Professor Takashi Asai

 
Takashi Asai, MD, PhD.
Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology,
Dokkyo Medical University Koshigaya hospital

 
 
 
TEXTBOOKS
I. As a single author
1. Asai T. The laryngeal mask airway (in Japanese). 2009. Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 1-186.
2. Asai T. Basic of statistical analysis, volume 1 (in Japanese). 2010. Atms Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 1-165.
3. Asai T. Basic of statistical analysis, volume 2 (in Japanese). 2010. Atms Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 1-154.
4. Asai T. Basic of statistical analysis, volume 3 (in Japanese). 2010. Atms Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 1-162.
5. Asai T. Ethical requirements for practicing and reporting medical research (in Japanese). 2011. Atms Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 1-361.
 
II. Section author
1. Asai T, Rosen M. Constipation. In: Essence of Anesthesia Practice, edited by Roizen MF and Fleisher LA. 1997. W.B. Saunders Company Ltd, Philadelphia, USA, p88.
2. Asai T, Latto IP. Role of the laryngeal mask in patients with difficult tracheal intubation and difficult ventilation. In: Difficulties in tracheal intubation 2nd edition, edited by Latto IP and Vaughan RS. 1997. W.B. Saunders Company Ltd, London, pp177-196.2
3. Asai T. Difficulty in insertion of the laryngeal mask. In: Difficulties in tracheal intubation 2nd edition, edited by Latto IP and Vaughan RS. 1997. W.B. Saunders Company Ltd, London, pp197-214.
4. Asai T, Rosen M. Constipation. In: Essence of Anesthesia Practice, 2nd edition, edited by Roizen MF and Fleisher LA. 2002. W.B. Saunders Company Ltd, Philadelphia, USA, p91.
5. Asai T, Shingu K. Equipment and facilities for day-case surgery. In Guidebook for Safety of day-case surgery, edited by Nihon-Masuika Gakkai, Nihon-Rhinsho-Masui Gakkai, Higaeri-Masui-Kenkyukai. 2001. Kokuseido-shuppan, Tokyo, Japan, pp13-20.
6. Asai T. Management of difficult intubation (in Japanese). In: Anesthesiology Standard, I. General clinic. edited by Ogawa S, Shingu K, Takeda J, Nishino T. 2003. Kokuseido-shuppan, Tokyo, Japan, pp77-88.
7. Asai T. Fibrescope-aided tracheal intubation (in Japanese). In: Clinical practice of anesthesia. Vol 11. All about airway management, edited by Iwasaki. 2003. Bunkou-Do, Tokyo, Japan, pp108-111.
8. Asai T. Anatomical and physiological features for the use of the laryngeal mask airway (in Japanese). In: Laryngeal mask airway, edited by Kazumasa Yasumoto. 2005. Tokyo, Japan, pp11-29.
9. Asai T. New airway equipment. In: The year in anaesthesia and Critical Care, Volume 1, edited by Hunter J, Cook T, Priebe H-J, Struys M. 2005. Clinical Publishing, Oxford, United Kingdom. pp251-274.
10. Asai T. TIVA sedation for airway management in patients with difficult airways (in Japanese). In: Practical use of TIVA. 2006. Shinko-Koheki, Tokyo, Japan, pp218-240.
11. Asai T. How far can the laryngeal mask take over tracheal intubation? (in Japanese) In: Yasumoto K, Asai T, edn: Laryngeal mask airway. 2007, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 1-14.
12. Asai T. Adequate anaesthesia is required (in Japanese). In: Yasumoto K, Asai T, edn: Laryngeal mask airway. 2007, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 15-26.
13. Kariya N, Asai T. Tips for insertion (in Japanese). In: Yasumoto K, Asai T, edn: Laryngeal mask airway. 2007, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 27-42.
14. Asai T. Indications (in Japanese). In: Yasumoto K, Asai T, edn: Laryngeal mask airway. 2007, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 83-90.
15. Asai T. What’s new about the laryngeal mask (in Japanese). In: Yasumoto K, Asai T, edn: Laryngeal mask airway. 2007, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 105-114.3
16. Asai T, Ueshima H. Airway management (in Japanese). In: Japanese society of anesthesiologists, edn: Perioperative care. 2010, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 165-188.
17. Asai T. The i-gel (in Japanese). In:Dohi S, edn: Essential techniques for anesthesia. 2010, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 165-188.
18. Asai T, Ueshima H. Airway management (in Japanese). In: Japanese society of anesthesiologists, edn: Perioperative care, 2 nd edition. 2011, Kokuseido Company, Tokyo, Japan, pp 165-188.
 
ESSAYS
 
1. Asai T. A Japanese in Cardiff: some thoughts about Western science. Essays on the first fifty years (1947-1997). Department of anaesthetics and intensive care medicine. University of Wales College of Medicine. pp128-135, 1997.
2. Asai T. Tips and Tricks! A shortcut to the glottis using O. I. The Airway Gazette 2009: 13 (1): 14.
3. Asai T. Ethics in conducting and reporting medical research. Japan Society of Anesthesiologists News letter 2012: 20 (3): 7.4
 
JOURNALS
 
1988
1. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Uchida M. Epidural anaesthesia for a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 1988; 12: 1657-1658 (Japanese).
 
1991
2. Niitsu T, Uchida M, Mima M, Fujise K, Matsumoto S, Okuda H, Yoshikawa K, Taguchi H, Saitoh K, Ohya M, Asai T, Matsumoto H, Nishizawa N, Hirai T, Tamai H. Desflurane and sevoflurane. Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 1991; 15: 1053-1058 (Japanese).
3. Saito K, Niitsu T, Horiuchi T, Okuda H, Asai T, Uchida M. Effects of intra-basal-cisternal injection of PGF 2 alpha and lidocaine on regional cerebral blood flow in rabbits: the mechanism of centrally induced arrythmia. Junkanseigyo (Circulation Control) 1991; 12: 441-445 (Japanese).
4. Niitsu T, Asai T, Sano G, Uchida M. Significance of the simultaneous monitoring using impedance pneumograph and end-tidal CO 2 concentration. Rinshoh-monitor (Japanese Journal of Clinical Monitoring) 1991; 2: 441-446 (Japanese).
5. Asai T, Fujise K, Uchida M. Use of the laryngeal mask in a child with tracheal stenosis. Anesthesiology 1991; 75: 903-904. 1992
6. Asai T, Fujise K, Uchida M. Anaesthesia for cardiac surgery in children with nemaline myopathy. Anaesthesia 1992; 47: 405-408.
7. Asai T. Torsion of a double-lumen tube in the left bronchus (letter). Anesthesiology 1992; 76: 1064-1065.
8. Asai T. Aspiration and the LMA (1) (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1992; 39: 746.
9. Ohya M, Asai T, Nakamura K, Taguchi H, Uchida M. Increase in ventilatory volume after thiamylal administration. Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 1992; 16: 695-697 (Japanese).
10. Fujise K, Asai T, Kohmoto K, Uchida M, Nakamura S, Iwasaka T, Inada M. The use of a Swan-Ganz catheter with a fast-response thermister for the measurement of right ventricular performance during anesthetic management of pheochromocytoma. Masui (Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology) 1992; 41: 1651-1657 (Japanese).
11. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask for tracheal intubation in patients at increased risk of aspiration of gastric contents. Anesthesiology 1992; 77: 1029-1030. (This article is accompanied by an editorial.)
