Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

Review Article

July 4, 2018

Does pediatric anesthesia cause brain damage? – Addressing parental and provider concerns in light of compelling animal studies and seemingly ambivalent human data

Jeong-Rim Lee, Andreas W. Loepke

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):255-273.

Anesthesia facilitates surgery in millions of young children every year. Structural brain abnormalities and functional impairment observed in animals have created substantial concerns among clinicians, parents, and government regulators. Clinical...

Review Article

July 4, 2018

Cervical plexus block

Jin-Soo Kim, Justin Sangwook Ko, Seunguk Bang, Hyungtae Kim, Sook Young Lee

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):274-288.

Cervical plexus blocks (CPBs) have been used in various head and neck surgeries to provide adequate anesthesia and/or analgesia; however, the block is performed in a narrow space in the region of the neck that contains many sensitive structures, multiple fascial layers, and complicated innervation. Since the intermediate CPB was...

Clinical Research Article

May 30, 2018

A bench study comparing between scalpel-bougie technique and cannula-to-Melker technique in emergency cricothyroidotomy in a porcine model

See Seong Chang, Qian Jun Tong, Zhi Yuen Beh, Kelvin Howyow Quek, Bun Hui Ang

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):289-295.

Background: The ideal emergency cricothyroidotomy technique remains a topic of ongoing debate. This study aimed to compare the cannula-to-Melker technique with the scalpel-bougie technique and determine whether yearly training in...

Clinical Research Article

April 24, 2018

Intradermal skin tests for rocuronium and cisatracurium in patients with a history of allergy: a retrospective study

Yu Yil Kim, Ik Thae Kim, Sung In Shin, So Mang Yim

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):296-299.

Background: Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are a leading cause of perioperative anaphylaxis. However, the performance of systematic screening skin tests to detect reactions for NMBAs prior to general anesthesia is...

Clinical Research Article

April 24, 2018

Simplified equation for determining proper depth of peripherally inserted central catheter in relation to anatomical landmarks

Sang-Soo Kang, Yang-Sik Shin, Seon-Yi Lee, Hyunzu Kim

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):300-304.

Background: The aim of this study was to develop a formula guiding the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) tip placement based on anatomical landmarks such as the upper arm, clavicle,...

Clinical Research Article

July 30, 2018

Comparison of priming versus slow injection for reducing etomidate-induced myoclonus: a randomized controlled study

Parul Mullick, Vandana Talwar, Shipra Aggarwal, Smita Prakash, Mridula Pawar

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):305-310.

Background: Etomidate injection is often associated with myoclonus. Etomidate injection technique influences the incidence of myoclonus. This study was designed to clarify which of the two injection techniques—slow injection or priming with etomidate—is more effective in reducing myoclonus. Methods: This prospective randomized controlled study was conducted on 189 surgical patients allocated...

Clinical Research Article

April 24, 2018

Postoperative delirium in elderly patients with critical limb ischemia undergoing major leg amputation: a retrospective study

Young-Hee Shin, Jin Sun Yoon, Hee Jung Jeon, Youngbae B Kim, Young Soo Kim, et al.

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):311-316.

Background: Critical limb ischemia has been identified as a risk factor for the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients. Limb amputation is the last option in critical limb ischemia...

Experimental Research Article

May 15, 2018

Using eye tracking technology to compare the effectiveness of malignant hyperthermia cognitive aid design

Roderick King, Jaber Hanhan, T. Kyle Harrison, Alex Kou, Steven K. Howard, et al.

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):317-322.

Background: Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but potentially fatal complication of anesthesia, and several different cognitive aids designed to facilitate a timely and accurate response to this crisis currently exist. Eye tracking technology can measure voluntary and involuntary eye movements, gaze fixation within an area of interest, and speed of...

Potential of eye tracking technology for assessment of performance and medical education in the field of anesthesia Eunsoo Kim Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):253-254. Editorial July 30, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Does pediatric anesthesia cause brain damage? – Addressing parental and provider concerns in light of compelling animal studies and seemingly ambivalent human data Jeong-Rim Lee, Andreas W. Loepke Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):255-273. Review Article July 4, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Cervical plexus block Jin-Soo Kim, Justin Sangwook Ko, Seunguk Bang, Hyungtae Kim, Sook Young Lee Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):274-288. Review Article July 4, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	A bench study comparing between scalpel-bougie technique and cannula-to-Melker technique in emergency cricothyroidotomy in a porcine model See Seong Chang, Qian Jun Tong, Zhi Yuen Beh, Kelvin Howyow Quek, Bun Hui Ang Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):289-295. Clinical Research Article May 30, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Intradermal skin tests for rocuronium and cisatracurium in patients with a history of allergy: a retrospective study Yu Yil Kim, Ik Thae Kim, Sung In Shin, So Mang Yim Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):296-299. Clinical Research Article April 24, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Simplified equation for determining proper depth of peripherally inserted central catheter in relation to anatomical landmarks Sang-Soo Kang, Yang-Sik Shin, Seon-Yi Lee, Hyunzu Kim Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):300-304. Clinical Research Article April 24, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Comparison of priming versus slow injection for reducing etomidate-induced myoclonus: a randomized controlled study Parul Mullick, Vandana Talwar, Shipra Aggarwal, Smita Prakash, Mridula Pawar Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):305-310. Clinical Research Article July 30, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Postoperative delirium in elderly patients with critical limb ischemia undergoing major leg amputation: a retrospective study Young-Hee Shin, Jin Sun Yoon, Hee Jung Jeon, Youngbae B Kim, Young Soo Kim, Ju Young Park Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):311-316. Clinical Research Article April 24, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Using eye tracking technology to compare the effectiveness of malignant hyperthermia cognitive aid design Roderick King, Jaber Hanhan, T. Kyle Harrison, Alex Kou, Steven K. Howard, Lindsay K. Borg, Cynthia Shum, Ankeet D. Udani, Edward R. Mariano, Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):317-322. Experimental Research Article May 15, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Hyperthermia associated with biliary obstruction during living donor liver transplantation Hyeryung Kang, Joohyun Park, Jeong Jin Lee, Gaab-Soo Kim Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):323-327. Case Report April 25, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Negative association between previous allergy and intradermal tests for rocuronium and cisatracurium: what about additional tests? Nicholas G. Kounis, Ioanna Koniari, Emmanouil Chourdakis, Periklis Davlouros, George Hahalis Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):328-329. Letter to the Editor June 20, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Anesthesia management in a case of Turner syndrome with anti-NMDA limbic encephalitis and multiple co-morbidities for repair of fracture femur Bhavna Gupta, Munisha Agarwal, Rohan Sharma, Vandana Saith Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):330-331. Letter to the Editor July 30, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Perioperative stroke and hyperhomocysteinemia: a possible pathogenic link Maurizio Acampa, Pietro Enea Lazzerini, Giuseppe Martini Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):332-333. Letter to the Editor May 9, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Ketamine with Propofol for Endoscopic Procedures Anju Romina Bhalotra Korean J Anesthesiol. 2018;71(4):334-335. Letter to the Editor May 15, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF