EDITORIALS:

Patricia A. Kapur

Pharmacy Acquisition Costs: Responsible Choices Versus Overutilization of Costly Pharmaceuticals
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 617-618. [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA:

Steven N. Konstadt, Heather P. Abrahams, Michael Nejat, and David L. Reich

Are Wall Thickening Measurements Reproducible?
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 619-623. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jean E. de La Coussaye, Jean-Jacques Eledjam, Bruno Bassoul, Pascal Bruelle, Jean-Yves Lefrant, Pascale A. Peray, Gilbert Saïssi, Gerard Desch, and Antoine Sassine

Receptor Mechanisms for Clonidine Reversal of Bupivacaine-Induced Impairment of Ventricular Conduction in Pentobarbital-Anesthetized Dogs
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 624-637. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Uday Jain, Diane E. Wallis, and John F. Moran

Significance of Electrocardiographic ST Elevation During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 638-643. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CRITICAL CARE AND TRAUMA:

Douglas R. Mest, David H. Wong, Kathleen J. Shimoda, Maury E. Mulligan, and S. Eric Wilson

Nasal Colonization with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus on Admission to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit Increases the Risk of Infection
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 644-650. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mary V. Clemency and Nancy J. Thompson

"Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) Orders in the Perioperative Period—A Comparison of the Perspectives of Anesthesiologists, Internists, and Surgeons
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 651-658. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA:

Barbara O'Neill, Josephine J. Templeton, Lisa Caramico, and Mark S. Schreiner

The Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Patients: Factors Affecting Ease of Use During Insertion and Emergence
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 659-662. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Samir Jamali, Sylvaine Monin, Christian Begon, Anne-Marie Dubousset, and Claude Ecoffey

Clonidine in Pediatric Caudal Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 663-666. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT:

Manfred D. Seeberger, Mathis L. Lang, Jürgen Drewe, Markus Schneider, Elisabeth Hauser, and Jiri Hruby

Comparison of Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia for Patients Younger Than 50 Years of Age
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 667-673. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dennis W. Coombs, Raymond W. Colburn, Joyce A. DeLeo, P. J. Hoopes, and Bonnie B. Twitchell

Comparative Spinal Neuropathology of Hydromorphone and Morphine After 9-and 30-Day Epidural Administration in Sheep
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 674-681. [Abstract] [PDF]  

GENERAL ARTICLES:

Sharon R. Inman, Nicholas T. Stowe, Joseph Albanese, Michelle Meehan, Joseph Ryckman, Giorgio G. Zanettin, Armin Schubert, and Phillip A. Khairallah

Contrasting Effects of Vecuronium and Succinylcholine on the Renal Microcirculation in Rodents
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 682-686. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joseph F. Antognini

Splanchnic Release of Potassium After Hemorrhage and Succinylcholine in Rabbits
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 687-690. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Klaus T. Olkkola and Tapani Tammisto

Quantifying the Interaction of Rocuronium (Org 9426) with Etomidate, Fentanyl, Midazolam, Propofol, Thiopental, and Isoflurane Using Closed-Loop Feedback Control of Rocuronium Infusion
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 691-696. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bertrand Debaene, Claude Meistelman, Marc Beaussier, and André Lienhart

Visual Estimation of Train-of-Four Responses at the Orbicularis Oculi and Posttetanic Count at the Adductor Pollicis During Intense Neuromuscular Block
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 697-700. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hesham M. Amin, Andrew M. Sopchak, Joseph F. Foss, Barbara F. Esposito, Michael F. Roizen, and Enrico M. Camporesi

Efficacy of Methylnaltrexone Versus Naloxone for Reversal of Morphine-Induced Depression of Hypoxic Ventilatory Response
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 701-705. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John R. Darling, James M. Murray, A. Moira Hainsworth, and Thomas R. Trinick

The Effect of Isoflurane or Spinal Anesthesia on Indocyanine Green Disappearance Rate in the Elderly
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 706-709. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kyoung S. K. Chang, M. G. Feng, and R. F. Davis

Midazolam Produces Vasodilation by Mixed Endothelium-Dependent and-Independent Mechanisms
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 710-717. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Issaku Ueda, Tsuneo Tatara, Jang-Shing Chiou, P. R. Krishna, and Hiroshi Kamaya

Structure-Selective Anesthetic Action of Steroids: Anesthetic Potency and Effects on Lipid and Protein
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 718-725. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ma Elena S. Alojado, Yoshihiro Ohta, Takeyasu Yamamura, and Osamu Kemmotsu

The Effect of Fentanyl and Morphine on Neurons in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus in the Rat: An In Vitro Study
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 726-732. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jacques G. Couture, Daniel Chartrand, Michel Gagner, and François Bellemare

Diaphragmatic and Abdominal Muscle Activity After Endoscopic Cholecystectomy
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 733-739. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Audibert, M. Dormer, J. C. Lefèvre, J. F. Stoltz, and M. C. Laxenaire

Rheologic Effects of Plasma Substitutes Used for Preoperative Hemodilution
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 740-745. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Sorin J. Brull, Richard Wiklund, Cynthia Ferris, Neil R. Connelly, Jan Ehrenwerth, and David G. Silverman

Facilitation of Fiberoptic Orotracheal Intubation with a Flexible Tracheal Tube
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 746-748. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vijayalakshmi U. Patil, Tracey Buckingham, Paul Willoughby, and Nikolaus M. Szeverenyi

Magnetic Orotracheal Intubation: A New Technique
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 749-752. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REVIEWS:

