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BMJ Journals

Table of contents

September 2006 - Volume 31 - Suppl 2

Articles

Introduction (1 September, 2006)
The ESRA Abstract Committee, Rudolf Stienstra, Torben Mogensen, Patrick Narchi

Best Free Papers

Acute patient's anxiety increases axillary brachial plexus block failure: 18. (1 September, 2006)
M. Lavidale, O. Murat, B. Vallé, J. P. Maguès, R. Fuzier, A. R. Richez
High thoracic epidural space pressure is positive and greater than central venous pressure: 30. (1 September, 2006)
D. Watson, K. Patris, S. Kodakat, A. Vohra
How to improve analgesia after caesarean section: infiltration with ropivacaïne: 69. (1 September, 2006)
J. C. Thiry, J. C. Cres, N. Janssens, J. Joris
Cadaveric and radiological evaluation of the transversus abdominis plane (tap) block: 125. (1 September, 2006)
B. D. O'Donnell, J. G. McDonnell, C. Power, J. G. Laffey
Axonal neurotoxicity of local anesthetics in compartmented rat dorsal root ganglion cell cultures: 140. (1 September, 2006)
I. Haller, L. Klimaschewski, P. Gerner, P. Lirk
Neurotoxic properties of the investigational local anesthetic adjuvant ephedrine: 141. (1 September, 2006)
I. Haller, L. Klimaschewski, P. Gerner, P. Lirk
Ultrasound anatomy of the radial nerve in the distal upper arm to define an optimal approach for neural blockade: 143. (1 September, 2006)
G. L. Foxall, D. Skinner, J. G. Hardman, N. M. Bedforth
Relevance of technological advances in ultrasound imaging to regional anaesthesia: 150. (1 September, 2006)
G. L. Foxall, N. J. Raine-Fenning, N. M. Bedforth
Three and four dimensional multiplanar ultrasound in regional anaesthesia - a preliminary experience: 154. (1 September, 2006)
G. L. Foxall, N. J. Raine-Fenning, N. M. Bedforth
Buffered alkalization of lidocaine hasten the onset of peripheral nerve block in rat: 236. (1 September, 2006)
A. Bigham, H. R. Shahbazkia, A. Tabatabaeie
Faster onset and prolonged duration of sciatic nerve block by alkalinization of lidocaine-epinephrine with borate buffer: 237. (1 September, 2006)
H. R. Shahbazkia, Bigham A. Sadegh, A. Tabatabaeie
Plotting progress: a comparison of three approaches: 270. (1 September, 2006)
C. L. Beecroft, G. A. McLeod, D. M. Coventry, J. A. Wildsmith

Free Papers: Central Nerve Blocks

High thoracic epidural anaesthesia in coronary surgery: 48. (1 September, 2006)
L. Salvi, V. Mazzanti, C. Beverini, S. Gregu, E. Sisillo
Morphological changes in spinal cord neurones after spinal anaesthesia with 2 and 5% lidocaine: 51. (1 September, 2006)
K. J. Repin, N. S. Davidova
Comparative study of surgical analgesia, between simple subarachnoid analgesia and continuous epidural catheter infusion (during surgery): 64. (1 September, 2006)
A. Tsirogianni, A. Makris, S. Papanikolaou, A. Nikolopoulos, P. Batiani
Epidural anaesthesia is a good alternative for percutaneous vertebroplasty: 91. (1 September, 2006)
P. Kessler, M. Müller, M. Brähler, D. H. Bremerich, A. Eichler
Bupivacaine or ropivacaine in unilateral spinal anesthesia for day case surgery?: 123. (1 September, 2006)
Kalagac L. Fabris, V. Golubovic
Laproscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anaesthesia: 173. (1 September, 2006)
D. K. Singh
A comparison of the effect of volume and concentration on spinal anaesthesia with ropivacaine in 5% glucose: 182. (1 September, 2006)
J. F. Luck, C. R.K. Grant, P. D.W. Fettes, C. J. Weir, J. A.W. Wildsmith
The comparison of caudal tramadol, ropivacaine and tramadol-ropivacaine in pediatric and anorectal surgery: 194. (1 September, 2006)
A. Demirel, S. Cakar, Alkaya F. Alver, E. Ozgencil, Baytan G. Sezer, F. Okten
Glove contamination during epidural catheter insertion: a clinical audit: 244. (1 September, 2006)
H. Yousif, S. Mitchell, R. Mehrotra
Sedation during spinal anaesthesia in infants: 247. (1 September, 2006)
M. F. Stevens, H. Hermanns, R. Werdehausen, S. Braun, P. Lipfert, M. Jetzek-Zader
Ultrasound guided blocks of thoracic nerve 11 & 12 in children undergoing appendix operation - preliminary results: 286. (1 September, 2006)
U. Oberndorfer, A. Bosenberg, S. Kettner, S. Kapral, M. Weintraud, P. Marhofer

