EDITORIALS:

Richard Davis, Catherine Lineberger, and J. G. Reves

An Anesthetic Approach to an Old Medical Disease
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 405-406. [PDF]  

Susan C. Nicolson and Mark S. Schreiner

Feed the Babies
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 407-409. [PDF]  

Michael F. Roizen and Alicia Toledano

Technology Assessment and the Learning Contamination Bias
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 410-412. [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA:

Sture G. Blomberg

Long-Term Home Self-Treatment with High Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia in Patients with Severe Coronary Artery Disease
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 413-421. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Srinivas Mantha, Michael F. Roizen, John Barnard, Ronald A. Thisted, John E. Ellis, and Joseph Foss

Relative Effectiveness of Four Preoperative Tests for Predicting Adverse Cardiac Outcomes After Vascular Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 422-433. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hans-Ulrich Strohmenger, Karl H. Lindner, Keith G. Lurie, Armin Welz, and Michael Georgieff

Frequency of Ventricular Fibrillation as a Predictor of Defibrillation Success During Cardiac Surgery
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 434-438. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Peter G. Moore, Nguyen D. Kien, Robert M. Boldy, and John A. Reitan

Comparative Effects of Nitric Oxide Inhibition on the Coronary Vasomotor Responses to Etomidate, Propofol, and Thiopental in Anesthetized Dogs
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 439-446. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Noriaki Kanaya and Satoshi Fujita

The Effects of Isoflurane on Regional Myocardial Contractility and Metabolism in Stunned Myocardium in Acutely Instrumented Dogs
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 447-454. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Charles B. Hantler, Niall C. T. Wilton, and Paul R. Knight

Comparative Effects of Halothane, Enflurane, and Isoflurane on Atrioventricular Conductivity and Subsidiary Pacemaker Function in Dogs
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 455-459. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Richard J. Barrett and Kathryn F. Wright

A Selective Adenosine A₁ Receptor Antagonist Attenuates Renal Dysfunction During Controlled Hypotension with Adenosine in Rats
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 460-465. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michiyoshi Sanuki, Osafumi Yuge, Masashi Kawamoto, Kohyu Fujii, and Toshiharu Azuma

Sevoflurane Inhibited ß-Adrenoceptor-G Protein Bindings in Myocardial Membrane in Rats
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 466-471. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jean-Yves Dupuis, Howard J. Nathan, Luiz DeLima, J. Earl Wynands, Glenn N. Russell, and Michael Bourke

Pancuronium or Vecuronium for Treatment of Shivering After Cardiac Surgery
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 472-481. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA:

Ronald S. Litman, Christopher L. Wu, and J. Kevin Quinlivan

Gastric Volume and pH in Infants Fed Clear Liquids and Breast Milk Prior to Surgery
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 482-485. [Abstract] [PDF]  

John B. Rose, Thalia M. Martin, David H. Corddry, Michael Zagnoev, and Robert G. Kettrick

Ondansetron Reduces the Incidence and Severity of Poststrabismus Repair Vomiting in Children
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 486-489. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT:

Lev Langerman, Mylarrao Bansinath, and Gilbert J. Grant

The Partition Coefficient as a Predictor of Local Anesthetic Potency for Spinal Anesthesia: Evaluation of Five Local Anesthetics in a Mouse Model
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 490-494. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Terese T. Horlocker, Miguel E. Cabanela, and Denise J. Wedel

Does Postoperative Epidural Analgesia Increase the Risk of Peroneal Nerve Palsy After Total Knee Arthroplasty?
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 495-500. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jonathan Kay, James W. Findling, and Hershel Raff

Epidural Triamcinolone Suppresses the Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Human Subjects
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 501-505. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AMBULATORY ANESTHESIA:

Terri G. Monk, Yifeng Ding, Paul F. White, David M. Albala, and Ralph V. Clayman

Effect of Topical Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics on Pain Response and Analgesic Requirement During Lithotripsy Procedures
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 506-511. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Heidi Kallela, Juhani Haasio, and Kari Korttila

