EDITORIALS:

KJ Tuman and MF Roizen

Outcome assessment and pulmonary artery catheterization: why does the debate continue?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 1-4. [PDF]  

GENERAL ARTICLES:

T Goto, A Yoshitake, T Baba, Y Shibata, R Sakata, and H Uozumi

Cerebral ischemic disorders and cerebral oxygen balance during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery: preoperative evaluation using magnetic resonance imaging and angiography
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 5-11. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PS Myles, MR Buckland, AM Weeks, MA Bujor, R McRae, M Langley, JT Moloney, JO Hunt, and BB Davis

Hemodynamic effects, myocardial ischemia, and timing of tracheal extubation with propofol-based anesthesia for cardiac surgery
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 12-19. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CC Tseng, MH Wu, YB Day, and CL Chang

Clinical application of transorotracheal tube tracheal insufflation of oxygen in patients undergoing simple video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 20-25. [Abstract] [PDF]  

LL Mielke, EK Entholzner, M Kling, BE Breinbauer, R Burgkart, SR Hargasser, and RF Hipp

Preoperative acute hypervolemic hemodilution with hydroxyethylstarch: an alternative to acute normovolemic hemodilution?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 26-30. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PE Greilich, BM Alving, KL O'Neill, AS Chang, and TJ Reid

A modified thromboelastographic method for monitoring c7E3 Fab in heparinized patients
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 31-38. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SC Marsch, S Dalmas, DM Philbin, WA Ryder, LS Wong, and P Foex

Effects and interactions of nitrous oxide, myocardial ischemia, and reperfusion on left ventricular diastolic function
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 39-45. [Abstract] [PDF]  

DG Silverman, TR Kosten, PI Jatlow, V Gutter, J Fleming, TZ O'Connor, and R Byck

Decreased digital flow persists after the abatement of cocaine-induced hemodynamic stimulation
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 46-50. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AK Chhibber, K Fickling, JW Kolano, and WA Roberts

Comparison of end-tidal and arterial carbon dioxide in infants using laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal tube
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 51-53. [Abstract] [PDF]  

KJ Sullivan, LS Berman, J Koska, SR Goodwin, N Setzer, SE White, SA Graves, and AV Nall

Intramuscular atropine sulfate in children: comparison of injection sites
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 54-58. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Vaghadia, DH McLeod, GW Mitchell, PM Merrick, and CR Chilvers

Small-dose hypobaric lidocaine-fentanyl spinal anesthesia for short duration outpatient laparoscopy. I. A randomized comparison with conventional dose hyperbaric lidocaine
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 59-64. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CR Chilvers, H Vaghadia, GW Mitchell, and PM Merrick

Small-dose hypobaric lidocaine-fentanyl spinal anesthesia for short duration outpatient laparoscopy. II. Optimal fentanyl dose
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 65-70. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PE Scuderi, R D'Angelo, L Harris, GR Mims, 3rd, DB Weeks, and RL James

Small-dose propofol by continuous infusion does not prevent postoperative vomiting in females undergoing outpatient laparoscopy
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 71-75. [Abstract] [PDF]  

DJ Birnbach, DJ Stein, A Grunebaum, BI Danzer, and DM Thys

Cocaine screening of parturients without prenatal care: an evaluation of a rapid screening assay
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 76-79. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Muhm, P Kalhs, G Sunder-Plassmann, R Apsner, S Brugger, and W Druml

Percutaneous nonangiographic insertion of Hickman catheters in marrow transplant recipients by anesthesiologists and intensivists
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 80-84. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AG Burm, IM Cohen, JW van Kleef, AA Vletter, W Olieman, and K Groen

Pharmacokinetics of the enantiomers of mepivacaine after intravenous administration of the racemate in volunteers
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 85-89. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Fletcher, P Le Corre, G Guilbaud, and R Le Verge

Antinociceptive effect of bupivacaine encapsulated in poly(D,L)-lactide- co-glycolide microspheres in the acute inflammatory pain model of carrageenin-injected rats
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 90-94. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MG Richardson and RN Wissler

Densities of dextrose-free intrathecal local anesthetics, opioids, and combinations measured at 37 degrees C
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 95-99. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Inagaki and A Kuzukawa

Effects of epidural and intravenous buprenorphine on halothane minimum alveolar anesthetic concentration and hemodynamic responses
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 100-105. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Buggy, P Higgins, C Moran, D O'Brien, F O'Donovan, and M McCarroll

Prevention of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in the elderly: comparison between preanesthetic administration of crystalloids, colloids, and no prehydration
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 106-110. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SK Sharma, NM Gajraj, and JE Sidawi

Prevention of hypotension during spinal anesthesia: a comparison of intravascular administration of hetastarch versus lactated Ringer's solution
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 111-114. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SS Liu and PD Ware

Differential sensory block after spinal bupivacaine in volunteers
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 115-119. [Abstract] [PDF]  

LJ Adler, FE Gyulai, DJ Diehl, MA Mintun, PM Winter, and LL Firestone

Regional brain activity changes associated with fentanyl analgesia elucidated by positron emission tomography [published erratum appears in Anesth Analg 1997 May;84(5):949]
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 120-126. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A ter Minassian, L Beydon, P Decq, and F Bonnet

