abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Magnesium is predominantly an intracellular ion. Its blocking effects on NMDA receptors are responsible for the analgesic and sedative characteristics of this ion. The objective of this study was to review the physiology, pharmacology, and decreased plasma levels of magnesium, as well as its a...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Barbosa FT,Barbosa LT,Jucá MJ,Cunha RM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The SAPS 3 (Simplified Acute Physiology Score 3) prognostic system is composed of 20 parameters, represented by an acute physiology score and assessment of the previous status, aimed at establishing a predictive mortality index for patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU). The objective...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Silva Junior JM,Malbouisson LM,Nuevo HL,Barbosa LG,Marubayashi LY,Teixeira IC,Nassar Junior AP,Carmona MJ,Silva IF,Auler Júnior JO,Rezende E

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The discontinuation of drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) has been suggested based on reports of hypotension during anesthesia. This may imply on a higher risk of intraoperative hypertensive peaks with deleterious consequences for the patient. The objective...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： da Costa VV,Caldas AC,Nunes LG,Beraldo PS,Saraiva RA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Temporal cycles (dark/light; birth/death; etc.), along with environmental conditions (synchronizers), influence labor physiology because of the presence of endogenous clocks (oscillators) that interact with social diuturnal clues. In this review, the most important cyclic anesthetic-obstetric ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Vale NB,Vale LF,Cruz JR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Respiratory dysfunction is common in children with acyanotic congenital heart defects (ACHD) with pulmonary hyperflow; however, little is known about the pulmonary structure of those patients. The objective of this study was to quantify the volumes of air and tissue, as well as the distributio...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Gimenez S,Teixeira ML,Myashiro R,Carmona MJ,Auler JO Jr,Malbouisson LM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Histamine receptors mediate nociceptive pathways, especially in the central nervous system. Some studies have demonstrated the analgesic effects of histamine receptor antagonists in the peripheral nervous system. It is not clear whether the local analgesic effect is class-specific or drug-spec...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Ashmawi HA,Braun LM,Sousa AM,Posso Ide P

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Breast cancer is the most frequent neoplastic tumor in women, and surgical treatment is indicated in most patients. Complications related to this treatment, such as post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS), a persistent pain that develops after surgery, have been reported. Although the genesis of ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Couceiro TC,Menezes TC,Valênça MM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Posterior lumbar plexus block promotes effective postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty. Ropivacaine and bupivacaine do not show differences in analgesic efficacy when used in different peripheral nerve blocks. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of postoperativ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Duarte LT,Paes FC,Fernandes Mdo C,Saraiva RA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Proficiency in ultrasound-guided blocks demands four skills: recognition of the ultrasound anatomy, capacity to generate images, aligning the needle with the ultrasound beam, and recognizing the dispersion of the local anesthetic. The objective of this study was to construct and evaluate learn...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Helayel PE,Conceição DB,Nascimento BS,Kohler A,Boos GL,Oliveira Filho GR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Gabapentin has been used as adjuvant in the treatment of postoperative pain with a neuropathic component. It is responsible for the inhibition of central sensitization, decreasing postoperative pain. CONTENTS:All clinical, randomized studies that evaluated the effects of gabapentin on postope...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Clivatti J,Sakata RK,Issy AM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hyperbaric bupivacaine is commercially available in its racemic form. In Brazil, 50% enantiomeric excess bupivacaine (S75:R25) was introduced as an isobaric presentation. The objective of this study was to evaluate different volumes of hyperbaric S75:R25 bupivacaine in spinal blocks for infrau...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Imbelloni LE,Cordeiro JA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Problems with pediatric airways are among the greatest challenges an anesthesiologist can face. Laryngeal spasm, which is twice or three times more frequent in the pediatric population, is paramount. The objective of this work was to report the treatment of laryngeal spasm applying digital pre...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Soares RR,Heyden EG

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Perioperative myocardial ischemia is commonly observed, and it can increase significantly postoperative morbidity and mortality. The cardioprotective properties of volatile anesthetics and opioids have been studied during several decades and currently constitute powerful tools in the managemen...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Pasqualin RC,Auler JO Jr

