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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 88 No. 7   July - July   2005

Editorial Note

Original Articles
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Anesthetic Outcomes: I Description of Methods and Populations   1
  Somrat Charuluxananan MD*,
Suwannee Suraseranivongse MD**, Yodying Punjasawadwong, MD***,
Wanna Somboonviboon MD*, Thana Nipitsukarn MD***,
Thepakorn Sothikarnmanee MD****, Mayuree Vasinanukorn MD*****,
Thewarug Werawatganon MD*, Surasak Tanudsintum MD******,
Varinee Lekprasert MD*******, Thanoo Hintong MD***
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai.
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen.
***** Department of Anesthesiology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla.
****** Department of Anesthesiology, Phramangkutklao College of Medicinal, Bangkok.
******* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Anesthetic Outcomes : II Anesthetic Profiles and Adverse Events   14
  Somrat Charuluxananan MD*, Yodying Punjasawadwong, MD**,
Suwannee Suraseranivongse MD***, Surirat Srisawasdi MD****,
Oranuch Kyokong MD*, Thitima Chinachoti MD***,
Thavat Chanchayanon MD*****, Mali Rungreungvanich MD****,
Somboon Thienthong MD******, Chomchaba Sirinan MD****,
Oraluxna Rodanant MD*
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai.
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.
******** Department of Anesthesiology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla.
****** Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Perioperative Death : Analysis of Risk Factors   30
  Somrat Charuluxananan MD*, Thitima Chinachoti MD**,
Aksorn Pulnitiporn MD***, Sireeluck Klanarong MD****,
Oraluxna Rodanant MD*,Surasak Tanudsintum MD*****
*Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Anesthesiology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Buddhachinaraj Hospital Phitsanulok
***** Department of Anesthesiology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Oxygen Desaturation   41
  Yodying Punjasawadwong, MD*,
Thitima Chinachoti MD**, Somrat Charuluxananan MD***
Aksorn Pulnitiporn MD****, Sireeluck Klanarong MD*****
Waraporn Chau-in MD******, Oraluxna Rodanant MD***
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai.
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen.
***** Department of Anesthesiology, Buddhachinaraj Regional Hospital, Phitsanulok.
****** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand   [ PDF ]
Perioperative Myocardial Ischemia / Infarction: Study of Incidents from Thai Anesthesia Incidence Study (THAI Study) of 163,403 Cases   54
  Oraluxna Rodanant MD*, Thitima Chinachoti MD**,
Thewarug Veerawatakanon MD*, Rasanee Charoenkul MD***,
Wanna Somboonviboon MD*, Neerada Kojittavanit****
*Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Anesthesiology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Trang Hospital
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Banpong Hospital, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Difficult Intubation : A Qualitative Analysis   62
  Thavat Chanchayanon MD*,
Suwannee Suraseranivongse MD**, Waraporn Chau-in MD***
*Songklanagarind Hospital,Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla,
**Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok ,
***Srinakarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen,Thailand   [ PDF ]
Delayed Detection of Esophageal Intubation : Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) Database of 163,403 Cases   69
  Thitima Chinachoti MD*, Suwannee Suraseranivongse MD*,
Wiroj Pengpol MD**, Songyos Valairucha MD*
*Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
**Rajburi Hospital, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Pulmonary Aspiration : A Qualitative Analysis   76
  Suwannee Suraseranivongse MD*, Songyos Valairucha MD*,
Thavat Chanchayanon MD**, Niran Mankong MD***,
Thewarug Veerawatakanon MD****, Mali Rungreungvanich MD*****
*Department of Anesthesiology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Anesthesiology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Buddhachinaraj Hospital Phitsanulok
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
***** Department of Anesthesiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand   [ PDF ]
Postoperative Reintubation after Planned Extubation in Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study)   84
  Thitima Chinachoti MD*, Waraporn Chau-in MD**,
Suwannee Suraseranivongse MD*, Wassana Kitsampanwong MD***,
Prachumpon Kongrit MD****
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University
*** Khon Raen Regional Hospital
****Nakhon Sri Thammarat Hospital Thailand   [ PDF ]
An Analysis of Intraoperative Recall of Awareness in Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study)   95
  Mali Rungreungvanich MD*, Varinee Lekprasert MD, MSc(Epidemiology)*,
Chomchaba Sirinan MD, MPH*, Thanoo Hintong MD**.
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, * Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University,
**Chiang Mai University, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) on Nerve Injury Associated with Anesthesia   102
  Chomchaba Sirinan MD*,
Phuping Akavipat MD**, Surirat Srisawasdi MD*,
Surasak Tanudsintum MD***, Thewarug Weerawatganon MD****
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Anesthesiology, Prasat Neurological Institute
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
****Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Perioperative Convulsion   106
  Phuping Akavipat MD*, Mali Rungreungvanich MD**,
Varinee Lekprasert MD**, Surirat Srisawasdi MD**
*Department of Anesthesiology, Prasat Neurological Institute, Bangkok 10400
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand   [ PDF ]
Perioperative Stroke and Coma in Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study)   113
  Varinee Lekprasert MD *, Phuping Akavipat MD **,
Chomchaba Sirinan MD*, Surirat Srisawasdi MD*
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400
** Department of Anesthesiology, Prasat Neurological Institute, Bangkok 10400, Thailand   [ PDF ]
An Analysis of The Drug Error Problem in the Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study)   118
  Thanoo Hintong MD,* Waraporn Chau-In MD,**
Somboon Thienthong MD**, Siwaporn Nakcharoenwaree MD***
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
**Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
***Department of Anesthesiology, Pichit Hospital, Pichit, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Perioperative Allergic Reactions   128
  Somboon Thienthong MD*,
Thanoo Hintong MD**, Aksorn Pulnitiporn MD***
* Departments of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
** Departments of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
*** Departments of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Anesthetic Equipment Failure/Malfunction: A Qualitative analysis for risk factors   134
  Sireeluck Klanarong MD*, Waraporn Chau-in MD **,
Aksorn Pulnitiporn MD***, Wiroj Pengpol MD****
* Department of Anesthesiology, Buddhachinaraj Hospital
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital
**** Department of Anesthesiology, Ratchaburi Regional Hospital, Thailand   [ PDF ]
The Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) of Anesthesia Personnel Hazard   141
  Aksorn Pulnitiporn MD*,
Waraporn Chau-in MD**, Sireeluck Klanarong MD***,
Somboon Thienthong MD**, Panjai Inphum MD*
* Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Thailand
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
*** Department of Anesthesiology, Buddhachinaraj Regional Hospital, Thailand   [ PDF ]
Radiologic Features and Treatment Outcomes of Pulmonary Metastasis in Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia   875
  Prapaporn Suprasert, MD*, Juntima Eua-throngchit, MD**,
Jatupol Srisomboon, MD*, Kittipat Charoenkwan, MD*,
Sitthicha Siriaree, MD*, Chailert Phongnarisorn, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecolgy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
** Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]
Randomized Controlled Trial of Mefenamic Acid vs Paracervical Block for Relief of Pain for Outpatient Uterine Curettage   881
  Pranom Buppasiri, MD*,
Saowanee Tangmanowutikul, MD*, Wilaiwan Yoosuk, BSc (Nursing)**

