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Editorial board
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Introduction
Advances in imaging technology are steadily altering anesthesia practice. The most prominent impact in recent years has been in regional anesthesia, where high-resolution B-mode ultrasound has made po...
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David T. Raphael
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179
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Ultrasound imaging in brachial plexus blockade
Ultrasonography has provided anesthesiologists with the opportunity to visualize anatomy and guide needle insertion to peripheral nerves, as well as ensuring deposition of local anesthetic solutions a...
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Steven L. Orebaugh,
Paul Bigeleisen
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180-188
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Use of multi-imaging modalities in detection of false passage of TEE probe
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an invaluable tool for the management of cardiac surgical procedures. It allows evaluation of myocardial function, valvular pathology, atheroma...
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Tawfik Ayoub,
Steven Haddy
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189-192
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Misaligned mechanical ultrasound transducer contributes to carotid puncture
This report describes a complication from the use of a mechanical ultrasound transducer and needle guide to perform internal jugular cannulation. Misalignment of the probe led to an inability to visua...
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Robert S. Weller
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193-196
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Ultrasound imaging in anesthesia: an overview of vascular access and peripheral nerve blocks
High-resolution ultrasound imaging is being progressively used in the perioperative period by anesthesiologists. Current applications include diagnostic echocardiography, vascular access, and peripher...
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NavParkash S. Sandhu
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197-209
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Acoustic reflectometry imaging of the airway
This review deals with time-domain acoustic reflectometry, which is a dynamic, real-time imaging modality that can be used to generate an easily interpretable area-distance profile of a cavity, such a...
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David T. Raphael
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210-217
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Evidence-based review of ultrasound imaging for regional anesthesia
Use of ultrasound guidance for regional anesthesia has grown in popularity recently. Advocates claim many benefits, including higher success rates, a decrease in block performance time, a decrease in ...
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Paul H. Ting,
John G. Antonakakis
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218-228
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Sedation and anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric patients: is dexmedetomidine the answer?
We reviewed the current state of knowledge regarding pediatric sedation mainly for nonpainful procedures, such as MRI studies. The increasing number of requests for pediatric sedation has triggered in...
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Peter Szmuk,
Jeffrey W. Steiner,
Paul W. Sheeran,
Alan C. Farrow-Gillespie,
Tiberiu Ezri
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229-236
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