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		Technical advance Contact heat evoked potentials using simultaneous EEG and fMRI and their correlation with evoked pain Katherine Roberts, Anastasia Papadaki, Carla Gonçalves, Mary Tighe, Duncan Atherton, Ravikiran Shenoy, Donald McRobbie, Praveen Anand BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:8 (17 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Arteriovenous extracorporeal lung assist allows for maximization of oscillatory frequencies: a large-animal model of respiratory distress Ralf M Muellenbach, Julian Kuestermann, Markus Kredel, Amélie Johannes, Ulrike Wolfsteiner, Frank Schuster, Christian Wunder, Peter Kranke, Norbert Roewer, Jörg Brederlau BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:7 (14 November 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fenoldopam mesylate for blood pressure control in pediatric patients Gregory B Hammer, Susan T Verghese, David R Drover, Myron Yaster, Joseph R Tobin BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:6 (6 October 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Fenoldopam mesylate is effective at lowering blood pressure in children during surgery only at higher doses than is currently licensed for in adults, and shows similar pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and side effects to those seen in adults.
		Research article Determination of the efficacy and side-effect profile of lower doses of intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty Patrick Hassett, Bilal Ansari, Pachaimuthu Gnanamoorthy, Brian Kinirons, John G Laffey BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:5 (24 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Administration of 200 micrograms of intrathecal morphine for post-operative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty offers the best balance between providing effective pain relief and reducing unpleasant side effects.
		Research article Desflurane consumption during automated closed-circuit delivery is higher than when a conventional anesthesia machine is used with a simple vaporizer-O₂-N₂O fresh gas flow sequence Sofie De Cooman, Nathalie De Mey, Bram BC Dewulf, Rik Carette, Thierry Deloof, Maurice Sosnowski, Andre M De Wolf, Jan FA Hendrickx BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:4 (17 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		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 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Cardiac output of critically ill patients can be reliably measured for up to four hours by both the lithium dilution technique and a pulse power analysis using a commercial monitor.
		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 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article 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 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
		Research article 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 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article 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 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article 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 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Gabapentin and postoperative pain: a qualitative and quantitative systematic review, with focus on procedure Ole Mathiesen, Steen Møiniche, Jørgen B Dahl BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:6 (7 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article 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 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A systematic review and economic analysis of the use of drotecogin alpha questions its clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness in the treatment of adults with sepsis, including those with higher disease severity.
		Research article 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 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Prevalence and impact of alcohol and other drug use disorders on sedation and mechanical ventilation: a retrospective study Marjolein de Wit, Sau Wan, Sujoy Gill, Wendy I Jenvey, Al M Best, Judith Tomlinson, Michael F Weaver BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:3 (14 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Case report Severe upper airway obstruction due to delayed retropharyngeal hematoma formation following blunt cervical trauma Laurie W Lazott, John A Ponzo, Rudolph B Puana, Katie S Artz, David P Ciceri, William C Culp BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:2 (12 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Efficacy and safety of a two-step method of skin preparation for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: a prospective multi-centre randomised trial Nathalie L van der Mee-Marquet, the Bloodstream infection Study Group of the Relais Régional d'Hygiène Hospitalière du Centre BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:1 (31 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effects of epidural lidocaine analgesia on labor and delivery: A randomized, prospective, controlled trial Shahram Nafisi BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:15 (18 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Systematic review on the recurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after a first episode in the recovery room – implications for the treatment of PONV and related clinical trials Leopold HJ Eberhart, Silke Frank, Henning Lange, Astrid M Morin, André Scherag, Hinnerk Wulf, Peter Kranke BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:14 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Technical advance High throughput modular chambers for rapid evaluation of anesthetic sensitivity Yi Sun, Jingqiu Chen, Gregory Pruckmayr, James E Baumgardner, David M Eckmann, Roderic G Eckenhoff, Max B Kelz BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:13 (10 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effect of Gabapentin on morphine demand and pain after laparoscopic sterilization using Filshie clips. A double blind randomized clinical trial Jens Bartholdy, Karen L Hilsted, Nils C Hjortsoe, Jens Engbaek, Joergen B Dahl BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:12 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Case report Neuroaxial anesthesia in a patient with progressive systemic sclerosis : case presentation and review of the literature on systemic sclerosis Gülcan Erk, Vildan taşpınar, Ferah Dönmez, Dilşen örnek BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:11 (17 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Incidence of epidural haematoma and neurological injury in cardiovascular patients with epidural analgesia/anaesthesia: systematic review and meta-analysis Wilhelm Ruppen, Sheena Derry, Henry J McQuay, R Andrew Moore BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:10 (12 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article The impact of administration of tranexamic acid in reducing the use of red blood cells and other blood products in cardiac surgery Alain Vuylsteke, Palanikumar Saravanan, Caroline Gerrard, Fay Cafferty BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:9 (30 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Patients who receive tranexamic acid have a reduced need for transfusion or for surgical exploration of extensive bleeding as compared to those who do not receive the drug.
