Editorials:

David Bevan

The hidden cost of anesthesia/Le coût caché de l'anesthésie
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 533-535. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Alison Macarthur

Solving the problem of spinal-induced hypotension in obstetric anesthesia/Traiter l'hypotension induite par la rachianesthésie en obstétrique
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 536-539. [Full Text] [PDF]  

General Anesthesia:

Michèle Pradervand Mooser, Jean-Patrice Gardaz, Hélène Capt, and Donat R. Spahn

Le coût relatif de l'anesthésie pour la cholécystectomie laparoscopique est peu élevé: [Relative anesthesia-cost for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: fairly low]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 540-544. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sigurd Fasting and Sven E. Gisvold

Serious intraoperative problems – a five-year review of 83,844 anesthetics: [Problèmes peropératoires graves – une revue de 83 844 anesthésies sur cinq ans]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 545-553. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anil Agarwal, Neeta Bose, Atul Gaur, Uttam Singh, Mithlesh Kumar Gupta, and Dinesh Singh

Acupressure and ondansetron for postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: [L'acupression et l'ondansétron contre les nausées et les vomissements suivant la cholécystectomie laparoscopique]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 554-560. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Regional Anesthesia and Pain:

Chih-Shung Wong, Yi-Chen Chang, Chun-Chang Yeh, Go-Shine Huang, and Chen-Hwan Cherng

Loss of intrathecal morphine analgesia in terminal cancer patients is associated with high levels of excitatory amino acids in the CSF: [La perte d'analgésie morphinique intrathécale chez les patients atteints de cancer terminal est associée à des niveaux élevés d'acides aminés excitateurs dans le LCR]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 561-565. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Masayuki Arakawa, Yukio Aoyama, and Yoko Ohe

Epidural bolus injection with alkalinized lidocaine improves blockade of the first sacral segment - a brief report: [L'injection épidurale d'un bolus de lidocaïne alcalinisée améliore le blocage du premier segment sacré - un résumé]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 566-570. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chester C. Buckenmaier, III, Susan M. Steele, Karen C. Nielsen, and Stephen M. Klein

Paravertebral somatic nerve blocks for breast surgery in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: [Les blocs paravertébraux des nerfs somatiques pour une intervention mammaire chez une patiente qui présente une cardiomyopathie obstructive]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 571-574. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter H.K. Mak, Siu L. Tsui, and K.F.Jacobus Ng

Long-term therapy of chronic non-malignant pain with potent opioids in an active police officer: [Traitement prolongé de douleurs chroniques non cancéreuses avec des opioïdes puissants chez un policier actif]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 575-578. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Elizabeth G. VanDenKerkhof, David H. Goldstein, and Rosemary Wilson

A survey of directors of Canadian academic acute pain management services: the nursing team members role - a brief report: [Une enquête auprès des directeurs de services universitaires canadiens de traitement de la douleur aiguë : le rôle de l'équipe de soins infirmiers - un résumé]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 579-582. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Timothy V. Salomons, Adarose Ardiel Wowk, Ann Fanning, Vincent W.S. Chan, and Joel Katz

Factors associated with refusal to enter a clinical trial: epidural anesthesia is a deterrent to participation: [Les facteurs associés au refus de participer à un essai clinique : l'anesthésie péridurale est un élément dissuasif]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 583-587. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional material  

Obstetrical and Pediatric Anesthesia:

Anna Lee, Warwick D. Ngan Kee, and Tony Gin

Prophylactic ephedrine prevents hypotension during spinal anesthesia for Cesarean delivery but does not improve neonatal outcome: a quantitative systematic review: [L'administration prophylactique d'éphédrine prévient l'hypotension pendant la rachianesthésie pour Césarienne, mais n'améliore pas l'évolution néonatale : une revue méthodique quantitative]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 588-599. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert K. Parker, Neil Roy Connelly, Tanya Lucas, Uzma Faheem, Asad Syed Rizvi, Mervat El-Mansouri, Nikhil Thakkar, Ramchander Kamasumadram, Kelly Dixon, Steven M. Dunn, and Charles Gibson

The addition of hydromorphone to epidural fentanyl does not affect analgesia in early labour: [L'addition d'hydromorphone à l'injection épidurale de fentanyl n'affecte pas l'analgésie au début du travail]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 600-604. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Suneerat Kongsayreepong, Panidaporn Gunnaleka, Suwannee Suraseranivongse, Sangsom Pirayavaraporn, Sumitra Chowvanayotin, Thunyanit Montapaneewat, and Chitprapa Manon