19935 12. Asai T, Fujise K, Uchida M. Laryngeal mask and tracheal stenosis (letter). Anaesthesia
1993; 48: 81.
13. Asai T, Stacey M, Barclay K. Stilette for reinforced laryngeal mask airway (letter). Anaesthesia 1993; 48: 636.
14. Asai T. The laryngeal mask airway as an aid to intubation in patients at risk of aspiration? (reply). Anesthesiology 1993; 78: 1198.
15. Asai T, Appadurai I. LMA for failed intubation (2) (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1993; 40: 802.
16. Asai T, Latto IP, Vaughan RS. The distance between the grille of the laryngeal mask airway and the vocal cords: is conventional intubation through the laryngeal mask safe? Anaesthesia 1993; 48: 667-669.
17. Asai T, Lunn JN. Health research in Japan (letter). Lancet 1993; 342: 500.
18. Asai T. Fiberoptic tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask in an awake patient with cervical spine injury (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1993: 77: 404.
19. Asai T, Stacey M. Averting disaster in the management of the patient with a mediastinal mass (letter). Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 1993; 21: 886-887.
20. Asai T, Morris S. Elective use of the laryngeal mask in patients with difficult airways (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1993; 40: 1221-1222. 1994
21. Asai T, Barclay K, Power I, Vaughan RS. Cricoid pressure impedes placement of the laryngeal mask airway and subsequent tracheal intubation through the mask. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1994; 72: 47-51.
22. Barclay K, Wall T, Wareham K, Asai T. Intra-ocular pressure changes in patients with glaucoma: comparison between the laryngeal mask airway and tracheal tube. Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 159-162.
23. Asai T, Morris S. The laryngeal mask and patients with 'collapsible airways' (letter). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 169-170.
24. Asai T, Latto IP, Vaughan RS. The distance between the grille of the laryngeal mask airway and the vocal cords (reply). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 170-171.
25. Asai T. Difficulty in assessing the correct position of the laryngeal mask airway (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1994; 72: 366.
26. Asai T, Stacey M. Confirmation of a feeding tube position; how about capnography? (letter). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 451.6
27. Asai T, Morris S. The role of the laryngeal mask for failed tracheal intubation in the patient with a "full stomach" (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1994; 78: 817-818.
28. Asai T. The Oesophageal Vent-Laryngeal Mask (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1994; 72: 726.
29. Asai T, Barclay K, Power I, Vaughan RS. Single- compared with double-handed cricoid pressure for insertion of an LMA (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1994; 72: 733-734.
30. Asai T, Vaughan RS. Misuse of the laryngeal mask (Editorial). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 467-469.
31. Asai T. Fixation of the capnograph sampling tube to the Hudson mask (letter). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 745.
32. Barclay K, Asai T. Intra-ocular pressure changes in patients with glaucoma (reply). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 834-835.
33. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask for fibrescope-aided tracheal intubation in an awake patient with deviated larynx. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 1994; 38: 615- 616.
33'. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask for fibrescope-aided tracheal intubation in an awake patient with deviated larynx (abridged version). Search on Anaesthesia 1995; 3: 20-21.
34. Asai T, Morris S. The laryngeal mask airway: Its features, effects and role (Review).Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1994; 41: 930-960. (This article is accompanied by an editorial.)
35. Asai T. Use of animals in research. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine 1994; 207: 127-128.
36. Asai T, Barclay K, Power I, Vaughan RS. Cricoid pressure and the laryngeal mask airway - efficacy and interpretation (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1994; 73: 863-865.
37. Asai T, Morris S. Inflation of the cuff of the laryngeal mask (letter). Anaesthesia 1994; 49: 1098-1099.
1995
38. Asai T. The oesophageal detector device is not useful for the laryngeal mask (letter). Anaesthesia 1995; 50: 175.
39. Asai T. Difficult tracheal extubation in a patient with an unsuspected congenital subglottic stenosis. Anaesthesia 1995; 50: 243-245.
40. Asai T. Tracheal intubation in patients with "Saber-sheath" trachea (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1995; 80: 427-428.7
41. Asai T, Barclay K, Power I, Vaughan RS. Cricoid pressure impedes placement of the laryngeal mask airway. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1995; 74: 521-525.
42. Asai T, Barclay K, Eggers K. Confirmation of the position of the tracheal tube (letter). Critical Care Medicine 1995; 23: 1306-1307.
43. Asai T, Harmer M, Vaughan RS. Role of the laryngeal mask in obstetric anaesthesia. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 1995; 4: 191-192.
44. Asai T. Tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask (letter). Journal of Anesthesia 1995; 9: 299.
45. Asai T. Use of epidural somatostatin for postoperative analgesia is not justifiable (letter). Pain 1995; 62: 388-389.
46. Asai T, Latto IP. Use of the lighted stylet for tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask airway (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1995; 75: 503-504.
47. Stacey M, Asai T. Kinking of a tracheal tube in the nasal cavity (letter). Anaesthesia 1995; 50: 917.
48. Eggers K, Asai T. Post-operative brachial plexus neuropathy after total knee replacement under spinal anaesthesia. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1995; 75: 642-644.
49. Stacey MRW, Barclay K, Asai T, Vaughan RS. Effects of magnesium sulphate on suxamethonium-induced complications during rapid-sequence induction of anaesthesia. Aaesthesia 1995; 50: 933-936.
50. Asai T, Vickers MD. Citation errors—There is still much to be done (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1995; 42: 1063.
51. Asai T, Morris S. The LMA for unplanned prolonged procedures (reply). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1995; 42: 1176. 1996
52. Fujise K, Asai T, Shingu K. Pre-use checking and cleaning of the laryngeal mask. Rhinsho-masui (Japanese Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 1996; 20: 445-446.
53. Asai T. Use of the Endotrol tube for blind nasotracheal intubation (letter). Anaesthesia 1996; 51: 507.
54. Dingley J, Asai T. Insertion methods of the laryngeal mask airway. A survey of current practice in Wales. Anaesthesia 1996; 51: 596-599.
55. Asai T, Barclay K, McBeth C, Vaughan RS. Cricoid pressure applied after placement of the laryngeal mask prevents gastric insufflation but prevents ventilation. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1996; 76: 772-776.8
56. Asai T. Tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask airway (letter). Anesthesiology 1996; 85: 439.
57. Asai T, Vickers MD, Mapleson WW, Power I. Effects of alpha 2 -adrenoceptor agonists on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit (abstract). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1996; 77: 686P.
58. Asai T. The view of the glottis at laryngoscopy after unexpectedly difficult placement of the laryngeal mask. Anaesthesia 1996; 51: 1063-1065.
59. Drage MP, Nunez J, Vaughan RS, Asai T. Jaw thrusting as a clinical test to assess the adequate depth of anaesthesia for insertion of the laryngeal mask. Anaesthesia 1996; 51: 1167-1170.
60. Stacey M, Morris S, Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask for closed circuit anesthesia. Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology 1996; 13: 593-604.
61. Asai T. Blind tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1996; 43: 1275.
62. Stacey MRW, Asai T, Wilkes A, Hodzovic I. Obstruction of a breathing filter (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1996; 43: 1276. 1997
63. Asai T, McBeth C, Stewart JIM, Williams J, Vaughan RS, Power I. Effect of clonidine on gastric emptying of liquids. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 78: 28-33.
64. Barclay K, Eggers K, Asai T. Low-dose rocuronium improves conditions for tracheal intubation after induction of anaesthesia with propofol and alfentanil. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 78: 92-94.