Free Papers: Chronic Pain Management

The use of gabapentin in patients under intrathecal infusion of morphine and clonidine that developed opioid tolerance: 22. (1 September, 2006)
A. Kolotoura, O. Kiskira, P. Tsitsopoulos, A. Pouliou, N. Vassilas, E. Anastassiou, M. Beltsios
The use of tropisetron as an adjuvant for the inactivation of the trigger points with injection therapy: 105. (1 September, 2006)
A. Pouliou, O. Kiskira, E. Karmiri, C. H. Chapsa, M. Tagara, A. Klrallidou, A. Kolotoura
Transdermal buprenorphine and transdermal fentanyl for non malignant pelvic pain management: 186. (1 September, 2006)
G. Serra, S. Landi, L. Giacopuzzi, S. Giacomello, I. Pasetto
Pulse radiofrequency of the lumbar medial branch in pain treatment of chronic facet joint arthropathy: 192. (1 September, 2006)
K. Keskinbora, I. Aydinli, A. F. Pekel
Percutaneous permanent electrode implantation to ulnar nerves for upper extremity chronic pain: 6 years follow up: 201. (1 September, 2006)
S. Kothari, T. Goroszeniuk

Free Papers: Obstetrics

Prevention of hypotension caused during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. Intramuscular or intravenous ephedrine: 21. (1 September, 2006)
A. Pouliou, O. Kiskira, A. Kolotoura, H. Hapsa, B. Andreotti, T. H. Emexidis
Levobupivacaine v bupivacaine in obstetric analgesia - our experience: 80. (1 September, 2006)
J. Uranjek, Rus V. Vaupot
Minimum local analgesic dose (mlad) of intrathecal ropivacaine in first stage labor analgesia and the effect of intrathecal sufentanil: 183. (1 September, 2006)
R. Parpaglioni, M. G. Frigo, A. Lemma, M. Sebastiani, M. Di Nardo, G. Barbati, D. Celleno
Minimum local analgesic dose (mlad) of 5 ml of intrathecal levobupivacaine and ropivacaine, in spontaneous labouring women: 191. (1 September, 2006)
R. Parpaglioni, M. G. Frigo, A. Lemma, M. Di Nardo, G. Barbati, D. Celleno
C.S.E. analgesia in active labor: effects of the intrathecal administration of 1-bupivacaine or ropivacaine on onset and side effects: 202. (1 September, 2006)
A. Sansone, M. Giorlando, G. Catalano, F. Dones, V. Scoma, G. Santangelo
A national survey of epidural practices for labour in Ireland 2005: 240. (1 September, 2006)
R. A. Fanning, L. Briggs, M. F. Carey

Free Papers: Peripheral Nerve Blocks

High volume and low concentration of anaesthetic solution in the perivascular interscalene sheath determines quality of block and incidence of complications: 103. (1 September, 2006)
A. Panchetti, P. Pippa, G. Poggi
Optimal needle placement for an ultrasound guided lateral infraclavicular block - a magnet resonance imaging (mri) study: 111. (1 September, 2006)
A. R. Sauter, H. J. Smith, A. Stubhaug, M. S. Dodgson, Ø. Klaastad
Ankle block for hallux valgus surgery. A comparison between 1.5% mepivacaine, 0.75% ropivacaine and 0.75% ropivacaine with nerve stimulation: 156. (1 September, 2006)
González M. Martí, García A. Muret, L. Nasif, M. J. Reche, V. Moral
Is invasive blood pressure monitoring necessary for carotid endarterectomy in local anesthesia, a retrospective study: 172. (1 September, 2006)
S. Kvolik, V. Lehner, L. Prlic, K. Sakic, A. Rakipovic-Stojanovic, I. Takac, K. Candrlic, T. Ban, K. Pinotic, J. Candrlic
Selective radial or ulnar nerve localization in triple-injection technique of axillary brachial plexus block: success of sensor and motor block: 180. (1 September, 2006)
D. Bartolek, S. Baranovic, K. Sakic-Zdravc-Evic
Does interscalene catheter placement with stimulating catheters improve postoperative pain or functional outcome after shoulder surgery?: 248. (1 September, 2006)
M. F. Stevens, R. Werdehausen, E. Golla, S. Braun, H. Hermanns, A. Ilg, P. Lipfert

Free Papers: Postoperative Pain Management

Analgesic effectiveness of intravenous paracetamol during continuous epidural infusion for postoperative analgesia in thoracic surgery: 36. (1 September, 2006)
M. Zackova, F. Mazzanti, P. Pieretti, M. Zanello
Prospective evaluation of postoperative analgesia and its effect on early ambulation and length of hospitalisation following elective total knee replacement: 45. (1 September, 2006)
G. Venkatarayappa, J. Kuehne, D. Lowe, M. Paragati
Comparative study of several methods using pethidine administration, for postoperative analgesia, in joint replacement surgery: 65. (1 September, 2006)
A. Tsirogianni, A. Makris, S. Papanikolaou, A. Nikolopoulos, P. Batiani
Continuous epidural postoperative analgesia in major orthopedic surgery: comparison of ropivacaine with ropivacaine - morphine: 66. (1 September, 2006)
A. Tsirogianni, A. Makris, S. Papanikolaou, A. Nikolopoulos, P. Batiani
Continuous wound instillation of local anesthetic via pump infuser after major abdominal surgery: a prospective comparative study: 71. (1 September, 2006)
L. Rizzotti, G. Roussakis, E. Tringa, D. Foniadakis, E. Boukouvalas, I. Katsoulis, V. Laopodis
Neurostimulation (tsui test) for confirmation of epidural catheter tip position during continuous epidural analgesia - preliminary report: 72. (1 September, 2006)
J. G. Förster, T. T. Niemi, P. H. Rosenberg
The preoperative application of an epidural combination of ropivacaine, sufentanil, clonidine and ketamine does not provide preemptive analgesia: 107. (1 September, 2006)
A. Gottschalk, M. Freitag, E. Steinacker, S. Kreissl, T. Strate, T. Standl
Evolution of an acute pain service (aps) in the last decade in a private hospital in mumbai, india: 126. (1 September, 2006)
M. Butani, J. D'Mello, S. Saksena, J. Monteiro, U. Gandhe, P. Kurkal, J. Bapat, S. Gajendragadkar
Comparison of postoperative analgesia using epidural versus subcutaneous catheter in upper abdominal surgery: 197. (1 September, 2006)
R. Domingos, R. Amaro, C. Antunes, C. Gomes, P. Fragoso, M. Oliveira
Postoperative pain valuation after arthroscopic knee surgery. Comparison between intraarticular ropivacaine and neostigmine: 235. (1 September, 2006)
L. Palieri, G. L. Canata, E. Margaria, N. M. Furlan
A double-blind dose-finding study of local anesthetics infused intraperitoneally for postoperative pain relief following abdominal hysterectomy: 264. (1 September, 2006)
A. Perniola, A. Gupta, K. Axelsson, B. Darvish, K. Crawfoord
Pain free hospital project: role of a dedicated pain - nurse: 274. (1 September, 2006)
A. Veneziani, F. Picca