Alan C. Santos and Hilda Pedersen

Current Controversies in Obstetric Anesthesia (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 753-760. [PDF]  

SPECIAL ARTICLES:

Mohamed Y. Rady

Possible Mechanisms for the Interaction of Peripheral Somatic Nerve Stimulation, Tissue Injury, and Hemorrhage in the Pathophysiology of Traumatic Shock (Special Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 761-765. [PDF]  

Robert E. Johnstone and Kenneth G. Jozefczyk

Costs of Anesthetic Drugs: Experiences with a Cost Education Trial (Special Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 766-771. [PDF]  

CASE REPORTS:

Keith C. Meyer, Richard C. Prielipp, Jeffrey E. Grossman, and Douglas B. Coursin

Prolonged Weakness After Infusion of Atracurium in Two Intensive Care Unit Patients (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 772-774. [PDF]  

Richard C. Prielipp, Mary Jo Jackson, and Douglas B. Coursin

Comparison of the Neuromuscular Recovery After Paralysis with Atracurium Versus Vecuronium in an ICU Patient with Renal Insufficiency (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 775-778. [PDF]  

David S. Beebe, Sara J. Shumway, and Robert Maddock

Sinus Arrest After Intravenous Neostigmine in Two Heart Transplant Recipients (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 779-782. [PDF]  

T. Andrew Bowdle and G. Alec Rooke

Postoperative Myoclonus and Rigidity After Anesthesia with Opioids (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 783-786. [PDF]  

Denise J. Wedel and Thomas E. Nelson

Malignant Hyperthermia—Diagnostic Dilemma: False-Negative Contracture Responses with Halothane and Caffeine Alone (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 787-792. [PDF]  

J. Craig Cain, Michael C. Lish, and Anthony N. Passannante

Epidural Fentanyl in a Cystic Fibrosis Patient with Pleuritic Chest Pain (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 793-794. [PDF]  

Watson A. Bowes, III and Joel O. Johnson

Pneumomediastinum After Planned Retrograde Fiberoptic Intubation (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 795-797. [PDF]  

Jeffery D. Swenson, Gerald Haas, and R. Michael Hullander

Atrial Septal Aneurysm Diagnosed During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 798-800. [PDF]  

Juraj Sprung, Keith Hunter, George M. Barnas, and Denis L. Bourke

Abdominal Distention Is Not Always a Sign of Esophageal Intubation: Cardiac Arrest Due to "Auto-PEEP" (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 801-804. [PDF]  

Stephen P. Pontus, Jr. and Peter C. Frommelt

Detection of a Previously Undiagnosed Anomalous Subclavian Artery During Insertion of a Transesophageal Echocardiography Probe (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 805-807. [PDF]  

Amr E. Abouleish and Stephen B. Corn

Intravenous Nitroglycerin for Intrapartum External Version of the Second Twin (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 808-809. [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Zvi Herschman and Peter Richman

Operator Experience as a Factor in Double-Lumen Endotracheal Intubation
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 810. [PDF]  

David D. Alfery

Operator Experience as a Factor in Double-Lumen Endotracheal Intubation
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 810-811. [PDF]  

David G. Silverman and Henry K. Godek

Office Analgesia and Suite Sedation: A Look at the Issues
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 811-812. [PDF]  

David B. Goodie and Richard W. Morris

Bulb Pump Infusions and Extravasation Injury
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 812. [PDF]  

Lloyd F. Redick

Clamp for Infusion Pump
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 812-813. [PDF]  

Michael Zagnoev, John McCloskey, and Thalia Martin

Fiberoptic Intubation via the Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 813-814. [PDF]  

Alice A. Otto

Ventilatory Response to Carbon Dioxide in Term Infants After Halothane and Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 814. [PDF]  

Barbara W. Palmisano and Mary A. Setlock

Ventilatory Response to Carbon Dioxide in Term Infants After Halothane and Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 814-815. [PDF]  

Aaron F. Kopman

Molar Potency and the Onset of Action of Rocuronium
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 815. [PDF]  

Richard R. Bartkowski and Thomas A. Witkowski

Molar Potency and the Onset of Action of Rocuronium
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 815-816. [PDF]  

S. H. Russell

Glass Ampules—Another Approach
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 816. [PDF]  

Joseph R. Brimacombe and Alison Berry

Aspiration Pneumonitis and the Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 816. [PDF]  

Manuel R. Castresana, Sturla Stefansson, Angel R. Cancel, and Kelly J. Hague

Use of the Laryngeal Mask Airway During Thoracotomy in a Pediatric Patient with Cri-du-Chat Syndrome
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 817. [PDF]  

Takashi Asai and Stephen Morris

The Role of the Laryngeal Mask for Failed Tracheal Intubation in the Patient with a "Full Stomach"
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 817-818. [PDF]  

Joseph R. Brimacombe and Alison Berry

The Role of the Laryngeal Mask for Failed Tracheal Intubation in the Patient with a "Full Stomach"
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 818-819. [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

Lynne M. Reynolds

Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia, 2nd ed. (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 820. [PDF]  

Richard A. Wiklund

Anesthesia and the Patient with Co-Existing Heart Disease (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 820-821. [PDF]  

Timothy O'Grady

Current and Emerging Issues in Cancer Pain (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 821. [PDF]  

Morton C. Green

Depth of Anesthesia, Vol. 31, No. 4 of International Anesthesiology Clinics (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 821. [PDF]  

Andrew Marines

Clinical Anesthesia Procedures of the Massachusetts General Hospital, 4th ed. (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 821-822. [PDF]  

Books Received (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 78: 822. [PDF]  

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