtwangler, and Reinhard Germann

Are Venous Blood Samplings Reliable to Determine Valid Catecholamine Levels?
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 610. [PDF]  

Donald R. Miller, Raymond J. Martineau, Kathryn Hull, and Thomas Hindmarsh

In Response: Are Venous Blood Samplings Reliable to Determine Valid Catecholamine Levels?
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 610-611. [PDF]  

Hirotoshi Kitagawa, Yoshikazu Sai, Shuichi Nosaka, Yoshikuni Amakata, and Shiro Oku

A New Leak Test for Specifying Malfunctions in the Exhalation and Inhalation Check Valve
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 611. [PDF]  

W. Jeffrey Book and James B. Eisenkraft

Resistance to Depolarizing Relaxants After Prior Administration of a Nondepolarizing Relaxant
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 611-612. [PDF]  

N. T. A. Campkin, J. R. Hood, and S. A. Feldman

In Response: Resistance to Depolarizing Relaxants After Prior Administration of a Nondepolarizing Relaxant
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 612. [PDF]  

Noor M. Gajraj, Michael H. Nathanson, and John H. Pennant

Intraoperative Aspiration and the Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 613. [PDF]  

M. Maroof, R. M. Khan, and M. S. Siddique

In Response: Intraoperative Aspiration and the Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 613. [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

Robert T. Wilder

Anesthesia and Uncommon Pediatric Diseases, 2nd ed. (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 614. [PDF]  

N. P. Parbhoo and Dennis T. Glauber

Five DecadesThe South African Society of Anaesthetists 1943–1993 (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 615. [PDF]  

Denise J. Wedel

Physiology of Spinal Anesthesia, 4th ed. (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 615-616. [PDF]  

BOOKS RECEIVED:

Books Received
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 616. [PDF]  

ERRATA:

Erratum
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 616. [PDF]  

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