Articles by Edmond I. Eger, II

The Effects of Volatile Aromatic Anesthetics on Voltage-Gated Na⁺ Channels Expressed in Xenopus Oocytes

Horishita, Takafumi; Eger, Edmond I. II; Harris, R Adron

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 107(5):1579-1586, November 2008.

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Temporal and Spatial Determinants of Sacral Dorsal Horn Neuronal Windup in Relation to Isoflurane-Induced Immobility

Dutton, Robert C.; Cuellar, Jason M.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 105(6):1665-1674, December 2007.

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Concentrations of Isoflurane Exceeding Those Used Clinically Slightly Increase the Affinity of Methane, but Not Toluene, for Water

Buffington, Charles W.; Laster, Michael J.; Jankowska, Katarzyna; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 105(6):1675-1680, December 2007.

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The Ever-Useful Infrared Analyzer

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 105(6):1869, December 2007.

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Alterations in Spinal, but Not Cerebral, Cerebrospinal Fluid Na⁺ Concentrations Affect the Isoflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration in Rats

Laster, Michael J.; Zhang, Yi; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 105(3):661-665, September 2007.

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Anesthetic Properties of Carbon Dioxide in the Rat

Brosnan, Robert J.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Laster, Michael J.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 105(1):103-106, July 2007.

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Ammonia Has Anesthetic Properties

Brosnan, Robert J.; Yang, Liya; Milutinovic, Pavle S.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 104(6):1430-1433, June 2007.

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Does the N-Methyl-d-Aspartate Receptor Contribute to the Effects of Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, and Ethanol?

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 104(1):220, January 2007.

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Do Dopamine Receptors Mediate Part of MAC?

Tanifuji, Yasumasa; Zhang, Yi; Liao, Mark; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 103(5):1177-1181, November 2006.

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The Ventilatory Stimulant Doxapram Inhibits TASK Tandem Pore (K_2P) Potassium Channel Function but Does Not Affect Minimum Alveolar Anesthetic Concentration

Cotten, Joseph F.; Keshavaprasad, Bharat; Laster, Michael J.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 102(3):779-785, March 2006.

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TIVA, Awareness, and the Brice Interview

Eger, Edmond I. II; Sonner, James M.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 102(3):967, March 2006.

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Administration of Epinephrine Does Not Increase Learning of Fear to Tone in Rats Anesthetized with Isoflurane or Desflurane

Sonner, James M.; Xing, Yilei; Zhang, Yi; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 100(5):1333-1337, May 2005.

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Measurement of Isoflurane and Desflurane Degradation

Laster, Michael J.; Roth, Patricia; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 100(5):1542, May 2005.

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How Likely Is Awareness During Anesthesia?

Eger, Edmond I. II; Sonner, James M.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 100(5):1544, May 2005.

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Illustrations of Inhaled Anesthetic Uptake, Including Intertissue Diffusion to and from Fat

Eger, Edmond I. II; Saidman, Lawrence J.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 100(4):1020-1033, April 2005.

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Sevoflurane Decreases Bispectral Index Values More than Does Halothane at Equal MAC Multiples

Schwab, Hildebrand S.; Seeberger, Manfred D.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 99(6):1723-1727, December 2004.

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Glycine Receptors Mediate Part of the Immobility Produced by Inhaled Anesthetics

Zhang, Yi; Laster, Michael J.; Hara, Koji; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 96(1):97-101, January 2003.

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Spinal N-Methyl-d-Aspartate Receptors May Contribute to the Immobilizing Action of Isoflurane

Stabernack, Caroline; Sonner, James M.; Laster, Michael; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 96(1):102-107, January 2003.

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The Degradation, Absorption, and Solubility of Volatile Anesthetics in Soda Lime Depend on Water Content

Strum, David P.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 78(2):340-348, February 1994.

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Anesthesia by n-Alkanes Not Consistent with the Meyer-Overton Hypothesis: Determinations of the Solubilities of Alkanes in Saline and Various Lipids

Taheri, Shahram; Laster, Michael J.; Liu, Jin; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 77(1):7-11, July 1993.

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On Anesthesiologists' Jargon

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 74(5):780-781, May 1992.

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Desflurane Does Not Produce Hepatic or Renal Injury in Human Volunteers

Weiskopf, Richard B.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Ionescu, Pompiliu; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 74(4):570-574, April 1992.

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Implications of Lethal Anesthetic Doses

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(6):830, December 1991.

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Sevoflurane Breakdown in Soda Lime

Liu, Jin; Laster, Michael J.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(5):670-671, November 1991.

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Metabolism of Sevoflurane

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(5):671, November 1991.

