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BMC Anesthesiology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of anesthesiology.
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Research article
A prospective study to evaluate the accuracy of pulse power analysis to monitor cardiac output in critically ill patients Maurizio Cecconi, Jayne Fawcett, R Michael Grounds, Andrew Rhodes BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8 :3 (18 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Technical advance
Can modern infrared analyzers replace gas chromatography to measure anesthetic vapor concentrations? Jan FA Hendrickx, Hendrikus JM Lemmens, Rik Carette, Andre M De Wolf, Lawrence J Saidman BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8 :2 (8 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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A new analgesic method, two-minute sciatic nerve press, for immediate pain relief: a randomized trial Jiman He, Bin Wu, Xianrong Jiang, Fenglin Zhang, Tao Zhao, Wenlon Zhang BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8 :1 (25 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Evaluation of a new arterial pressure-based cardiac output device requiring no external calibration Christopher Prasser, Sylvia Bele, Cornelius Keyl, Stefan Schweiger, Benedikt Trabold, Matthias Amann, Julia Welnhofer, Christoph Wiesenack BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :9 (9 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Quality of life after stay in surgical intensive care unit Fernando J Abelha, Cristina C Santos, Paula C Maia, Maria A Castro, Henrique Barros BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :8 (24 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Increased permeability-oedema and atelectasis in pulmonary dysfunction after trauma and surgery: a prospective cohort study AB Johan Groeneveld BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :7 (9 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Gabapentin and postoperative pain: a qualitative and quantitative systematic review, with focus on procedure Ole Mathiesen, Steen M BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :6 (7 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Drotrecogin alfa (activated) in severe sepsis: a systematic review and new cost-effectiveness analysis Vania Costa, James M Brophy BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :5 (25 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Immediate and short-term pain relief by acute sciatic nerve press: a randomized controlled trial Jiman He, Bin Wu, Wenlong Zhang, Guangping Ten BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :4 (16 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ] [Cited on BioMed Central ]
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Prevalence and impact of alcohol and other drug use disorders on sedation and mechanical ventilation: a retrospective study Marjolein de Wit, Sau Yin Wan, Sujoy Gill, Wendy I Jenvey, Al M Best, Judith Tomlinson, Michael F Weaver BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7 :3 (14 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case report
Successful resuscitation of an elderly man with deep accidental hypothermia using portable extracorporeal circulation in the emergency department: a case report Simone S Cooper, Thomas J Papadimos, Jeffery A Campbell, Gregory J Cerilli, Shuab Omer, Anthony L Braida, Ali M Hassan Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2 :150 (9 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case report
PGE1 nebulisation during caesarean section for Eisenmenger's syndrome: a case report Shahla Siddiqui, Naveed Latif Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2 :149 (9 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Severe hyperlactatemia with normal base excess: a quantitative analysis using conventional and Stewart approaches Graciela Tuhay, Maria C Pein, Fabio Daniel Masevicius, Daniela Olmos Kutscherauer, Arnaldo Dubin Critical Care 2008, 12 :R66 (8 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case report
Bilateral sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis secondary to indwelling central venous catheter: a case report Charita Pradhan, Nicholas FS Watson, Nitin Jagasia, Ray Chari, Jane E Patterson Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2 :131 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Anemia, transfusions and hospital outcomes among critically ill patients on prolonged acute mechanical ventilation: a retrospective cohort study Marya D Zilberberg, Lee S Stern, Daniel P Wiederkehr, John J Doyle, Andrew F Shorr Critical Care 2008, 12 :R60 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case report
Alcohol based surgical prep solution and the risk of fire in the operating room: a case report Sumit Batra, Rajiv Gupta Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2 :10 (26 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a systematic review of the literature Alvaro Rea-Neto, Nazah Cherif M Youssef, Fabio Tuche, Frank Brunkhorst, V Marco Ranieri, Konrad Reinhart, Yasser Sakr Critical Care 2008, 12 :R56 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Survival time in severe hemorrhagic shock after perioperiative hemodilution scenario with polyethylene glycol conjugated human serum albumin is longer than with HES 130/0.4: a microvascular perspective Judith Martini, Pedro Cabrales, Ananda K., Seetharama A. Acharya, Marcos Intaglietta, Amy G. Tsai Critical Care 2008, 12 :R54 (18 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
An intensivist-led tracheostomy review team is associated with shorter decannulation time and length of stay: a prospective cohort study Antony E Tobin, John D Santamaria Critical Care 2008, 12 :R48 (11 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Influence of airway management strategy on "no-flow-time" during an "Advanced life support course" for intensive care nurses Christoph HR Wiese, Utz Bartels, Alexander Schultens, Tobias Steffen, Andreas Torney, Jan Bahr, Bernhard M Graf BMC Emergency Medicine 2008, 8 :4 (10 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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