Editorials:

Rame Taha and Gilbert Blaise

Is complex regional pain syndrome an inflammatory process? Theories and therapeutic implications/Le syndrome douloureux régional complexe est-il un processus inflammatoire ? Théories et implications thérapeutiques
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 249-253. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reports of Original Investigations:

Alexander Kogan, Benjamen Medalion, Ehud Raanani, Erez Sharoni, Alon Stamler, Natalia Pak, Bernardo A. Vidne, and Leonid A. Eidelman

Early oral analgesia after fast-track cardiac anesthesia: [L’analgésie orale précoce après la technique accélérée d’anesthésie cardiaque]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 254-261. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Georg Delle Karth, Anton Buberl, Mariam Nikfardjam, Brigitte Meyer, Gregor Wollenek, Michael Grimm, Andrea Lassnigg, Werner Brannath, Michael Hiesmayr, and Gottfried Heinz

Role of amiodarone on the systemic inflammatory response induced by cardiac surgery: proinflammatory actions: [Rôle de l’amiodarone sur la réaction inflammatoire systémique provoquée par la chirurgie cardiaque : actions pro-inflammatoires]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 262-268. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sonia Charbonneau, François Girard, Daniel Boudreault, Monique Ruel, and Jean-François Hardy

Anesthetic technique does not affect the performance of a rabbit model of arterial cyclic flow reductions: a pilot study: [La technique anesthésique n’affecte pas la performance d’un modèle de réductions cycliques de flot chez le lapin : une étude pilote]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 269-275. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean S. Bussières, Yves Lacasse, Dany Côté, Michel Beauvais, Sophie St-Onge, Jérôme Lemieux, and Julie Soucy

Modified right-sided Broncho-Cath^TM double lumen tube improves endobronchial positioning: a randomized study: [La sonde double-lumière droite modifiée Broncho-Cath^TM améliore le positionnement endobronchique : une étude randomisée]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 276-282. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gianluca Cappelleri, Giorgio Aldegheri, Francesco Ruggieri, Daniela Mamo, Guido Fanelli, and Andrea Casati

Minimum effective anesthetic concentration (MEAC) for sciatic nerve block: subgluteus and popliteal approaches: [Concentration anesthésique efficace minimale (CAEM) pour un bloc du nerf sciatique : approches sous-glutéale et poplitée]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 283-289. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sudha Indu Singh, Patricia K. Morley-Forster, Mohammed Shamsah, and Ron Butler

Influence of injection rate of hyperbaric bupivacaine on spinal block in parturients: a randomized trial: [L’influence de la vitesse d’injection de bupivacaïne hyperbare sur la rachianesthésie chez les parturientes : une étude randomisée]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 290-295. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Reports/Case Series:

Kieran McIntyre, Susan French, Toby H. Rose, and Robert Byrick

Case report: Acute postoperative neurological impairment from fat embolism syndrome: [Déficit neurologique postopératoire aigu dû à une embolie graisseuse]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 296-300. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kenneth C. Cummings, III and Katherina Arnaut

Case report: Fentanyl-associated intraoperative anaphylaxis with pulmonary edema: [Étude de cas : Anaphylaxie peropératoire avec dème pulmonaire associé au fentanyl]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 301-306. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ben Shippey, David Ray, and Dermot McKeown

Case series: The McGrath® videolaryngoscope - an initial clinical evaluation: [Série de cas : Le vidéolaryngoscope McGrath® - une première évaluation clinique]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 307-313. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Special Article:

Donald R. Miller and Denise Wozny

Research Awards Program of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society/Canadian Anesthesia Research Foundation: survey of past recipients: [Programme de bourses de recherche de la Société canadienne des anesthésiologistes/Fondation canadienne de recherche en anesthésie : enquête auprès des anciens récipiendaires]
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 314-319. [Abstract] [Résumé] [Full Text] [PDF] Additional Material  

Correspondence:

Markus Lange, Norbert Roewer, and Franz Kehl

Beta-blockers and anesthetic preconditioning: friend or foe?
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 320-321. [Full Text] [PDF]  

W. Scott Beattie and Chun Hua Yu

REPLY
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 321. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Farid Arezki, Abdelatif Dhifaoui, and Natasha Schlaich

Use of the "Aretube" to facilitate ventilation during percutaneous tracheostomy
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 321-322. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael K.F. Choo, Vincent S.T. Yeo, and Jee Jian See

Another complication associated with videolaryngoscopy
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 322-324. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Scott Wilson and Jennifer Szerb

Failure of an iv fluid warming device
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 324-325. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Massimiliano Carassiti, D. John Doyle, Rita Cataldo, Alessia Mattei, Benedetta Gallì, and Felice E. Agrò

Regional anesthesia for a patient with hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 325-326. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shintaro Suzuki and Masamitsu Sanui

A case of paradoxical cerebral thromboembolism after removal of a central venous catheter
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 326-327. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book & New Media Reviews:

Martin R. Lessard

Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation: Martin J. Tobin (editor). Second edition, McGraw-Hill Inc., 2006. $189.95 (US). 1,472 pages. ISBN 0071447679
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 328. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael Rooney

The Structured Oral Examination in Anaesthesia. Practice Papers for Teachers and Trainees: Shyam Balasubramanian, Cyprian Mendonca, Colin Pinnock. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge U.K. 2006. 262 pages. $55 US. ISBN 10 0-521- 68050-6
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 328-329. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erratum:

ERRATUM
Can J Anesth 2007 54: 329. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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