Factors in delaying or declining total knee replacement surgery
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A study led by Dr. Ann F. Jacobson, associate professor in Kent State's College of Nursing, unveils the reasons why people may initially choose to postpone but ultimately undergo total knee replacement surgery and emphasizes the need for better patient education before and after the procedure. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - May 17, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
[chronic back pain resulting from a retroperitoneal lymphangioma.]
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[Chronic back pain resulting from a retroperitoneal lymphangioma.]
Schmerz. 2008 May 17;
Authors: Justinger C, Weinrich M, Katoh M, Schilling MK
A 39-year-old female patient presented with a 3-year history of lower back pain which had not been alleviated by pain treatment combined with physiotherapy. Radiological findings were normal with the exception of a cystic paravertebral tumor in the left retroperitoneum. The cyst was primarily regarded as a coincidental finding because no criteria for malignancy were present. Magnetic resonance tomography, however, the cyst showed a progressive increase in size and the ...
Source: Schmerz - May 17, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Justinger C, Weinrich M, Katoh M, Schilling MK Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[cortical spreading depression (csd) : a neurophysiological correlate of migraine aura.]
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[Cortical spreading depression (CSD) : A neurophysiological correlate of migraine aura.]
Schmerz. 2008 May 17;
Authors: Richter F, Lehmenkühler A
Cortical spreading depression (CSD) is a transient (60-120 s) and at 3-5 mm/min propagating depolarization wave of cortical neurons and glial cells and is characterized by a DC shift of 20-35 mV. It is accompanied by massive redistribution of ions between extracellular and intracellular compartments and by a water influx into the cells. Extracellular potassium ion concentration increases up to 60 mM/l. Potassium ions and the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate ...
Source: Schmerz - May 17, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Richter F, Lehmenkühler A Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[therapy of primary chronic headache : chronic migraine, chronic tension type headache and other forms of daily chronic headache.]
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[Therapy of primary chronic headache : Chronic migraine, chronic tension type headache and other forms of daily chronic headache.]
Schmerz. 2008 May 17;
Authors: Straube A, May A, Kropp P, Katsarava Z, Haag G, Lampl C, Sándor PS, Diener HC, Evers S
The criteria of the International Headache Society (IHS) define four different primary headache syndromes with daily chronic headaches: chronic migraine, episodic and chronic tension type headache, hemicrania continua, new daily persisting headache. A further important differential diagnosis is medication overuse headache (previously known as analgesia headache)...
Source: Schmerz - May 17, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Straube A, May A, Kropp P, Katsarava Z, Haag G, Lampl C, Sándor PS, Diener HC, Evers S Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[differential therapeutic aspects of analgesia with oral sustained-release strong opioids : application intervals, metabolism and immunosuppression.]
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[Differential therapeutic aspects of analgesia with oral sustained-release strong opioids : Application intervals, metabolism and immunosuppression.]
Schmerz. 2008 May 17;
Authors: Güttler K, Sabatowski R
The oral "around-the clock" administration of sustained-release strong opioids has been recommended for the long-term treatment of patients suffering from chronic severe pain. At present a plethora of products are available in Germany. Modern galenics even allow for only once-daily oral application without clinically relevant negative chronobiological interference. This application scheme has been shown t...
Source: Schmerz - May 17, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Güttler K, Sabatowski R Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[multimodal integrated assessment and treatment of patients with back pain : pain related results and ability to work.]
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CONCLUSION: Patient selection by a health fund, interdisciplinary assessment and severity adapted treatment resulted in significant reduction in pain and functional improvement in disabled back pain patients.
PMID: 18483818 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Schmerz)
Source: Schmerz - May 17, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Marnitz U, Weh L, Müller G, Seidel W, Bienek K, Lindena G, Gussek A Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
Mortality and utilisation of critical care resources amongst high-risk surgical patients in a large nhs trust*
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SummaryPrevious reports describe a population of non-cardiac surgical patients at high risk of complications and death. Outcomes are sub-optimal for such patients, perhaps in part related to inadequate provision or ineffective utilisation of critical care ... (Source: Anaesthesia)
Source: Anaesthesia - May 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: article Source Type: journals
Age 60 or older? get shingles vaccine
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Title: Age 60 or Older? Get Shingles VaccineCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - May 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: consumer
Stroke patients at high risk for falls
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Title: Stroke Patients at High Risk for FallsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
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Pain free without numbness - substance combination with chili peppers
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A dentist's injection typically causes numbness for several hours. This experience could soon be history. Now, Clifford Woolf, professor at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA, and his colleagues have developed a combination of two agents which is able to specifically block pain without producing numbness or motor paralysis. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - May 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Office initiative reduces headaches and neck and shoulder pain by more than 40 per cent
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Office staff who took part in an eight-month workplace initiative reported that headaches and neck and shoulder pain fell by more than 40 per cent and their use of painkillers halved, according to research published in the May issue of Cephalalgia. They also reported that pain levels were less severe at the end of the study than at the start. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - May 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
[first-line treatment for acute low back pain : assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy.]