65. Asai T, Oldham T, Latto IP. Unexpected difficulty in the lighted stylet-aided tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 78: 111-112.
66. Asai T. Erythromycin and motilin as gastrointestinal prokinetic agents (Editorial). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1997; 14: 3-6.
67. Koga K, Asai T, Latto IP, Vaughan RS. Effect of the size of a tracheal tube and the efficacy of the use of the laryngeal mask for fibrescope-aided tracheal intubation. Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 131-135.
68. Asai T, Vanner RG. Cricoid pressure—are two hands better than one? (letter) Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 180-181.
69. Asai T, Mapleson WW, Power I. Differential effects of clonidine and dexmedetomidine on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in the rat. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 78: 301-307.9
70. Asai T. Unexpected difficult placement of the laryngeal mask airway (reply). Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 383-384.
71. Asai T, Vaughan RS. Fiberoptic endoscopy and the difficult airway, 2nd edn. A. Ovassapian (Bookreview). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 78: 630.
72. Asai T, Vickers MD, Power I. Clonidine inhibits gastric motility in the rat. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1997; 14: 316-319.
73. Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Use of a pulse oximeter during performance of an axillary brachial plexus block (letter). Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 717-718.
74. Asai T, Mapleson WW, Power I. Interactive effects of morphine and dexmedetomidine on gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying in the rat (abstract). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 79: 133P.
75. Asai T, Mapleson WW, Power I. Naloxone inhibits gastric emptying but not gastrointestinal transit in the rat (abstract). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 79: 133P.
76. Asai T. Usable versus overall tracheal tube length: the difference may be critical (reply). Anesthesiology 1997; 87: 173-174.
77. Asai T. Burn in the mouth during oral laser surgery (letter). Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 806-807.
78. Asai T, Koga K, Morris S. Damage to the laryngeal mask by residual fluid in the cuff. Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 977-981.
79. Asai T, Mapleson WW, Power I. Effects of nalbuphine, pentazocine and U50488H on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in the rat (abstract). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 79: 676P.
80. Koga K, Asai T, McBeth C, Vaughan RS. Respiratory complications associated with tracheal intubation and extubation (abstract). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1997; 79: 681P.
81. Asai T. Laryngeal mask airway: implications of cricoid pressure (letter). Journal of American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 1997; 65: 435.
82. Asai T, Koga K, Stacey M. Use of the cuffed oropharyngeal airway after difficult ventilation through a facemask (letter). Anaesthesia 1997; 52: 1236-1237.
83. Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Cremasteric reflex for identification of successful spinal anesthesia (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1997; 85: 1410.
84. Asai T, Mapleson WW. Interaction of morphine and clonidine on gastrointestinal transit in mice (letter). Anesthesiology 1997; 87: 1256.10
85. Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Use of the pulse oximeter for teaching axillary nerve block (letter). Regional Anesthesia 1997; 22: 592.
86. Asai T. Cricoid pressure as a detector for oesophageal intubation (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1997; 14: 668-669. 1998
87. Asai T. Use of a tracheal tube and capnograph for insertion of a feeding tube (letter). Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 93.
88. Nunez J, Hughes J, Wareham K, Asai T. Timing of removal of the laryngeal mask. Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 126-130.
89. Asai T, Koga K. Use of a deflation tool before sterilization of the laryngeal mask (letter). Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 204-205.
90. Asai T, Mapleson WW, Power I. Interactive effect of morphine and dexmedetomidine on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in the rat. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 80: 63-67.
91. Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Use of a nerve stimulator for phrenic nerve block in treatment of hiccups. Anesthesiology 1998; 88: 525-527.
92. Asai T, Howell TK, Koga K, Morris S. Appropriate size and inflation of the laryngeal mask airway. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 80: 470-474.
93. Asai T. Gastric emptying of indigestible solids. A rat model. Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology 1998; 14: 259-266.
94. Barclay K, Asai T. Laryngeal function may be impaired in patients with cervical osteophytes (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1998; 15: 250-251.
95. Asai T, Neil J, Stacey M. Ease of placement of the laryngeal mask during manual in-line neck stabilization. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 80: 617-620.
96. Asai T, Koga K, Vaughan RS. Respiratory complications associated with tracheal intubation and extubation. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 80: 767-775.
97. Asai T, Mapleson WW, Power I. Effects of nalbuphine, pentazocine and U50488H on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in the rat. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 80: 814-819.
98. Asai T, Murao K, Kato T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask airway in laboratory cats. Anesthesiology 1998; 88: 1680-1682.
99. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask during emergence from anesthesia (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1998; 15: 379-380.11
100. Koga K, Asai T, Vaughan RS, Latto IP. Respiratory complications associated with tracheal extubation. Timing of tracheal extubation and use of the laryngeal mask during emergence from anaesthesia. Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 540-544.
101. Asai T, Stacey M. Low flow anaesthesia during the use of the Cuffed oropharyngeal airway (letter). Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 610.
102. Asai T, Koga K, Jones RM, Stacey M, Latto IP, Vaughan RS. The cuffed oropharyngeal airway. Its clinical use in 100 patients. Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 817-822.
103. Asai T. Effects of morphine, nalbuphine and pentazocine on gastric emptying of indigestible solids. Arneimittel-Forschung / Drug Research 1998; 48: 802-805.
104. Asai T, Matsumoto H, Shingu K. Difficult airway management in a baby with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (letter). Paediatric Anaesthesia 1998; 8: 444.
105. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K. Use of the McCoy laryngoscope or fingers to facilitate fibrescope-aided tracheal intubation. Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 903-905.
106. Asai T. Appropriate size of the laryngeal mask airway in adults (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 81: 656-657.
107. Asai T. Appropriate size of the laryngeal mask airway in adults (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 81: 657.
108. Asai T. Use of a lighted stylet and the laryngeal mask for tracheal intubation (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1998; 86: 498.
109. Asai T, Shingu K, Latto IP. Use of a lighted stylet for tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1998; 87: 979.
110. Asai T, Eguchi T, Shingu K. Masseter spasm during induction of anaesthesia using propofol and fentanyl (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1998; 15: 614.
111. Okuda Y, Suzuki K, Kitajima T, Masuda R, Asai T. Lumbar epidural block for "painful leg and moving toes" syndrome: a report of three cases. Pain 1998; 78: 145-147.
112. Asai T, Shingu K. Tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask in a patient with a fixed flexed neck and deviated larynx. Anaesthesia 1998; 53: 1199-1201.
113. Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Idiopathic chronic hiccup (ICH): phrenic nerve block is not the way to go (reply). Anesthesiology 1998; 89: 1285.
114. Asai T. Mallinckrodt reinforced tube for tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1998; 45: 1221-1222. 1999
115. Vanner RG, Asai T. Safe use of cricoid pressure (Editorial). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 1-3.12 116. Asai T. Failure of the Univent bronchial blocker in sealing the bronchus (letter). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 97.
117. Asai T, Power I. Naloxone inhibits gastric emptying in the rat. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 88: 204-208.
118. Asai T. Optimal cuff volume for the laryngeal mask (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 1999; 82: 150-152.
119. Asai T, Shingu K. Ethical considerations in anaesthesia journals. Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 192-197.
120. Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask during emergence from anesthesia in a patient with an unstable neck (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 88: 469-470.
121. Asai T, Matsumoto H, Shingu K. Awake tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1999; 46: 182-184.
122. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Matsumoto H, Yamamoto K, Shingu K. Prevention of needle-stick injury. Efficacy of a safeguard intravenous cannula. Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 258-261.
123. Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Stellate ganglion block, cervical sympathetic block and cervicothoracic sympathetic block (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 1999; 16: 272-273.
124. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask airway for tracheal intubation (Review) (Japanese). Nihon Shikamasui Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of Japanese Dental Society of Anesthesiology) 1999; 27: 131-136.
125. Asai T. The cuffed oropharyngeal airway (reply). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 402-403.
126. Asai T. Conscious sedation for fibreoptic intubation (reply). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 403-404.
127. Asai T, Okuda H, Shingu K. Use of the intubating laryngeal mask for tracheal intubation in three patients with difficult airways (Japanese). Masui (Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology) 1999; 48: 419-420.
128. Asai T, Matsumoto H, Shingu K. Awake insertion of the cuffed oropharyngeal airway for nasotracheal intubation (letter). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 492-493.
129. Asai T. Role of the laryngeal mask airway in patients with difficult airways (Japanese). Nihon Rhinsho Masui Gakkai Shi (Journal of Japan Society for Clinical Anesthesia) 1999; 19: 231-234.13
130. Asai T, Wagle AU, Stacey M. Placement of the intubating laryngeal mask is easier than the laryngeal mask during manual in-line stabilization. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1999; 82: 712-714.
131. Asai T, Johmura S, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask before tracheal intubation in a patient with a cancerous nose (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 88: 1429.
132. Asai T, Shingu K. Training method for placement of the laryngeal mask (letter). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 811.
133. Asai T, Shingu K. Laryngeal mask usage in the unstable neck (reply). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 89: 536.
134. Asai T, Shingu K. Use of a laryngeal mask in a patient with an unstable neck: at induction or during emergence? (reply) Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 89: 537-538.
135. Asai T, Murao K, Yukawa H, Shingu K. Re-evaluation of appropriate size of the laryngeal mask airway. British Journal of Anaesthesia 1999; 83: 478-479.
136. Asai T, Shingu K. Neck flexion and the intubating laryngeal mask (letter). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 911.
137. Vaughan RS, Asai T. Airway problems in the recovery room (letter). Anaesthesia 1999; 54: 912.
138. Asai T, Shingu K. Limited mouth opening and the intubating laryngeal mask (reply). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1999; 46: 807-808.
139. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask for exchange of orotracheal tube. Anesthesiology 1999; 91: 1167-1168.
140. Asai T. Use of the Endotrol endotracheal tube and a light wand for blind nasotracheal intubation (letter). Anesthesiology 1999; 91: 1557.
141. Asai T. Respiratory complications associated with tracheal extubation in adults (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 89: 1066-1067.
142. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask after tracheal extubation (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1999; 46: 997-998.
143. Asai T, Shingu K. Capnography for safe use of the laryngeal mask during emergence from anaesthesia (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 1999; 89: 1589. 2000
144. Asai T, Murao K, Tsutsumi T, Shingu K. Ease of tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask airway during manual in-line head and neck stabilization. Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 82-85.14
145. Murao K, Shingu K, Tsushima K, Takahira K, Ikeda S, Matsumoto H, Nakao S, Asai T. The anticonvulsant effects of volatile anesthetics on penicillin-induced status epilepticus in cats. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2000; 90: 142-147.
146. Asai T, Shingu K. Appropriate size of laryngeal mask (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2000; 84: 290-291.
147. Asai T, Morikawa T, Shingu K. Exchange of tracheostomy tubes in an infant (letter). Paediatric Anaesthesia 2000; 10: 114.
148. Asai T, Shingu K. One-lung ventilation in the patient with laryngeal or tracheal stenosis (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 2000; 90: 1000-1001.
149. Asai T, Hirose T, Shingu K. Failed tracheal intubation using a laryngoscope and intubating laryngeal mask. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2000; 47: 325-328. (This article is accompanied by an editorial.)
150. Okuda Y, Mishio M, Kitajima T, Asai T. Cremasteric reflex as an objective indicator of successful spinal anesthesia. Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 587-589.
151. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K. Incidence of blood-borne infectious micro-organisms: would you still not wear gloves? (letter). Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 591-592.
152. Asai T, Shingu K. Blind intubation using the Endotrol tube and a light wand (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2000; 47; 478-479.
153. Asai T, Oishi K, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask for placement of a bronchial blocker in children. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2000; 44: 767-769.
154. Ikeda S, Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask during spinal or epidural anaesthesia (Japanese). OPE nursing 2000; 15: 28-33.
155. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Cricoid pressure applied after placement of the laryngeal mask impedes subsequent fibreoptic intubation through the mask. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2000; 85: 256-261.
156. Asai T, Shingu K. Intubation during manual in-line stabilisation of the head and neck (reply). Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 814-815.
157. Hamaguchi S, Egawa O, Okuda Y, Kitajima T, Asai T. Use of a fiberscope and close-circuit television for teaching laryngeal mask insertion (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 2000; 91: 501.
158. Asai T, Johmura S, Shingu K. Failed ventilation due to breakage of a tracheal tube connector (letter). Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 915-916.
159. Asai T, Ikeda S, Shingu K. Insertion of a Fogarty catheter through an endotracheal tube for one-lung ventilation: a new method (letter). Anesthesiology 2000; 93: 909.15
160. Asai T, Eguchi Y, Murao K, Niitsu T, Shingu K. Intubating laryngeal mask for fibreoptic intubation—particularly useful during neck stabilization. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2000; 47: 843-848.
161. Okuda Y, Sato H, Kitajima T, Asai T. Airway obstruction during general anaesthesia in a child with congenital tracheomalacia. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2000; 17: 642-644.
162. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Efficacy of the laryngeal tube during intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 1099-1102.
163. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Preoperative oral erythromycin reduces residual gastric volume and acidity. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2000; 85: 861-864.
164. Asai T, Brimacombe J. Cuff volume and size selection with the laryngeal mask (Review). Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 1179-1184.
165. Asai T, Shingu K. Swelling in the hypopharynx as a cause of difficult tracheal intubation (letter). Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 1218-1220. 2001
166. Asai T, Shingu K. Leakage of fluid around high-volume, low-pressure cuffs. A comparison of four tracheal tubes. Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 38-42.
167. Okuda Y, Mishio M, Kitajima T, Asai T. Cremasteric reflex test is not useful indicator of spinal anaesthesia in anaesthetised children (letter). Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 91.
168. Asai T, Yamamoto K, Hirose T, Taguchi H, Shingu K. Breakage of epidural catheters. Comparison of an Arrow reinforced catheter and other non-reinforced catheters. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2001; 92: 246-248.
169. Asai T, Uda R, Shingu K. Laser surgery to a subglottic region in a child—use of a metal tube (letter). Paediatric Anaesthesia 2001; 11: 123-124.
170. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask is contraindicated during cholecystectomy (letter). Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 187-188.
171. Asai T. Airway management (Review) (Japanese). Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 2001; 25 (Suppl): 357-368.
172. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K. Use of a metal tracheostomy tube for laser surgery to a subglottic stenosis (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2001; 18: 126.
173. Asai T, Uchiyama Y, Yamamoto K, Johmura S, Shingu K. Evaluation of the disposable Vital ViewTM laryngoscope. Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 342-345.
174. Asai T. A new device has to be safe and reliable too (reply). Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 382-383.16
175. Asai T, Shingu K. Should Mendelson's syndrome be renamed? (letter) Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 398-399.