		Research article Sustained inflation and incremental mean airway pressure trial during conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in a large porcine model of acute respiratory distress syndrome Ralf M Muellenbach, Markus Kredel, Bernd Zollhoefer, Christian Wunder, Norbert Roewer, Joerg Brederlau BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:8 (22 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

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		Technical advance Contact heat evoked potentials using simultaneous EEG and fMRI and their correlation with evoked pain Katherine Roberts, Anastasia Papadaki, Carla Gonçalves, Mary Tighe, Duncan Atherton, Ravikiran Shenoy, Donald McRobbie, Praveen Anand BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:8 (17 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Arteriovenous extracorporeal lung assist allows for maximization of oscillatory frequencies: a large-animal model of respiratory distress Ralf M Muellenbach, Julian Kuestermann, Markus Kredel, Amélie Johannes, Ulrike Wolfsteiner, Frank Schuster, Christian Wunder, Peter Kranke, Norbert Roewer, Jörg Brederlau BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:7 (14 November 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fenoldopam mesylate for blood pressure control in pediatric patients Gregory B Hammer, Susan T Verghese, David R Drover, Myron Yaster, Joseph R Tobin BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:6 (6 October 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Fenoldopam mesylate is effective at lowering blood pressure in children during surgery only at higher doses than is currently licensed for in adults, and shows similar pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and side effects to those seen in adults.
		Research article Determination of the efficacy and side-effect profile of lower doses of intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty Patrick Hassett, Bilal Ansari, Pachaimuthu Gnanamoorthy, Brian Kinirons, John G Laffey BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:5 (24 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Administration of 200 micrograms of intrathecal morphine for post-operative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty offers the best balance between providing effective pain relief and reducing unpleasant side effects.
		Research article Desflurane consumption during automated closed-circuit delivery is higher than when a conventional anesthesia machine is used with a simple vaporizer-O₂-N₂O fresh gas flow sequence Sofie De Cooman, Nathalie De Mey, Bram BC Dewulf, Rik Carette, Thierry Deloof, Maurice Sosnowski, Andre M De Wolf, Jan FA Hendrickx BMC Anesthesiology 2008, 8:4 (17 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		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 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Cardiac output of critically ill patients can be reliably measured for up to four hours by both the lithium dilution technique and a pulse power analysis using a commercial monitor.
		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 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article 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 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
		Research article 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 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article 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 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article 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 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Gabapentin and postoperative pain: a qualitative and quantitative systematic review, with focus on procedure Ole Mathiesen, Steen Møiniche, Jørgen B Dahl BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:6 (7 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article 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 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A systematic review and economic analysis of the use of drotecogin alpha questions its clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness in the treatment of adults with sepsis, including those with higher disease severity.
		Research article 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 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Prevalence and impact of alcohol and other drug use disorders on sedation and mechanical ventilation: a retrospective study Marjolein de Wit, Sau Wan, Sujoy Gill, Wendy I Jenvey, Al M Best, Judith Tomlinson, Michael F Weaver BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:3 (14 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Case report Severe upper airway obstruction due to delayed retropharyngeal hematoma formation following blunt cervical trauma Laurie W Lazott, John A Ponzo, Rudolph B Puana, Katie S Artz, David P Ciceri, William C Culp BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:2 (12 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Efficacy and safety of a two-step method of skin preparation for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: a prospective multi-centre randomised trial Nathalie L van der Mee-Marquet, the Bloodstream infection Study Group of the Relais Régional d'Hygiène Hospitalière du Centre BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:1 (31 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effects of epidural lidocaine analgesia on labor and delivery: A randomized, prospective, controlled trial Shahram Nafisi BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:15 (18 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Systematic review on the recurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after a first episode in the recovery room – implications for the treatment of PONV and related clinical trials Leopold HJ Eberhart, Silke Frank, Henning Lange, Astrid M Morin, André Scherag, Hinnerk Wulf, Peter Kranke BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:14 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Technical advance High throughput modular chambers for rapid evaluation of anesthetic sensitivity Yi Sun, Jingqiu Chen, Gregory Pruckmayr, James E Baumgardner, David M Eckmann, Roderic G Eckenhoff, Max B Kelz BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:13 (10 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Effect of Gabapentin on morphine demand and pain after laparoscopic sterilization using Filshie clips. A double blind randomized clinical trial Jens Bartholdy, Karen L Hilsted, Nils C Hjortsoe, Jens Engbaek, Joergen B Dahl BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:12 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Case report Neuroaxial anesthesia in a patient with progressive systemic sclerosis : case presentation and review of the literature on systemic sclerosis Gülcan Erk, Vildan taşpınar, Ferah Dönmez, Dilşen örnek BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:11 (17 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Incidence of epidural haematoma and neurological injury in cardiovascular patients with epidural analgesia/anaesthesia: systematic review and meta-analysis Wilhelm Ruppen, Sheena Derry, Henry J McQuay, R Andrew Moore BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:10 (12 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article The impact of administration of tranexamic acid in reducing the use of red blood cells and other blood products in cardiac surgery Alain Vuylsteke, Palanikumar Saravanan, Caroline Gerrard, Fay Cafferty BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:9 (30 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Patients who receive tranexamic acid have a reduced need for transfusion or for surgical exploration of extensive bleeding as compared to those who do not receive the drug.
		Research article Sustained inflation and incremental mean airway pressure trial during conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in a large porcine model of acute respiratory distress syndrome Ralf M Muellenbach, Markus Kredel, Bernd Zollhoefer, Christian Wunder, Norbert Roewer, Joerg Brederlau BMC Anesthesiology 2006, 6:8 (22 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central