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[First-line treatment for acute low back pain : Assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy.]
Schmerz. 2008 May 16;
Authors: Schiltenwolf M, Althaus E
PMID: 18481114 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Schmerz)
Source: Schmerz - May 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Schiltenwolf M, Althaus E Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[impact of a motivational intervention on coping with chronic pain : results of a controlled efficacy study.]
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CONCLUSION: The analysis showed significant positive effects in the intervention group for cognitive coping (U-value -2.423; p=0.015 group x time-effect) and for coping with emotional strains of chronic pain (subscale anxiety: U-value -2.3618; p=0.018; subscale anger: U-value 2.8638; p=0.004; group x time-effect). No significant effects were shown for self-efficacy expectations and behavioral coping with pain. Further explorative analysis of subgroups revealed slightly better treatment effects for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis than for those with fibromyalgia syndrome.
PMID: 18481115 [Pu...
Source: Schmerz - May 16, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Rau J, Ehlebracht-König I, Petermann F Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
Common drug eases leg pain from walking
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Title: Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From WalkingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
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Acupuncture and myofascial trigger therapy treat same pain areas
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Ancient acupuncture and modern myofascial pain therapy each focus on hundreds of similar points on the body to treat pain, although they do it differently, says a physician at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville who analyzed the two techniques.Results of the study, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that people who want relief from chronic musculoskeletal pain may benefit from either therapy, says chronic pain specialist Dr. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
[principles of treatment, coordination of medical care and patient education in fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic widespread pain.]
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CONCLUSIONS: The long-term treatment should be based on principles of basic psychosomatic care and shared decision making on treatment options.
PMID: 18478270 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Schmerz)
Source: Schmerz - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Klement A, Häuser W, Brückle W, Eidmann U, Felde E, Herrmann M, Kühn-Becker H, Offenbächer M, Settan M, Schiltenwolf M, von Wachter M, Eich W Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[definition, classification and diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome.]
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[Definition, classification and diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome.]
Schmerz. 2008 May 15;
Authors: Eich W, Häuser W, Friedel E, Klement A, Herrmann M, Petzke F, Offenbächer M, Schiltenwolf M, Sommer C, Tölle T, Henningsen P
BACKGROUND: Interdisciplinary guidelines for the definition, classification and diagnosis of chronic widespread pain (CWP) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) were developed by collaboration of 10 German medical and psychological associations and 2 patient self-help organizations. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed in the Cochrane Library (1993-12/2006), Medlin...
Source: Schmerz - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eich W, Häuser W, Friedel E, Klement A, Herrmann M, Petzke F, Offenbächer M, Schiltenwolf M, Sommer C, Tölle T, Henningsen P Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
[significance of health-related quality of life and religiosity for the acceptance of chronic pain.]
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CONCLUSIONS: This study proved that the significance of religiosity to the patient is related to psychic distress and health-related quality of life and at the same time may play an important role in the bio-psycho-social pain concept.
PMID: 18478272 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Schmerz)
Source: Schmerz - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gerbershagen K, Trojan M, Kuhn J, Limmroth V, Bewermeyer H Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals
Proceedings of the 7th international symposium memory and awareness in anaesthesia
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Abstracts Source Type: journals
Resuscitation greats
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sprigge, J. S. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Crisis management in acute care settings
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Smith, A. F. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Obstetric anesthesia
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Clark, V. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Manual of emergency and critical care ultrasound
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Bodenham, A. R. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Understanding anesthesia equipment
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(Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ramani, S. Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: journals
A wireless remote controlled infusion pump for anaesthesia during magnetic resonance imaging
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sesay, M., Tauzin-Fin, P., Verdonck, O., Dousset, V., Maurette, P. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Statins and sepsis
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kruger, P. S., (on behalf of The STATInS Investigators) Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Does celecoxib have pre-emptive analgesic effect after caesarean section surgery?