Free Papers: Miscellaneous

Meningeal structures of cervicothoracic subarachnoid space: 61. (1 September, 2006)
R. Masuda, K. Tanuma, Y. Tanuma, T. Inoue
Caudal block with ropivacaine 0,2% or levobupivacaine 0,2% in children (1-10 years), for infra-umbilical surgery: 81. (1 September, 2006)
F. Barros, S. Vargas
Preoperative mortality in patients scheduled for catharact operation: 97. (1 September, 2006)
E. Margaria, L. Palieri, N. M. Furlan
The use of ultrasound to guide peribulbar intraconal eye blocks for cataract surgery: 243. (1 September, 2006)
M. H. Alsahaf, N. Davis, S. Horgan
Survey of usage of drugs beyond product license via spinal and epidural routes at university college london hospital: 245. (1 September, 2006)
S. Snidvongs, R. Mehrotra
Lidocaine-induced apoptosis is mediated via the mitochondrial pathway: 261. (1 September, 2006)
M. F. Stevens, P. Lipfert, S. Braun, F. Eßmann, R. Werdehausen

Posters: Central Nerve Blocks

Assessment of spinal anaesthesia efficacy with thermovision imaging: 11. (1 September, 2006)
E. Matysiak
Thermographic imaging of the body surface temperature distribution during spinal anaesthesia: 12. (1 September, 2006)
J. Łaszczynśka, E. Matysiak
The effects of different sized spinal needles on hearing functions and headache under urological endoscopic surgery: 23. (1 September, 2006)
K. Kaygusuz, Ozdemir I. Kol, S. Gursoy, F. Ozkan, C. Mimaroglu
Levobupivacaine-fentanyl spinal anaesthesia for hip fracture repair in the elderly: 27. (1 September, 2006)
R. Krobot, J. Premuzic, I. Bacak
Comparison of intrathecal levobupivacaine versus levobupivacaine with fentanyl in total knee replacement: 60. (1 September, 2006)
P. Mavridou, O. Igropoulou, K. Panteleou, M. Papadopoulou, A. Zisidou, A. Manataki
Influence of spinal anesthesia and patients position on heart left ventricle ejection fraction: 67. (1 September, 2006)
N. G. Ladjevic, B. Krivic
Comparison of propofol and dexmedetomidine during spinal anaesthesia for intraoperative sedation: 86. (1 September, 2006)
G. Arslan, Ş. Korkmaz, F. Temizel, Y. Özyurt, H. Erkal, H. Süslü, Z. Arikan
The effect of solution temperature on spinal anaesthesia with plain ropivacaine 0.5%: 93. (1 September, 2006)
E. Haest, C. Vanlersberghe, F. Camu
The combination of low-dose bupivacaine and fentanyl for spinal anesthesia in outpatient anorectal surgery: 96. (1 September, 2006)
O. Tokat, A. Gurbet, G. Turker
Incidence of paraesthesia in epidural catheters in daily practice: 99. (1 September, 2006)
R. M. Schnabel, E. A.C. Bouman, N. Wetsels, H. F. Gramke, R. Bruinsma, H. E.M. Kerkkamp, M. A.E. Marcus
Comparison of same dose of plain bupivacaine and plain ropivacaine administered for spinal anesthesia in endourology: 110. (1 September, 2006)
B. Hadri, D. Kryeziu, I. Krasniqi, A. Balaj, A. Hasani, S. H. Hasimja
Comparison of plain bupivacaine and plain ropivacaine administered in same doses for spinal anesthesia in endourology: 112. (1 September, 2006)
B. Hadri, D. Kryeziu, I. Krasniqi, A. Balaj, A. Hasani, S. H. Hasimja
The effect of hyperbaric versus isobaric spinal bupivacaine on sensory and motor blockade postoperative pain and analgesic requirements for turp: 113. (1 September, 2006)
G. Stamatiou, M. Simeoforidou, S. Georgopoulou, D. Baga, E. Chantzi, A. Lappa
Unilateral spinal anesthesia with low dose of hypobaric bupivacaine: 121. (1 September, 2006)
Kalagac L. Fabris, V. Golubovic
Central neuroaxial blocks: can we improve documentation?: 124. (1 September, 2006)
R. Paul, I. Ahmad, R. Russell, S. Rutter
Epidural 0.75% ropivacaine reduces the minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurane compared to 0.5% during elective abdominal surgery under combined anaesthesia: 127. (1 September, 2006)
A. Papadima, E. Lagoudianakis, F. Kremastinou, C. Loizou, V. Panagopoulou, A. Manouras, L. Georgiou
Intraoperative shivering in elderly patients undergoing transurethral prostatectomy with spinal anesthesia: 133. (1 September, 2006)
H. J. Kwak, J. E. Cho, D. H. Chun, H. K. Kil
General versus spinal anesthesia for lumbar disc surgery: 147. (1 September, 2006)
A. Hasani, I. Krasniqi, Z. Zeka, S. H. Hasimja, B. Hadri
Comparison of plain and hyperbaric solutions of ropivacaine and bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia for major orthopedic surgery: 160. (1 September, 2006)
Z. Kazak, A. A. Yilmaz, E. Ozgencil, Tinaz E. Döner, F. Okten, S. Demiralp
Midazolam, remifentanil or both for sedation and haemodynamic parameters during urologic surgery under spinal anaesthesia: 167. (1 September, 2006)
Y. Karaman
Spinal-epidural anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia in the management of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: 188. (1 September, 2006)
S. Karacalar, C. Yucel, S. Baris, E. Kelsaka, D. Karakaya, B. Sarihasan
Intrathecal ropivacaine or lidocaine for outpatient knee arthroscopy: 223. (1 September, 2006)
M. Zasa, M. Baciarello, A. Casati, G. Danelli, S. Adamanti, B. Boschi, S. Leone
Intrathecal lidocaine or preservative-free chlorprocaine for outpatient lower limb surgery: 225. (1 September, 2006)
M. Baciarello, M. Zasa, A. Casati, G. Danelli, S. Adamanti, M. Gatti, B. Boschi
A comparison of a polyamide soft tipped epidural catheter and a nylon epidural catheter in obstetric patients: 255. (1 September, 2006)
R. Fanning, C. Lane, L. Briggs
Continuous spinal or combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia for bilateral knee arthroplasty: 263. (1 September, 2006)
M. T. Pitkänen, V. J. Palkama, H. Lumme

