Trauma, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, dietary supplements, illicit steroid use and a questionable malignant hyperthermia reaction.

abstract：:In the vasodilated and septic patient, the impedance method of measuring cardiac output (CO) may underestimate the true value. In this study, we sought to determine whether impedance CO (COIC) measurements are influenced by total peripheral resistance (TPR). In eight anesthetized and ventilated dogs, a high-precision ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Critchley LA,Peng ZY,Fok BS,James AE

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pathophysiologic changes in children with congenital heart disease may alter the effect of drugs by influencing the pharmacokinetics (PK). Considering the limited literature that describes the PK of etomidate in pediatric patients, especially in those with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), our aim was to characteri...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Shen Y,Cai MH,Ji W,Bai J,Huang Y,Sun Y,Lin L,Niu J,Zhang MZ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) provides information on systolic function through its systolic mitral annulus velocity wave (Sm), reflecting the peak velocity of shortening of the myocardial fibers oriented in the longitudinal direction. In this study, we evaluated the effect of load changes on Sm. Forty-two cardiac surg...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Amà R,Segers P,Roosens C,Claessens T,Verdonck P,Poelaert J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In the present study, we assessed the potential effect of nitroglycerin IV (NTG), a donor of exogenous nitric oxide, on metabolic coronary flow control in patients with coronary artery disease. In 12 patients scheduled for coronary artery surgery, arterial blood pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kal JE,Vergroesen I,van Wezel HB

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Decreased hepatic blood flow, and impaired hepatic oxygen delivery caused by endotoxin, result in hepatic metabolic deterioration followed by liver dysfunction and multiple organ failure. Among phosphodiesterase III inhibitors, only olprinone increases hepatosplanchnic blood flow. We evaluated the effects of...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Nagata E,Kakihana Y,Tobo K,Isowaki S,Kanmura Y

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac surgery for carcinoid heart disease is complicated by hemodynamic instability secondary to carcinoid crises, cardiovascular dysfunction, and blood loss. The safety of vasopressors and the benefit of aprotinin during concomitant octreotide administration are uncertain. METHODS:We reviewed the effects...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Weingarten TN,Abel MD,Connolly HM,Schroeder DR,Schaff HV

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computer-based measuring of the level of sedation and hypnosis is difficult and has proven to be challenging. The electroencephalogram (EEG) has been proposed as a potential method. Response entropy (RE) and state entropy (SE) are multifactor, dimensionless parameters of a new technology of EEG monitoring, and we inve...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Litscher G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correlation between the potency of inhaled anesthetics and their solubility in a hydrophobic phase provides an opportunity to define better the characteristics of the anesthetic site of action. The correlation implies that inhaled anesthetics act in a hydrophobic site and that the solvent used has properties repre...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Taheri S,Halsey MJ,Liu J,Eger EI 2nd,Koblin DD,Laster MJ

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of possible air embolism during a three-port pars plana vitrectomy and air-fluid exchange of the vitreous cavity of the eye. After the start of intraocular air flushing, sudden tachycardia, a decrease in oxygen saturation and end-tidal carbon dioxide tension, and a distinct "mill-wheel" murmur were ob...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ledowski T,Kiese F,Jeglin S,Scholz J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a considerable discrepancy between the reported incidences of awareness under anesthesia in children (0.2%-2.7%). In this prospective, observational, cohort study we evaluated 1) the incidence of awareness during general anesthesia in children across three settings, 2) factors contributing to awaren...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Malviya S,Galinkin JL,Bannister CF,Burke C,Zuk J,Popenhagen M,Brown S,Voepel-Lewis T

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) monitors are often used to estimate depth of anesthesia and intraoperative recall during general anesthesia. As with any monitor, the processed numerical output is often misleading and has to be interpreted within a clinical context. For the safe clinical use of these monitors,...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Bennett C,Voss LJ,Barnard JP,Sleigh JW

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the dose-response of remifentanil for tracheal intubation in infants and children, 32 healthy full-term infants and 32 children were anesthetized with 10 mug/kg glycopyrrolate and 4.0 mg/kg propofol and administered 1 of 4 doses of remifentanil (1.25, 1.50, 1.75, or 2.00 microg/kg) to facilitate tracheal in...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Crawford MW,Hayes J,Tan JM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood levels of many medications are acutely lowered by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Because nifedipine is often used to provide protection from coronary ischemia, a determination of the effect of CPB on plasma nifedipine levels might help to determine the potential clinical benefit of nifedipine during and after byp...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Katz RI,Kanchuger MS,Patton KF,Eide TR

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A lighted stylet is an effective alternative to a direct laryngoscope and has been reported to be particularly useful in patients with difficult airways. A high Mallampati class indicates poor visibility of the oropharyngeal structures. Because a lighted stylet does not require direct oropharyngeal visualiza...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Rhee KY,Lee JR,Kim J,Park S,Kwon WK,Han S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An obese woman with periodic sommolence developed postoperative ventilatory problems following an uncomplicated cholecystectomy. A severe myopathic process involving the respiratory muscles was found at necropsy. A brother, who died a week later, had myotonic dystrophy. ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Tsueda K,Shibutani K,Lefkowitz M

