Editorials:

Martin R. Tramèr

Rational control of PONV – the rule of three/Le contrôle rationnel des NVPO – la règle de trois
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 283-285. [Full Text] [PDF]  

René Tempelhoff

Ischemic optic neuropathy: "whodunit?"/Neuropathie optique ischémique : qui est coupable ?
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 286-289. [Full Text] [PDF]  

General Anesthesia:

Philip J. Devereaux and Kate Leslie

Best evidence in anesthetic practice: Prevention: ₂- and ß-adrenergic antagonists reduce perioperative cardiac events
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 290-292. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean-François Hardy, Philippe de Moerloose, Marc Samama, and members of the Groupe d’intérêt en Hémostase Périopératoire

Massive transfusion and coagulopathy: pathophysiology and implications for clinical management: [Transfusion massive et coagulopathie : physiopathologie et implications cliniques]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 293-310. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Ashraf S. Habib, Habib E. El-Moalem, and Tong J. Gan

The efficacy of the 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists combined with droperidol for PONV prophylaxis is similar to their combination with dexamethasone. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: [L’efficacité de la combinaison des antagonistes des récepteurs 5-HT₃ et du dropéridol ou de la dexamé- thasone est similaire pour prévenir les NVPO. Une méta-analyse d’essais randomisés et contrôlés]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 311-319. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Sébastien Pierre, Gaelle Corno, Hervé Benais, and Christian C. Apfel

A risk score-dependent antiemetic approach effectively reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting – a continuous quality improvement initiative: [Un traitement antiémétique relié au score de risque réduit efficacement les nausées et les vomissements postopératoires - une initiative d’amélioration continue de la qualité]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 320-325. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ashraf S. Habib and Tong J. Gan

Evidence-based management of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a review: [Le traitement des nausées et des vomissements postopératoires fondé sur des données probantes : une revue]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 326-341. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Jamal A. Alhashemi and Abdullah M. Kaki

Dexmedetomidine in combination with morphine PCA provides superior analgesia for shockwave lithotripsy: [La dexmédétomidine combinée à la morphine en AAC fournit une analgésie supérieure pour la lithotripsie par ondes de choc]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 342-347. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Shohei Takeda, Rikuo Masuda, Tatsuo Kanazawa, and Teruaki Tomaru

Esmolol attenuates hepatic blood flow responses during sodium nitroprusside-induced hypotension in dogs: [L’esmolol atténue la réaction du débit sanguin hépatique à l’hypotension induite par le nitroprussiate de sodium chez les chiens]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 348-353. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Regional Anesthesia and Pain:

Emmanuel Guntz, Pierre Herman, Alain Delbos, and Maurice Sosnowski

The radial nerve should be blocked before the ulnar nerve during a brachial plexus block at the humeral canal: [Le nerf radial doit être anesthésié avant le nerf cubital pendant un blocage du plexus brachial au travers du canal huméral]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 354-357. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chandra Kant Pandey, Shio Priye, Surendra Singh, Uttam Singh, Ram Badan Singh, and Prabhat Kumar Singh

Preemptive use of gabapentin significantly decreases postoperative pain and rescue analgesic requirements in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: [L’usage préventif de gabapentine diminue significativement la douleur postopératoire et les besoins d’analgésique de secours lors d’une cholécystectomie laparoscopique]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 358-363. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sandrine Lopez, Alain Privat, Nathalie Bernard, Freddy Ohanna, Christine Vergnes, and Xavier Capdevila

Intrathecal bupivacaine protects against extension of lesions in an acute photochemical spinal cord injury model: [L’administration intrathécale de bupivacaïne empêche l’extension des lésions chez un modèle photochimique de lésion médullaire]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 364-372. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Obstetrical and Pediatric Anesthesia:

Joanne Guay and Louise Lortie

An evaluation of pediatric in-hospital advanced life support interventions using the pediatric Utstein guidelines: a review of 203 cardiorespiratory arrests: [Une évaluation des interventions de réanimation cardiorespiratoire avancée en pédiatrie hospitalière à l’aide des directives Utstein pour enfants : une revue de 203 cas]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 373-378. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Respiration and Airway:

Gareth Parry

Trendelenburg position, head elevation and a midline position optimize right internal jugular vein diameter: [La position de Trendelenburg, l’élévation de la tête et une position médiane augmentent le diamètre de la veine jugulaire interne droite]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 379-381. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nathalie Nathan, David Vandroux, Mohammed Benrhaiem, Pierre Marquet, Pierre-Marie Preux, and Pierre Feiss

Low alfentanil target-concentrations improve hemodynamic and intubating conditions during induction with sevoflurane: [De faibles concentrations cibles d’alfentanil améliorent l’hémodynamique et les conditions d’intubation pendant l’induction avec du sévoflurane]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 382-387. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neuroanesthesia and Intensive Care:

Lorri A. Lee, Monica S. Vavilala, Arthur M. Lam, Colleen Douville, Anne Moore, Elizabeth Visco, and David W. Newell

Ophthalmic artery blood flow velocity increases during hypocapnia: [La vitesse circulatoire de l’artère ophtalmique augmente pendant l’hypocapnie]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 388-392. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chien-Kun Ting, Jenkin S. Hu, Yun-Hui Teng, Ya-Ying Chang, Mei-Yung Tsou, and Shen-Kou Tsai

Desflurane accelerates patient response during the wake-up test for scoliosis surgery: [Le desflurane hâte la réponse du patient pendant le test de réveil pendant le test de réveil d’une intervention chirurgicale pour scoliose]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 393-397. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

James T. Crandell

Perineal pruritus after the administration of iv dexamethasone
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 398. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Philippe Béchard, Pierre Dolbec, Julie Germain, and Gino Perron

REPLY
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 398-399. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Elif Bengi Sener, Serhat Kocamanoglu, Emre Ustun, Zafer Malazgirt, and Ayla Tur

Lumbar epidural anesthesia and celiac plexus blockade for cholecystectomy in two patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 399-400. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Uriah Guevara López, Alfonso E. Campos Sepúlveda, Javier Gómez Parra, Antonio Tamayo Valenzuela, Ramón De Lille Fuentes, and María E. Martínez Enríquez

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation prevents visceral pain in mice
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 400. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mehmet Emin Orhan, Ferruh Bilgin, and Mustafa Erdal Guzeldemir

Fibreoptic and stylet aided orotracheal intubation: a different approach for the difficult intubation
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 401. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chris Christodoulou and John Friesen

The Bullard laryngoscope and uvular edema
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 401-402. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ramasamy Govindarajan, Rashid Chaudhry, Oluwaseun Babalola, Nhat Nguyen, Rafik Michael, and Said Sultan

Airway management in acute respiratory distress secondary to tracheal stenosis following one time intubation
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 402-403. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Guillaume de Saint Maurice, Yvon Legulluche, Yves Diraison, and Louis Brinquin

La détection des embolies gazeuses en neurochirurgie : une application originale du Doppler sophagien: [Detection of gas emboli during neurosurgery: an original application for the esophageal Doppler]
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 403-404. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Norikatsu Kii, Naoto Adachi, Toshihiro Yorozuya, Takumi Nagaro, and Tatsuru Arai

Suppression of endogenous catecholamine release by anesthetics during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the rabbit
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 404-405. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book & New Media Reviews:

Daniel Chartrand

Part 5: Resuscitation and Anaesthesia (Chapters 13–15). World Health Organization. Surgical Care at the District Hospital: World Health Organization. 2002, 512 pages. ISBN 92 4 154575 5
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 406. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Martin Lessard

Le Polytraumatisé: Mohamed Salah, Ben Ammar (Eds.). Centre de Publication Universitaire, Tunis, 2e édition, 2003, 669 pages. Environ 20.00 $ CAN. ISBN 9973-37-3-3
Can J Anesth 2004 51: 406. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Best of the Meeting:

Toronto Critical Care Symposium: Award Winning Abstracts
Can J Anesth 2004 51: A1-A8. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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