The anesthetic considerations in patients with ventricular assist devices presenting for noncardiac surgery: a review of eight cases.

abstract：UNLABELLED:We constructed a single-dose response curve for succinylcholine in 30 obese adolescents during thiopental-fentanyl anesthesia administration by using 100 microg/kg, 150 microg/kg, or 250 microg/kg IV. The maximal response (percent depression of neuromuscular function) of the adductor pollicis to supramaximal...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Rose JB,Theroux MC,Katz MS

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a valuable monitor for patients undergoing cardiac and noncardiac surgery as it allows for evaluation of cardiovascular compromise in the perioperative period. It is challenging for anesthesiology residents and medical students to learn to use and interpret TEE in th...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kleiman AM,Forkin KT,Bechtel AJ,Collins SR,Ma JZ,Nemergut EC,Huffmyer JL

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind comparison of 1.1% lidocaine carbonate and 1.0% lidocaine hydrochloride was carried out in 30 healthy adult patients undergoing upper-extremity surgery under interscalene brachial plexus block. Epinephrine (1:200,000) was added to both solutions just before injection. As compared to lidocaine hydrochlor...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Sukhani R,Winnie AP

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the interaction of dopamine-proxymetacaine and dopamine- oxybuprocaine antinociception using isobolograms. METHODS:This experiment uses subcutaneous drug (proxymetacaine, oxybuprocaine, and dopamine) injections under the skin of the rat's back, thus simulating infiltration blocks. The dose-rela...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Chen YW,Chiu CC,Lin HT,Wang JJ,Hung CH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We performed in vitro studies to investigate the potential interaction of benzodiazepines with cloned human opioid receptor subtypes. Midazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and diazepam directly displaced [(3)H]-diprenorphine binding from kappa and delta receptors, but not mu receptors, whereas flumazenil was inactive...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Cox RF,Collins MA

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Supraclavicular nerve blocks are effective but may be complicated by pneumothorax. We hypothesized that, to avoid this complication, the depths of the brachial plexus and the lung could be estimated to guide needle placement. In 17 patients undergoing surgical relief of thoracic outlet syndrome, we designate...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Cornish PB,Greenfield LJ,O'Reilly M,Allan L

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) provide effective postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery. Some investigators have suggested that the preemptive administration of NSAIDs may reduce postoperative analgesic requirements and hypersensitivity. We evaluated the analgesic effect of adm...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Reuben SS,Bhopatkar S,Maciolek H,Joshi W,Sklar J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Bleeding after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is related to multiple factors. Excess protamine weakens clot structure and decreases platelet function; therefore, an increased activated clotting time (ACT) after protamine reversal of heparin may be misinterpreted as residual heparin anticoagulation. We evaluate...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Mochizuki T,Olson PJ,Szlam F,Ramsay JG,Levy JH

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lidocaine decreases the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of inhaled anesthetics and has been used clinically to reduce the requirements for other anesthetic drugs. In this study we examined the effects of lidocaine on isoflurane MAC in cats. Six cats were studied. In Experiment 1, the MAC of isoflurane was determi...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Pypendop BH,Ilkiw JE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analgesic effects of butorphanol tartrate and morphine sulfate were compared in 127 patients judged to have moderate to severe pain following major operations. The study was double-blind, and the drugs were given IM at several dosage levels. Scores for pain intensity and relief, as well as pain-intensity differenc...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Tavakoli M,Corssen G,Caruso FS

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In pediatric practice, complications due to the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) have been studied with size 2 LMA, but not with size 1 LMA. We, therefore, compared prospectively the complications induced by LMA size 1 and 2 in 141 children aged 21 days to 11 yr. Intraoperative and lowest SpO2 values after removal of LMA w...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Dubreuil M,Laffon M,Plaud B,Penon C,Ecoffey C

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumothorax can develop during laparoscopy, particularly during laparoscopic fundoplication, since the left parietal pleura is exposed and can be torn during dissection in the diaphragmatic hiatus. Such an event will result in specific pathophysiologic changes, since CO2, under pressure in the abdominal cavity, will ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Joris JL,Chiche JD,Lamy ML

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether nitrous oxide (N(2)O) increases the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery is still controversial, which may be due to the administration of different concentrations of inspired N(2)O. We investigated whether N(2)O results in a dose-response incre...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Mraovic B,Simurina T,Sonicki Z,Skitarelic N,Gan TJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an unusual complication during flotation of a pulmonary artery catheter through a preexisting percutaneous introducer sheath. A malfunctioning pulmonary artery catheter, which was placed through an introducer sheath in the right internal jugular vein, was removed. Attempts at repositioning a second pulmona...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Bhatia P,Saied NN,Comunale ME