176. Asai T, Shingu K. Advantages and disadvantages of the Arrow Flex Tip PlusTM epidural catheter (letter). Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 606.
177. Asai T, Shingu K. A large floppy epiglottis as a cause of difficult tracheal intubation (letter). European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2001; 18; 339-340.
178. Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal tube for nasotracheal intubation (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2001; 87: 157-158.
179. Asai T, Shingu K. Tracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask in patients with unstable necks. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2001; 45: 818-822.
180. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask is not contraindicated during cholecystectomy (reply). Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 801-802.
181. Asai T, Kawachi S. Pressure exerted by the cuff of the laryngeal tube on the oropharynx (letter). Anaesthesia 2001; 56: 911-912.
182. Wakeno M, Sakamoto S, Asai T, Hirose T, Shingu K. A case of diaphragmatic paralysis in a patient with diabetes mellitus after surgery in prolonged prone position (Japanese). Masui 2001; 50: 1019-1021.
183. Asai T, Shingu K. Airway obstruction in a child with aymptomatic tracheobronchomalacia. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2001; 48: 684-687.
184. Asai T. Airway management in adults (Japanese). Lisa 2001; 8: 1066-1071.
185. Uchiyama Y, Nakao S, Asai T, Shingu K. A case of atropine-resistant bradycardia in a patient on long-term lithium medication (Japanese). Masui 2001; 50: 1229-1231.
186. Tanigawa N, Sawada S, Okuda Y, Sougawa M, Komemushi A, Kojima M, Hirokawa Y, Asai T. Expandable metallic stent placement in upper tracheal stenosis: value of laryngeal masks. American Journal of Roentgenology 2001; 177: 1423-1426.
187. Asai T, Kawashima A, Hidaka I, Kawachi S. Laryngeal tube: its use for controlled ventilation. Masui (Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology) 2001; 50: 1340-1341.
188. Asai T, Shingu K. Case report: a normal capnogram despite esophageal intubation. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2001; 48: 1025-1028.
189. Asai T. Exchange of orotracheal tubes in a patient with difficult airway and hiatus hernia (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2001; 48: 1171.
190. Asai T, Kawashima A, Hidaka I, Kawachi S. Use of the laryngeal tube in patients without teeth (letter). Resuscitation 2001; 51: 213-214.17
191. Tsujita-Kyutoku M, Kyutoku S, Asai T, Kusumoto K, Ogawa Y. Management of a difficult airway in paediatric plastic surgery: 10 years' experience. Nihon-Togai-Gaku-Gammen-Geka-Gakkaishi 2001; 17 (Supplement): 38-44. 2002
192. Asai T. Airway management in patients with unstable necks (Japanese). RhinshoMasui 2002; 26 (Supplement): 389-398.
193. Asai T. Capnography for feeding tube placement (letter). Anaesthesia 2002; 57: 292-293.
194. Asai T, Hidaka I, Kawashima A, Miki T, Inada K, Kawachi S. Efficacy of catheter needles with safeguard mechanisms. Anaesthesia 2002; 57: 572-577.
195. Asai T, Hidaka I, Kawachi S. Inadvertent insertion of a gastric tube into the airway in an awake patient (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2002; 49: 322.
196. Asai T. A normal capnogram despite esophageal intubation (reply). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2002; 49: 439.
197. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal tube in a patient with an unstable neck (letter). Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2002; 49: 642-643.
198. Asai T, Hidaka I, Kubota T, Kawachi S. Efficacy of the laryngeal tube. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2002; 19: 305.
199. Asai T. Metal plate for placement of the laryngeal mask in a patient with orthodontic appliances. Anaesthesia 2002; 57: 827-828.
200. Asai T. Use of a capnograph during feeding tube insertion (letter). Critical Care Medicine 2002; 30: 1674.
201. Asai T, Murao K, Johmura S, Shingu K. Effect of cricoid pressure on the ease of fibrescope-aided tracheal intubation. Anaesthesia 2002; 57: 909-913.
202. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Efficacy of the ProSeal ® laryngeal mask airway during manual in-line stabilisation of the neck. Anaesthesia 2002; 57: 918-920.
203. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal mask during percutaneous tracheostomy (letter). Intensive Care Medicine 2002; 28: 1368.
204 Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K. Comparison of two Macintosh laryngoscope blades. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2002; 89: 670P.
205. Sato M, Muraji T, Asai T, Hamada Y, Hioki K. Hemodynamic effects of carbon dioxide insufflation of the thoracic cavity during thoracoscopic surgery. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques 2002; 6: 185-189.18
206. Asai T, Kawashima A, Hidaka I, Kawachi S. The laryngeal tube compared with the laryngeal mask: insertion, gasleak pressure and gastric insufflation. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2002; 89: 729-732.
207. Asai T, Hidaka I, Kawachi S. Efficacy of the laryngeal tube by inexperienced personnel. Resuscitation 2002; 55: 171-175.
208. Asai T. Confidence in statistical analysis (editorial). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2002; 89: 807-810.
209. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K. The two different types of Macintosh laryngoscope blades (letter). Anaesthesia 2002; 57: 1229. 2003
210. Asai T, Moriyama S, Nishita Y, Kawachi S. Use of the laryngeal tube during cardiopulmonary resuscitation by paramedical staff (letter). Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 393-394.
211. Asai T. Ajetunmobi O. Making sense of critical apprisal (Book review). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2003; 90: 408-409.
212. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Fujise K, Johmura S, Shingu K. Comparison of two Macintosh laryngoscope blades in 300 patients. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2003; 90: 457- 460.
213. Takahashi M, Asai T, Ikeda S, Inada T, Iwai T, Oishi K, Kanbara T, Kunishi Y, Sato N, Taguchi H, Nakao S, Yamano N, Masuzawa M, Matsumoto H, Murao K, Yamada M, Shingu K (Japanese). Dexmedetomidine. Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 2003; 27: 581-586.
214. Moriyama S, Metsugi M, Horie T, Nishita Y, Ishihara T, Hata A, Kawachi S, Asai T. Efficacy of the laryngeal tube (Japanese). Prehospital Care 2003; 16: 29-32.
215. Asai T, Shingu K. Neurological deterioration after laryngeal mask insertion (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2003; 90: 702-703.
216. Asai T. Confidence in statistical analysis (letter). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2003; 90: 706.
217. Cook TM, McCormick B, Asai T. Randomised comparison of the laryngeal tube and the laryngeal mask during anaesthesia with controlled ventilation (abstract). Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 508.
218. Kiyama S, Muthuswamy D, Latto IP, Asai T. Prevalence of training modules for difficult airway management in Japan and the United Kingdom. Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 571-574.
219. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Training method of applying pressure on the neck for laryngoscopy: use of a videolaryngoscope (letter). Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 602-603.19
220. Asai T, Shingu K, Cook T. Use of the laryngeal tube in 100 patients. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2003; 47: 828-832.
221. Asai T, Shingu K. Where is the narrowest segment in the upper airway? (letter) Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 813.
222. Cook TM, McCormick B, Asai T. Randomized comparison of the laryngeal tube and the laryngeal mask during anaesthesia with controlled ventilation. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2003; 91: 373-378.
223. Asai T, Shingu K, Fujise K. A method of blood conservation in Jehovah’s witnesses (letter). Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 1043.
224. Hidaka I, Asai T, Miki T, Kubota T, Kawachi S. Combined use of intrathecal morphine and diclofenac suppository for postoperative analgesia after Caesarean section (Japanese). Masui 2003; 52: 1056-1061.
225. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Capnography during fibreoptic intubation (letter). Anaesthesia 2003; 58: 1131.
226. Yamazaki E, Murao K, Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K. Comparison of analgesic effects of intravenous flurbiprofen and suppository indomethacin after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Japanese). Masui 2003; 52: 1186-1190.
227. Asai T. Indications for the laryngeal tube. Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 2003; 27: 1961-1962.2004
228. Asai T, Latto P. Training in airway management (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 90-91.229. Asai T. disposable laryngoscopes are not always inferior to non-disposable laryngoscopes (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 93.
230. Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal tube during emergence from anaesthesia in a patient with unstable neck (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 300-301.
231. Asai T, Shingu K, Taniguchi S, Fujise K. Can patients tell where epidural catheters go? (letter) Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 407.
232. Asai T, Kawachi S. Insertion of the laryngeal tube by paramedical staff (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 408-409.
233. Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the videolaryngoscope (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 513-514.
234. Asai T, Shingu K. Difficulty in advancing a tracheal tube over a fibreoptic bronchoscope: incidence, causes and solutions (Review). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2004; 92: 870-881.20
235. Asai T, Shingu K. Time-related cuff pressures of the laryngeal tube: with and without the use of nitrous oxide. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2004; 98: 1803-1806.
236. Asai T, Murao K, Umegaki T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask airway in nasally intubated patients (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 726-727.
237. Asai T, Shingu K. Increased carbon dioxide during anaesthesia in patients with phaeochromocytoma (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 830-831.
238. Asai T, Shingu K. Airway management of a patient with tracheal stenosis for surgery in the prone position. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 2004; 51: 733-736.
239. Asai T, Latto IP, Muthuswamy D, Kiyama S. Equipment list for difficult airway management (letter). Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 922.
240. Asai T. Who is at increased risk of pulmonary aspiration? (Editorial). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2004; 93: 497-500.
241. Asai T. Airway management (Japanese). Seikei-Geka Kango 2004; 9: 929-935. 242. Inada T, Asai T, Yamada M, Shingu K. Propofol and midazolam inhibit gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in mice. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2004; 99: 1102-1106.
243. Inada T, Asai T, M. Yamada, Shingu K. A new method using flow cytometry to measure the effects of drugs on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in mice. Arzneimittel-Forschung / Drug Research 2004; 54: 557-562.
244. Asai T. Book review: Aoyama K. Tracheal intubation (Book review). Masui 2004; 53: 1222.
245. Asai T, Marfin AG, Thompson J, Popat M, K. Shingu K. Ease of insertion of the laryngeal tube during manual-in-line neck stabilization. Anaesthesia 2004; 59: 1163-1166. 2005
246. Asai T, Murao K, Shingu K. Laryngeal mask airway to prevent gasleak around a tracheal tube (letter). Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 102.
247. Asai T. Who is at increased risk of aspiration (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2005; 94: 251-252.
248. Asai T. The laryngeal mask and laryngeal tube (Review)(Japanese). Anet 2005; 9: 20-26.
249. Asai T. Who is at increased risk of pulmonary aspiration (reply). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2005; 94: 690-691.21
250. Asai T. Brimacombe JR. Laryngeal Mask Anesthesia: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edn (book review). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2005; 94: 694-695.
251. Asai T, Shingu K. Appropriate cuff volumes of the laryngeal tube. Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 486-489.
252. Asai T. Airway obstruction due to a damage to the laryngeal mask (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 2005;100: 1549.
253. Asai T. Use of the intubating laryngeal mask airway (Japanese). Lisa 2005; 12: 596-600.
254. Asai T, Uda R, Kariya N, Kitamura R, Tange K, Nakamura K, Nakamura T. Laryngeal mask airway: current practice and perspectives in Japan (Japanese). Lisa 2005; 12: 615-626.
255. Asai T, Matsumoto S, Shingu K, Noguchi T, Koga K. Use of the laryngeal tube after failed laryngeal mask airway (letter). Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 825-826.
256. Asai T. Use of the laryngeal tube for difficult fibreoptic tracheal intubation (letter). Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 826.
257. Okuda Y, Inoue H, Arai T, Kuno Y, Asai T. Video-recording of tracheal intubation (letter). Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 1042-1043.
258. Fujise K, Inoue S, Okuno S, Asai T, Shingu K. Damage to syringe pump by propofol. Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 1045-1046.
259. Asai T, Shingu K. Laryngeal mask during emergence from anesthesia in intubated patients with asthmal attack or ischemic heart disease (Japanese). Masui 2005; 54: 1153-1155.
260. Asai T, Shingu K. Laryngeal tube (review). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2005; 95: 729-736.
2006
261. Asai T. Cannot intubate, cannot ventilate: airway management of adult difficult airways (Japanese). Masui 2006; 55: 13-23.
262. Asai T, Masuzawa M, Shingu K. Education, in addition to a thin material, encourages anaesthetists to wear gloves (letter). Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2006; 50: 261.
263. Asai T. Difficulties in advancing an endotracheal tube over a fiberoptic bronchoscope (letter). Anesthesiology 2006; 104: 377-378.
264. Asai T. Unexpected subglottic stenosis in an infant(letter). Anaesthesia 2006: 60: 302-303.
265. Asai T. Intubating laryngeal mask airway after failed insertion of a classic laryngeal mask (letter). Anaesthesia 2006: 61: 303.22
266. Umegaki T, Murao K, Asai T, Shingu K. Insertion of a laryngeal mask airway before removal of a nasotracheal tube in a patient underwent anterior cervical spine surgery (Japanese). Masui 2006: 55: 451-453.
267. Asai T, Sakai T, Murao K, Kojima K, Shingu K. More difficulty in removing an Arrow epidural catheter (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 2006; 102: 1595.
268. Asai T. Pressure on the neck during laryngoscopy (letter). Pediatric Anaesthesia 2006; 16: 807-808.
269. Matsumoto S, Asai T, Shingu K. Truview video-laryngoscope in patients with difficult airways (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 2006; 103: 492-493.
270. Asai T. Dental damage caused by the intubating laryngeal mask airway (letter). Anesthesia and Analgesia 2006; 103: 785. 2007
271. Asai T, Enomoto Y, Okuda Y. Air Way Scope, a portable videolaryngoscope, for confirmation of tracheal intubation. Resuscitation 2007; 72: 335-336.
272. Asai T, Enomoto Y, Okuda Y. Airway Scope for difficult intubation. Anaesthesia 2007; 62: 199.
273. Asai T. Why does cholecystokinin increase in critically ill patients? (Editorial). Critical Care Medicine 2007; 35: 298-299.
274. Asai T. How should we use prokinetic drugs in patients who are intolerant to enteral feeding? (Editorial). Critical Care Medicine 2007; 35: 650-651.
275. Matsumoto S, Asai T, Shingu K. TruViewEVO2 videolaryngoscope. Masui (Japanese Journal of Anesthesia) 2007; 56: 213-217.
276. Asai T. Awake tracheal intubation using the laryngeal mask airway (Japanese). Lisa 2007; 14: 150-154.
277. Hamano N, Inada T, Iwata R, Asai T, Shingu K. The α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist yohimbine improves endotoxin-induced of gastrointestinal motility in mice. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2007; 98: 484-490.
