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How do pediatric anesthesiologists define intraoperative hypotension?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There is great variability in the BP parameters used and the threshold used for defining and treating IOH among pediatric anesthesiologists. The majority of respondents considered a 20[ndash]30% reduction from baseline in SBP as indicative of significant hypotension. Lack of a consensus definition for a common clinical condition like IOH could have implications for patient care as well as future clinical research.
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: OLUBUKOLA O. NAFIU, TERRI VOEPEL-LEWIS, MICHELLE MORRIS, WILSON T. CHIMBIRA, SHOBHA MALVIYA, PAUL I. REYNOLDS, KEVIN K. TREMPER Source Type: journals

Long-term posttraumatic effects of intraoperative awareness in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although no children had clinically significant symptoms, the small numbers and failure to follow-up all children limit any conclusions with respect to true incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder in children who have had an awareness event.
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: LAUREN PHELAN, ROBYN STARGATT, ANDREW J. DAVIDSON Source Type: journals

Long-term posttraumatic effects of intraoperative awareness in children.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although no children had clinically significant symptoms, the small numbers and failure to follow-up all children limit any conclusions with respect to true incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder in children who have had an awareness event. PMID: 19796351 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Phelan L, Stargatt R, Davidson AJ Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: journals

How do pediatric anesthesiologists define intraoperative hypotension?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There is great variability in the BP parameters used and the threshold used for defining and treating IOH among pediatric anesthesiologists. The majority of respondents considered a 20-30% reduction from baseline in SBP as indicative of significant hypotension. Lack of a consensus definition for a common clinical condition like IOH could have implications for patient care as well as future clinical research. PMID: 19796350 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Nafiu OO, Voepel-Lewis T, Morris M, Chimbira WT, Malviya S, Reynolds PI, Tremper KK Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: journals

[Schmerzkongress 2009]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Authors: PMID: 19787378 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Schmerz - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals

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Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals

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Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals

Humidification devicesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Because dry gases can damage respiratory mucosa, lung structure and function, gases need to be humidified for mechanically ventilated patients. Heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) are the most commonly used humidification devices. They are inexpensive and simple, with additional bacterial and viral filtration properties. Although different brands of HMEs can seem to be similar, the humidification efficiency varies widely. The best performing, achieving absolute humidity of more than 30 mg/l, are often composite hygroscopic HMEs. These are appropriate devices for many patients on critical care units. The limited h...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Arthur Goldsmith, Andrew Shannon Tags: Clinical anaesthesia Source Type: journals

Suction devicesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: A suction device is an essential piece of equipment needed for the care of anaesthetized or critically ill patients. Medical suction is the physical process bringing about the aspiration and displacement of fluids and solids by a vacuum, from the patient's airway device or clinical environment. The efficiency of different types of suction equipment is determined by the maximum displacement and degree of subatmospheric pressure created by individual models. The relative significance of these efficiency criteria varies depending on the device's clinical purpose. An example is the high degree of vacuum and high disp...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Andrew Shannon, Arthur Goldsmith Tags: Clinical anaesthesia Source Type: journals

Equipment for airway managementemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe the ‘RAW’ approach (Ready, Able, Willing) and list five phases of airway management in which equipment is used. These are: facemask ventilation with adjuncts, airway clearance with suction or foreign body removal, use of supraglottic airway devices, tracheal intubation with a variety of laryngoscopes including the flexible fibre-optic bronchoscope and subglottic management using cricothyroidotomy or tracheostomy. Tracheal tubes and aids for placement are described.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Alastair K. Ross, David R. Ball Tags: Clinical anaesthesia Source Type: journals

Positioning the surgical patientemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Optimal surgical positioning aids surgical access and reduces the risk of injury to the patient. Safe positioning represents a considerable challenge, and to achieve these goals it is imperative that the anaesthetist, surgeon and theatre personnel work together as a well-coordinated team. Malpositioning is associated with significant morbidity, and nerve injuries are a common complication. Here, some of the key measures are described that will enable safe positioning of the patient and that will reduce the risk of injury during surgery. A number of physiological changes that occur in the common positions utilized...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Stephen J. Washington, Glyn J. Smurthwaite Tags: Clinical anaesthesia Source Type: journals

