Editorials:

David Parsons

Curriculum development and the future of anesthesia training programs/L’élaboration d’un cursus et l’avenir des programmes de formation en anesthésie
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 855-857. [Full Text] [PDF]  

General Anesthesia:

Imad T. Awad and Frances Chung

Factors affecting recovery and discharge following ambulatory surgery: [Les facteurs influençant la récupération et la sortie après une opération en chirurgie ambulatoire]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 858-872. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Paul J. O’Connor, John Hanson, and Brendan T. Finucane

Induced hypotension with epidural/general anesthesia reduces transfusion in radical prostate surgery: [L’hypotension contrôlée, pendant l’anesthésie péridurale et générale combinée pour la prostatectomie radicale, réduit la nécessité de transfusion]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 873-880. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sheila Riazi, Keyvan Karkouti, and Jane Heggie

Case report: Management of life-threatening oropharyngeal bleeding with recombinant factor VIIa: [Une présentation de cas : le traitement de graves saignements oropharyngiens avec le facteur VIIa recombinant]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 881-884. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Heike Prinzhausen, Mark W. Crawford, James O’Rourke, and Guy C. Petroz

Preparation of the Dräger Primus anesthetic machine for malignant hyperthermia-susceptible patients: [La préparation de l’appareil à anesthésie Dräger Primus pour les patients susceptibles d’hyperthermie maligne]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 885-890. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Regional Anesthesia and Pain:

Osamu Saito, Tomohiko Aoe, Alan Kozikowski, Jayaprakash Sarva, Joseph H. Neale, and Tatsuo Yamamoto

Ketamine and N-acetylaspartylglutamate peptidase inhibitor exert analgesia in bone cancer pain: [La kétamine et un inhibiteur N-acétylaspartylglutamate peptidase exercent une analgésie sur la douleur du cancer des os]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 891-898. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Siji Thomas and Suhara Beevi

Epidural dexamethasone reduces postoperative pain and analgesic requirements: [L’administration péridurale de dexaméthasone réduit la douleur et la demande d’analgésiques postopératoires]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 899-905. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Respiration and Airway:

Chun Hua Yu and W. Scott Beattie

The effects of volatile anesthetics on cardiac ischemic complications and mortality in CABG: a meta-analysis: [Les effets des anesthésiques volatils sur les complications ischémiques et la mortalité cardiaques pendant le PAC : une méta-analyse]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 906-918. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ece Altmay, Pelin Karaca, Nurgül Yurtseven, Vedat Özkul, Tamer Aksoy, Azmi Özler, and Sevim Canik

Continuous positive airway pressure does not improve lung function after cardiac surgery: [La ventilation en pression positive continue n’améliore pas la fonction pulmonaire après la cardiochirurgie]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 919-925. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter McCall, David A. Story, and Darshi Karapillai

Audit of factor VIIa for bleeding resistant to conventional therapy following complex cardiac surgery: [Évaluation du facteur VIIa pour contrer les saignements rebelles au traitement traditionnel qui suit une intervention chirurgicale cardiaque complexe]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 926-933. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neuroanesthesia and Intensive Care:

Paul Farand, Mélanie Hamel, François Lauzier, Gérard E. Plante, and Olivier Lesur

Review article: Organ perfusion/permeability-related effects of norepinephrine and vasopressin in sepsis: [Exposé de synthèse : Les effets reliés à la perfusion et à la perméabilité organique de la norépinéphrine et de la vasopressine durant le "sepsis"]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 934-946. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter G. Brindley and Damian Paton-Gay

Best evidence in critical care medicine: Treatment for hyperglycemia in the intensive care unit: a "bittersweet" message
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 947-949. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Special Article:

Anne K. Wong

Curriculum development in anesthesia: basic theoretical principles: [L’élaboration d’un cursus en anesthésie : principes théoriques fondamentaux]
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 950-960. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

Michael Caswell

Phosphate salt bowel preparation regimens alter perioperative acid-base and electrolyte balance
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 961. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tiberiu Ezri, Peter Szmuk, and Michael Muggia-Sullam

REPLY
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 961. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael S. Stix, Cornelius J. O’Connor, Jr, and Dennis R. Valade

The ProSeal LMA does not cause laryngeal edema
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 961-963. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ki Jinn Chin and Victor W.T. Chee

REPLY
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 963. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Emmanuel Dingemans, Joanne Guay, and Daniel Audy

Spinal cord transmission of afferent neuronal activity despite surgical conduction anesthesia
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 963-964. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael Beriault and Piotr Korzeniewski

Risks of dural puncture associated with thoracic epidurals
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 964-965. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pat Morley-Forster, Ban Tsui, Sugantha Ganapathy, and Ahmad Abotaiban

REPLY
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 965-966. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book & New Media Reviews:

Holly Evans

Mayo Clinic analgesic pathway: peripheral nerve blockade for major orthopedic surgery: Robert L. Lennon, Terese T. Horlocker (Eds). Mayo Clinic Scientific Press (Rochester, Minnesota, 2006). Cost: $93.50 (CDN, through Chapters). 137 pages. ISBN 0849395720
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 967. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

ERRATA
Can J Anesth 2006 53: 968. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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