Comparison of Eltanolone and Propofol in Anesthesia for Termination of Pregnancy
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 512-516. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lorenz Frey, Karin Kesel, Stephan Prückner, Adhemar Pacheco, Martin Welte, and Konrad Messmer

Is Sodium Acetate Dextran Superior to Sodium Chloride Dextran for Small Volume Resuscitation from Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock?
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 517-524. [Abstract] [PDF]  

OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA:

Stephen J. Carlan, J. Marshall Dent, T. Huckaby, E. C. Whittington, and D. Shaefer

The Effect of Epidural Anesthesia on Safety and Success of External Cephalic Version at Term
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 525-528. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mark C. Norris, William M. Grieco, Michael Borkowski, Barbara L. Leighton, Valerie A. Arkoosh, H. Jane Huffnagle, and Suzanne Huffnagle

Complications of Labor Analgesia: Epidural Versus Combined Spinal Epidural Techniques
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 529-537. [Abstract] [PDF]  

GENERAL ARTICLES:

Junke Wang, Jin Liu, Paul F. White, Kevin W. Klein, and Richard H. Browne

Effects of End-Tidal Gas Monitoring and Flow Rates on Hemodynamic Stability and Recovery Profiles
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 538-544. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Georges Roily, Linda F. Versichelen, and Eric Mortier

Methane Accumulation During Closed-Circuit Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 545-547. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Robert V. Johnston, Jr., J. Jeff Andrews, Donald J. Deyo, Leonard A. Trahan, Mark D. Savrick, James J. Grady, and Donald S. Prough

The Effects of Carrier Gas Composition on the Performance of the Tec 6 Desflurane Vaporizer
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 548-552. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Donald Oxorn, Beverley Orser, Lorraine E. Ferris, and Ellen Harrington

Propofol and Thiopental Anesthesia: A Comparison of the Incidence of Dreams and Perioperative Mood Alterations
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 553-557. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Philippe Montravers, Bertrand Dureuil, Serge Molliex, and Jean Marie Desmonts

Effects of Intravenous Midazolam on the Work of Breathing
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 558-562. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michael J. Tessler, Pedro P. Ruiz-Neto, Roderick Finlayson, and Daniel Chartrand

Can Anesthesia Ventilators Provide High-Frequency Ventilation?
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 563-566. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REVIEWS:

Michael R. Pinsky

Cardiovascular Effects of Ventilatory Support and Withdrawal (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 567-576. [PDF]  

CASE REPORTS:

Jack S. Shanewise and Scott M. Sadel

Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography to Assist the Insertion and Positioning of the Intraaortic Balloon Pump (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 577-580. [PDF]  

Naoki Yahagi, Keiji Kumon, Takeshi Nakatani, Takumi Ishikawa, Hironobu Tanigami, Kiyoyuki Eishi, and Shun-ichi Takahashi

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Tachycardia Followed by Multiple Organ Failure (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 581-582. [PDF]  

Jonathan D. Cohen, Jerome S. Keslin, Moshe Nili, Zvi Yosipovitch, and Sidney Gassner

Massive Pulmonary Embolism and Tourniquet Deflation (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 583-585. [PDF]  

B. Randall Brenn and Gregg Saldutti

MRI Image Degradation from an Endotracheal Tube Pilot Balloon (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 586-587. [PDF]  

William G. Filmyer, Samantha Mullis, Richard M. Smiley, Craig Smith, and Charles Weissman

Intrahospital Transport of a High-Frequency Jet Ventilator-Dependent Patient (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 588-590. [PDF]  

S. Garrett Sullivan and Paul J. Abbott, Jr., MD

Cardiovascular Toxicity Associated with Intraarticular Bupivacaine (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 591-593. [PDF]  

Ben J. Crul, Robert T. van Dongen, Dirk G. Snijdelaar, and Ewald H. Rutten

Long-Term Continuous Intrathecal Administration of Morphine and Bupivacaine at the Upper Cervical Level: Access by a Lateral C1-C2 Approach (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 594-597. [PDF]  

Bruce Ben-David, Sonya Vaida, Geoff Collins, Mubada Naum, and Louis Gaitini

Transient Paraplegia Secondary to an Epidural Catheter (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 598-600. [PDF]  

