EDITORIALS:

James M. Steven and Francis X. McGowan, Jr.

Neuraxial Blockade for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Lessons Yet to Be Learned
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1011-1013. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA:

Kristi L. Peterson, William M. DeCampli, Nancy A. Pike, Robert C. Robbins, and Bruce A. Reitz

A Report of Two Hundred Twenty Cases of Regional Anesthesia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1014-1019. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [En Espanol]  [Request Permissions]  

Implications: The study demonstrates the techniques and feasibility of the use of regional anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing a variety of cardiothoracic operations. Regional anesthesia is compatible with immediate extubation after cardiopulmonary bypass in pediatric patients. The thoracic (T6-12) catheter epidural approach may be preferable to other regional approaches. There were no cases of symptomatic periduaral hematoma in 220 patients.

Gregory B. Hammer, Khanh Ngo, and Alex Macario

A Retrospective Examination of Regional Plus General Anesthesia in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1020-1024. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Techniques for combining regional and general anesthesia in children undergoing open heart surgery are described. Patients having spinal anesthesia may require more sedative/analgesic interventions postoperatively compared with those having epidural anesthesia. A prospective study with a larger sample size is required to determine other differences, including the incidence of postoperative vomiting.

David A. Rosen, John L. Morris, Kathleen R. Rosen, Roberto C. Valenzuela, Michele G. Vidulich, Robert J. Steelman, and Robert A. Gustafson

Analgesia for Pediatric Thoracostomy Tube Removal
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1025-1028. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Chest tube removal is one of the most painful parts of the cardiothoracic surgical experience. This study compared EMLA(R) (Astra Pharmaceuticals, Wayne, PA) cream to morphine in providing pain relief for chest tube removal. EMLA(R) can be used as a useful means of controlling the pain of chest tube removal.

L. A. Gaitini, M. Somri, S. J. Vaida, B. Yanovski, G. Mogilner, E. Sabo, S. Lischinsky, A. Greenberg, N. Levy, and O. Zinder

Does the Addition of Fentanyl to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block Have an Effect on the Plasma Level of Catecholamines in Children?
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1029-1033. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: This study demonstrates that adding fentanyl to bupivacaine for caudal epidural blocks has no beneficial effect on the stress response in pediatric patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy, as evaluated by plasma epinephrine and norepinephrine values, compared with bupivacaine alone.

Bao-Gang Liu, Xin-Liang Zhuang, Shi-Tong Li, and Guo-Hui Xu

The Effects of Ropivacaine on Sodium Currents in Dorsal Horn Neurons of Neonatal Rats
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1034-1038. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: By using the whole-cell patch technique, ropivacaine is a voltage- and use-dependent inhibitor of the sodium current in dorsal horn neurons; it preferentially acts on steady-state inactivation by the sodium channel. The inhibition of ropivacaine on the sodium channel may contribute to the mechanism of action of local anesthetics during epidural and spinal anesthesia.

ERRATUM:

Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1019. [Full Text] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA:

Naoki Kotani, Hiroshi Hashimoto, Daniel I. Sessler, Masatoshi Muraoka, Jian-Sheng Wang, Michael F. O’Connor, and Akitomo Matsuki

Cardiopulmonary Bypass Produces Greater Pulmonary than Systemic Proinflammatory Cytokines
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1039-1045. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Both gene expression and production of proinflammatory cytokines were greater in alveolar than plasma leukocytes after cardiopulmonary bypass. These results suggest that cardiopulmonary bypass provokes more serious pulmonary than systemic inflammatory responses.

Naoki Kotani, Hiroshi Hashimoto, Daniel I. Sessler, Masatoshi Muraoka, Jian-Sheng Wang, Michael F. O’Connor, and Akitomo Matsuki

Neutrophil Number and Interleukin-8 and Elastase Concentrations in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Correlate with Decreased Arterial Oxygenation After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1046-1051. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: The increases in neutrophil number, interleukin-8, and elastase concentrations in bronchoalveolar lavage correlated significantly with decreases in arterial oxygenation. Our results suggest immunologic responses in the distal airway are closely related to pulmonary gas change.