Posters: Chronic Pain Management

Patient radiation doses during fluoroscopy-guided pain procedures: 31. (1 September, 2006)
R. J. Griffiths, K. L. Baker
Open prospective evaluation of cemented vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture in the severely disabled: 54. (1 September, 2006)
J. H. Raphael, L. Plant, N. Siviter, A. Whallett
The histocompatibility leukocyte antigen (hla) haplotype is associated with the onset of postherpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster: 83. (1 September, 2006)
M. Sato-Takeda, K. Hanaoka, K. Tokunaga
Long-term outcome of spinal cord stimulation in late complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): 114. (1 September, 2006)
S. Kapur, H. Mutagi, J. Southall, J. Raphael
Placebo-controlled single blind study of short-term efficacy of spinal morphine in chronic non-malignant pain: 118. (1 September, 2006)
J. H. Raphael, T. V. Gnanadurai, J. L. Southall, H. Mutagi, S. Kapur
Satisfaction in healthcare at the Sao João hospital chronic pain unit: 161. (1 September, 2006)
M. Barbosa, V. Rebelo, A. Gomes, P. Barbosa, J. Correia
Humeral distal blocks with long acting local anaesthetics in hand surgery good post operative analgesia with better patient satisfaction: 199. (1 September, 2006)
A. M. Marques, C. M. Marques, N. Freitas
Epidural vs systemic analgesia on treatment of amputated patients pain - a study of 84 cases: 272. (1 September, 2006)
C. Retroz, J. Viana, M. Margatho, A. Marques, V. Coelho, M. Nunes

Posters: Obstetrics

Regional anaesthesia and analgesia in benign intracranial hypertension: a review of parturients in two tertiary referral centers: 10. (1 September, 2006)
S. K. Kanniah
The effect of epidural anaesthesia on fetal wellbeing: 29. (1 September, 2006)
E. M. Shifman, I. B. Got
Spinal ropivacaine 0.75% for caesarean delivery: 46. (1 September, 2006)
M. Bouchnak, M. A. Mnif, A. Gargouri, R. Souissi, L. Rebai, Y. Kerchaoui, H. Maghrebi
Interest of stopping preloading on the consumption of ephedrine during epidural anaesthesia for caesarean section: 63. (1 September, 2006)
S. Oger, H. Rossi, C. Dupuy, J. Bonnemaison, M. P. Kuhn, N. Toinette
Evaluation of maternal and neonatal effects of adding tramadol to lidocaine in epidural aneshtesia for cesarean section: 77. (1 September, 2006)
F. Imani, V. Hassani, B. Sadri, B. Zaman
Comparison of morphine-bupivacaine to fentanyl-morphine-bupivacaine spinal injection for parturients undergoing caesarean section: 92. (1 September, 2006)
E. Koraki, A. Fileli, H. Pezikogloy, T. Lazaridis, S. Spinoy, E. Tsakona
Remifentanil by patient controlled analgesia compared with epidural analgesia for pain relief in labour: 120. (1 September, 2006)
M. E. Rabie, H. H. Negmi, A. M. Moustafa, H. Al Oufi
To preload or coload? uscom evaluation of the timing of colloid expansion on preventing spinal hypotension at cesarean delivery: 159. (1 September, 2006)
W. H.L. Teoh, A. T.H. Sia, M. H. Loh
Pulmonary effects of low-dose spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean section: 162. (1 September, 2006)
N. Kleber, P. Lirk, G. Mitterschiffthaler, G. Putz
Combined spinal epidural analgesia in labour: ropivacaine and fentanyl versus bupivacaine and fentanyl: 165. (1 September, 2006)
M. S. Hafez, N. Y. Helmy
Minimum local anesthetic dose (MLAD) of intrathecal ropivacaine in caesarean section and the effect of intrathecal sufentanil: 189. (1 September, 2006)
R. Parpaglioni, M. G. Frigo, A. Lemma, B. Baldassini, G. Barbati, D. Celleno
Peribulbar block in patients not adequate for cataract surgery in topical anesthesia: 273. (1 September, 2006)
S. Petrovic, Z. Kuljaca, Z. Ignjatovic, B. Djurovic, S. Pavlovic, B. Milicic

