GENERAL ARTICLES:

R Hughes, G McGuire, W Montanera, D Wong, and FJ Carmichael

Upper airway edema after carotid endarterectomy: the effect of steroid administration
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 475-478. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GJ Despotis, V Levine, KS Filos, D Joiner-Maier, and JH Joist

Hemofiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass: the effect on anti-Xa and anti-IIa heparin activity
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 479-483. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HE Maechler, A Lueger, P Bergmann, I Friehs, G Stark, J Berger, M Anelli-Monti, P Rehak, and B Rigler

A high-resolution esophageal electrocardiogram for monitoring atrial activity in the hypothermic potassium-arrested heart
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 484-490. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Nomura, Z Hillel, H Shih, MM Kuroda, and DM Thys

The association between Doppler transmitral flow variables measured by transesophageal echocardiography and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 491-496. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ML Fox, FA Burrows, RW Reid, PR Hickey, PC Laussen, and DD Hansen

The influence of cardiopulmonary bypass on ionized magnesium in neonates, infants, and children undergoing repair of congenital heart lesions
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 497-500. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BA Larsson, PA Lonnqvist, and GL Olsson

Plasma concentrations of bupivacaine in neonates after continuous epidural infusion
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 501-505. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WM Splinter and L Komocar

Nitrous oxide does not increase vomiting after dental restorations in children
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 506-508. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

AR Claxton, G McGuire, F Chung, and C Cruise

Evaluation of morphine versus fentanyl for postoperative analgesia after ambulatory surgical procedures
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 509-514. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BK Philip, PE Scuderi, F Chung, TJ Conahan, W Maurer, JJ Angel, SK Kallar, EP Skinner, and BD Jamerson

Remifentanil compared with alfentanil for ambulatory surgery using total intravenous anesthesia. The Remifentanil/Alfentanil Outpatient TIVA Group
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 515-521. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Jayaram, MP Bowen, S Deshpande, and HM Carp

Ultrasound examination of the stomach contents of women in the postpartum period
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 522-526. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JW Downing, HV Johnson, HF Gonzalez, TL Arney, NL Herman, and RF Johnson

The pharmacokinetics of epidural lidocaine and bupivacaine during cesarean section
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 527-532. [Abstract] [PDF] [En Espanol]  [Request Permissions]  

A Baraka, PJ Khoury, SS Siddik, MR Salem, and NJ Joseph

Efficacy of the self-inflating bulb in differentiating esophageal from tracheal intubation in the parturient undergoing cesarean section
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 533-537. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Haisjackl, G Luz, H Sparr, R Germann, N Salak, B Friesenecker, E Deusch, S Meusburger, and W Hasibeder

The effects of progressive anemia on jejunal mucosal and serosal tissue oxygenation in pigs
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 538-544. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HW Lee, JE Caldwell, CB Wilson, B Dodson, and J Howley

Venous bleeding during transsphenoidal surgery: its association with pre- and intraoperative factors and with cavernous sinus and central venous pressures
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 545-550. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EB Lobato, S Black, and H De Soto

Venous air embolism and selective denervation for torticollis
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 551-553. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Gurevich, D Talmor, AA Artru, L Katcko, D Geva, G Gurman, and Y Shapira

Brain edema, hemorrhagic necrosis volume, and neurological status with rapid infusion of 0.45% saline or 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline after closed head trauma in rats
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 554-559. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Choe, YS Choi, YH Kim, SH Ko, HG Choi, YJ Han, and HS Song

Epidural morphine plus ketamine for upper abdominal surgery: improved analgesia from preincisional versus postincisional administration
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 560-563. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Singh, RF Bossard, PF White, and RW Yeatts

Effects of ketorolac versus bupivacaine coadministration during patient- controlled hydromorphone epidural analgesia after thoracotomy procedures
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 564-569. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

X Jiang, X Wen, B Gao, W Zhou, N Hu, Y Zhang, D Xu, and Y Xu

The plasma concentrations of lidocaine after slow versus rapid administration of an initial dose of epidural anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 570-573. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WJ Trautman, 3rd, SS Liu, and DJ Kopacz

Comparison of lidocaine and saline for epidural top-up during combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in volunteers
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 574-577. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

TT Horlocker, DG McGregor, DK Matsushige, DR Schroeder, and JA Besse

A retrospective review of 4767 consecutive spinal anesthetics: central nervous system complications. Perioperative Outcomes Group
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 578-584. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SB Vakharia, PS Thomas, AE Rosenbaum, JJ Wasenko, and DG Fellows

