Oxygen Reserve Index: Validation of a New Variable.

abstract：UNLABELLED:Patients who are approached to participate in clinical studies just before delivery may have insufficient time to make an informed decision and/or may feel pressured into participation. This study was designed to examine factors that influence parturients to consent or decline participation in an anesthesia ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Dorantes DM,Tait AR,Naughton NN

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The last decade has witnessed a proliferation of devices or methods that facilitate intubation in difficult circumstances, maintain ventilation, or which do both. These all require properly functioning and specially designed apparatus, the use of which requires variable degrees of expertise. This technical c...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Beattie C

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hemodynamic effects of esmolol were studied in 40 patients scheduled for elective coronary artery surgery to determine whether the administration of esmolol in chronically beta-blocked patients would result in additional attenuation of sympathetically mediated hemodynamic stress responses to noxious stimuli. Patie...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： de Bruijn NP,Croughwell N,Reves JG

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Supraventricular arrhythmias (SVA), including atrial fibrillation and flutter, are common in surgical and nonsurgical intensive care unit (ICU) patients. There is increased mortality among surgical ICU patients who develop new-onset atrial arrhythmias after noncardiac, non-thoracic surgery. We sought to dete...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Goodman S,Shirov T,Weissman C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The choice between morphine and meperidine for postoperative pain is usually based on the preference of the prescriber, as few objective comparative data are available. This blind, randomized study compared the efficacy and side effects of morphine and meperidine administered by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Plummer JL,Owen H,Ilsley AH,Inglis S

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the efficacy of a single-injection technique for percutaneous peribulbar anesthesia with a short needle as an alternative to the double-injection technique for cataract extraction. METHODS:We included 200 patients who underwent elective cataract surgery randomized into 2 equal groups. They rece...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ghali AM,Hafez A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension and resulting right ventricular (RV) dysfunction are associated with significant perioperative morbidity and mortality. Although echocardiography permits real-time, noninvasive assessment of RV function, objective and comparative measures are underdeveloped, and appropriate animal mode...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Bartels K,Brown RD,Fox DL,Bull TM,Neary JM,Dorosz JL,Fonseca BM,Stenmark KR

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Despite their contribution to overall perioperative treatment of patients, anesthesiologists often remain in anonymity. We evaluated the impact of business cards on physician recognition after general anesthesia. Using a questionnaire, 441 patients were interviewed for recall of the anesthesiologist's name, ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Jeske HC,Lederer W,Lorenz I,Kolbitsch C,Margreiter J,Kinzl J,Benzer A

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative nausea (PON) is a common complication of anesthesia and surgery. Antiemetic medication for higher-risk patients may reduce but does not reliably prevent PON. We examined aromatherapy as a treatment for patients experiencing PON after ambulatory surgery. Our primary hypothesis was that in compar...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Hunt R,Dienemann J,Norton HJ,Hartley W,Hudgens A,Stern T,Divine G

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In this study, we evaluated the reliability of a newly developed method for pain assessment, which is based on perceptual matching by Pain Matcher, Cefar Medical AB, Lund, Sweden, during minor gynecological surgery. In addition, the responsiveness to two different anesthetic methods-electro-acupuncture or a ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Stener-Victorin E,Kowalski J,Lundeberg T

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple logistic regression studies frequently are performed with duration (e.g., operative time) included as an independent variable. We use narrative review of the statistical literature to highlight that when the association between duration and outcome is presumptively significant, the procedure itself (e.g., vid...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Dexter F,Dexter EU,Ledolter J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with bone marrow failure and severe thrombocytopenia are frequently given prophylactic platelet transfusion before interventions. The clinical effects of such transfusions, however, are poorly defined. We performed a prospective observational study on patients with bone marrow failure scheduled for ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kander T,Tanaka KA,Norström E,Persson J,Schött U

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We determined whether whole blood impedance aggregometry using the Multiplate detects the effects of antiplatelet drugs as reliably as does classical light transmission aggregometry (LTA) or the platelet function analyzer PFA-100(R). METHODS:Multiplate (M) assays, measuring changes in electrical resistance ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Velik-Salchner C,Maier S,Innerhofer P,Streif W,Klingler A,Kolbitsch C,Fries D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Natural killer (NK) cells can lyse certain tumor cells as well as virally infected cells without prior sensitization. Animal studies have shown that general anesthesia (GA) alone or GA followed by surgery decreases both basal NK cytotoxicity and enhancement of NK activity by interferon (IFN). The purpose of ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kutza J,Gratz I,Afshar M,Murasko DM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Impaired in vivo immunity is often observed after major surgery and is multifactorial. We conducted a randomized clinical study to determine the independent effects of general anesthesia (GA) and of lumbar epidural anesthesia (LEA) on human immune function in the absence of surgical trauma. Nineteen healthy ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Procopio MA,Rassias AJ,DeLeo JA,Pahl J,Hildebrandt L,Yeager MP

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anesthesia care has been provided by diverse health professionals worldwide, but little is known about anesthesiologists' views about this. Using a survey, we sought the opinions of a group of Brazilian anesthesiologists regarding nitrous oxide/oxygen and oral minimal/moderate sedation performed by dentists....

