Small-dose dexamethasone improves quality of recovery scores after elective cardiac surgery: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, NorthShore University Healthsystem, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60201, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 25:950-60. 2011
..In addition, the authors assessed the impact of dexamethasone on the incidence of common adverse events after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)...
Retrograde blood flow in the brachial and axillary arteries during routine radial arterial catheter flushingGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, IL 60201, USA
Anesthesiology 105:492-7. 2006
..This ultrasound study was designed to examine whether routine radial catheter flushing practices produce retrograde blood flow patterns in the brachial and proximal axillary arteries...
The effects of morphine and fentanyl on the inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft surgeryGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 104:1334-42, table of contents. 2007
..We hypothesized that morphine, when compared with fentanyl, would attenuate the perioperative inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) when administered as part of a balanced anesthetic technique...
Intraoperative acceleromyographic monitoring reduces the risk of residual neuromuscular blockade and adverse respiratory events in the postanesthesia care unitGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesthesiology 109:389-98. 2008
..The incidence of adverse respiratory events in the PACU was also evaluated...
Alternative anticoagulation management strategies for the patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia undergoing cardiac surgeryGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 21:113-26. 2007
Correlation of the myocardial performance index with conventional echocardiographic indices of systolic and diastolic function: a study in cardiac surgical patientsGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60201, USA
Echocardiography 24:26-33. 2007
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Residual neuromuscular block: lessons unlearned. Part I: definitions, incidence, and adverse physiologic effects of residual neuromuscular blockGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, NorthShore University Healthsystem, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 111:120-8. 2010
..These recent data suggest that residual neuromuscular block is an important patient safety issue and that neuromuscular management affects postoperative outcomes...
Residual neuromuscular blockade and critical respiratory events in the postanesthesia care unitGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 107:130-7. 2008
..The aim of this investigation was to assess and quantify the severity of neuromuscular blockade in patients with signs or symptoms of critical respiratory events (CREs) in the PACU...
Preoperative dexamethasone enhances quality of recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: effect on in-hospital and postdischarge recovery outcomesGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, NorthShore University Healthsystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesthesiology 114:882-90. 2011
..We hypothesized that preoperative dexamethasone would enhance patient-perceived quality of recovery on postoperative day 1 in subjects undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy...
Morphine-based cardiac anesthesia provides superior early recovery compared with fentanyl in elective cardiac surgery patientsGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, NorthShore University Healthsystem, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 109:311-9. 2009
..In this clinical investigation, we sought to determine whether the choice of intraoperative opioid (morphine or fentanyl) influences early recovery after cardiac surgery...
Postanesthesia care unit recovery times and neuromuscular blocking drugs: a prospective study of orthopedic surgical patients randomized to receive pancuronium or rocuroniumGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 98:193-200, table of contents. 2004
..During the postanesthesia care unit admission, patients randomized to receive pancuronium (versus rocuronium) were more likely to exhibit symptoms of muscle weakness, develop hypoxemia, and require more time to meet discharge criteria...
Cerebral oxygen desaturation events assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy during shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair and lateral decubitus positionsGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, NorthShore University Healthsystem, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 111:496-505. 2010
..In this investigation, we sought to determine the incidence of cerebral desaturation events (CDEs) during shoulder arthroscopy in the BCP or lateral decubitus position (LDP)...
Recovery of neuromuscular function after cardiac surgery: pancuronium versus rocuroniumGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesia, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 96:1301-7, table of contents. 2003
..IMPLICATIONS: The use of long-acting muscle relaxants in fast-track cardiac surgical patients is associated with significant residual neuromuscular block in the intensive care unit, including signs and symptoms of residual paresis...
Intraoperative acceleromyography monitoring reduces symptoms of muscle weakness and improves quality of recovery in the early postoperative periodGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, NorthShore University Healthsystem, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Anesthesiology 115:946-54. 2011
..The authors hypothesized that acceleromyography monitoring would diminish unpleasant symptoms of residual paresis during recovery from anesthesia by reducing the percentage of patients with train-of-four ratios less than 0.9...
Opioids and cardioprotection: the impact of morphine and fentanyl on recovery of ventricular function after cardiopulmonary bypassGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 20:493-502. 2006
..The present study investigated the effect of the choice of intraoperative opioid (morphine or fentanyl) on recovery of myocardial function after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery...