Changes in cerebral hemodynamics after a single dose of clonidine in severely head-injured patients
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 127-132. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P Dowlatshahi and TL Yaksh

Differential effects of two intraventricularly injected alpha 2 agonists, ST-91 and dexmedetomidine, on electroencephalogram, feeding, and electromyogram
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 133-138. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RW McPherson, RC Koehler, JR Kirsch, and RJ Traystman

Intraventricular dexmedetomidine decreases cerebral blood flow during normoxia and hypoxia in dogs
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 139-147. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JM van Vlymen and JL Parlow

The effects of reversal of neuromuscular blockade on autonomic control in the perioperative period
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 148-154. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JL Parlow, JM van Vlymen, and MJ Odell

The duration of impairment of autonomic control after anticholinergic drug administration in humans
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 155-159. [Abstract] [PDF]  

EI Eger, 2nd, DD Koblin, T Bowland, P Ionescu, MJ Laster, Z Fang, D Gong, J Sonner, and RB Weiskopf

Nephrotoxicity of sevoflurane versus desflurane anesthesia in volunteers
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 160-168. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MJ Laster, D Gong, RL Kerschmann, EI Eger, 2nd, and JL Martin

Acetaminophen predisposes to renal and hepatic injury from compound A in the fasting rat
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 169-172. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Njoku, MJ Laster, DH Gong, EI Eger, 2nd, GF Reed, and JL Martin

Biotransformation of halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and desflurane to trifluoroacetylated liver proteins: association between protein acylation and hepatic injury
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 173-178. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JA Myers, ML Good, and JJ Andrews

Comparison of tests for detecting leaks in the low-pressure system of anesthesia gas machines
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 179-184. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Liu, H Singh, and PF White

Electroencephalographic bispectral index correlates with intraoperative recall and depth of propofol-induced sedation
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 185-189. [Abstract] [PDF]  

N Jimi, K Segawa, K Minami, T Sata, and A Shigematsu

Inhibitory effect of the intravenous anesthetic, ketamine, on rat mesangial cell proliferation
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 190-195. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Borgeat

Subhypnotic doses of propofol do not possess antidopaminergic properties
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 196-198. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Yamaguchi, Y Kanmura, and N Yoshimura

Effects of midazolam on contractions in smooth muscle of the rabbit mesenteric artery
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 199-205. [Abstract] [PDF]  

BB Warren and ME Durieux

Hydroxyethyl starch: safe or not?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 206-212. [PDF]  

FJ Overdyk, PM Gramling-Babb, JR Handy, Jr, NI Faller, and MJ Miller

Thoracic epidural anesthesia as the last option for treating angina in a patient before coronary artery bypass surgery
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 213-215. [PDF]  

MH Whiteley and CE Laurito

Neurologic symptoms after accidental administration of epidural glucose
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 216-217. [PDF]  

CA Henderson and JE Reynolds

Acute pulmonary edema in a young male after intravenous nalmefene
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 218-219. [PDF]  

JD Swenson and J Lu

Kommerell's diverticulum: a potential cause for false diagnosis of aortic disruption by transesophageal echocardiography
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 220-222. [PDF]  

E Davidson, HS Minkowitz, and DC Abramson

Airway obstruction after ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion in a patient with neurofibromatosis
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 223-224. [PDF]  

DB Bernstein and AD Rosenberg

Intraoperative hypoxia from nitrogen tanks with oxygen fittings
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 225-227. [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

GP Joshi and CW Whitten

Pain on injection of rocuronium bromide
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 228. [PDF]  

S Walker and R Fernando

Dural puncture with a 26-gauge spinal needle affects spread of epidural anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 228. [PDF]  

LM Broadman, LJ Rice, and RS Hannallah

Oral clonidine and postoperative pain
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 229. [PDF]  

BP Gallacher and L Martin

Treatment of refractory hiccups with glossopharyngeal nerve block
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 229. [PDF]  

KL Joucken, SM Broka, EL Collard, VR Delire, AR Ducart, PR Randour, and AJ Mayne

Reporting of analysis results into the operating room
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 229-230. [PDF]  

C Konrad, T Fieber, G Schupfer, H Gerber, and AT Weber

Latex allergy to the tape of the cardio-tocograph
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 230. [PDF]  

MB Ghabash, MS Matta, and CB Mehanna

Prevention of dental trauma during endotracheal intubation
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 230-231. [PDF]  

FJ Overdyk and RC Roy

If nitrous oxide induces emesis, maybe 100% oxygen is an antiemetic
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 231-232. [PDF]  

S Hooda and S Saini

Decorative hairstyle: cause for difficult endotracheal intubation
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 232-233. [PDF]  

GK Schupfer and M Johr

Infraclavicular vertical plexus blockade: a safe alternative to the axillary approach?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 233. [PDF]  

JA Aldrete and TL Brown

Intrathecal hematoma and arachnoiditis after prophylactic blood patch through a catheter
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 233-234. [PDF]  

Y Auroy, C Ecoffey, A Messiah, and B Rouvier

Relationship between complications of pediatric anesthesia and volume of pediatric anesthetics
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 234-235. [PDF]  

T Tatara

Continuous intramucosal PCO2 measurement: is it actually necessary?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 235-236. [PDF]  

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