278. Moriyama S, Ueyama S, Nishita Y, Asai T, Horie T. Efficacy of the laryngeal tube and the cuff volume (Japanese). Pre-hospital Care 2007; 20: 39-42.
279. Asai T. Pressure on the neck during laryngoscopy (reply). Pediatric Anesthesia 2007; 17: 601.
280. Asai T, Goy RWL, Liu EHC. Cricoid pressure prevents placement of the laryngeal tube and laryngeal tube-suction II. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2007; 99: 282-285.
281. Asai T, Enomoto Y, Shingu K, Okuda Y. Pentax AWS Airway Scope (Japanese). Masui (Japanese Journal of Anesthesia) 2007; 56: 862-865.23
282. Asai T. Emergency cardiopulmonary bypass in a patient with a mediastinal mass (letter). Anaesthesia 2007; 62: 859-860.
283. Asai T. Difficulty with intubation over a fibrescope vs bougie. Anaesthesia 2007; 62: 967-968.
284. Umegaki T, Murao K, Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask for exchange of a nasal to an oral tracheal tube in a patient with Treacher-Collins syndrome. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2007; 19: 467-469.
285. Asai T. Constipation: does it increase the morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients? (Editorial) Critical Care Medicine 2007; 35: 2861-2862. 2008
286. Asai T, Nagata A, Shingu K. Awake tracheal intubation through the laryngeal mask in neonates with upper airway obstruction. Paediatric Anaesthesia 2008; 18: 77-80.
287. Asai T. Herniation of the laryngeal mask airway classic. Anesthesiology 2008; 108: 172.
288. Asai T, Enomoto Y, Shimizu K, Shingu K, Okuda Y. Pentax-AWS videolaryngoscope: first experience in 100 patients. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2008; 106: 257-259.
289. Enomoto Y, Asai T, Arai T, Kamishima K, Okuda Y. Pentax AWS, a new videolaryngoscope, is more effective than the Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in patients with restricted neck movements: a randomized comparative study. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2008; 100: 544-548.
290. Ueshima Y, Asai T, Shingu K, Inoue H, Hashimoto Y, Enomoto Y, Okuda Y. Use of a gum elastic bougie for tracheal intubation with Pentax AWS Airway Scope (Japanese). Masui 2008; 57: 82-84.
291. Okuda Y, Kamishima K, Arai T, Asai T. Combined use of ultrasound and nerve stimulation for phrenic nerve block. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia 2008; 55: 195-196.
292. Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the Pentax-AWS videolaryngoscope and an exchange catheter for tube exchange (Japanese). Masui 2008; 57: 990-992.
293. Asai T. Awake intubation through the laryngeal mask in neonates (reply). Paediatric Anaesthesia 2008; 18: 898.
294. Asai T. Increasing the margin of safety during intubation through the laryngeal mask. Paediatric Anaesthesia 2008; 18: 983-984.
295. Umegaki T, Asai T, Kojima K, Murao K, Shingu K. Emergency airway management of an extremely low-birth-weight infant with subglottic stenosis. Paediatric Anaesthesia 2008; 18: 991-992.
296. Sumi C, Asai T, Kawashima A, Nawa T, Shingu K. Gasleakage from an anesthetic circuit caused by mis-installation of a canister. Masui 2008; 57: 1427-1430.24
297. Asai T. Anesthetic management of patients with airway hypersensitivity --bronchospasm and laryngospasm (review) (Japanese). Masui 2008; 57(Suppl): s126-s140.
298. Enomoto Y, Shimizu K, Hashimoto Y, Kamishima K, Arai T, Inoue H, Asai T, Okuda Y. Comparison of the Pentax-AWS and Fineview video laryngoscopes in the ease of laryngoscopy in 50 patients (Japanese). Masui 2008; 57: 1498-1501. 2009
299. Miyazaki H, Asai T, Kambara T, Nagata A, Shingu K. Use of the laryngeal mask airway to prevent gas leak around a tracheal tube (Japanese). Masui 2009; 58: 193-194.
300. Asai T, Liu EH, Matsumoto S, Hirabayashi Y, Seo N, Suzuki A, Toi T, Yasumoto K, Okuda Y. Use of the Pentax-AWS in 293 patients with difficult airways. Anesthesiology 2009; 110: 898-904.
301. Asai T. Airway management. In Present and future of anaesthesia (Japanese). Masuikagaku Lecuture 2009: 1: 65-69.
302. Kishii M, Nagata A, Asai T, Shingu K. Use of the Pentax-AWS videolaryngoscope for bougie-assisted exchange of tracheal tubes. Masui 2008; 58: 765-767.
303. Matsumoto S, Shingu K, Asai T. Use of the Pentax-AWS in cases of airway obstruction after tracheal extubation. Anaesthesia 2009; 64: 920.
304. Asai T. Videolaryngoscopes, LaryngoView (Japanese). Masuikagaku Lecuture 2009; 1: 421-425.
305. Asai T. The laryngeal mask airway has changed anaesthesia management (Japanese). Lisa 2009; 16: 694-.698.
306. Kawashima A, Asai T. i-gel: the tool that we want to use (Japanese). Lisa 2009; 16: 750-752.
307. Kariya N, Asai T. What is the appropriate position during insertion? Proper positioning of the head and neck may differ depending on the type of the LMA (Japanese). Lisa 2009; 16: 765-767.
308. Asai T. Is it necessary to adjust the intracuff pressure? No professional anaesthetists should leave the cuff volume to be the maximum volume (Japanese). Lisa 2009; 16: 779-780.
309. Asai T. Is it necessary to fix the device, and it is necessary to insert a bite block? Fix the device firmly, and insert a bite block whenever necessary (Japanese). Lisa 2009; 16: 784-785.
310. Liu EHC, Goy RWL, Tan BH, Asai T. Tracheal intubation with videolaryngoscopes in patients with cervical spine immobilization: a randomized trial of the Airway Scope® and the GlideScope® British
Journal of Anaesthesia 2009; 103: 446-451.25
311. Asai T. Tracheal intubation with restricted access: a randomized comparison of the Pentax-AWS and Macintosh laryngoscopes in a mannequin. Anaesthesia 2009; 64: 1114-1117.
312. Asai T. Preface to ‘This is the point! Airway management Q&A’ (Japanese). Masuikagaku Lecuture 2009; 3: 560.
313. Asai T. Airway management plan for patients with predicted difficult intubation and ventilation (Japanese). Masuikagaku Lecuture 2009; 3: 699-702.
314. Moriyama S, Ueyama S, Nishita Y, Horie T, Asai T. Efficacy of airway device that paramedical staff can use. Prehospital Care 2009; 22: 55-57. 2010
315. Asai T. Pentax-AWS videolaryngoscope for awake nasal intubation in patients with unstable necks. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2010; 104: 108-111.
316. Asai T. Removal of the laryngeal mask after tracheal intubation through it. Pediatric Anesthesia 2010; 20: 206-207.
317. Asai T. Pentax-AWS videolaryngoscope for awake nasotracheal intubation in patients with a difficult airway. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2010; 104: 505-506.
318. Asai T. Paediatric Airtraq for adult nasal intubation in anaesthetized patients. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2010; 104: 506-507.
319. Isono S, Kitamura Y, Asai T, Cook TM. Case scenario: perioperative airway management of a patient with tracheal stenosis. Anesthesiology 2010; 112: 970-978.
320. Asai T, Ito I, Kuremoto Y, Kawashima A. Tracheal intubation with Pentax-AWS airway scope after failed fiberoptic intubation and failed insertion of the intubating laryngeal mask airway (Japanese). Masui 2010; 59: 470-472.