Pekka Pölönen, Esko Ruokonen, Mikko Hippeläinen, Mikko Pöyhönen, and Jukka Takala

A Prospective, Randomized Study of Goal-Oriented Hemodynamic Therapy in Cardiac Surgical Patients
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1052-1059. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Health care economics has challenged clinicians to reduce costs and improve resource use in cardiac surgery and anesthesia in a patient population increasing in age and in severity of disease. Optimizing cardiovascular function to maintain adequate oxygen delivery during the immediate postoperative period after cardiac surgery can decrease morbidity and reduce length of hospital stay.

Pekka O. Talke, Daniel L. Traber, Charles A. Richardson, Donald D. Harper, and Lillian D. Traber

The Effect of ₂ Agonist-Induced Sedation and Its Reversal with an ₂ Antagonist on Organ Blood Flow in Sheep
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1060-1066. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: The {alpha}2 agonist, medetomidine, decreased and redistributed organ blood flow in sheep. Although the highly selective {alpha}2 antagonist, atipamezole, reversed medetomidine-induced hemodynamic changes, blood flow to the heart and kidney rmeoaned significantly depressed, whereas skeletal muscle blood flow increased to twice baseline values.

Ulrich Achleitner, Volker Wenzel, Hans-Ulrich Strohmenger, Anette C. Krismer, Keith G. Lurie, Karl H. Lindner, and Anton Amann

The Effects of Repeated Doses of Vasopressin or Epinephrine on Ventricular Fibrillation in a Porcine Model of Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1067-1075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Mean frequency and amplitude of ventricular fibrillation predicted successful defibrillation in pigs. Vasopressin was superior to epinephrine in maintaining these variables above a success defibrillation threshold.

Jerrold H. Levy, Felix Montes, Fania Szlam, and Christopher D. Hillyer

The In Vitro Effects of Antithrombin III on the Activated Coagulation Time in Patients on Heparin Therapy
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1076-1079. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: In vitro addition of antithrombin III (0.2 U/mL) to heparinized blood samples (4.1-6.8 units of heparin/mL) from patients on previous heparin therapy increases sensitivity to supplemental heparin as reflected by significantly prolonged activated clotting time.

B. Hugh Dorman, R. Brent New, Brian R. Bond, Rupak Mukherjee, Y. V. Mukhin, James H. McElmurray, and Francis G. Spinale

Myocyte Endothelin Exposure During Cardioplegic Arrest Exacerbates Contractile Dysfunction After Reperfusion
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1080-1085. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Exposure of the left ventricular myocyte to endothelin during cardioplegic arrest directly contributed to contractile dysfunction after reperfusion. Moreover, alterations in intracellular calcium may play a role in potentiating the myocyte contractile dysfunction associated with endothelin exposure during cardioplegic arrest.

Virginia A. Bowbrick, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis, and Gerard Stansby

The Use of Citrated Whole Blood in Thromboelastography (Technical Communication)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1086-1088. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Johan F. Coetzee, Pieter J. le Roux, Sonia Genade, and Amanda Lochner

Reduction of Postischemic Contractile Dysfunction of the Isolated Rat Heart by Sevoflurane: Comparison with Halothane (Technical Communication)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1089-1097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: In view of the possible significance for volatile anesthetics in cardiac surgery, the effects of sevoflurane and halothane were compared on postcardioplegic recovery of rat hearts. Both anesthetics were equally effective in improving functional recovery after normothermic cardioplegic arrest. Sevoflurane's beneficial effects were abolished by glibenclamide, suggesting a role for the adenosine triphosphate regulated potassium channel.

Christopher J. East, Fiona Clements, Joseph Mathew, and Thomas F. Slaughter

Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Cardiac Surgery: Management of Anticoagulation in Two Patients (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1098-1101. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

AMBULATORY ANESTHESIA:

Wanda Joshi, Scott S. Reuben, Prasad R. Kilaru, Joseph Sklar, and Holly Maciolek

Postoperative Analgesia for Outpatient Arthroscopic Knee Surgery with Intraarticular Clonidine and/or Morphine
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1102-1106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: The intraarticular administration of both clonidine and morphine along with bupivacaine improves postoperative analgesia compared with either drug alone. There was an increased time to first analgesic request, decreased need for postoperative analgesics, and lower pain scores after arthroscopic knee surgery.