Magnetic resonance imaging of cerebrospinal fluid leak and tamponade effect of blood patch in postdural puncture headache
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 585-590. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BK Tsang, Z He, T Ma, IK Ho, and JH Eichhorn

Decreased paralysis and better motor coordination with microspinal versus PE10 intrathecal catheters in pain study rats
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 591-594. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Kinnman, EB Nygards, and P Hansson

Peripherally administrated morphine attenuates capsaicin-induced mechanical hypersensitivity in humans
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 595-599. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MG Rockemann, W Seeling, S Pressler, P Steffen, and M Georgieff

Reduced postoperative analgesic demand after inhaled anesthesia in comparison to combined epidural-inhaled anesthesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgery
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 600-605. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Krafft, CG Krenn, RD Fitzgerald, T Pernerstorfer, P Fridrich, and C Weinstabl

Clinical trial of a new device for fiberoptic orotracheal intubation (Augustine Scope)
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 606-610. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GS Voyagis and KP Kyriakos

The effect of goiter on endotracheal intubation
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 611-612. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EP Horn, C Werner, DI Sessler, M Steinfath, and J Schulte am Esch

Late intraoperative clonidine administration prevents postanesthetic shivering after total intravenous or volatile anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 613-617. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PH Tonner, J Scholz, C Koch, and J Schulte am Esch

The anesthetic effect of dexmedetomidine does not adhere to the Meyer- Overton rule but is reversed by hydrostatic pressure
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 618-622. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Doenicke, J Soukup, R Hoernecke, and J Moss

The lack of histamine release with cisatracurium: a double-blind comparison with vecuronium
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 623-628. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Konrad, T Fieber, H Gerber, G Schuepfer, and G Muellner

The prevalence of latex sensitivity among anesthesiology staff
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 629-633. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z Fang, MJ Laster, D Gong, P Ionescu, DD Koblin, J Sonner, EI Eger, 2nd, and MJ Halsey

Convulsant activity of nonanesthetic gas combinations
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 634-640. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Sato, K Hirota, A Matsuki, EK Zsigmond, and SF Rabito

The relaxant effect of ketamine on guinea pig airway smooth muscle is epithelium-independent
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 641-647. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PM Hopkins, FR Ellis, PJ Halsall, and AD Stewart

An analysis of the predictive probability of the in vitro contracture test for determining susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 648-656. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MA Ohrn, JH van Oostrom, and WL van Meurs

A comparison of traditional textbook and interactive computer learning of neuromuscular block
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 657-661. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Purhonen, M Kauko, EM Koski, and L Nuutinen

Comparison of tropisetron, droperidol, and saline in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after gynecologic surgery
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 662-667. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MD Wangler, P Thapar, and JH Skerman

Decreased mivacurium constant infusion requirements with defasciculating doses of pancuronium
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 668-671. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MD Popitz

Anesthetic implications of chronic disease of the cervical spine
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 672-683. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GR Haddow and R Tays

Tracheal injury: a cause for unexplained endotracheal cuff leak during mediastinal dissection
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 684-685. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MR Boorin

Unanticipated difficult endotracheal intubation related to preexisting chin implant and mandibular condylar resorption
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 686-689. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Kitayama, N Ohtomo, T Sakai, and A Matsuki

Airway management and rigid spine syndrome
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 690-691. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Dreskin, ZH Bajwa, L Lehmann, and CA Warfield

Polymyoclonus resulting from possible accidental subdural injection of local anesthetic
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 692-693. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Robbins, M Forrest, S Fanning, and D Royston

Use of aprotinin therapy in a patient with factor V Leiden
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 694-698. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GJ DeSouza and MI Gold

There is no evidence of sevoflurane nephrotoxicity
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 700. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RH Epstein

Sevoflurane and postoperative renal function: are omitted clinical data of concern?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 701. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

R Fletcher

The effect of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on cardiovascular function and pulmonary gas exchange
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 699. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

FJ Azzam

Hypoxemia during thoracoscopic interruption of patent ductus arteriosus
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 699-700. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Allen

Resident education and unreviewed material
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 701. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MO Columb

One-sided P values, repeated measures analysis of variance: two sides of the same story!
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 701-702. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JB Gunter

Work (?) of breathing
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 702-703. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ES Ransom and EA Norfleet

Obstruction due to retained carbon dioxide absorber canister wrapping
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 703. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EB Lobato, N Gravenstein, and GB Paige

Monitoring of ventilation on and off cardiopulmonary bypass: two standards or one?
Anesth Analg 1997 84: 703-704. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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