321. Asai T. New equipments for airway management (Japanese). Igakuno Ayumi 2010: 233: 642-643.
322. Asai T, Liu EH. The i-gel, a new supraglottic airway (Japanese). Masui 2010; 59: 794-797.
323. Ueshima H, Asai T. Tracheal intubation in the daylight and in the dark: a randomised comparison of the Airtraq and Airway Scope in a manikin. Anaesthesia 2010; 65: 684-687.
324. Asai T. Pentax-AWS airway scope: the current status and future-- is the Macintosh laryngoscope no longer necessary? (Japanese). Nihon Rhinsho Masui Gakkai Shi (Journal of Japan Society for Clinical Anesthesia) 2010: 30: 611-618.
325. Asai T. Book review: T. Kuruma edn: Experts’ tracheal intubation. Masui 2010; 59: 1073.26
326. Saito T, Asai T, Arai T, Tsuchida M, Ogawa K, Okuda Y. Comparison of Airway Scope and videolaryngoscope Portable VLP-100 in the presence of a neck collar-a manikin study- (Japanese). Masui 2010; 59: 1544-1547. 2011
327. Asai T. Airway management using the laryngeal mask airway (Japanese). Ope-nursing 2011; 26: 39-41.
328. Asai T. Airway management using the i-gel (Japanese). Ope-nursing 2011; 26: 42-44.
329. Asai T. Tracheal intubation through the Fastrach laryngeal mask airway (Japanese). Ope-nursing 2011; 26: 45-48.
330. Asai T. Tracheal intubation through the i-gel (Japanese). Ope-nursing 2011; 26: 49-51.
331. Asai T. Unpredicted difficult intubation (Japanese). Ope-nursing 2011; 26: 52-55.
332. Arai T, Asai T, Okuda Y. Spinal cord injury without severe pain in an awake patient during computed tomography-guided celiac plexus block. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2011; 23: 168.
333. Asai T. Which circumstances are not suitable for the use of the laryngeal mask airway? (Japanese). Lisa 2011; 18: 334-335.
334. Asai T. Supraglottic airways (Japanese). Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 2011; 35: 517-523.
335. Norris AM, Hardman JG, Asai T. A firm foundation for progress in airway management (Editorial). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2011; 106: 613-616.
336. Asai T. Appropriate selection of tracheal tubes for patients with difficult airways. (Japanese). Nihon Rhinsho Masui Gakkai Shi (Journal of Japan Society for Clinical Anesthesia) 2011; 31: 440-449.
337. Asai T, Kawashima A. The i-gel: its efficacy in 120 patients undergoing general anesthesia. Masui 2011; 60: 739-742.
338. Asai T. Rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia: a new approach (Japanese). Lisa 2011; Supple 11: 44-51.
339. Asai T. I-gel: its successful use in three patients with difficult intubation and difficult ventilation (Japanese). Masui 2011; 60: 850-852.
340. Kubota K, Dote K, Naito Y, Higuchi Y, Fujisawa M, Matsunaga A, Yoshida S, S, Asai T. What neighbors would do: airway management (Japanese). Lisa 2011; 18: 871-885.
341. Asai T, Itoh H, Kubota K, Dote K, Naitoh Y, Matsunaga A, Yoshizawa S, Yoshida S, Higuchi Y. What neighbors would do: anesthesia (Japanese). Lisa 2011; 18: 963-971.27
342. Asai T. World Anesthesiologists now-Anesthesiologists now in the UK (Japanese). Anet 2011; 15: 7-10.
343. Asai T, Kubota K, Dote K, Matsunaga A, Yoshida S, Naitoh Y. What neighbors would do: canuulation (Japanese). Lisa 2011; 18: 1061-1068. 2012
344. Asai T. Videolaryngoscopes: do they truly have roles in difficult airways? (Editorial) Anesthesiology 2012; 116: 515-517.
345. Asai T. Complications of supraglottic airways: something to worry about or much ado about nothing? (Editorial) Anesthesiology 2012; 116: 1183-1185.
346. Asai T. Rapid-sequence induction of anesthesia in obstetric women: how safe is it? (Editorial) Journal of Anesthesia 2012; 26: 321-323.
347. Saito T, Asai T, Arai T, Tachikawa M, Shimazaki M, Okuda Y. Efficacy of Coopdech videolaryngoscope: comparisons with a Macintosh laryngoscope and the Airway Scope in a manikin with difficult airways. Journal of Anesthesia 2012; 26: 617-620.
349. Asai T. To master beautiful and elegant swim. Rinshoh-masui (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia) 2012; 36: 1187.
348. Asai T. Kinking and breakage of the Rusch Lasertube. Journal of Anesthesia 2012; 26: 644-645.
2013
350. Asai T. Strategies for difficult airway management—the current state is not ideal. Journal of Anesthesia 2013; 27: 157-160.
351. Asai T. Strategies for the patient with difficult airway (Japanese). Anet 2013; 17: 26-28.
352. Asai T. Let’s write papers!: how to start clinical research (Japanese). Lisa 201x; xx: xx.
353. Asai T. The use of supraglottic airways (Japanese). Resident notes 2013; 15
(Supple): 830-836.
354. Asai T. Ten questions to an expert on clinical research-Think virtual reality (Japanese). Lisa 2013; 20: 674-677.
355. Asai T, Saito T, Okuda Y. Efficacy of a new videolaryngoscope: what we should assess? Journal of Anesthesia 2013; 27: 474-475.
356. Arai T, Ishikawa K, Saito T, Hashimoto Y, Asai T, Okuda Y. Distance from the external occipital protuberance to the occipital artery for occipital nerve block. Journal of Anesthesia 2013; 27: 801-802.
201428
357. Asai T. A book review: Norimasa Seo, Hitoshi Furuya, edn. Perioperative deep vein thrombosis/ pulmonary thromboembolism (Japanese). Masui 2014; 63: 114.
358. Asai T, Isono S. Residual neuromuscular blockade after anesthesia. A possible cause of postoperative aspiration-induced pneumonia (Editorial). Anesthesiology 2014; 120: 260-262.
359. Asai T. Monitoring during difficult airway management (Review). Journal of Anesthesia 2014; 28: 87-93.
360. Ueshima H, Asai T. The role of the i-gel in emergency airway management (Japanese). Masui 2014; xx: (in press).
361. Asai T. Failed ventilation through the laryngeal mask airway. Journal of Anesthesia 2014; xx: (in press).
362. Asai T. Are current guidelines about difficult airway management truly useful? -What factors should be included to new guidelines- (Japanese). Nihon Rhinsho Masui Gakkai Shi (Journal of Japan Society for Clinical Anesthesia) 2014
363. Asai T. Which to use during emergency situation: it should the ige-l”! (Japanese). Lisa 2014
364. Asai T. Airways and supraglottic airways (Japanese). Nihon Rhinsho Masui Gakkai Shi (Journal of Japan Society for Clinical Anesthesia) 2014; xx: xx.
365. Asai T. Failed ventilation through the laryngeal mask airway (letter). Journal of Anesthesia 2014; xx: (in press).
366. Asai T. Is it safe to use supraglottic airway in children with difficult airways? British Journal of Anesthesia 2014; xx: (in press).
367. Asai T. Are videolaryngoscopes useful for nasotracheal intubation? Journal of Anesthesia 2014; xx: (in press).