Margarita Coloma, Paul F. White, Philip J. Huber, Jr., W. Kendall Tongier, Kimberlie K. Dullye, and Larry L. Duffy

The Effect of Ketorolac on Recovery After Anorectal Surgery: Intravenous Versus Local Administration (Brief Report)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1107-1110. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Dajun Song, Charles W. Whitten, and Paul F. White

Remifentanil Infusion Facilitates Early Recovery for Obese Outpatients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Brief Report)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1111-1113. [Full Text] [PDF] [En Espanol]  [Request Permissions]  

Igor Kissin

Depth of Anesthesia and Bispectral Index Monitoring (Special Article)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1114-1117. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE:

Brian P. Kinirons, Hervé Bouaziz, Xavier Paqueron, Adil Ababou, Céline Jandard, My Maï Cao, Marie-Lorraine Bur, Marie-Claire Laxenaire, and Dan Benhamou

Sedation with Sufentanil and Midazolam Decreases Pain in Patients Undergoing Upper Limb Surgery Under Multiple Nerve Block
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1118-1121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: In a prospective trial of 168 patients, the use of sedation significantly reduced pain during a multiple-nerve stimulation block. The combination of sufentanil and midazolam produced either minimal or no sedation and allowed the performance of the block in awake and cooperative patients. Light sedation may improve patient acceptance of this technique

Damien B. Murphy, Colin J. L. McCartney, and Vincent W. S. Chan

Novel Analgesic Adjuncts for Brachial Plexus Block: A Systematic Review
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1122-1128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: This systematic review indicates that there is little evidence for the analgesic benefit of adding opioids to brachial plexus block. Clonidine appears to be beneficial in doses up to 150 {micro}g. There are currently insufficient data with regard to neostigmine and tramadol to allow for further recommendations.

Haruo Fujita, Eiichi Maru, Masayuki Shimada, Hidehiro Suzuki, and Hideki Ogiuchi

A Decrease in Seizure Susceptibility to Lidocaine in Kindled Epileptic Rats
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1129-1134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Susceptibility to the proconvulsant action of lidocaine is significantly lower in kindled epileptic rats compared with nonepileptic rats.

Vincent W. S. Chan, Philip Peng, Herbert Chinyanga, Stephen Lazarou, Jeremy Weinbren, and Zsuzsanna Kaszas

Determining Minimum Effective Anesthetic Concentration of Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1135-1140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: The value of the minimum effective anesthetic concentration for hyperbaric spinal bupivacaine is dose-dependent. Complete anesthesia can be achieved with smaller concentrations when the dose of spinal anesthetic is increased. The current commercially available 0.75% concentration of hyperbaric bupivacaine seems to be clinically optimal when 10 mg is used if complete bilateral lower extremity blockade is desired.

Yiguang Lin, Laurence E. Mather, Ian Power, and Michael J. Cousins

The Effect of Diclofenac on the Expression of Spinal Cord c-fos-Like Immunoreactivity After Ischemia-Reperfusion-Induced Acute Hyperalgesia in the Rat Tail
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1141-1145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: This study demonstrates a spinal action of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, diclofenac, in response to a peripheral insult. Whether the action is caused by reduced peripheral neural activity cannot be ascertained. The action was consistent with a ceiling effect of diclofenac as often found clinically with this class of analgesic drug.

Toshio Asano, Shuji Dohi, and Hiroki Iida

Antinociceptive Action of Epidural K+_ATP Channel Openers via Interaction with Morphine and an ₂- Adrenergic Agonist in Rats
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1146-1151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Epidural administration of adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channel openers potentiated the analgesic actions of morphine and an {alpha}2-adrenergic agonist, presumably via activation of adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels at the spinal cord level.

Gopi A. Tejwani and Anil K. Rattan

Antagonism of Antinociception Produced by Intrathecal Clonidine by Ketorolac in the Rat: The Role of the Opioid System
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1152-1156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Clonidine and ketorolac are two important drugs used to give pain relief to patients. We observed that ketorolac inhibits clonidine-induced analgesia in the rat. We recommend that this drug interaction should be taken into account when both clonidine and ketorolac are used together to alleviate pain in patients.