A reusable, custom-made warming blanket prevents core hypothermia during major neonatal surgery: [Une couverture chauffante réutilisable, faite sur mesure, prévient l'hypothermie centrale pendant une intervention chirurgicale néonatale importante]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 605-609. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Respiration and Airway:

Elif Bengi Sener, Binnur Sarihasan, Emre Ustun, Serhat Kocamanoglu, Ebru Kelsaka, and Ayla Tur

Awake tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask airway in a patient with halo traction: [L'intubation endotrachéale vigile au travers du masque laryngé d'intubation chez un patient avec un halo en traction]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 610-613. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Charles E. Smith and Donald Boyer

Cricoid pressure decreases ease of tracheal intubation using fibreoptic laryngoscopy (WuScope System^TM): [La compression cricoïdienne rend l'intubation endotrachéale moins facile à l'aide de la laryngoscopie fibroscopique (WuScope System^TM)]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 614-619. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neuroanesthesia and Intensive Care:

Gregory L. Bryson and Peter T. Choi

Best evidence in anesthetic practice: Harm: albumin neither increases nor decreases mortality in critically ill patients
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 620-622. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hayden White and Andrew Baker

Continuous jugular venous oximetry in the neurointensive care unit – a brief review: [L'oxymétrie continue de la veine jugulaire à l'unité des soins intensifs neurologiques – une brève revue]
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 623-629. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

New Media:

D. John Doyle

[1] Web-Based Interactivity Using JavaScript
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 630-631. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Simon Lam

[2] Call for Re-evaluation of Mobile Phones in Hospitals
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 632-633. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

Mohammad Faheem and Nadeem Sarwar

Sliding of the skin over subcutaneous tissue is another important factor in epidural catheter migration
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 634. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mohammad El-Orbany and Ashraf A. Dahaba

Short-acting neuromuscular blocking drugs allow better control of OR time
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 635. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter H. Pan, Regina Fragneto, Charlie Moore, Vernon Ross, and Gina Justis

The incidence of failed spinal anesthesia, postdural puncture headache and backache is similar with Atraucan and Whitacre spinal needles
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 636-637. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Donald T. Jolly, Renee Germsheid, Blair Gallant, Glenn Day, Russell Harrison, and Ronald Amyotte

Unexpected laryngoscope failure
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 637-638. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Noriaki Kanaya, Hiromitsu Kuroda, Masayasu Nakayama, Yasuyuki Homma, and Akiyoshi Namiki

Does propofol anesthesia increase agitation in neurosurgical patients? - a pilot study
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 638-639. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pamela H. Lennox, Gerrit B. Winkelaar, Hamed Umedaly, and York N. Hsiang

A continuous perineural infusion of local anesthetic provides effective postoperative pain management after lower limb amputation
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 639-640. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Thomas Mencke, Christine Becker, Jan Uwe Schreiber, and Thomas Fuchs-Buder

A longer pretreatment interval does not improve cisatracurium precurarization
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 640-641. [Full Text] [PDF]  

John Oyston

Problems with CO₂ monitoring in a Siemens Kion anesthesia machine
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 641. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Felice E. Agrò, Benedetta Galli, Rita Cataldo, Massimiliano Carassiti, Giorgio Barzoi, Patrick Ravussin, and Tommasangelo Petitti

Relationship between body mass index and ventilation with the Laryngeal Tube® in 228 anesthetized paralyzed patients: a pilot study
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 641-642. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Takashi Asai

Use of the Laryngeal Tube® in a patient with an unstable neck
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 642-643. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book Reviews:

Robin G. Cox

Pediatric Anesthesia. Principles & Practice: Bruno Bissonnette, Bernard Dalens. McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division Inc., 2002. 1,618 pages. ISBN 0-07-135454-9
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 644. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean-François Hardy

Clinical Anesthesiology: G. Edward Morgan Jr, Maged S. Mikhail, Michael J. Murray. McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division Inc., 2002. 1,045 pages. ISBN 0-8385-1553-3
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 644. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Heather Smith

Anaesthesia. A Concise Handbook: Graham Arthurs. GMM (Greenwich Medical Media) Limited, 2001. $29.95. ISBN 1-84110-080-3
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 645. [Full Text] [PDF]  

France Loisel

Non-Invasive Respiratory Support: A Practical Handbook Second Edition: Anita K. Simonds. Oxford University Press 2001. 320 Pages. $71.95 (US). ISBN 0 340 76259 4
Can J Anesth 2002 49: 645. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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