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fong, W.-P., Yang, L.-C., Wu, J.-I., Chen, H.-S., Tan, P.-H. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Ultrasound technique for neuraxial procedures
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kathirgamanathan, T., Schlotterbeck, H., Schaeffer, R., Dow, W. A., Touret, Y., Bailey, S., Diemunsch, P. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Coanda effect as an explanation for unequal ventilation of the lungs in an intubated patient?
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Qudaisat, I. Y. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Unexpected awakening from anaesthesia after hyperstimulation of the medial thalamus in the rat
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Stienen, P. J., van Oostrom, H., Hellebrekers, L. J. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Nephrotoxicity of hydroxyethyl starch solution
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Brunkhorst, F. M., Oppert, M., Leone, M., Blasco, V., Albanese, J., Martin, C. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: journals
Complications of awake fibreoptic intubation without sedation in 200 healthy anaesthetists attending a training course
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Conclusions
Nasendoscopy and FOI under local anaesthesia are associated with complications, notably those of infection and airway trauma. Side-effects potentially attributable to lidocaine administration were commonly reported. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Woodall, N. M., Harwood, R. J., Barker, G. L. Tags: Respiration And The Airway Source Type: journals
Withdrawal forces of lumbar spinal catheters: no dependence on body position
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Conclusion
Withdrawal force of spinal catheters is not influenced by body position during catheter removal, length of catheter under skin, or BMI. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michalek-Sauberer, A., Oehmke, M. J., Scharbert, G., Neumann, K., Kozek-Langenecker, S. A., Deusch, E. Tags: Regional Anaesthesia Source Type: journals
Lipophilic {beta}-adrenoceptor antagonist propranolol increases the hypnotic and anti-nociceptive effects of isoflurane in a swine model
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Conclusions
Propranolol alters both the hypnotic and anti-nociceptive effects of isoflurane. In contrast to landiolol, lipophilic β-adrenoceptor antagonists may increase the potency of inhalational anaesthetics. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kurita, T., Takata, K., Morita, K., Sato, S. Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
Premedication with pregabalin 75 or 150 mg with ibuprofen to control pain after day-case gynaecological laparoscopic surgery
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Conclusions
Analgesia was better after premedication with pregabalin 150 mg than after diazepam 5 mg, both with ibuprofen 800 mg, during the early recovery after day-case gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. Pregabalin 150 mg did not reduce the amount of postoperative analgesics required. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jokela, R., Ahonen, J., Tallgren, M., Haanpaa, M., Korttila, K. Tags: Pain Source Type: journals
Lornoxicam characteristically modulates cerebral pain-processing in human volunteers: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study
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Conclusions
As compared with saline, lornoxicam typically suppressed pain-induced brain activation in all regions except the hippocampus. Furthermore, de novo activation was found in the contralateral, superior parietal lobe (BA 7). (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Lorenz, I. H., Egger, K., Schubert, H., Schnurer, C., Tiefenthaler, W., Hohlrieder, M., Schocke, M. F., Kremser, C., Esterhammer, R., Ischebeck, A., Moser, P. L., Kolbitsch, C. Tags: Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia Source Type: journals
Experiences in the development of non-heart beating organ donation scheme in a regional neurosciences intensive care unit
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Conclusions
We believe that by establishing the NHBD organ donation scheme we are able to fulfil the wishes of more patients who have indicated that they would like to donate their organs while increasing the availability of solid organs for transplantation. With careful preparation, audit, and communication our experience demonstrates that the NHBD scheme can be successfully introduced in an ICU and expanded to other ICUs in a region. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Thomas, I., Caborn, S., Manara, A. R. Tags: Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia Source Type: journals
Activated protein c inhibits chemotaxis and interleukin-6 release by human neutrophils without affecting other neutrophil functions
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Conclusions
This pilot study showed that APC treatment of human neutrophils results in a decreased IL-6 expression and chemotaxis, without affecting other cytokines, apoptosis, or respiratory burst activity. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Galley, H. F., El Sakka, N. E., Webster, N. R., Lowes, D. A., Cuthbertson, B. H. Tags: Critical Care Source Type: journals
Nociceptin and urotensin-ii concentrations in critically ill patients with sepsis
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Conclusions
Plasma N/OFQ concentrations were increased in critically ill patients with sepsis who had undergone major gastrointestinal surgery and in patients who subsequently died. Further work is required to clarify the significance of plasma N/OFQ concentrations in sepsis. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Williams, J. P., Thompson, J. P., Young, S. P., Gold, S. J., McDonald, J., Rowbotham, D. J., Lambert, D. G. Tags: Critical Care Source Type: journals