Posters: Pediatrics

Continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) at home for postoperative pain control in children: 49. (1 September, 2006)
H. Ludot, J. Berger, M. Belouadah, M. Labrousse, J. M. Malinovsky
Spinal registration in newborns and infants group 1998-2005 years: 50. (1 September, 2006)
L. Kachko, E. Simhi, J. Rivo, E. Tzeitlin, E. Tarabikin, E. Peled, R. Efrat, J. Katz
Cerebrospinal fluid permeation of paracetamol in healthy children after intravenous administration: 52. (1 September, 2006)
H. Kokki, E. Kumpulainen, M. Heikkinen, M. Laisalmi, T. Halonen
The effect of fascia iliaca compartment block on emergence agitation following sevoflurane anesthesia in children: 90. (1 September, 2006)
J. R. Lee, H. S. Kim, S. D. Kim, J. S. Kim, T. G. Yoon
Lateral popliteal nerve block with ultrasound guidance in children: our initial experience: 98. (1 September, 2006)
B. De Jose Maria, E. Banus, V. Götzens, M. Mabrok
Post-operative pain control by paravertebral nerve block at home in children: 129. (1 September, 2006)
H. Ludot, F. Ponson, M. Labrousse, M. L. Poli-Mérol, J. M. Malinovsky
Caudal epidural analgesia in pediatric infraumbilical abdominal surgery - safety and efficacy (a retrospective study of 9 years experience): 158. (1 September, 2006)
N. N. Gavrilova, R. R. Andonova, S. V. Kotzeva
Salter's osteotomy: an audit of anaesthetic techniques: 196. (1 September, 2006)
D. O'Donnell, K. Hunter
Fluoroscopic identification of lumbar epidural catheter in infant and small children: 209. (1 September, 2006)
H. K. Kil, H. J. Kwak, J. E. Cho, D. H. Chun
Pediatric spinal anesthesia: 278. (1 September, 2006)
S. Chandra