Equipment and monitoring for paediatric anaesthesiaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The most recent change in paediatric anaesthetic equipment has been the shift from re-useable to disposable items. This, with the notable patent expiry of the laryngeal mask, has opened the door to multiple manufacturers with new versions of well-known devices. All new devices must have a CE mark, which demonstrates that they are ‘fit for purpose’. This gives the user some reassurance that the materials are appropriate (e.g. only medical-grade silicone is used). The CE standards have little to do with efficacy and users should be aware that newer devices may not have been tested in clinical trials; this is es...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Graham Bell, James Limb Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: journals

Preoperative assessment and preparation for anaesthesia in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Providing anaesthesia for children presents many challenges, but careful preoperative assessment and preparation can enable the experience to be positive for the child, the parents and the anaesthetist. The aims of the preoperative assessment are to gather information from the notes, child and family, plan an appropriate anaesthetic technique, allow assessment of risk, deliver information to the child and family and enable a degree of psychological preparation for the anaesthetic experience. Here, we discuss aspects of paediatric preoperative assessment and preparation that are designed to facilitate the patient'...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Judith A. Short, Deepak Malik Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: journals

Associated medical conditions in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: An understanding of the risk factors associated with anaesthesia in children with acute or chronic associated medical conditions is important to direct the pre-operative assessment and preparation and to optimize the anaesthetic plan in order to anticipate and prevent perioperative complications. Here, we outline the relevant clinical features and anaesthetic management of some common medical conditions in children. For routine pre-operative assessment, see pages 489–94 (in this issue).
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Elena Fernandez, Jo Challands Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: journals

Anaesthetic implications of congenital heart disease for children undergoing non-cardiac surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at increased risk of cardiac arrest and 30-day mortality from major and minor surgical procedures compared with healthy children. Therefore, a prerequisite for anaesthetizing these children is a thorough knowledge of the specific cardiac anatomy, cardiorespiratory physiology and the potential risk of complications for each individual case. Anaesthetists must be familiar with not only the normal, series cardiac circulation but also the parallel (or balanced) and single-ventricle circulations. Anaesthetists must also understand the complex interaction between systemi...
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michelle C. White Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: journals

Transporting critically ill childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We present a summary and discussion of the structured approach that has been developed, documented and taught in detail in the Paediatric and Neonatal Safe Transfer and Retrieval Course facilitated by the Advanced Life Support Group. This includes an overview of transfer organization and equipment considerations and limitations.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Peter-Marc Fortune, Stephen Playfor Tags: Paediatrics - critical care Source Type: journals

Special considerations in paediatric intensive careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews critical therapies and techniques which help define care in the PICU, and outlines the management of acute lung injury, traumatic brain injury and septic shock. Neonatal and cardiac intensive care medicine topics are outside the scope of this article.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Norbert R. Froese Tags: Paediatrics - critical care Source Type: journals

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Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Test yourself Source Type: journals

Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Painemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve PainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/29/2009 6:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/30/2009
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - September 30, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: consumer

The Prevalence and Significance of Cannabis Use in Patients Prescribed Chronic Opioid Therapy: A Review of the Extant Literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. Cannabis use is prevalent in patients prescribed chronic opioid therapy and is associated with opioid misuse. Further research is necessary to clarify the strength and the nature of the association between cannabis use and opioid misuse, and to address additional questions about the consequences of cannabis use in the context of chronic opioid therapy.
Source: Pain Medicine - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gary M. Reisfield, Ajay D. Wasan, Robert N. Jamison Source Type: journals

Gabapentin plus nortriptyline better combined than singly for neuropathic painemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Lancet Area: News A controlled trial shows that combining gabapentin with nortriptyline gives better outcomes in neuropathic pain than either drug individually.   Gabapentin and tricyclic antidepressive drugs are both used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, however response rates are still poor even at maximum tolerated doses. Experimental evidence suggests that combinations of the two may have additive or synergistic effects, and this trial was carried out to investigate this possibility. It involved patients from one Canadian university hospital centre with confirmed neuropathic pain due to diabetic ...
Source: NeLM - Pain control - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: organizations

[Ketamine racemate and fast track anaesthesia : Influence on recovery times and postoperative opioid needs.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that 25 mg ketamine racemate given just before surgery significantly prolongs recovery times without reducing post-operative analgesic needs when applied to patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy and receiving propofol-remifentanil anaesthesia. A bolus dose of 25 mg ketamine racemate cannot therefore be recommended for preemptive analgesia under these conditions. PMID: 19787303 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Anaesthesist - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Lux EA, Haack T, Hinrichs K, Mathejka E, Wilhelm W Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: journals

