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In the May 2008 BJA ...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aen096 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIALS Back

D. C. Bouch, J. P. Thompson, and M. S. Damian
Post-cardiac arrest management: more than global cooling?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 591-594; doi:10.1093/bja/aen075 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Lambert
Volume 100: basic sciences in the British Journal of Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 595-596; doi:10.1093/bja/aen091 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBITUARY Back

J. E. Riding and J. M. Hunter
Thomas Cecil Gray CBE (1913–2008) An outstanding Editor of the British Journal of Anaesthesia (1948–1964)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 597-598; doi:10.1093/bja/aen092 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

P. Beris, M. Muñoz, J. A. García-Erce, D. Thomas, A. Maniatis, and P. Van der Linden
Perioperative anaemia management: consensus statement on the role of intravenous iron
BJA Advance Access published on March 27, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 599-604; doi:10.1093/bja/aen054 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

J.-H. Baumert, M. Hein, K. E. Hecker, S. Satlow, P. Neef, and R. Rossaint
Xenon or propofol anaesthesia for patients at cardiovascular risk in non-cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on March 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 605-611; doi:10.1093/bja/aen050 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. X. Wei, A. Verity, M. Garle, R. Mahajan, and V. Wilson
Examination of the effect of procalcitonin on human leucocytes and the porcine isolated coronary artery
BJA Advance Access published on April 2, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 612-621; doi:10.1093/bja/aen073 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

E. A. Flockton, P. Mastronardi, J. M. Hunter, C. Gomar, R. K. Mirakhur, L. Aguilera, F. G. Giunta, C. Meistelman, and M. E. Prins
Reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block with sugammadex is faster than reversal of cisatracurium-induced block with neostigmine
BJA Advance Access published on April 2, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 622-630; doi:10.1093/bja/aen037 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. S. M. McCormick, V. L. Thomas, D. Berry, and P. W. Thomas
Plasma concentrations and sedation scores after nebulized and intranasal midazolam in healthy volunteers
BJA Advance Access published on April 2, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 631-636; doi:10.1093/bja/aen072 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. A. A. Caljouw, M. van Beuzekom, and F. Boer
Patient’s satisfaction with perioperative care: development, validation, and application of a questionnaire
BJA Advance Access published on March 12, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 637-644; doi:10.1093/bja/aen034 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. C. Lemmens, H. E. Kerkkamp, W. A. van Klei, N. S. Klazinga, C. L. Rutten, R. H. van Linge, and K. G. Moons
Implementation of outpatient preoperative evaluation clinics: facilitating and limiting factors
BJA Advance Access published on March 31, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 645-651; doi:10.1093/bja/aen068 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Kartha, W. Gomez, B. Wu, and K. Tremper
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with an implantable left ventricular assist device
BJA Advance Access published on March 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 652-655; doi:10.1093/bja/aen052 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

A. J. Campbell, J. A. Cook, G. Adey, and B. H. Cuthbertson
Predicting death and readmission after intensive care discharge
BJA Advance Access published on April 2, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 656-662; doi:10.1093/bja/aen069 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

V. M. Kumar, C. A. Grant, M. W. Hughes, E. Clarke, E. Hill, T. M. Jones, and G. A. Dempsey
Role of routine chest radiography after percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
BJA Advance Access published on March 27, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 663-666; doi:10.1093/bja/aen038 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

S. Rex, P. T. Meyer, J.-H. Baumert, R. Rossaint, M. Fries, U. Büll, and W. M. Schaefer
Positron emission tomography study of regional cerebral blood flow and flow–metabolism coupling during general anaesthesia with xenon in humans
BJA Advance Access published on March 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 667-675; doi:10.1093/bja/aen036 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Haines, L. M. Mao, L. Yang, A. Arora, E. E. Fibuch, and J. Q. Wang
Modulation of AMPA receptor GluR1 subunit phosphorylation in neurons by the intravenous anaesthetic propofol
BJA Advance Access published on March 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 676-682; doi:10.1093/bja/aen051 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