Posters: Peripheral Nerve Block

Levobupivacaine vs bupivacaine for duration and magnitude of action in peripheral arterial blood flow induced by sympathetic block in dogs: 13. (1 September, 2006)
T. Iwasaki, Y. Takahashi, Y. Kimura, H. Yamazaki, S. Yamaguchi, T. Kitajima
A proximal posterior approach to the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa for foot and ankle surgery: 16. (1 September, 2006)
A. H. Eichler, S. Seker, P. Kessler
The comparison of spinal anesthesia with combined femoral-sciatic block in patients receiving elective knee arthroscopy: 28. (1 September, 2006)
K. Kaygusuz, Ozdemir I. Kol, S. Gursoy, C. Ozkan, M. Mimaroglu
Shoulder arthroplasty: the efficiency of the posterior interscalene brachial plexus block used as the sole anesthetic technique: 40. (1 September, 2006)
I. Sandefo, T. Lebrun, A. Van Elstraete, B. Polin, J. C. Bernard, M. Tirault, F. Alla, L. Savorit
Carotid endarterectomy in the cervical block in patients with varying degrees of cardiovascular risk: 53. (1 September, 2006)
J. Mannova, R. Maly, Z. Silhart, P. Sevcik
Ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block (anterior approach) in obese patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery: 55. (1 September, 2006)
T. Saranteas, C. Chantzi, I. Zogogiannis, A. Alevizou, V. Dimitriou
Adsorption of ropivacaine and bupivacaine onto various manufacturers' home infusion pumps: 56. (1 September, 2006)
E. J. Chidiac, R. N. Kaddoum, R. Haladjian
Patient survey of continuous interscalene analgesia at home after shoulder surgery: 57. (1 September, 2006)
E. J. Chidiac, D. A. Wetzel, A. S. Dhade, S. A. Petersen, S. Perov
Levobupivacaine plus midazolam for axillary brachial plexus block: 59. (1 September, 2006)
N. Vasilas, O. Kiskira, M. Adamidou, T. H. Emeksidis, G. Provataki, A. Kolotoura
Effectivness of vertical infraclavicular block for lower arm surgery: 68. (1 September, 2006)
B. T. Smiljanić, S. Štivan
How does the evoked muscle response influence the success rate of subclavian perivascular brachial plexus blockade for upper limb surgery?: 73. (1 September, 2006)
K. Russon, M. Herrick
Evaluation of adding clonidine to bupivacaine in continuous supraclavicular brachial block: 78. (1 September, 2006)
F. Imani, V. Hassani, Z. Taghipour, M. R. Alebouyeh, M. Mohebi
Midazolam added to ropivacaine for continuous 3 in 1 fnb did not improve analgesia of ropivacaine alone after tkra: 82. (1 September, 2006)
M. J. Yun, H. J. Kim, S. J. Kim, S. J. Lee, H. S. Kim, S. H. Han, Y. H. Kim
Cervical blokade for therapy of CRPS of the arm: 84. (1 September, 2006)
M. Cesar-Komar
Addition of dexmedetomidine to prilocaine for intravenous regional anaesthesia: 89. (1 September, 2006)
G. Arslan, H. Yeter, H. Süslü, H. Erkal, Y. Özyurt, F. Temizel, Z. Arıykan
Ultrasound guidance axillary plexus block: about 208 cases: 104. (1 September, 2006)
F. Le Bret, L. Lefebvre, F. Kayembe, P. Marchal, J. J. Rannou
Comparison of spinal anaesthesia and combined lumbar plexus and sciatic nerve block for total knee arthroplasty (TKA): 122. (1 September, 2006)
G. Stamatiou, A. Klitsaki, V. Tasoudis, A. Petsiti, L. Poultsidis, A. Lappa, S. Varitimidis
Inhibition of a pacemaker during nerve stimulation for peripheral regional anaesthesia: 128. (1 September, 2006)
L. Engelhardt, J. Groβe, J. Birnbaum, T. Volk
Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block for major shoulder surgery: 131. (1 September, 2006)
C. Ribes, R. Torruella, T. Domingo, C. Vieta, C. Pascuets, A. Montero
Comparison of alkalanized bupivacaine 0.5% and bupivacaine 0.5% in infraclavicular brachial plexus blockade: 137. (1 September, 2006)
D. Kitapcioglu, S. Gündogan, C. Yumru, M. Unsel, M. E. Kaplan
Methadone added to local anesthetic for infraclavicular brachial plexus block does not prolong postoperative analgesia: 139. (1 September, 2006)
Tornero J.C. Tornero, Domenech E. Pascual, Roqués V. Escolar, Escamilla B. Cañete, Ruiz P. Gimeno
Brachial plexus block for av-fistula surgery - comparison between infraclavicular coracoid and axillary techniques: 146. (1 September, 2006)
P. H. Rosenberg, T. T. Niemi
The effect of intravenous fentanyl and bupivacaine infiltration on the hemodynamic response during mayfield skull clamps fixation in neurosurgery: 157. (1 September, 2006)
Q. Morina, A. Morina, F. Qosja, F. Kelmendi
Selective yuxtapectoral axillary block versus a proximal humeral approach. A comparative study. Preliminary results: 164. (1 September, 2006)
S. Castellarnau, Garcia A. Muret, X. Gonzalez-Carrasco, J. I. Casas, M. V. Moral
Analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: femoral and sciatic blocks: 170. (1 September, 2006)
C. Pascuets, C. Ribes, E. Ferreres, R. Planas, C. Vieta, T. Domingo
Plasma concentrations of levobupivacaine, ropivacaine and bupivacaine after combined psoas compartment - sciatic nerve block: 175. (1 September, 2006)
M. A. de Leeuw, P. M. Bet, J. A. Dertinger, L. Hulshoff, A. J. Wilhelm, M. Hoeksema, R. S.G.M. Perez, W. W.A. Zuurmond, J. J. de Lange
Effectiveness of conventional catheter compared to stimulating catheter placement for interscalene plexus blocks: 176. (1 September, 2006)
J. Birnbaum, M. Kip, C. D. Spies, O. Vargas-Hein, K. Labs, G. Moeckel, T. Volk
Analgesic effect of stimulating catheters in femoral nerve block: 181. (1 September, 2006)
Tornero J.C. Tornero, E. Domenech, Roqués V. Escolar, Escamilla B. Cañete, Fabregat G. Cid, P. De Toro Perez, Gomez M. Gomez
The effect of tramadol added to ropivacaine infusion in femoral nerve blockade for postoperative pain relief during total knee arthroplasty: 190. (1 September, 2006)
Erdogdu P. Ekmekci, A. A. Yilmaz, E. Ozgencil, M. Hasdogan, O. Akan, F. Okten
Does peribulbar block with ropivacaine impair cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) in aged patients?: 204. (1 September, 2006)
V. Fodale, R. Di Pietro, F. Ferreri, M. Tescione, G. Russo, S. Santamaria, C. Pratico
The comparison of combined sciatic psoas and sciatic femoral 3-in-1 block for knee arthroscopy: 211. (1 September, 2006)
A. Atim, A. Ergin, E. Kurt, Y. Ozdemiroglu, E. Guzeldemir
Cost analysis of stimulating vs. nonstimulating catheters: 222. (1 September, 2006)
M. Zasa, M. Baciarello, A. Casati, G. Danelli, S. Leone, R. Mazzani, S. Di Cianni
A comparison of 0.125% and 0.75% levobupivacaine for postoperative lumbar epidural analgesia: 224. (1 September, 2006)
M. Zasa, M. Baciarello, A. Casati, G. Danelli, S. Adamanti, S. Di Cianni, M. Gatti
Lumbar plexus block: electroneurostimulation vs loss of resistance technique. Preliminary data: 228. (1 September, 2006)
M. Zasa, M. Baciarello, A. Casati, G. Danelli, S. Di Cianni, R. Mazzani, G. Squicciarini
Ultrasonic findings of the axillary nerve in the axilla: 231. (1 September, 2006)
D. Latzke, G. Huber, A. Chiari, P. Marhofer, S. Kapral
Economical considerations of ultrasound for regional anaesthesia: calculation based on data of our department: 232. (1 September, 2006)
D. Latzke, C. Gonano, G. Huber, S. Kapral, P. Marhofer
Ultrasound guided posterior sciatic nerve blockade in trauma patients: 241. (1 September, 2006)
C. Chantzi, A. Alevizou, I. Zogogiannis, T. Paraskevopoulos, T. Saranteas, V. Dimitriou
Unusual interscalene brachial plexus anatomy captured using ultrasound: 246. (1 September, 2006)
K. Russon, R. Blanco
Comparison of caudal epidural anesthesia with lidocaine-distilled water and lidocaine-mgSO4 mixture in cattle: 249. (1 September, 2006)
S. N. Dehghani, Z. Shafiei, A. S. Bigham
Postoperative analgesic effect of continuous fascia iliaca compartment block after femoral osteotomy in pediatrics with cerebral palsy: 252. (1 September, 2006)
A. Y. Oh, M. J. Yun, H. S. Kim, Y. S. Oh
The use of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia in a rural developing area in india for plastic and orthopaedic operations: 287. (1 September, 2006)
U. Oberndofer, M. Weintraud, S. Kettner, P. Marhofer