[Overlapping induction.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19787302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Anaesthesist - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Grote R, Sydow K, Menzel M, Hunziker S, Schüpfer G Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: journals

[Intraoperative echocardiography : Impact on surgical decision-making.]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Since the introduction of intraoperative echocardiography into clinical practice in the 1970's its use and utility in the perioperative period has become increasingly more evident. Especially in patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures intraoperative echocardiography has gained great diagnostic importance. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and epiaortic ultrasound are two important and complementing diagnostic modalities in this patient population. The clinical information obtained with intraoperative TEE in certain cases might have a direct impact on surgical decision-making and therefore ma...
Source: Der Anaesthesist - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Schmid E, Nowak M, Unertl K, Rosenberger P Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: journals

The evolution of ketamine applications in childrenemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Ketamine has found many applications in pediatric anesthetic practice. Insights into the mechanism of action and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of its isomers have led to a re-evaluation of this drug, expanding the range of applications in children. Ketamine is a remarkably versatile drug that can be administered through almost any route. It can also be used for different purposes. The aim of this review is to look at the possible applications of this drug in children.
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: JAMES A. ROELOFSE Source Type: journals

[To give or not to give, that is not the question here! : Longterm administration of opioids for non-tumor pain (LONTS).]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19784687 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Schmerz - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tölle TR, Treede RD, Zenz M Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals

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Authors: PMID: 19784688 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Schmerz - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals

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Authors: PMID: 19784689 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Schmerz - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals

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Authors: PMID: 19784690 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Schmerz - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Schmerz Source Type: journals

Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Riskemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/28/2009 6:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/29/2009
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: consumer

No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptinemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without LeptinCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/29/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/29/2009
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - September 29, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: consumer

A Study of Triggers of Migraine in Indiaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. The triggers in the Indian migraine patients are similar to other populations but for dietary factors.
Source: Pain Medicine - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Rama K. Yadav, Jayantee Kalita, Usha K. Misra Source Type: journals

Danish Pain Specialists' Rationales behind the Choice of Fentanyl Transdermal Patches and Oral Transmucosal Systems—A Delphi Studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. The study had shown that the rationales behind the choice of administration form with fentanyl reported by a panel of Danish pain specialists partly differed from those overviewed in the literature and those thought to be important while developing fentanyl patches and OTFC.
Source: Pain Medicine - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ramune Jacobsen, Claus Møldrup, Lona Christrup Source Type: journals

Con: We Should Not Enforce the Use of Ultrasound as a Standard of Care for Obtaining Central Venous Accessemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AS REVIEWED IN THE “Pro” side of this debate, the data are fairly convincing that based on multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the use of ultrasound guidance (USG) as compared with the landmark technique (LT) for central venous cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV) is more effective in terms of all outcomes including faster placement, fewer attempts, fewer overall failures and fewer failures on first attempt, and reduction of complications. However, that is not what is being debated. What is being debated is whether the use of USG should be recommended as the standard of care, and this author hopes t...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eugene A. Hessel Tags: Pro and Con Source Type: journals

Transesophageal Echocardiographic Imaging of the Branches of the Aorta: A Guide to Obtaining These Images and Their Clinical Utilityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This article provides a summary of the current literature, a practical guide to acquiring the images, and a discussion of the potential clinical applications. This article uses standard nomenclature for probe manipulation as described by Shanewise et al.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Pamela Salerno, Andrew Jackson, Martin Shaw, Phillip Spratt, Paul Jansz Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals

Real-Time 3-Dimensional Echocardiographic Assessment of Current Continuous-Flow Rotary Left Ventricular Assist Devicesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) has been estimated to affect between 62 and 124 million people worldwide. The incidence (2-3/1,000 population) is predicted to increase proportionally as life expectancy of the world's population rises. In the United States alone, about 6 million people suffer from CHF, and approximately 400,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. In addition to the resulting financial burden, this condition shows a merely 20% to 40% survival rate at 5 years, and for those patients in the terminal phase of systolic heart failure (New York Heart Association IV), mortality rates at 1 year are as high as 50% desp...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Javier G. Castillo, Anelechi C. Anyanwu, David H. Adams, Thandiwe Nyirenda, Gregory W. Fischer Tags: Emerging Technology Review Source Type: journals