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University
** Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University   [ PDF ]
Treatment Results of Methotrexate and Folinic Acid as Primary Chemotherapy for Nonmetastatic Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia   886
  Jatupol Srisomboon, MD*, Prapaporn Suprasert, MD*,
Chailert Phongnarisorn, MD*, Kittipat Charoenkwan, MD*,
Sitthicha Siriaree, MD*, Chalong Cheewakriangkrai, MD*,
Charuwan Tantipalakorn, MD*, Chumnan Kietpeerakool, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]
Trend Study of Autistic Spectrum Disorders at Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health   891
  Ratanotai Plubrukarn, MD, MHP Ed*, Vinadda Piyasil, MD*,
Pranee Moungnoi, MD*, Somsong Tanprasert, RN, M Ed (Education Psychology)**,
Vilairat Chutchawalitsakul, RN, MA (Development Psychology)**

* Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health
** Pediatric Nursing Department, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health   [ PDF ]
Actual Implementation of the Thai Asthma Guideline   898
  Chalerm Liwsrisakun, MD*,
Chaicharn Pothirat, MD*

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]
Prognosis in Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy   903
  Supachai Paiboonpol, MD*

*Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Ratchaburi Hospital, Ratchaburi   [ PDF ]
Comparison of Postanesthetic Complaints after General and Spinal Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Surgery   909
  Banjong Krobbuaban, MD*, Sujarit Kumkeaw, RN*,
Natha Pakdeesirivong, RN*, Siriwan Diregpoke, RN*

* Department of Anaesthesiology, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Chaiyaphum   [ PDF ]
Over Half MAC Sevoflurane in Cesarean Section   914
  Siriwan Jirasiritham, MD*,
Kamthorn Tantivitayatan, MD*, Piyamas Sirivararom, MD*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
Cost-Effectiveness of Thoracic Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia Using Bupivacaine with Fentanyl vs Bupivacaine with Morphine after Thoracotomy and Upper Abdominal Surgery   921
  Songyos Valairucha, MD*,
Pacharee Maboonvanon, MD*, Thanaporn Napachoti, MSc*,
Busara Sirivanasandha, MD*, Suwannee Suraseranuvongse, MD*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
Measurement of End-Expiratory Pressure as an Indicator of Airway Patentcy above Tracheostomy in Children   928
  Jongrak Utrarachkij, MS*, Jeeraporn Pongsasnongkul, BSc*,
Aroonwan Preutthipan, MD, FCCP**, Teerachai Chantarojanasri, MD**

* Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
Once-Daily Gentamicin Dosing of 4 Mg/Kg/Dose in Neonates   934
  Pakaphan Kiatchoosakun, MD*,
Pope Kosalaraksa, MD*, Junya Jirapradittha, MD*,
Sukanya Taksaphan, MD*, Sompon Tassniyom, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]
Surgical Management of Adult Choledochal Cysts   939
  Thawatchai Akaraviputh, MD*,
Wiroon Boonnuch, MD*, Prasit Watanapa, MD, PhD, FRCS, FACS*,
Narong Lert-akayamanee, MD, FRCS*, Darin Lohsiriwat, MD*

* Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
Suicide in the North of Thailand   944
  Manote Lotrakul, MD*

* Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital   [ PDF ]
Prediction of Mortality by Using the Standard Scoring Systems in a Medical Intensive Care Unit in Thailand   949
  Ranistha Ratanarat, MD*,
Maneerat Thanakittiwirun, MD*, Warakarn Vilaichone, MD*,
Surat Thongyoo, MD*, Chairat Permpikul, MD*

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
Dyslipidemia and Lipodystrophy in HIV-Infected Thai Children on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)   956
  Keswadee Lapphra, MD*,
Niran Vanprapar, MD*, Wanatpreeya Phongsamart, MD*,
Pimpanada Chearskul, MD*, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
A Randomized Study of 3 Umbilical Cord Care Regimens at Home in Thai Neonates: Comparison of Time to Umbilical Cord Separation, Parental Satisfaction and Bacterial Colonization   967
  Sangkae Chamnanvanakij, MD*, Kesanee Decharachakul, MD*,
Phonphat Rasamimaree, MD*, Nirun Vanprapar, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Phramongkutklao Hospital   [ PDF ]
Incidence of Neonatal Infection in Newborn Infants with a Maternal History of Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) for 18 Hours or Longer by Using Phramongkutklao Hospital Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)   973
  Woranart Ratanakorn, MD*, Witsanuchai Srijariya, RPh, PhD (c)*
Sangkae Chamnanvanakij, MD*, Preyapan Saengaroon, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Phramongkutklao Hospital   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report
Transfusion Errors in the Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study) : Three Cases   145
  Somboon Thienthong MD*,
Thanoo Hintong MD**, Yodying Punjasawadwong MD**
* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
** Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand   [ PDF ]
Malignant Hyperthermia : A Case Report in Thai Anesthesia Incidents Study (THAI Study)   149
  Aksorn Pulnitiporn MD, FRCAT*, Somrat Charuluxananan MD, MSc, FRCAT**,
Panjai Inphum MD, FRCAT*, Wassana Kitsampanwong MD, FRCAT*
*Department of Anesthesiology, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen
**Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]
HIV-Associated Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: A First Case Report in Thailand and Literature Review   979
  Kittisak Chuesakoolvanich, MD*, Watchara Boonsawat, MD, PhD**,
Piroon Mootsikapun, MD**, Songsak Kiatchousakun, MD**

* Department of Medicine, Surin Hospital, Surin
** Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]
The First Fatal Case of Yam Bean and Rotenone Toxicity in Thailand   984
  Paitoon Narongchai, MD*,
Siripun Narongchai, MS*, Suparat Thampituk, BSc*

* Forensic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]
Sinus Histiocytosis with Massive Lymphadenopathy and Subglottic Stenosis: A Case Report   988
  Chalermchai Chintrakarn, MD*,
Mana Rochanawuthanon, MD**

* Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]
Serotonin Syndrome: A Case Report   993
  Surachai Likasitwattanakul, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]
Transjugular Approach as a Challenging Access in PTMC: Case Report   997
  Boonjong Saejueng, MD*, Sudaratana Tansuphaswadikul, MD*,
Anek Kanoksin, MD*, Krienghrai Hengrussamee, MD*,
Jarin Assavahanrit, MD*, Thamarath Chantadansuwan, MD*

* Cardiac Unit, Chest Disease Institute, Nonthaburi   [ PDF ]

Special Articles
Is Magnesium Sulfate for Prevention or only Therapeutic in Preeclampsia?   1003
  Yuen Tannirandorn, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]
Bat Lyssavirus in Thailand   1011
  Boonlert Lumlertdacha, DVM*, Supaporn Wacharapluesadee, MSc**,
Lawan Chanhome, DVM*, Thiravat Hemachudha, MD**

* Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society
** Molecular Biology Laboratory for Neurological Diseases, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Medical Ethics
Medical Ethics for Senior Medical Doctors (Episode III)   1015
  Sukhit Phaosavasdi, MD*, Surasak Taneepanichskul, MD*,
Yuen Tannirandorn, MD*, Manopchai Thamkhantho, MD, MRCOG*,
Chumsak Pruksapong, MD*, Aurchart Kanjanapitak, MD*

* Member of the Medical Association of Thailand   [ PDF ]


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