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Age Affects the Pharmacokinetics of Inhaled Anesthetics in Humans

Strum, David P.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Unadkat, Jashvant D.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(3):310-318, September 1991.

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Cardiovascular Actions of Desflurane in Normocarbic Volunteers

Weiskopf, Richard B.; Cahalan, Michael K.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(2):143-156, August 1991.

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Hemodynamic Effects of Desflurane/Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia in Volunteers

Cahalan, Michael K.; Weiskopf, Richard B.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(2):157-164, August 1991.

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Cardiovascular Actions of Desflurane With and Without Nitrous Oxide During Spontaneous Ventilation in Humans

Weiskopf, Richard B.; Cahalan, Michael K.; Ionescu, Pompiliu; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(2):165-174, August 1991.

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Does Desflurane Modify Circulatory Responses to Stimulation in Humans?

Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Weiskopf, Richard B.; Cahalan, Michael K.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(2):175-179, August 1991.

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Fluoride Metabolites After Prolonged Exposure of Volunteers and Patients to Desflurane

Sutton, Trevor S.; Koblin, Donald D.; Gruenke, Larry D.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(2):180-185, August 1991.

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Visceral Losses of Desflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane in Swine

Laster, Michael J.; Taheri, Shahram; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 73(2):209-212, August 1991.

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Absorption and Degradation of Sevoflurane and Isoflurane in a Conventional Anesthetic Circuit

Liu, Jin; Laster, Michael J.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 72(6):785-789, June 1991.

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What Solvent Best Represents the Site of Action of Inhaled Anesthetics in Humans, Rats, and Dogs?

Taheri, Shahram; Halsey, Michael J.; Liu, Jin; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 72(5):627-634, May 1991.

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Comparison of Kinetics of Sevoflurane and Isoflurane in Humans

Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Lockhart, Stephen H.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 72(3):316-324, March 1991.

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Comparison of Percutaneous Losses of Sevoflurane and Isoflurane in Humans

Lockhart, Stephen H.; Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Peterson, Natalie; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 72(2):212-215, February 1991.

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Clinical Pharmacology of Nitrous Oxide: An Argument for Its Continued Use

Eger, Edmond I. II; Lampe, George H.; Wauk, Linda Z.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):575-585, December 1990.

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Effect on Outcome of Prolonged Exposure of Patients to Nitrous Oxide

Lampe, George H.; Wauk, Linda Z.; Donegan, Judith H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):586-590, December 1990.

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No Finding of Increased Myocardial Ischemia During or After Carotid Endarterectomy Under Anesthesia With Nitrous Oxide

Kozmary, Steven V.; Lampe, George H.; Benefiel, David; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):591-596, December 1990.

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Postoperative Hypoxemia After Nonabdominal Surgery: A Frequent Event Not Caused by Nitrous Oxide

Lampe, George H.; Wauk, Linda Z.; Whitendale, Patricia; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):597-601, December 1990.

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Nitrous Oxide and Epinephrine-Induced Arrhythmias

Lampe, George H.; Donegan, Judith H.; Rupp, Stephen M.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):602-605, December 1990.

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Nitrous Oxide Does Not Impair Hepatic Function in Young or Old Surgical Patients

Lampe, George H.; Wauk, Linda Z.; Whitendale, Patricia; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):606-609, December 1990.

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Effect of Nitrous Oxide on Folate and Vitamin B₁₂ Metabolism in Patients

Koblin, Donald D.; Tomerson, Barbara W.; Waldman, Frederic M.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):610-617, December 1990.

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Hematologic Effects of Nitrous Oxide in Surgical Patients

Waldman, Frederic M.; Koblin, Donald D.; Lampe, George H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(6):618-624, December 1990.

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Pharmacokinetics of Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane in Pigs

Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Targ, Alexander G.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(4):340-348, October 1990.

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Hepatocellular Integrity in Swine After Prolonged Desflurane (1–653) and Isoflurane Anesthesia: Evaluation of Plasma Alanine Aminotransferase Activity

Holmes, Margot A.; Weiskopf, Richard B.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(3):249-253, September 1990.

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Cardiovascular Actions of Common Anesthetic Adjuvants During Desflurane (I-653) and Isoflurane Anesthesia in Swine

Weiskopf, Richard B.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Holmes, Margot A.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(2):144-148, August 1990.

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Absence of Abundant Saturable Binding Sites for Halothane or Isoflurane in Rabbit Brain: Inhaled Anesthetics Obey Henry's Law

Lockhart, Stephen H.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 71(1):70-72, July 1990.