M. C. Svanström, B. Biber, M. Hanes, G. Johansson, U. Näslund, and E. M. Bålfors
Signs of myocardial ischaemia after injection of oxytocin: a randomized double-blind comparison of oxytocin and methylergometrine during Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on April 2, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 683-689; doi:10.1093/bja/aen071 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

S. R. Froom, C. A. Malan, J. S. Mecklenburgh, M. Price, M. S. Chawathe, J. E. Hall, and N. Goodwin
Bispectral Index asymmetry and COMFORT score in paediatric intensive care patients
BJA Advance Access published on March 12, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 690-696; doi:10.1093/bja/aen035 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Vilo, P. Rautiainen, K. Kaisti, R. Aantaa, M. Scheinin, T. Manner, and K. T. Olkkola
Pharmacokinetics of intravenous dexmedetomidine in children under 11 yr of age
BJA Advance Access published on March 31, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 697-700; doi:10.1093/bja/aen070 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

B. G. Locatelli, G. Frawley, A. Spotti, P. Ingelmo, S. Kaplanian, B. Rossi, L. Monia, and V. Sonzogni
Analgesic effectiveness of caudal levobupivacaine and ketamine
BJA Advance Access published on March 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 701-706; doi:10.1093/bja/aen048 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Lomax and A. Qureshi
Unusually early onset of post-dural puncture headache after spinal anaesthesia using a 27G Whittacre needle
BJA Advance Access published on March 26, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 707-708; doi:10.1093/bja/aen039 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

P. Cadi, T. Guenoun, D. Journois, J.-M. Chevallier, J.-L. Diehl, and D. Safran
Pressure-controlled ventilation improves oxygenation during laparoscopic obesity surgery compared with volume-controlled ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 709-716; doi:10.1093/bja/aen067 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. S. Xue, Y. C. Xu, Y. Liu, Q. Y. Yang, X. Liao, H. P. Liu, Y. M. Zhang, J. H. Liu, and M. P. Luo
Different small-dose sufentanil blunting cardiovascular responses to laryngoscopy and intubation in children: a randomized, double-blind comparison
BJA Advance Access published on March 5, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 717-723; doi:10.1093/bja/aen032 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

Y. L. Kwak, Y. S. Choi, J. K. Shim, E. M. Choi, K. Nitahara, Y. Sugi, K. Higa, S. Shono, and T. Hamada
Persistent train-of-four fade in myasthenia gravis patients after sevoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 724-725; doi:10.1093/bja/aen060 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. E. C. de Waal, S. Rex, C. L. J. J. Kruitwagen, C. J. Kalkman, and W. F. Buhre
Stroke volume variation obtained with FloTrac/VigileoTM fails to predict fluid responsiveness in coronary artery bypass graft patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 725-726; doi:10.1093/bja/aen061 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. M. Danbury, S. O'Neill, A. Kitching, and P. Murray (on behalf of the authors)
Preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 726; doi:10.1093/bja/aen062 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Agarwal, D. Gupta, P. Tauzin-Fin, M. Sesay, L. Svartz, M.-C. Houdeck, and P. Maurette
Postoperative catheter-related pain after radical retropubic prostatectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 726-727; doi:10.1093/bja/aen063 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Cooper, S. Sharma, P. Orakkan, and U. Franke
Does placental lactate production have a role in ephedrine-induced fetal metabolic acidosis?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 727-728; doi:10.1093/bja/aen064 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Shimizu, T. Mizutani, S. Takahashi, T. Hoshi, and M. Tanaka
New use of a laryngectomy tube for management of mechanical ventilation in patients with anatomical abnormalities
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 728-729; doi:10.1093/bja/aen065 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. F. Alguacil, C. Pérez-García, E. Salas, C. González-Martín, C. Castillo, M. J. Polanco, G. Herradón, and L. Morales
Subcutaneous tetrodotoxin and inflammatory pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 729-730; doi:10.1093/bja/aen066 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

G. A. McLeod
Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 731; doi:10.1093/bja/aen056 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. G. Craig
Complications in Anesthesiology
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 731-732; doi:10.1093/bja/aen057 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Morgan-Hughes
Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Principles and Practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 732-733; doi:10.1093/bja/aen058 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Justins
Opioids in Cancer Pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 100: 733; doi:10.1093/bja/aen059 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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