Residual paralysis at the time of tracheal extubationGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 100:1840-5. 2005
..9 (38 subjects, 32%) in the postanesthesia care unit compared with the operating room (P < 0.001). Our results suggest that complete recovery from neuromuscular blockade is rarely present at the time of tracheal extubation...
Retrograde air embolization during routine radial artery catheter flushing in adult cardiac surgical patients: an ultrasound studyGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesthesiology 101:614-9. 2004
..This study examined the incidence of central air embolization during and after flushing of an arterial pressure monitoring system...
The use of neuromuscular blocking drugs in adult cardiac surgery: results of a national postal surveyGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 95:1534-9, table of contents. 2002
..Neuromuscular blockade is rarely monitored or reversed in this patient population...
Impact of shorter-acting neuromuscular blocking agents on fast-track recovery of the cardiac surgical patientGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesia, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesthesiology 96:600-6. 2002
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The failure of retrograde autologous priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce blood use after cardiac surgical proceduresGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 98:1201-7, table of contents. 2004
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Optimal perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass: an evidence-based approachGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 108:1394-417. 2009
..There is a critical need for randomized trials assessing clinically significant outcomes, particularly in high-risk patients...
Retrograde autologous priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit: safety and impact on postoperative outcomesGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 20:156-61. 2006
..The aim of this investigation was to examine the safety of RAP and to determine the effect of RAP on adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery...
Residual neuromuscular block: lessons unlearned. Part II: methods to reduce the risk of residual weaknessSorin J Brull
Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Anesth Analg 111:129-40. 2010
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Pharmacokinetics of midazolam, propofol, and fentanyl transfer to human breast milkMartin Nitsun
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL 60611-3008, USA
Clin Pharmacol Ther 79:549-57. 2006
..039% of the respective elimination clearances. CONCLUSION: The amount of midazolam, propofol, and fentanyl excreted into milk within 24 hours of induction of anesthesia provides insufficient justification for interrupting breast-feeding...
Monitoring neuromuscular blockadeGlenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesia, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, IL 60201, USA
Int Anesthesiol Clin 42:25-40. 2004
Anomaly in the descending thoracic aortaJoseph W Szokol
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 18:812-3. 2004
Simple technique to verify CO(2) diffusion with the CarbonAid™ deviceSubhasis Chatterjee
Department of Surgery, NorthShore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Heart Surg Forum 15:E212-4. 2012
..We report a simple, reliable method to confirm CO(2) delivery. This technique ensures that the benefits of CO(2) delivery are provided to the patient during the operation...
Intraoperative monitoring with transesophageal echocardiography: indications, risks, and trainingJesse Marymont
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Anesthesiol Clin 24:737-53. 2006
..With proper training and experience, the anesthesiologist may learn how to use TEE to improve patient care...
Current use of the pulmonary artery catheterSteven B Greenberg
Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, NorthShore University Healthsystem, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Curr Opin Crit Care 15:249-53. 2009
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Declining proportion of publications by American authors in major anesthesiology journalsJoseph W Szokol
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Anesth Analg 96:513-7, table of contents. 2003
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Con: Is the pulmonary artery catheter dead?Glenn S Murphy
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 21:147-9. 2007
Left ventricular mass in a patient with Carney's complexJoseph W Szokol
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA
Anesth Analg 95:874-5, table of contents. 2002
..Its prevalence and incidence are unknown. The anesthesiologist must examine the patient or order tests to exclude cardiac tumors, signs of excess cortisol secretion, acromegaly, and possible peripheral nerve root involvement...
Transesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of hemodynamicsJoseph W Szokol
Department of Anesthesiology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Int Anesthesiol Clin 42:59-81. 2004
Enlarged abnormal anatomic structure adjacent to the aortic valveJoseph W Szokol
Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60201, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 16:125-6. 2002
Sleep apneaMartin Nitsun
N Engl J Med 348:472-3; author reply 472-3. 2003
Sedation, analgesia, and neuromuscular blockade in sepsis: an evidence-based reviewJeffery S Vender
Crit Care Med 32:S554-61. 2004
..Neuromuscular blockade should be avoided if possible and, if used continuously, requires twitch monitoring...
Intraoperative heparin and heparin-induced thrombocytopeniaJesse H Marymont
Anesth Analg 102:328. 2006
Case 3-2008. The use of acute normovolemic hemodilution during cardiac surgery in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infectionPaul G Loubser
National Cardiac Anesthesia Consultants, Sugar Land, TX 77478, USA
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 22:474-81. 2008