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Costa PS,Valadao WJ Jr,Costa LR

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lidocaine and MgSO4 are often coadministered to patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension. This study examined whether MgSO4 alters the lidocaine-seizure threshold in the rat and, if so, whether systemic MgSO4 administration is as effective as intracerebroventricular MgSO4 infusion. In Experiment 1, rats were admin...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kim YJ,McFarlane C,Warner DS,Baker MT,Choi WW,Dexter F

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IV infusion systems can be configured with manifolds connecting multiple drug infusion lines to transcutaneous catheters. Prior in vitro studies suggest that there may be significant lag times for drug delivery to reflect changes in infusion rates set at the pump, especially with low drug and carrier flows a...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Lovich MA,Wakim MG,Wei A,Parker MJ,Maslov MY,Pezone MJ,Tsukada H,Peterfreund RA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used laser-Doppler flowmetry to compare the effects of the volatile anesthetics, isoflurane and halothane, on the cerebrovascular response to CO2 inhalation in male Sprague-Dawley rats. The effects of 0.5 and 1.5 minimum alveolar anesthetic concentrations (MAC) of halothane and isoflurane on the microcirculatory re...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Lee JG,Smith JJ,Hudetz AG,Hillard CJ,Bosnjak ZJ,Kampine JP

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The vitalHEAT vH(2) (Dynatherm Medical, Inc., Fremont, California) system transfers heat through a single extremity using a combination of conductive heat (circulating warm water within soft fluid pads) with mild vacuum, which improves both vasodilation and contact between the heating element and the skin su...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ruetzler K,Kovaci B,Güloglu E,Kabon B,Fleischmann E,Kurz A,Mascha E,Dietz D,Remzi F,Sessler DI

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is characterized by myocardial depression and systemic vasodilation, both of which are most likely mediated by nitric oxide. Propofol inhibits nitric oxide synthase and may therefore be beneficial in sepsis. On the other hand, renal blood flow, known to be only minimally affected by propofol in healthy subjects...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Booke M,Armstrong C,Hinder F,Conroy B,Traber LD,Traber DL

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We compared the effects of progressive in vitro hemodilution (30% and 60%) on blood coagulation in 80 patients receiving one of two different 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions using thrombelastography (TEG). The newly developed solution has a mean molecular weight of 130 kD and a degree of substitution,...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Jamnicki M,Zollinger A,Seifert B,Popovic D,Pasch T,Spahn DR

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We investigated the effects of sevoflurane and hyperventilation on intraoperative electrocorticogram (ECoG) spike activity in 13 patients with intractable epilepsy. Grid electrodes were placed on the brain surface and ECoG was recorded under the following conditions: 1) 0.5 minimal alveolar anesthetic concen...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Kurita N,Kawaguchi M,Hoshida T,Nakase H,Sakaki T,Furuya H

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

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：:The advantages of laparoscopic over open surgery have been documented in nonblinded settings. Our prospective, double-blind setting evaluated pain scores 72 h after surgery by comparing patients who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy or with laparotomy. Forty women referred for conservative myomectomy were included in ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Holzer A,Jirecek ST,Illievich UM,Huber J,Wenzl RJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basic science studies suggest that perioperative immune impairment may augment the risk of cancer recurrence after otherwise potentially curative surgery. Despite its immunosuppressant properties, dexamethasone is commonly given to oncologic patients in an effort to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting. ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： De Oliveira GS Jr,McCarthy R,Turan A,Schink JC,Fitzgerald PC,Sessler DI

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The electroencephalogram (EEG) measures cerebral activity and, because of its use as an intraoperative monitor, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requires EEG monitoring experience during anesthesiology residency. To improve the anesthesiology residents' education at the University of ...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Fahy BG,Chau DF,Owen MB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Accidental intravascular injection of an epinephrine-containing test dose increases T-wave amplitude of lead II electrocardiogram (EKG) in anesthetized children. We designed this study to test whether the choice of EKG lead would affect the usefulness of simulated intravascular test dose. We studied 32 ASA p...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Ogasawara K,Tanaka M,Nishikawa T

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Predicting blood product transfusion requirements during orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) remains difficult. Our primary aim in this study was to determine which patient variables best predict recipient risk for large blood transfusion requirements during OLT. The secondary aim was to determine whether...

journal_title：Anesthesia and analgesia

authors： Cywinski JB,Alster JM,Miller C,Vogt DP,Parker BM

更新日期：2014-02-01 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