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity causes multiorgan dysfunction, specifically metabolic abnormalities in the liver. Obese patients are opioid-sensitive and have high rates of respiratory complications after surgery. Obesity also has been shown to cause resistance to leptin, an adipose-derived hormone that is key in regulating hunger,...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Dalesio NM,Hendrix CW,McMichael DH,Thompson CB,Lee CK,Pho H,Arias RS,Lynn RR,Galinkin J,Yaster M,Brown RH,Schwartz AR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the pharmacokinetics of local anesthetics after lumbar sympathetic blocks, total and free (unbound) plasma concentrations of bupivacaine in venous blood samples were measured in 12 patients using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique. Administration of 30 mL of plain bupivacaine 0.175%...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Wulf H,Gleim M,Schele HA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Near-infrared spectroscopy is used during cardiac surgery to monitor the adequacy of cerebral perfusion. In this systematic review, we evaluated available data for adult patients to determine (1) whether decrements in cerebral oximetry during cardiac surgery are associated with stroke, postoperative cognitiv...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Zheng F,Sheinberg R,Yee MS,Ono M,Zheng Y,Hogue CW

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Untreated pain during the transportation of patients after minor trauma is a common problem in emergency medicine. Because paramedics usually are not allowed to perform invasive procedures or to give drugs for pain treatment, a noninvasive, nondrug-based method would be helpful. Acupressure is a traditional ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kober A,Scheck T,Greher M,Lieba F,Fleischhackl R,Fleischhackl S,Randunsky F,Hoerauf K

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in cardiac output in response to augmenting cardiac contractility, preload, and heart rate during enflurane anesthesia were examined in 12 open-chested dogs. Cardiac contractility was assessed by the slope of the end-systolic pressure-volume relation (Emax). Dobutamine (3, 6, and 9 micrograms.kg-1.min-1) was a...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Sato M,Hoka S,Arimura H,Ono K,Yoshitake J

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been no description of the hemodynamic dose-response relationship between halothane and sodium nitroprusside (SNP), although these drugs are used together frequently for induction of deliberate hypotension. Utilizing aortic root cannulation and thermister-tipped pulmonary artery catheterization, this relatio...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Bedford RF

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:With pressure support ventilation (PSV), each PSV breath is flow-cycled, and the breath termination criterion (TC) is usually nonadjustable. When TC does not match the interaction between the patient's inspiratory-expiratory efforts to the opening and closing of the inspiratory and expiratory valves, patient...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Tokioka H,Tanaka T,Ishizu T,Fukushima T,Iwaki T,Nakamura Y,Kosogabe Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis is currently the leading cause of direct maternal death in the United Kingdom. In this study, we aimed to determine frequency, temporal trends, and independent associations for severe sepsis during hospitalization for delivery in the United States. METHODS:Data were obtained from the Nationwide Inpat...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Bauer ME,Bateman BT,Bauer ST,Shanks AM,Mhyre JM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Animal models show us that specific activation of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) may be a pivotal step in lidocaine neurotoxicity, but this has not been investigated in the case of two very widely used local anesthetics, bupivacaine and ropivacaine. We investigated the hypotheses that these ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Lirk P,Haller I,Colvin HP,Lang L,Tomaselli B,Klimaschewski L,Gerner P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of halothane and enflurane anesthesia under conditions of normo-, hyper-, and hypocarbia on the autoregulation of cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the goat were evaluated. The goat was selected because of its unique arterial blood supply to the head and the development of a method by which CBF may be continuou...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Miletich DJ,Ivankovich AD,Albrecht RF,Reimann CR,Rosenberg R,McKissic ED

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sevoflurane, 3% and 4% in oxygen was administered to four dogs for 3 hours. Sevoflurane was metabolized to inorganic fluoride and hexafluoroisopropanol. Serum fluoride concentrations reached peak values during 2 to 3 hours into anesthesia and averaged 18.5 micrometer/L (n = 2) and 20.0 +/- 4.8 (mean +/- SD) micrometer...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Martis L,Lynch S,Napoli MD,Woods EF

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the unique process whereby simulation-based, objective structured clinical evaluation (OSCE) has been incorporated into the Israeli board examination in anesthesiology. Development of the examination included three steps: a) definition of clinical conditions that residents are required to handle competentl...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Berkenstadt H,Ziv A,Gafni N,Sidi A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist dexmedetomidine produces an anesthetic state in a variety of species. Although its effects on cerebral blood flow and the electroencephalogram have been investigated, the effect of this drug on intracranial pressure (ICP) has not been reported previously. Dexmedetomidine therefo...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Zornow MH,Scheller MS,Sheehan PB,Strnat MA,Matsumoto M

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Our aim in this study, performed using a closed cranial window preparation, was to investigate the effect of systemic pretreatment with dexmedetomidine on cerebrovascular response to isoflurane or sevoflurane. After instrumentation under pentobarbital anesthesia, 48 dogs were assigned to one of two groups: t...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ohata H,Iida H,Dohi S,Watanabe Y

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated that, with the exception of atracurium, resistance to the neuromuscular blocking effects of various muscle relaxants develops in patients receiving anticonvulsant therapy. We studied the effects of 0.5 mg/kg IV atracurium in 53 neurosurgical patients: 21 nonepileptic patients receivi...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Tempelhoff R,Modica PA,Jellish WS,Spitznagel EL

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the arterial and venous concentration differences of propofol, six healthy adult patients received a propofol infusion by the Bristol three-stage manual stepdown technique. Both the mean arterial and venous concentrations of propofol remained relatively stable during the 40-min infusion. Simultaneous blood ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Wang YP,Cheng YJ,Fan SZ,Liu CC

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00