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Classical central venous techniques are based on superficial anatomical references and the knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the area to be punctured. The ultrasound allows direct vision of vascular and perivascular structures, and the needle during the procedure. The objective of this repo...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Wollmeister J,da Conceição DB,Helayel PE,dos Santos RK

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Local anesthetics (LA) are safe drugs when the proper dose and localization are used. The rate of absorption of the local anesthetic depends on its mass and blood flow at the site of the injection. The objective of this study was to analyze the plasma concentration of 50% enantiomeric excess (...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Helayel PE,Bussman AR,da Conceição DB,de Oliveira Filho GR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Univentricular heart is a complex, rare, and severe cardiopathy, with no possibility of curative surgical treatment, associated with a high mortality in the first years of life. The objective of this article was to describe a rare case of an adult patient with uncorrected single ventricle who ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Lorentz MN,Soares RR,Ribeiro CV,Valadares FW

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Alveolar recruitment maneuver (ARM) with pressures of 40 cmH2O in the airways is effective in the reversal of atelectasis after myocardial revascularization (MR); however, there is a lack of studies evaluating the hemodynamic impact of this maneuver in patients who evolve with cardiogenic shoc...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Malbouisson LM,Brito M,Carmona MJ,Auler JO

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Microspheres can be used as a controlled delivery system to prolong the duration of action of local anesthetics. The objective of this study was the preparation, characterization and analysis of the in vitro release of 50% enantiomeric excess bupivacaine (S75-R25)-loaded microspheres. METHODS...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Tanaka PP,Estèbe JP,Campos R,Chevanne F,Le Corre P,Tenório SB,Torres MF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The relationship between altered blood glucose levels and perioperative complications in elderly patients undergoing surgeries are not known. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between fasting blood glucose levels and perioperative morbimortality in elderly surgical pa...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Segurado AV,Pedro FS,Gozzani JL,Mathias LA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Propofol infusion syndrome has been described as a rare, and frequently fatal, syndrome that occurs after prolonged infusion of this drug. It might result in severe metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, cardiovascular failure, and death. The objective of this report was to review the literature ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Barbosa FT

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Tremors can be an adverse effect of the surgical intervention and anesthesia. The incidence of postoperative tremors varies from 6.3% to 66%. Young age, male gender, the use of halogenated anesthetics, and prolonged anesthesia or surgical procedure are related with tremors. Tremors are involun...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Albergaria VF,Lorentz MN,Lima FA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The analgesic effect of intraperitoneal administration of local anesthetics after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a controversial issue, and the results described vary from considerable pain relief to little reduction in pain. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the int...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Garcia JB,Alencar Júnior AM,Santos CE

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:High doses of opioids decrease the hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation. However, the slow recovery profile of traditional opioids may limit the use of high doses. Remifentanil has a fast time of onset and is short acting, which differentiates it from the other drugs in this class. The ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Nora FS,Klipel R,Ayala G,Oliveira Filho GR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Preoperative evaluation is the key for a good preoperative preparation and intraoperative handling. When done in the outpatient clinic, it allows for better analysis and further investigation, improving the quality of the preparation and decreasing hospital costs. The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Bisinotto FM,Pedrini Júnior M,Alves AA,Andrade MA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:It has already been proved that procainamide potentiates the neuromuscular blockade of d-tubocurarine; however, the mechanism of this potentiation is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of procainamide on the neuromuscular blockade produced by rocuronium and invest...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Martins TD,Loyola YC,Braga Ade F

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:During an awake craniotomy in which the Aachen Aphasia test is performed, it is necessary to use the 'asleep-awake-asleep' anesthetic technique. The objective of this case report was to describe the anesthetic technique used in a patient with signs of difficult airway. CASE REPORT:The case of...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Marques MB,Castro CH,Diniz DA,Pinto AT,Faria MP

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Although acute and chronic pain are usually controlled with pharmacological interventions, 14 complementary methods of adjuvant and alternative analgesia (AAA) may reduce the abusive prescription of analgesics and the side effects that eventually compromise the patient's physiological status. ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Vale NB

