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The Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Versus Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia After Major Inpatient Surgery by Arain, Shahbaz R., Ruehlow, Renée M., Uhrich, Toni D., Ebert, Thomas J.

“…Thirty-four patients scheduled for elective inpatient surgery were randomized equally to receive either dexmedetomidine (initial loading dose of 1-μg/kg over…”
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Moderate, Short-Term, Local Hyperglycemia Attenuates Forearm Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation After Transient Ischemia-Reperfusion in Human Volunteers by Ebert, Thomas J., MD, PhD, Novalija, Jutta, MD, PhD, Barney, Jill A., MS, Uhrich, Toni D., MS, Arain, Shahbaz R., MD, Freed, Julie K., MD, PhD, Pagel, Paul S., MD, PhD

“…Objective Acute hyperglycemia causes endothelial dysfunction in diabetic patients, abolishes ischemic pre- and postconditioning, and is an independent…”
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Short-Term Angiotensin Subtype 1 Receptor Blockade Does Not Alter the Circulatory Responses to Sympathetic Nervous System Modulation in Healthy Volunteers Before and During Sevoflurane Anesthesia: Results of a Pilot Study by Arain, Shahbaz R., MD, Freed, Julie K., MD, PhD, Novalija, Jutta, MD, PhD, Pagel, Paul S., MD PhD, Ebert, Thomas J., MD, PhD

“…Objective The mechanism of perioperative hypotension in patients taking an angiotensin-receptor blocker up to the time of surgery remains unclear. This study…”
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Desflurane enhances reactivity during the use of the laryngeal mask airway by ARAIN, Shahbaz R, SHANKAR, Hariharan, EBERT, Thomas J

“…Desflurane and sevoflurane have markedly different pungencies. The tested hypothesis was that patients breathing equivalent concentrations of desflurane or…”
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Titration of sevoflurane anesthesia to optimize the time to regain airway reflexes in patients undergoing elective surgery: A randomized clinical trial comparing desflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia by Arain, Shahbaz R., Yu, Sherman, Dugan, Shannon, Pagel, Paul S., Ebert, Thomas J.

“…Background Desflurane has adverse environmental effects, but has clinical advantages to speed emergence and return of protective airway reflexes compared with…”
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The Efficacy, Side Effects, and Recovery Characteristics of Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol When Used for Intraoperative Sedation by Arain, Shahbaz R., Ebert, Thomas J.

“…We evaluated the cardio-respiratory effects of equi-sedative doses of dexmedetomidine and propofol for intraoperative sedation. Secondary comparison end points…”
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Sevoflurane breakdown produces flammable concentrations of hydrogen by DUNNING, Marshall B, BRETSCHER, Lynn E, ARAIN, Shahbaz R, SYMKOWSKI, Yanina, WOEHICK, Harvey J

“…Fires, explosions, and extreme heat production may occur when sevoflurane reacts with desiccated barium hydroxide lime. The identity of the flammable gas has…”
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The efficacy, side effects, and recovery characteristics of dexmedetomidine versus propofol when used for intraoperative sedation by ARAIN, Shahbaz R, EBERT, Thomas J

“…We evaluated the cardio-respiratory effects of equi-sedative doses of dexmedetomidine and propofol for intraoperative sedation. Secondary comparison end points…”
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Lack of degradation of sevoflurane by a new carbon dioxide absorbent in humans by MCHAOURAB, Ali, ARAIN, Shahbaz R, EBERT, Thomas J

“…Potent inhaled anesthetics degrade in the presence of the strong bases (sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) in carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbents. A new…”
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Choice of volatile anesthetic for the morbidly obese patient: sevoflurane or desflurane by Arain, Shahbaz R., Barth, Christofer D., Shankar, Hariharan, Ebert, Thomas J.

“…Morbid obesity is associated with significant comorbidities. Desflurane has a low fat-blood solubility coefficient and may be better suited in this population…”
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Sympathetic and Vascular Consequences from Remifentanil in Humans by Noseir, Randa K., Ficke, David J., Kundu, Anjana, Arain, Shahbaz R., Ebert, Thomas J.

“…We explored the possible mechanisms of hypotension during the administration of sedation-analgesia doses of remifentanil in young (ASA physical status I)…”
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Vasodilation from Sufentanil in Humans by Ebert, Thomas J., Ficke, David J., Arain, Shahbaz R., Holtz, Melissa N., Shankar, Hariharan

“…Sufentanil is a potent opioid that occasionally has been associated with hypotension. The mechanism behind this hypotension is unclear. We hypothesized that…”
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Renal responses to low-flow desflurane, sevoflurane, and propofol in patients by EBERT, Thomas J, ARAIN, Shahbaz R

“…The contributing factors that result in significant, postoperative proteinuria and glucosuria after low-flow isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia are unknown…”
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The effects of thiopental and generic and nongeneric propofol on respiratory resistance during anesthetic induction in patients with reactive airways by Arain, Shahbaz R, Navani, Annu, Ebert, Thomas J

“…Study Objective: To demonstrate a favorable effect of propofol on respiratory system resistance during anesthetic induction, and to determine if generic…”
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Vascular Responsiveness to Brachial Artery Infusions of Phenylephrine During Isoflurane and Desflurane Anesthesia by Arain, Shahbaz R., Williams, David J., Robinson, Brian J., Uhrich, Toni D., Ebert, Thomas J.

“…Compared with equi-minimum alveolar anesthetic concentration (MAC) isoflurane, desflurane is associated with greater levels of sympathetic nerve activity in…”
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Absence of Bronchodilation during Desflurane Anesthesia by Goff, Mitchell J., Arain, Shahbaz R., Ficke, David J., Uhrich, Toni D., Ebert, Thomas J.

“…Background Bronchospasm is a potential complication in anyone undergoing general anesthesia. Because volatile anesthetics relax bronchial smooth muscle, the…”
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High concentrations of isoflurance do not block the sympathetic nervous system activation from desflurane by Ebert, Thomas J., Trotier, Timothy S., Arain, Shahbaz R., Uhrich, Toni D., Barney, Jill A.

“…Purpose: The volatile anesthetic desflurane has been associated with neurocirculatory responses that have been relatively refractory to adjuvant treatment. We…”
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Sedative, amnestic, and analgesic properties of small-dose dexmedetomidine infusions by HALL, J. E, UHRICH, T. D, BARNEY, J. A, ARAIN, S. R, EBERT, T. J

“…This research determined the safety and efficacy of two small-dose infusions of dexmedetomidine by evaluating sedation, analgesia, cognition, and…”
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Sedative, Amnestic, and Analgesic Properties of Small-Dose Dexmedetomidine Infusions by Hall, Judith E., Uhrich, Toni D., Barney, Jill A., Arain, Shahbaz R., Ebert, Thomas J.

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Absence of bronchodilation during desflurane anesthesia : A comparison to Sevoflurane and thiopental by GOFF, M. J, ARAIN, S. R, FICKE, D. J, UHRICH, T. D, EBERT, T. J

“…Bronchospasm is a potential complication in anyone undergoing general anesthesia. Because volatile anesthetics relax bronchial smooth muscle, the effects of…”
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