INTRAVENOUS ANESTHESIA:

M. Olmos, J. A. Ballester, M. A. Vidarte, J. L. Elizalde, and A. Escobar

The Combined Effect of Age and Premedication on the Propofol Requirements for Induction by Target-Controlled Infusion
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1157-1161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Induction of anesthesia by using a target-controlled infusion system is influenced by both age and premedication. We define the effect site propofol concentration required for hypnosis with an alternative system to that of plasma-effect site equilibration. These findings may have an impact on the induction with pumps targeting an effect site concentration.

OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA:

Theodore R. Manullang, Christopher M. Viscomi, and Nathan L. Pace

Intrathecal Fentanyl Is Superior to Intravenous Ondansetron for the Prevention of Perioperative Nausea During Cesarean Delivery with Spinal Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1162-1166. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Intrathecal fentanyl as part of a spinal anesthetic for cesarean delivery is superior to IV ondansetron for the prevention of intraoperative nausea. In addition, intrathecal fentanyl offers better perioperative pain control and is less expensive than ondansetron.

Tony Gin, Warwick D. Ngan-Kee, Yuk K. Siu, Joyce C. Stuart, Perpetua E. Tan, and Kwok K. Lam

Alfentanil Given Immediately Before the Induction of Anesthesia for Elective Cesarean Delivery
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1167-1172. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Alfentanil 10 {micro}g/kg given at the induction of general anesthesia for cesarean delivery attenuates the subsequent maternal stress response. However, all neonates should be monitored for possible immediate but transient respiratory depression.

Eric A. Harris

Tension Pneumothorax in a Parturient Undergoing Cesarean Delivery (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1173-1174. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regina Y. Fragneto and Aikya Fisher

Mental Status Change and Aphasia After Labor Analgesia with Intrathecal Sufentanil/Bupivacaine (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1175-1176. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GENERAL ARTICLES:

Yoshihiro Hamaya, Tomoo Takeda, Shuji Dohi, Shigeru Nakashima, and Yoshinori Nozawa

The Effects of Pentobarbital, Isoflurane, and Propofol on Immediate-Early Gene Expression in the Vital Organs of the Rat
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1177-1183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: In this study, there were quantitative and qualitative interanesthetic and interorgan differences in the expression of immediate-early genes, showing that general anesthetics can stimulate, rather than suppress, some intracellular events. Our results suggest that the appropriate anesthetics to be used to anesthetize animals differ in accord with the target organs in which the expressions of immediate-early genes in response to stimuli were studied.

Susanne Neumahr, Gerhard Hapfelmeier, Michaela Scheller, Hajo Schneck, Christian Franke, and Eberhard Kochs

Dual Action of Isoflurane on the -aminobutyric Acid (GABA)-Mediated Currents Through Recombinant ₁ß_22L-GABA_A-Receptor Channels
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1184-1190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Isoflurane (ISO) interacts with the inhibitory {gamma}-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor. This patch clamp study demonstrates that it may block or potentiate the type A of GABA receptor studied, depending on the concentrations of ISO and of GABA used. At clinically relevant concentrations, ISO considerably potentiates this receptor. This may partly explain its clinical effect.

Aaron F. Kopman, Monika M. Klewicka, and George G. Neuman

An Alternate Method for Estimating the Dose-Response Relationships of Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1191-1197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: Averaging of single-dose estimates of neuromuscular potency provides a useful adjunct and reasonable alternative to conventional regression analysis.

Kinya Sato, Takae Kawamura, and Reiji Wakusawa

Hepatic Blood Flow and Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1198-1202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: We observed the effect of pneumoperitoneum on the middle hepatic venous blood flow by transesophageal echocardiography and liver function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may impair hepatic function in elderly patients because high pressure is maintained in the peritoneal cavity for an extended period.

Kohki Nishikawa, Keiichi Omote, Shin Kawana, and Akiyoshi Namiki

A Comparison of Hemodynamic Changes After Endotracheal Intubation by Using the Lightwand Device and the Laryngoscope in Normotensive and Hypertensive Patients
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1203-1207. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: A lightwand technique was accompanied by less hemodynamic changes after tracheal intubation than the laryngoscopic technique in normotensive patients. In hypertensive patients, however, no difference was found between the two techniques.

Mehmood Durrani, John A. Barwise, Raymond F. Johnson, Jay R. Kambam, and Piotr K. Janicki

Intravenous Chloroprocaine Attenuates Hemodynamic Changes Associated with Direct Laryngoscopy and Tracheal Intubation
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1208-1212. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: The IV administration of chloroprocaine effectively blunted cardiovascular response produced by laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation, and this effect was more pronounced when compared with IV lidocaine.

Ju-Mei Ng and Nian-Chih Hwang

Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Reduces the Induction Dose Requirements of Propofol
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1213-1216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study shows that the inhalation of nitrous oxide can reduce the dose of propofol required to induce anesthesia. The technique leads to good induction conditions with reduced usage of propofol.

Peter Szmuk, Tiberiu Ezri, Jacques E. Chelly, and Jeffrey Katz

The Onset Time of Rocuronium Is Slowed by Esmolol and Accelerated by Ephedrine
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1217-1219. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implications: We concluded that a dose of 0.5 mg {middle dot} kg-1 of esmolol significantly prolongs the onset time of rocuronium with minimal hemodynamic changes.

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Volker Dörges, Hartmut Ocker, Volker Wenzel, and Peter Schmucker

The Laryngeal Tube: A New Simple Airway Device
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1220-1222. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CASE REPORTS:

John E. Miner and Talmage D. Egan

An AIDS-Associated Cause of the Difficult Airway: Supraglottic Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1223-1226. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chandra Kant Pandey, Ravindra Sharma, Arvind Baronia, Anil Agarwal, and Namita Singh

An Unusual Cause of Respiratory Distress: Live Leech in the Larynx
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1227-1228. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Kenneth J. Tuman

Cardiovascular Anesthesiology in the 1990s and Beyond
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1229-1231. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

William Greeley

Pediatric Anesthesia: Where Do We Go from Here?
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1232-1233. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paul F. White

Ambulatory Anesthesia Advances into the New Millennium
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1234-1235. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Peter. M. Suter

Intensive Care Medicine 2000: First Signs of Maturity?
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1236-1237. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

David S. Warner

Neuroanesthesia 2000
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1238-1240. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

David J. Birnbach

Obstetric Anesthesiology in the New Millennium
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1241-1243. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Denise J. Wedel

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management: Reviewing the Past Decade and Predicting the Future
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1244-1245. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Keith Ruskin, John Oysten, and Angel Antonio Hernández-Borges

Quality of Medical Information on the Internet • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1246. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kannan and Kwok M. Ho

Femoral Nerve Palsy After Femoral Vein Cannulation • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1246-1247. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Keyvan Karkouti, David L. Reich, and Carol A. Bodian

Intraoperative Variables and Morbidity and Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1247. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Brimacombe, C. Keller, Dennis B. Hall, and Lawrence G. Kushins

Curling the Tip Anteriorly Does Not Facilitate Laryngeal Mask Insertion • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1247-1248. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Toshiya Shiga, Ryo Ogawa, and Jack Shanewise

Five-grade Scoring System Is Still Confusing: Does ASE/SCA Set Up a Double Standard? • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1248-1249. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Indu Sen and Satinder Gombar

An Economical Substitute for Ayre’s T Piece
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1249. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Steven M. Dunn, Neil R. Connelly, Robert K. Parker, and Yaakov Beilin

Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) and Combined Spinal-Epidural (CSE) • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1249-1250. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. L. Ousmane, M. Fleyfel, and B. Vallet

Epidural Hematoma After Catheter Removal
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1250. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Alonso Mesa, Rafael Miguel, Kathryn P. King, Bryant Stolp, and Cecil Borel

Hidden Damage to a Reinforced LMA-Fastrach^TM Endotracheal Tube • Response
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1250-1251. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK AND MULTIMEDIA REVIEWS:

D. M. Anderson, C. B. Mantler, Paul F. White, Rebecca A. Barnett, John T. Apostulakis, Sten Lindahl, and David G. Bjoraker

Anesthesia and Hypertensio, Vol. 17, No. 3 of Anesthesia Clinics of North America. • Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures. 2nd ed. • Anesthesia and Transplantation. • Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Anesthesia. • Anesthesia. 5th ed. Vol. 1 and 2. • Handbook of Difficult Airway Management. • Books and Multimedia Received
Anesth Analg 2000 90: 1252-1255. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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