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, postoperative analgesia, the degree of satisfaction of the patients submitted to manual intrauterine aspiration, and whether the patient would recommend the technique, by comparing two anesthetic techniques. METHODS:A prospective study was d...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Almeida VT,Molina A

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The transportation of patients from the operating room to the post-anesthetic recovery room without supplemental oxygen is a common practice, since oxygen supplementation is used only in patients at high risk of developing hypoxemia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Marcondes G,Soeiro FS,Ferreira Ede A,Udelsmann A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Aortic flow suppression and release during aortic procedures promote major hemodynamic disorders. This study aimed at evaluating these disorders in dogs anesthetized with isoflurane or sevoflurane. METHODS:This study involved 41 dogs divided in two groups according to the anesthetic agent use...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Udelsmann A,Munhoz DC,Cintra AE,Santos JE

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In the literature, the references on adverse reactions to latex products have been significantly increasing for the last few years. However, it lacks Brazilian data regarding the prevalence of latex-related sensitization in health care workers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the p...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Mathias LA,Botelho MP,Oliveira LM,Yamamura SJ,Bonfá RL,Marsura S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Anesthesia and surgery often promote significant temperature changes. Hypothermia during anesthesia is the most common perioperative thermal disorder. This report describes an unusual body heat balance change associated to spinal morphine. CASE REPORT:Female patient, 44 years old, physical st...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Bicalho GP,Castro CH,Cruvinel MG,Bessa Júnior RC

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Tracheobronchial tree injuries are uncommon however severe complications after intubation or bronchoscopy. This report aimed at calling the attention to the difficult selective intubation, which has led to bronchial rupture associated to pneumomediastinum and hypertensive pneumothorax, with ai...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Bessa Júnior RC,Jorge JC,Eisenberg AF,Duarte WL,Silva MS

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Due to the high incidence of systemic hypertension and the lack of consensus on pressure levels to be accepted before inducing anesthesia for elective procedures, literature associated to hypertension and anesthesia was reviewed. Considering that canceling a surgery implies expenses making Med...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Lorentz MN,Santos AX

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Different oxygenation techniques aim at promoting denitrogenation before apnea during induction. The main reason why CIO2 = 100% cannot be reached is the lack of adequate face mask coupling, allowing the entry of room air. Although anesthesiologists know this principle, not all of them apply i...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Gregori WM,Mathias LA,Piccinini Filho L,Pena EL,Vicuna AH,Vieira JE

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There are several approaches to the brachial plexus depending on the experience of the anesthesiologist and the site of the surgery. Posterior brachial plexus block may be an alternative for shoulder, clavicle and proximal humerus surgery. This study aims at presenting the results of patients ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Beato L,Camocardi G,Imbelloni LE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Moyamoya disease is an uncommon progressive cerebral vasculopathy, more frequently diagnosed among Asian individuals, but which has also been described in Brazil. Moyamoya patients may be submitted to different surgical procedures throughout their lives. Anesthesiologists must understand the p...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Hobaika AB,Teixeira VC,Cruvinel MG,Ulhoa AC

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Minimum anesthetic volume (MAV) of local anesthetics corresponds to the effective volume for regional anesthesia in 50% of patients. In this study, MAV of 0.5% racemic bupivacaine, 0.5% levobupivacaine and enantiomeric S75/R25 bupivacaine were calculated and compared. METHODS:This study invol...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Soares LF,Barros AC,Almeida GP,Boos GL,Oliveira Filho GR

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Several studies were performed with bupivacaine isomers in the attempt to find a safer drug than racemic bupivacaine. This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of 0.5% bupivacaine enantiomeric mixture (MEE50%) as compared to 0.5% racemic bupivacaine in brachial plexus block for upper limb or...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Sato RT,Porsani DF,Amaral AG,Schulz Júnior OV,Carstens AM

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The adequate maintenance of inhaled gases temperature during anesthetic procedures is critical to prevent perioperative respiratory complications. This study aimed at comparing the ability to warm up inhaled gases of coaxial breathing system and conventional system, by varying fresh gas flows ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Torres ML,Yamaguchi ET,Fonseca US

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00