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A Method for Testing for Epinephrine-Induced Arrhythmias in Rats

Laster, Michael J.; Johnson, Brynte H.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 70(6):654-657, June 1990.

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A Template for Writing a Scientific Paper

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 70(1):91-96, January 1990.

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Does 1 + 1 = 2?—A Continuing Debate

Cole, Daniel J.; Kalichman, Michael W.; Shapiro, Harvey M.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 70(1):126-127, January 1990.

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Solubility of I-653, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane in Human Tissues

Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Targ, Alexander G.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 69(3):370-373, September 1989.

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Solubility of I-653, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane in Plastics and Rubber Composing a Conventional Anesthetic Circuit

Targ, Alexander G.; Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 69(2):218-225, August 1989.

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Metabolism of Isoflurane in Patients Receiving Isoniazid

Gauntlett, Ian S.; Koblin, Donald D.; Fahey, Mark R.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 69(2):245-249, August 1989.

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A Glossary of Anesthetic Jargon

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 68(6):740-743, June 1989.

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Halogenation and Anesthetic Potency

Targ, Alexander G.; Yasuda, Nobuhiko; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 68(5):599-602, May 1989.

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Metabolism of I-653 and Isoflurane in Swine

Koblin, Donald D.; Weiskopf, Richard B.; Holmes, Margot A.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 68(2):147-149, February 1989.

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Minimum Alveolar Concentration of 1–653 and Isoflurane in Pigs: Definition of a Supramaximal Stimulus

Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; Weiskopf, Richard B.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 67(12):1174-1176, December 1988.

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In Vitro Anesthetic Washin and Washout via Bubble Oxygenators: Influence of Anesthetic Solubility and Rates of Carrier Gas Inflow and Pump Blood Flow

Nussmeier, Nancy A.; Moskowitz, Gil J.; Weiskopf, Richard B.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 67(10):982-987, October 1988.

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I-653 Resists Degradation in Rats

Koblin, Donald D.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 67(6):534-538, June 1988.

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I653, A NEW INHALATION ANESTHETIC, DOES NOT SENSITIZE SWINE MYOCARDIUM TO EXOGENOUS EPINEPHRINE

Weiskopf, Richard B.; Brown, Joanna; Rampil, Ira J.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 67(2):256, February 1988.

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Studies of the Toxicity of I-653, Halothane, and Isoflurane in Enzyme-Induced, Hypoxic Rats

Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; Strum, David P.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(12):1227-1229, December 1987.

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Comparison of the Toxicity of I-653 and Isoflurane in Rats: A Test of the Effect of Repeated Anesthesia and Use of Dry Soda Lime

Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; Ferrell, Linda D.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(12):1230-1233, December 1987.

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The Absorption and Degradation of Isoflurane and 1–653 by Dry Soda Lime at Various Temperatures

Eger, Edmond I. II; Strum, David P.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(12):1312-1315, December 1987.

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Partition Coefficients of I-653 in Human Blood, Saline, and Olive Oil

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(10):971-973, October 1987.

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MAC of I-653 in Rats, Including a Test of the Effect of Body Temperature and Anesthetic Duration

Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(10):974-976, October 1987.

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Rates of Awakening from Anesthesia with I-653, Halothane, Isoflurane, and Sevoflurane: A Test of the Effect of Anesthetic Concentration and Duration in Rats

Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(10):977-982, October 1987.

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Stability of I-653 in Soda Lime

Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(10):983-985, October 1987.

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Toxicity of Sevoflurane in Rats

Strum, David P.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(8):769-773, August 1987.

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Partition Coefficients for Sevoflurane in Human Blood, Saline, and Olive Oil

Strum, David P.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(7):654-656, July 1987.

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Narcotics Decrease Heart Rate during Inhalational Anesthesia

Cahalan, Michael K.; Lurz, Frank W.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 66(2):166-170, February 1987.

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The Partial Pressure of Isoflurane or Halothane Does Not Affect Their Solubility in Rabbit Blood or Brain or Human Brain: Inhaled Anesthetics Obey Henry's Law

Coburn, Cara M.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 65(9):960-962, September 1986.

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Pharmacokinetics of Inhaled Anesthetics in Humans: Measurements during and after the Simultaneous Administration of Enflurane, Halothane, Isoflurane, Methoxyflurane, and Nitrous Oxide

Carpenter, Randall L.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 65(6):575-582, June 1986.

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The Partial Pressure of Isoflurane or Halothane Does Not Affect Their Solubility in Blood: Inhaled Anesthetics Obey Henry's Law

Coburn, Cara M.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 65(6):672-674, June 1986.