Endogenous antimicrobial peptide ll-37 induces human vasodilatation
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We demonstrate, for the first time, that the human antimicrobial peptide, LL-37, induces endothelium-dependent relaxation in human omental veins mediated via an effect on endothelial ALX. The relaxation involves the release of nitric oxide and EDHF but not prostanoids. LL-37 released from white blood cells could contribute to blood vessel dilatation during sepsis and treatment with ALX antagonists might be successful. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Berkestedt, I., Nelson, A., Bodelsson, M. Tags: Critical Care Source Type: journals
Influence of a continuous prednisolone medication on the time course of neuromuscular block of atracurium in patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease
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Conclusions
Long-term medication with prednisolone resulted in a shorter duration of an atracurium-induced neuromuscular block in patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The presence of the inflammatory bowel disease did not influence the time course of the neuromuscular block. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Soltesz, S., Mencke, T., Mey, C., Rohrig, S., Diefenbach, C., Molter, G. P. Tags: Clinical Practice Source Type: journals
Evaluation of rotation thrombelastography for the diagnosis of hyperfibrinolysis in trauma patients
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Conclusions
ROTEM® provided rapid and accurate detection of hyperfibrinolysis in severely injured trauma patients. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Levrat, A., Gros, A., Rugeri, L., Inaba, K., Floccard, B., Negrier, C., David, J.-S. Tags: Clinical Practice Source Type: journals
Incidence of postoperative nausea and emetic episodes after xenon anaesthesia compared with propofol-based anaesthesia
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Conclusion
Despite knowing the 5-HT3 antagonistic properties of xenon, its use is associated with a higher incidence of nausea and emetic episodes compared with TIVA with propofol. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Coburn, M., Kunitz, O., Apfel, C. C., Hein, M., Fries, M., Rossaint, R. Tags: Clinical Practice Source Type: journals
Effect of nitrous oxide on plasma homocysteine and folate in patients undergoing major surgery
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Conclusions
N2O increases plasma Hcy concentration; this effect is greater with a longer duration of anaesthesia. Hyperhomocysteinaemia is a risk factor for major postoperative complications. N2O-induced increases in plasma Hcy concentration may be a cause of postoperative cardiovascular morbidity. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Myles, P. S., Chan, M. T. V., Leslie, K., Peyton, P., Paech, M., Forbes, A. Tags: Clinical Practice Source Type: journals
Increased non-stationarity of heart rate during general anaesthesia with sevoflurane or desflurane in children
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During sevoflurane and desflurane anaesthesia in children, there is a significant increase in very-short-term and short-term HR non-stationarity. Furthermore, the greater short-term non-stationarity differentiates better between the pre-anaesthesia and anaesthesia than the decreased magnitude of HR oscillation in the high- and low-frequency ranges. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yum, M.-K., Kim, J.-T., Kim, H.-S. Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: journals
Comparison of s-(+)-ketamine- with sufentanil-based anaesthesia for elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery: effect on troponin t levels
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Conclusions
S-(+)-ketamine does not accentuate postoperative cTNT rises in haemodynamically stable elective CABG patients. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Neuhauser, C., Preiss, V., Feurer, M.-K., Muller, M., Scholz, S., Kwapisz, M., Mogk, M., Welters, I. D. Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: journals
Changes in glomerular filtration rate after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with mild preoperative renal dysfunction
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Conclusion
Our results oppose the view that cardiac surgery with CPB adversely affects renal function in patients with preoperative mild renal dysfunction and an uncomplicated clinical course. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Loef, B. G., Henning, R. H., Navis, G., Rankin, A. J., van Oeveren, W., Ebels, T., Epema, A. H. Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: journals
Opioids and the control of respiration
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This article reviews the mechanisms of opioid-induced respiratory depression, from the cellular to the systems level, to highlight gaps in our current understanding, and to suggest avenues for further research. The ultimate aim of combating opioid-induced respiratory depression would benefit patients in pain and potentially reduce deaths from opioid overdose. By integrating recent findings from animal studies with those from human volunteer and clinical studies, further avenues for investigation are proposed, which may eventually lead to safer opioid analgesia. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Pattinson, K. T. S. Tags: Review Article Source Type: journals
Volume 100: case reports: should they be confined to the dustbin?
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mahajan, R. P., Hunter, J. M. Tags: Editorials Source Type: journals
Memory and awareness during anaesthesia
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Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - May 15, 2008 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sneyd, J. R., Mathews, D. M. Tags: Editorials Source Type: journals