Case 5—2009 Severe Lactic Acidosis During Cardiac Surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
LACTIC ACIDOSIS IS A metabolic acidosis that occurs as a result of elevated serum L-lactate levels. It is classified according to the presence or absence of associated tissue hypoxia. In type-A lactic acidosis, impaired tissue oxygenation leads to increased anaerobic metabolism and an excessive production of pyruvate (which is then converted to lactate). Shock, hypoxia, heart failure, and/or hypovolemia are common causes of type-A lactic acidosis. Type-B lactic acidosis is characterized by an absence of overt tissue hypoxia; causes include toxin-induced impairment of cellular metabolism (cyanide, metformin, anti-HIV medica...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sung (Jason) Chi, Erica Stein, Mark A. Chaney, Marco Ranucci, Michael H. Wall Tags: Case Conference Source Type: journals

Articles to Appear in Future Issuesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Predictors of Prolonged Postoperative Endotracheal Intubation in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy for Lung Resection J.B. Cywinski, M. Xu, D.I. Sessler, D. Mason, and C. Gorman Koch; Cleveland, OH
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals

Guide for Authorsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia will consider for publication suitable articles on all topics related to anesthesia for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery. The scope of this Journal is broad and seeks to consolidate all material pertinent to cardiothoracic anesthesiology, including topics from critical care medicine, pharmacology, monitoring, perfusion technology, internal medicine, surgery, and transplantation.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals

Cardioprotection by Volatile Anesthetics: Established Scientific Principle or Lingering Clinical Uncertainty?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
IN 1976, Bland and Lowenstein reported that the volatile anesthetic halothane attenuated ST-segment changes caused by brief coronary artery occlusion in dogs. These seminal experiments showed, for the first time, that volatile anesthetics may be capable of exerting important anti-ischemic effects. Since this landmark article was published, the ability of modern volatile agents and the anesthetic noble gas xenon to attenuate reversible and irreversible myocardial ischemic injury have been validated repeatedly in several animal species using a variety of experimental preparations. The alterations in receptor activity, intrac...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Paul S. Pagel Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

Mastheademail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (ISSN 1053-0770) is published bimonthly by Elsevier Inc., 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010-1710. Months of issue are February, April, June, August, October, and December. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY and additional mailing offices.
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Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals

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Forthcoming meetingsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Book Review Source Type: journals

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Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: journals

Questions To Ask Your Doctor - Generalemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Questions To Ask Your Doctor - GeneralCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 6/21/2000 6:38:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/28/2009
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: consumer

Grapefruit Juice Can Interact with Drugs!email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Grapefruit Juice Can Interact with Drugs!Category: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 9/20/2000Last Editorial Review: 9/28/2009
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - September 28, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: consumer

Launch of new sections for anaesthetics and critical care practitioners on MHRA websiteemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: MHRA Area: News The latest targeted healthcare professional group pages to be launched on the MHRA website are for anaesthetics care practitioners and for critical care practitioners. These pages aim to provide healthcare professionals with targeted information relevant to different specialities, and include guidance, safety alerts and links to educational material related to the safe use and management of medicines and medical devices.
Source: NeLM - Anaesthesia - September 27, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: organizations

MST (morphine sulphate) Continus suspensions 20, 30, 60, 100 and 200 mg - Revised SPCemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: eMC (electronic Medicines Compendium) Area: Other Library Updates > SPC Changes Section 4.4 (special warnings and precautions for use) has been updated and now reads as follows: Should paralytic ileus be suspected or occur during use, MST CONTINUS suspension should be discontinued immediately.  Patients about to undergo additional pain relieving procedures (e.g. surgery, plexus blockade) should not receive MST CONTINUS suspension for 24 hours prior to the intervention.  If further treatment with MST CONTINUS suspension is indicated, then the dosage should be adjusted to the new post-operative requirement.
Source: NeLM - Pain control - September 27, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: organizations

Cyclimorph (morphine / cyclizine) 10 Injection- Revised SPCemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: eMC (electronic Medicines Compendium) Area: Other Library Updates > SPC Changes Section 4.8 (undesirable effects) has been updated and now reads as follows: As Cyclimorph Injection contains morphine and cyclizine, the type and frequency of adverse effects associated with such compounds may be expected. Adverse reactions attributable to morphine include respiratory depression, raised intra-cranial pressure, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, confusion, dysphoria, restlessness, miosis, constipation, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions (e.g. urticaria) biliary tract and renal spasm, vertigo and difficulty with mic...
Source: NeLM - Pain control - September 27, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: organizations