EDITORIALS:

David R. Jobes and Norig Ellison

Pharmacology of Hemostasis in the Surgical Patient
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 317-318. [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA:

Avner Sidi and William Rush

Adenosine for Controlled Hypotension: Systemic Compared With Intracoronary Infusion in Dogs
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 319-328. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michel Saada, Patrick Catoire, Francis Bonnet, Laurent Delaunay, Glen Gormezano, Isabelle Macquin-Mavier, and Philippe Brun

Effect of Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia Combined With General Anesthesia on Segmental Wall Motion Assessed by Transesophageal Echocardiography
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 329-335. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Peter G. Moore, John A. Reitan, Nguyen D. Kien, David A. White, and Amira M. Safwat

Role of Systemic Arterial Pressure, Heart Rate, and Derived Variables in Prediction of Severity of Myocardial Ischemia During Acute Coronary Occlusion in Anesthetized Dogs
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 336-344. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA:

Steven M. Yentis, Mark F. Levine, and Elizabeth J. Hartley

Should All Children With Suspected or Confirmed Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility Be Admitted After Surgery? A 10-Year Review
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 345-350. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lynne R. Ferrari and John V. Donlon

Metoclopramide Reduces the Incidence of Vomiting After Tonsillectomy in Children
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 351-354. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Mehernoor F. Watcha, Paul F. White, Lawrence Tychsen, and Julia L. Stevens

Comparative Effects of Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube Insertion on Intraocular Pressure in Children
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 355-360. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Michiko Okamoto, Jose L. Walewski, Joseph F. Artusio, Jr., and Walter F. Riker, Jr.

Neuromuscular Pharmacology in Rat Neonates: Development of Responsiveness to Prototypic Blocking and Reversal Drugs
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 361-371. [Abstract] [PDF]  

OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA:

Pietro Colonna-Romano, Nagaraj Lingaraju, Steven D. Godfrey, and Leonard E. Braitman

Epidural Test Dose and Intravascular Injection in Obstetrics: Sensitivity, Specificity, and Lowest Effective Dose
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 372-376. [Abstract] [PDF]  

David C. Mayer, Daniel Quance, and Sally K. Weeks

Headache After Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: A Comparison of the 27-Gauge Quincke and 24-Gauge Sprotte Needles
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 377-380. [Abstract] [PDF]  

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT:

Bart M. Rademaker, Jan Ringers, Joseph A. Odoom, Laurens T. de Wit, Cor J. Kalkman, and Johannes Costing

Pulmonary Function and Stress Response After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Comparison With Subcostal Incision and Influence of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 381-385. [Abstract] [PDF]  

James J. Roch, Nigel E. Sharrock, and Ludmilla Neudachin

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery: A Proximal Paresthesia Is Effective
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 386-388. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. S. Moorthy, Stephen F. Dierdorf, and Peter B. Yaw

Influence of Volume on the Spread of Local Anesthetic-Methylene Blue Solution After Injection for Intercostal Block
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 389-391. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Björn A. Svensson, Liisi Alari, and Claes Post

Repeated Intrathecal Injections of Dezocine Produce Antinociception Without Evidence for Neurotoxicity in the Rat: A Study of Morphometric Evaluation of Spinal Cord Histology
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 392-399. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stephen E. Kowalski, Barry D. Bradley, Roy A. Greengrass, Jeff Freedman, and Magdy K. Younes

Effects of Interpleural Bupivacaine (0.5%) on Canine Diaphragmatic Function
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 400-404. [Abstract] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL ARTICLES:

Joanne Guay, Claudine Reinberg, Benoit Poitras, Michèle David, Sylvain Mathews, Louise Lortie, and Georges E. Rivard

A Trial of Desmopressin to Reduce Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 405-410. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Jonathan S. Jahr, Ronald H. Holton, and Chang-Jian Feng

Effect of Desmopressin Acetate on Hindlimb Perfusion Pressure in Rats: What Is the Mechanism?
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 411-415. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Timo Kauppila, Erkki Jyväsjärvi, and Antti Pertovaara

Effects of Atipamezole, an $$₂-Adrenoceptor Antagonist, on the Anesthesia Induced by Barbiturates and Medetomidine
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 416-420. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Brigitte Vollmar, Peter F. Conzen, Thomas Kerner, Helmut Habazettl, Martin Vierl, Helmut Waldner, and Klaus Peter

Blood Flow and Tissue Oxygen Pressures of Liver and Pancreas in Rats: Effects of Volatile Anesthetics and of Hemorrhage
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 421-430. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Alfred Doenicke, Alexander E. Nebauer, Rainer Hoernecke, Michael Mayer, and Michael F. Roizen