Radha Sukhani, Joanna Barclay, and Mark Aasen

Prolonged Horner's Syndrome After Inter scalene Block: A Management Dilemma (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 601-603. [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

T. J. Gan

Beware of Mismatch of Cuff/Tube on Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 604. [PDF]  

Kevin Woods

In Response: Beware of Mismatch of Cuff/Tube on Laryngeal Mask Airway
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 604. [PDF]  

Zmira Friedman-Mor and Deborah J. Nyman

A Simple Device for Monitoring Urine Output in Very Small Patients
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 605. [PDF]  

Susan Friedman and Steven Doh

Storage of Lubricated Endotracheal Tubes
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 605. [PDF]  

Frank W. Cervenko

Cerebral Artery Blood Flow During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 606. [PDF]  

Yoshitaka Fujii and Hiroyoshi Tanaka

In Response: Cerebral Artery Blood Flow During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 606. [PDF]  

T. Ezri, P. Szmuk, and M. Guy

Delayed-Onset Meningitis After Spinal Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 606. [PDF]  

Akira Masuda and Akira Fujiki

Sinus Arrest After Right Stellate Ganglion Block
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 607. [PDF]  

Joseph P. Annis

Transient Median Nerve Palsy–A Stretch Injury
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 607. [PDF]  

John Butterworth and Peter D. Donofrio

In Response: Transient Median Nerve Palsy–A Stretch Injury
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 608. [PDF]  

Gale E. Thompson

This Fight Isn't Fair
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 608. [PDF]  

Rudolph H. de Jong

In Response: This Fight Isn't Fair
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 609. [PDF]  

Frank L. Murphy

Savings Lie in Costs, Not Charges
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 609. [PDF]  

Staffan Sjöström and Jürgen Bläss

Lack of Proximal Occlusion Alarm by the Lifecare Provider 5500 Infusion Pump–A Potential Cause of Insufficient Analgesia
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 609. [PDF]  

M. C. Schneider, K. F. Hampl, and M. Kaufmann

Transient Neurologic Toxicity After Subarachnoid Anesthesia with Hyperbaric 5% Lidocaine
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 610. [PDF]  

G. W. Stevenson, Michael Tobin, and Charles J. Coté

Potential Air Embolus with the Use of a Blood/Fluid Warming Set
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 610. [PDF]  

James Eisenach

Opioid Antagonist Adjuncts to Epidural Morphine for Postcesarean Analgesia: Maternal Outcomes
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 611. [PDF]  

Bernard Wittels

In Response: Opioid Antagonist Adjuncts to Epidural Morphine for Postcesarean Analgesia: Maternal Outcomes
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 611. [PDF]  

W. Korte

Titration with TTS Fentanyl Systems for Previously Uncontrolled Cancer Pain
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 612. [PDF]  

Arthur G. Lipman and Michael A. Ashburn

In Response: Titration with TTS Fentanyl Systems for Previously Uncontrolled Cancer Pain
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 613. [PDF]  

Anthony M.-H. Ho and LeeAnne H. Contardi

A Simple Technique to Facilitate Interpleural Catheter Placement
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 614. [PDF]  

Harriet Hopf and Daniel I. Sessler

Routine Postoperative Oxygen Supplementation
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 615. [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

Solomon Aronson

Clinical Atlas of Transesophageal Echocardiography (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 617. [PDF]  

Mercedes A. Conception

Manual of Orthopedic Anesthesia and Related Pain Syndromes (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 617. [PDF]  

Thomas L. Higgins

The Pharmacologic Approach to the Critically III Patient, 3rd ed. (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 618. [PDF]  

Warren E. Bruce

Understanding Anesthesia Equipment, Construction, Care, and Complications, 3rd ed. (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 619. [PDF]  

Elizabeth C. Behringer

The Complete Recovery Room Book (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 619. [PDF]  

Clifford S. Deutschman

Nutrition and Critical Care (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 620. [PDF]  

BOOKS RECEIVED:

Books Received
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 620. [PDF]  

ERRATA:

ERRATUM
Anesth Analg 1994 79: 616. [PDF]  

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