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nasal route is preferred for fiberoptic intubation. Placing a lubricated endotracheal tube through the nostril can guide the fiberoptic scope towards the larynx. It would be helpful for optimal visualization of the vocal cord when the scope is passed through the endotracheal tube if the length of nares-vocal cord ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Han DW,Shim YH,Shin CS,Lee YW,Lee JS,Ahn SW

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We performed this study to assess the influence of endotracheal tube (ETT) tip design (Murphy-tip versus Magill-tip) on nasal trauma during nasotracheal intubation with a conventional polyvinyl chloride ETT. Patients were randomly allocated to one of four groups (n = 25 each): Magill-tipped ETT and Murphy-ti...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Lee JH,Kim CH,Bahk JH,Park KS

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effect of halothane on the fetal cardiovascular system of six lambs in utero by measuring fetal heart rate and femoral arterial blood pressure and by injecting labeled microspheres during a control period and again after 60 and 90 min of halothane anesthesia administered to six pregnant ewes at an inspi...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Biehl DR,Tweed WA,Cote J,Wade JG,Sitar D

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We studied 160 ASA I or II patients undergoing elective otolaryngologic surgery in order to compare the anxiolytic effects of a novel 5-hydroxytryptamine-1A agonist, tandospirone, with diazepam. To monitor preoperative anxiety, the following variables were used: systolic and diastolic arterial pressure, hear...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Oshima T,Kasuya Y,Terazawa E,Nagase K,Saitoh Y,Dohi S

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidural analgesia, often using opioids intraoperatively and postoperatively, is widely accepted as a valuable modality for perioperative pain management. In this review I present data from meta-analyses and recently published trials that evaluate the perioperative use of opioids administered epidurally or parenterall...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Viscusi ER

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intercostal nerve blocks with liposomal bupivacaine are commonly used for thoracic surgery pain management. However, dose scheduling is difficult because the pharmacokinetics of a single-dose intercostal injection of liposomal bupivacaine has never been investigated. The primary aim of this study was to asse...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Manson WC,Blank RS,Martin LW,Alpert SB,Dobrzanski TP,Schneider EB,Ratcliffe SJ,Durieux ME

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have previously reported that hemorrhagic shock decreases the minimum alveolar anesthetic concentration (MAC) of isoflurane but minimally alters the electroencephalographic (EEG) effect. In this study, we investigated the influence of endotoxemia on the EEG effect and the MAC of isoflurane. METHODS:Eight...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kurita T,Takata K,Morita K,Uraoka M,Sato S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The k(e)(0) value is the first order rate constant determining the equilibration of drugs between plasma or end-tidal concentration and effect-site (e.g., brain) concentration. Parametric and semiparametric approaches have been used for estimating individual k(e)(0) values and describing the drug-response cu...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ellerkmann RK,Bruhn J,Soehle M,Kehrer M,Hoeft A,Kreuer S

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increased use of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, patent foramen ovale (PFO) has become a common finding during heart surgery. This finding presents a difficult dilemma for cardiac surgeons, since the impact of intraoperatively diagnosed PFOs on postoperative outcome is unknown. Changes in the...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Sukernik MR,Bennett-Guerrero E

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of neither transfusion guidelines nor decision support tools on intraoperative transfusion has been previously evaluated. The University of Michigan introduced a transfusion guideline in 2009, and in 2011, the Department of Anesthesiology developed a transfusion decision support tool. The primary ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Picton P,Starr J,Kheterpal S,Thompson AML,Housey M,Sathishkumar S,Dubovoy T,Kirkpatrick N,Tremper KK,Engoren M,Ramachandran SK

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although clonidine has been shown to increase the duration of local anesthetic action and prolong postoperative analgesia when included in single-injection nerve blocks, the only controlled investigation of the efficacy of this practice to improve analgesia for continuous perineural local anesthetic infusion failed to...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ilfeld BM,Morey TE,Thannikary LJ,Wright TW,Enneking FK

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We performed this study to compare the correlation of bispectral index (BIS) values with different sevoflurane concentrations between normal children and those with quadriplegic cerebral palsy with mental retardation (CPMR). Twenty children with CPMR (Group I) and 21 normal children (Group II) between 2 and ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Choudhry DK,Brenn BR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who undergo infrainguinal revascularization surgery are at increased risk for perioperative thrombotic complications. Aspirin decreases thrombotic events in the nonoperative setting; however, aspirin is often discontinued to avoid perioperative hemorrhagic complications. We used a decision analysis to determi...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Neilipovitz DT,Bryson GL,Nichol G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is superior to i.v. vasodilators for treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) after cardiac surgery, but iNO is a potentially toxic gas, and patient subsets who benefit from iNO are not yet clearly defined. We administered iNO 40 ppm, prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) 0.1 microg x kg(-1) min...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Schmid ER,Bürki C,Engel MH,Schmidlin D,Tornic M,Seifert B

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last decade, there has been a heightened awareness and an increase in the amount of literature being published on recognition and prediction of the difficult airway. During the preoperative evaluation of the airway, a thorough history and physical specifically related to the airway should be performed. Variou...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Cattano D,Panicucci E,Paolicchi A,Forfori F,Giunta F,Hagberg C

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00