Osmolalities of Propylene Glycol-Containing Drug Formulations for Parenteral Use. Should Propylene Glycol Be Used as a Solvent?
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 431-435. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hanan N. Ghantous, Jeanne Fernando, A. Jay Gandolfi, and Klaus Brendel

Sevoflurane Is Biotransformed by Guinea Pig Liver Slices but Causes Minimal Cytotoxicity
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 436-440. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Kirk Hogan, Fergus Couch, Pat A. Powers, and Ron G. Gregg

A Cysteine-for-Arginine Substitution (R614C) in the Human Skeletal Muscle Calcium Release Channel Cosegregates With Malignant Hyperthermia
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 441-448. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CASE REPORTS:

Vincent W. S. Chan and Robert J. Smyth

Radiographic Examination of Catheter Position in Restricted Sacral Block After Continuous Spinal Anesthesia (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 449-452. [PDF]  

Marc Domsky and David Tarantino

Patient-Controlled Spinal Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 453-455. [PDF]  

Shigehito Sato, Takuo Endo, Keiichi Tajima, and Yoshihiro Sanada

A Rare Case of Perineal Pain: Intestinal Perforation Caused by a Press-Through Package (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 456-457. [PDF]  

Lewis A. Hunt and Gwendolyn L. Boyd

Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block as a Supplement to Total Intravenous Anesthesia for Rigid Laser Bronchoscopy in a Patient With Myasthenic Syndrome (Case Report)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 458-460. [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Yukio Kubota, Yoshiro Toyoda, Hiroshi Kubota, and Akira Asada

Difficult Endotracheal Intubation
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 461. [PDF]  

Richard J. Sperry and Christopher P. Harkin

Should the Anesthesiologist Estimate the Patient's Weight?
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 461. [PDF]  

Douglas R. Bacon and Mark J. Lema

Ralph Waters' Ghost and the AUA
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 462. [PDF]  

E. M. Papper

Ralph Waters' Ghost and the AUA
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 462. [PDF]  

Rafael Ortega

Suicide Attempt After Anesthesia
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 463. [PDF]  

Charles W. Whitten, Paul M. Allison, and Terry W. Latson

How Does Epidural Anesthesia and Analgesia Influence Perioperative Coagulability?
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 463-464. [PDF]  

Kenneth J. Tuman, Robert J. McCarthy, and Anthony D. Ivankovich

How Does Epidural Anesthesia and Analgesia Influence Perioperative Coagulability?
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 464. [PDF]  

R. K. Baumgarten, D. W. Olson, P. J. Offner, and C. A. Wesen

Epidural Anesthesia and Analgesia in Vascular Surgery
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 464-465. [PDF]  

Kenneth J. Tuman, Robert J. McCarthy, and Anthony D. Ivankovich

Epidural Anesthesia and Analgesia in Vascular Surgery
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 465-467. [PDF]  

Roy F. Cucchiara

Differential Awakening
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 467. [PDF]  

Robert E. Johnstone and David J. Smith

Complete Tolerance to Opioids
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 467. [PDF]  

René Tempelhoff, E. L. Williams, and D. G. Vollmer

Is the "Kneeling" Prone Position as Dangerous as the Sitting Position for the Development of Venous Air Embolism?
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 467-468. [PDF]  

Dominique Delaloye and Helmut Gerber, MD, Priv D

A Special Surgical Technique Leads to Venous Air Embolism During Neurosurgery of the Spine
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 468-469. [PDF]  

F. Fiacchino, M. Gemma, and M. Bricchi

Resistance to Curare, Upper Motor Neuron Dysfunction, and Antiepileptic Treatment
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 469. [PDF]  

Srinivas Mantha

Scientific Approach to Presenting and Summarizing Data
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 469-470. [PDF]  

Mariano Mikulic and Rafael Ortega

Esterase Nomenclature: A Confusing Topic
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 470-471. [PDF]  

Jorge R. Villarreal and Devanand Mangar

A Simple Replacement for the Pulmonary Artery Catheter Balloon Syringe
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 471. [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

John H. Tinker

Final Approach (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 472. [PDF]  

William G. Filmyer

Anesthesiology Review (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 472-473. [PDF]  

A. Kumar and H. Van Aken

Atlas of Regional Anesthesia (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 473. [PDF]  

Wilhelmina C. Korevaar

Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual, Volume 2: The Lower Extremities (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 474. [PDF]  

Book Received (Review Article)
Anesth Analg 1992 75: 474. [PDF]  

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