Posters: Postoperative Pain Management

Post operative pain management following excision of phaeochromocytoma. A review over ten years in a district general hospital: 4. (1 September, 2006)
S. I. Mackenzie, A. May, V. Singaraju
Comparison between intrathecal morphine and fentanyl when combined with a continuous 3-in-1 nerve block for analgesia following total knee replacement: 5. (1 September, 2006)
C. K. Park, H. H. Shin
Audit of the analgesic efficacy of suprascapular and brachial plexus nerve blocks: 8. (1 September, 2006)
P. Hodgkinson, D. Mulholland, R. Yamin-Ali, N. Thompson
Analgesic efficacy of local anaesthesia in combination with morphine and acetaminophen after breast reconstruction with submuscular implant: 14. (1 September, 2006)
M. H. Legeby, G. S. Jurell, M. Beausang-Linder, C. I. Olofsson
Comparison of effects of thoracic epidural or paravertebral analgesia on postoperative pain following open lung surgery: 15. (1 September, 2006)
I. Potocnik, T. Stupnik, L. Strauch, V. Novak-Jankovic
Patient - controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) to prevent erection and control pain in adult hypospadias-surgery patients: 20. (1 September, 2006)
M. Sengezer, M. Deveci, S. Öztürk, M. Bozkurt, E. Kurt, A. H Süer
Patient-controlled epidural analgesia with levobupivacaine and fentanyl after major abdominal surgery: 24. (1 September, 2006)
A. Marques, M. Richard, E. Romero, V. Arana
Continuous intraabdominal nebulization of lidocaine for postoperative pain relief after ovarian laparoscopic surgery: a pilot study: 37. (1 September, 2006)
I. Hirsh, A. Sharon, Y. Kaufman, L. Ostrovsky, O. Brandes-Klein, D. Spiegel, A. Lissak, R. Pizov
Evaluation of different methods of pain treatment based on the stress response and changes of the chosen haemodynamic parameters: 44. (1 September, 2006)
B. Błaszczyk, B. Stieblich, E. Mayzner-Zawadzka
A comparison of intraarticular 0.5% bupivacaine and meperidine at the end of knee arthroscopy on postoperative analgesia: 74. (1 September, 2006)
F. Imani, V. Hassani, S. R. Entezary
Comparison of the postoperative effectiveness: 119. (1 September, 2006)
V. Tassoudis, A. Petsiti, G. Stamatiou, K. Fotakakis, V. Mintza, A. Klitsaki
Comparison of two different concentrations of ropivacaine with morphine for postoperative patientcontrolled epidural analgesia: 136. (1 September, 2006)
E. Ozyuvaci, A. Ustuner, N. Eren, F. Kutlu
Comparison of the effects of combined general and epidural anaesthesia on postoperative pain versus general anaesthesia in total abdominal hysterectomy: 177. (1 September, 2006)
E. H. Koc, G. U. Sivrikaya, A. Hanci, H. Dobrucali
The effects of magnesium sulfate infusion on tiva (propofol and remifentanil) in gynecologic operation: 208. (1 September, 2006)
J. H. Ryu, K. S. Park, K. O. Kim, S. H. Do
Prolonged epidural analgesia in early postoperative period after renal transplantation: 214. (1 September, 2006)
V. V. Rimashevsky, I. I. Kanus, A. V. Tkachou
Rigorous perioperative analgesia decreases phantom pain frequency and intensity after lower limb amputation. A prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial: 269. (1 September, 2006)
M. Karanikolas, D. Aretha, G. Monantera, I. Tsolakis, R. A. Swarm, K. S. Filos