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Is Enflurane Hepatotoxic?

Eger, Edmond I. II; Smuckler, Edward A.; Ferrell, Linda D.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 65(1):21-30, January 1986.

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Age and the Solubility of Volatile Anesthetics in Ovine Tissues

Lerman, Jerrold; Gregory, George A.; Willis, Mary M.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 64(11):1097-1100, November 1985.

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Hepatic Necrosis Associated with Herpes Virus after Isoflurane Anesthesia

Fisher, Nancy A.; Iwata, Robert T.; Eger, Edmond I. II; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 64(11):1131-1133, November 1985.

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Effect of Temperature and Age on the Solubility of Enflurane, Halothane, Isoflurane, and Methoxyflurane in Human Blood

Eger, Renee R.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 64(6):640-642, June 1985.

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Nitrous Oxide Does Not Hinder the Repair of Halothane-Induced Hepatic Injury in the Rat

Fassoulaki, Argyro; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 64(5):465-467, May 1985.

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Isoflurane and Hepatic Dysfunction

McLaughlin, Desmond F.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 64(4):459-460, April 1985.

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Nitrous Oxide, Too, Is Hepatotoxic in Rats

Fassoulaki, Argyro; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(12):1076-1080, December 1984.

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Use of Cyclopropane to Test Generality of Anesthetic Requirement in the Elderly

Munson, Edwin S.; Hoffman, Joseph C.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(11):998-1000, November 1984.

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Brief Periods of Hypoxia Can Produce Hepatic Injury in Rats

Fassoulaki, Argyro; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(10):885-887, October 1984.

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Isoflurane Does Not Prevent Hepatic Injury Produced by Halothane in Rats

Fassoulaki, Argyro; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(10):888-890, October 1984.

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Hematocrit and the Solubility of Volatile Anesthetics in Blood

Lerman, Jerrold; Gregory, George A.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(10):911-914, October 1984.

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Repeated Isoflurane Anesthesia in a Patient with Hepatic Dysfunction

McLaughlin, Desmond F.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(8):775-778, August 1984.

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Celiac Plexus Block Does Not Alter Hepatic Injury in Rats

Harper, Marilyn H.; Johnson, Brynte H.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(5):479-481, May 1984.

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58th CONGRESS T. H. SELDON DISTINGUISHED LECTURE NITROUS OXIDE—A DRUG OF THE PAST?

Eger, Edmond I. II; Seldon, T. H.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(2):174, February 1984.

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Potencies of Barbiturates in Mice Selectively Bred for Resistance or Susceptibility to Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia

Koblin, Donald D.; Lurz, Francis W.; O'Connor, Brian; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 63(1):35-39, January 1984.

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Hypoxia and Halothane Hepatotoxicity

Eger, Edmond I. II; Shingu, Koh; Johnson, Brynte H.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 62(9):861, September 1983.

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Hepatic Injury Induced by Anesthetic Agents in Rats

Shingu, Koh; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 62(2):140-145, February 1983.

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Effect of Oxygen Concentration, Hyperthermia, and Choice of Vendor on Anesthetic-Induced Hepatic Injury in Rats

Shingu, Koh; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 62(2):146-150, February 1983.

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MAC Values of Thiopental and Fentanyl in Rats

Shingu, Koh; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 62(2):151-154, February 1983.

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Effects of Halothane, Isoflurane, Enflurane, Thiopental, and Fentanyl on Blood Gas Values in Rats Exposed to Hypoxia

Shingu, Koh; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 62(2):155-159, February 1983.

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Hypoxia Per Se Can Produce Hepatic Damage without Death in Rats

Shingu, Koh; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 61(10):820-823, October 1982.

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Hypoxia May Be More Important than Reductive Metabolism in Halothane-Induced Hepatic Injury

Shingu, Koh; Eger, Edmond I. II; Johnson, Brynte H.

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 61(10):824-827, October 1982.

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Isoflurane and Malignant Hyperthermia

Boheler, Julia; Hamrick, John C. Jr.; McKnight, Rodney L.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 61(8):712-713, August 1982.

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The Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Nitrous Oxide in Man

Hornbein, Thomas F.; Eger, Edmond I. II; Winter, Peter M.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 61(7):553-556, July 1982.

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Nitrous Oxide and Swan-Ganz Catheters

Eisenkraft, James B.; Eger, Edmond I. II

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 61(3):308-309, March 1982.

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Nitrous Oxide Inactivates Methionine Synthetase in Human Liver

Koblin, Donald D.; Waskell, Lucy; Watson, Joe E.; More

Anesthesia & Analgesia. 61(2):75-78, February 1982.

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