Posters: Miscellaneous

Ultrasound in the anesthesia locoregional: curve of learning: 26. (1 September, 2006)
A. Marques, E. Romero, M. Richard, N. Collado, J. Silla
Comparison between combined general and epidural anesthesia and general anesthesia alone with respect to hemodynamic stability, stress response and sevoflurane requirement: 32. (1 September, 2006)
A. Ersoy, A. Altan, A. Turkmen, A. Bilen, S. Kamali
Tramadol improves topical analgesia for transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy: 38. (1 September, 2006)
I. Hirsh, A. Kaploun, G. Faris, A. Boaz, I. Shneider, A. Stein, R. Pizov
Combined anaesthesia in open urological surgery: 39. (1 September, 2006)
S. Castellarnau, S. Sabaté, J. F. Mayoral, D. Hernando, L. P. Hernández, M. V. Moral, P. Baxarias
Oral alprazolam attenuates stress responses to regional anesthesia and surgery: 41. (1 September, 2006)
J. C. Choi, S. K. Park, S. Y. Kim, Y. S. Yoon, K. H. Lee, Y. B. Lee, J. T. Park
Does addition of both ketorolac and dexamethasone to lidocaine intravenous regional anesthesia improve postoperative analgesia after ambulatory hand surgery: 58. (1 September, 2006)
R. J. Jankovic, T. T. Kovacevic, Z. R. Stevanovic, P. T. Kovacevic, D. R. Djordjevic, N. S. Jankovic
Cerebral oximetry trends and temperature in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty under spinal anaesthesia: 70. (1 September, 2006)
Salazar F. Garcia, Bogdanovich A. Diaz, Basora M. Macaya, Faulí A. Prats, Salas E. Marco, Fàbregas N. Julià
Continuous femoral block in elderly patients with hip fractures: 76. (1 September, 2006)
E. Antonopoulou, K. Papaioannou, G. Konstantinou, D. Papadopoulos, B. Karamoulas, T. H. Molas
87. Effect of intrathecally admininstered lidocaine and levobupivacaine on the release of amino acids in the spinal cord of rats (1 September, 2006)
M. H. Lauwers, V. Umbrain, L. Shi, I. Smolders, Y. Michotte, F. Camu
95. Physiological amino acids in cerebrospinal fluid in pregnant women: comparison with non-pregnant patients (1 September, 2006)
Y. Shibazaki, S. Tachibana, S. Omi
142. Neurotoxicity of bupivacaine, but not ropivacaine, is attenuated by inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinases (1 September, 2006)
H. P. Colvin, I. Haller, L. Klimaschewski, P. Gerner, P. Lirk
Preventing pain during injection of propofol: effects of a new emulsion with lidocaine addition: 145. (1 September, 2006)
B. Bachmann-Mennenga, A. Ohlmer, R. H. Boedeker, M. Mann, B. Mühlenbruch, M. Heesen
Prediction of pain related to cataract surgery: 155. (1 September, 2006)
K. Gombos, E. Jakubovits
Sevoflurane consumption in combined anaesthesia: 166. (1 September, 2006)
A. Petsiti, V. Tassoudis, G. Stamatiou, G. Veliki, D. Baga
Haemodynamic stabilnost in spinal anaestesia. Comparison of two methods of prehydration: 221. (1 September, 2006)
E. Pipini, S. Agelakou-Vaitsi, C. Chatzikonstanti, N. Vaitsis
226. Transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring in spontaneously-breathing patients (1 September, 2006)
M. Baciarello, M. Zasa, A. Casati, G. Malagutti, G. Squicciarini, R. Mazzani, B. Boschi
A comparison of finger and forehead sensors for peripheral oxygen saturation monitoring: 227. (1 September, 2006)
M. Baciarello, M. Zasa, A. Casati, L. Cicciarella, G. Squicciarini, G. Malagutti, S. Leone
Gender comparison of human pain sensitivity and blood pressure in an iranian study of cold pressor test: 239. (1 September, 2006)
S. Ghaffaripour, L. A Nielsen, A. C Chen
Teaching nerve root identification with ultrasound to anaesthetic trainees. More difficult than it sounds?: 251. (1 September, 2006)
J. D.A. Wood, Blanco R. Davila
Anaesthetic manipulation of local anaesthetic solutions and the effects on ph: 256. (1 September, 2006)
G. C. Campbell, I. Harper
Modifications in local anesthetics concentrations in tissues after meloxicam co-administration in rats with cardiac hypertrophy: 260. (1 September, 2006)
M. Tsagkataki, C. Perisanidis, A. Gkentzis, P. Christopoulos, D. Karakitsos, T. Saranteas
Family-controlled sedation for intractable pain and suffering in terminally ill patients with cancer: 265. (1 September, 2006)
D. N. Aretha, E. Panteli, M. Karanikolas
Intravenous lidocaine and the reduction of postoperative ileus in patients undergoing colon surgery - pilot study: 267. (1 September, 2006)
M. Horvat, M. Modric, J. Horvat, D. Racki
Levobupivacaine 0.125% vs lidocaine 0.5% with 8.4% sodium bicarbonate in intravenous regional anesthesia for hand surgery - pilot study: 268. (1 September, 2006)
M. Horvat, J. Sokolic, J. Juranic, J. Horvat