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In the October 2008 BJA...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aen268 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIALS Back

B. M. Biccard and S. J. Howell
Calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, and perioperative cardiovascular stability
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 439-441; doi:10.1093/bja/aen247 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Nielsen and N.V. Olsen
Genetic polymorphisms in the cytochrome P450 system and efficacy of 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonists for postoperative nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 441-445; doi:10.1093/bja/aen246 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

N. Soni and P. Williams
Positive pressure ventilation: what is the real cost?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 446-457; doi:10.1093/bja/aen240 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

M. D. Kertai, C. M. Westerhout, K. S. Varga, G. Acsady, and J. Gal
Dihydropiridine calcium-channel blockers and perioperative mortality in aortic aneurysm surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 12, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 458-465; doi:10.1093/bja/aen173 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. P. Talbot, G. M. Balanos, P. A. Robbins, and K. L. Dorrington
Can intravenous endothelin-1 be used to enhance hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in healthy humans?
BJA Advance Access published on July 17, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 466-472; doi:10.1093/bja/aen214 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Koch, D. De Backer, J. L. Vincent, L. Barvais, D. Hennart, and D. Schmartz
Effects of propofol on human microcirculation
BJA Advance Access published on July 23, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 473-478; doi:10.1093/bja/aen210 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Mabrouk-Zerguini, P. Léger, S. Aubert, R. Ray, P. Leprince, B. Riou, P. Coriat, and A. Ouattara
Tei index to assess perioperative left ventricular systolic function in patients undergoing mitral valve repair
BJA Advance Access published on July 17, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 479-485; doi:10.1093/bja/aen212 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

M. McD. Fisher and M. Rose
Anaesthesia for patients with idiopathic environmental intolerance and chronic fatigue syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 486-491; doi:10.1093/bja/aen242 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

L. M. Staals, M. M. J. Snoeck, J. J. Driessen, E. A. Flockton, M. Heeringa, and J. M. Hunter
Multicentre, parallel-group, comparative trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of sugammadex in patients with end-stage renal failure or normal renal function
BJA Advance Access published on July 23, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 492-497; doi:10.1093/bja/aen216 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Leslie, P. S. Myles, M. T. V. Chan, M. J. Paech, P. Peyton, A. Forbes, D. McKenzie, and the ENIGMA Trial Group
Risk factors for severe postoperative nausea and vomiting in a randomized trial of nitrous oxide-based vs nitrous oxide-free anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on August 5, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 498-505; doi:10.1093/bja/aen230 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Agarwal, G. Yadav, D. Gupta, P. K. Singh, and U. Singh
Evaluation of intra-operative tramadol for prevention of catheter-related bladder discomfort: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study
BJA Advance Access published on July 24, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 506-510; doi:10.1093/bja/aen217 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

M. J. Maxwell, C. G. Moran, and I. K. Moppett
Development and validation of a preoperative scoring system to predict 30 day mortality in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery
BJA Advance Access published on August 21, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 511-517; doi:10.1093/bja/aen236 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Eisenburger, C. Havel, F. Sterz, T. Uray, A. Zeiner, M. Haugk, H. Losert, A. N. Laggner, and H. Herkner
Transport with ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation may not be futile
BJA Advance Access published on July 23, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 518-522; doi:10.1093/bja/aen209 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

G. M. Palmer, M. Atkins, B. J. Anderson, K. R. Smith, T. J. Culnane, C. M. McNally, E. J. Perkins, G. A. Chalkiadis, and R. W. Hunt
I.V. acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in neonates after multiple doses
BJA Advance Access published on July 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 523-530; doi:10.1093/bja/aen208 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-T. Kim, H.-S. Na, J.-Y. Bae, D.-W. Kim, H.-S. Kim, C. S. Kim, and S. D. Kim
GlideScope® video laryngoscope: a randomized clinical trial in 203 paediatric patients
BJA Advance Access published on August 8, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 531-534; doi:10.1093/bja/aen234 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAIN Back

O. Mathiesen, L. S. Jacobsen, H. E. Holm, S. Randall, L. Adamiec-Malmstroem, B. K. Graungaard, P. E. Holst, K. L. Hilsted, and J. B. Dahl
Pregabalin and dexamethasone for postoperative pain control: a randomized controlled study in hip arthroplasty
BJA Advance Access published on July 23, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 535-541; doi:10.1093/bja/aen215 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y.-C. Yeh, T.-F. Lin, F.-S. Lin, Y.-P. Wang, C.-J. Lin, and W.-Z. Sun
Combination of opioid agonist and agonist–antagonist: patient-controlled analgesia requirement and adverse events among different-ratio morphine and nalbuphine admixtures for postoperative pain
BJA Advance Access published on July 17, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 542-548; doi:10.1093/bja/aen213 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

S. Riazi, N. Carmichael, I. Awad, R. M. Holtby, and C. J. L. McCartney
Effect of local anaesthetic volume (20 vs 5 ml) on the efficacy and respiratory consequences of ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block
BJA Advance Access published on August 4, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 549-556; doi:10.1093/bja/aen229 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Honarmand and M. R. Safavi
Comparison of prophylactic use of midazolam, ketamine, and ketamine plus midazolam for prevention of shivering during regional anaesthesia: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial
BJA Advance Access published on July 11, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 557-562; doi:10.1093/bja/aen205 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

K. Maruyama, T. Yamada, R. Kawakami, and K. Hara
Randomized cross-over comparison of cervical-spine motion with the AirWay Scope or Macintosh laryngoscope with in-line stabilization: a video-fluoroscopic study
BJA Advance Access published on July 25, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 563-567; doi:10.1093/bja/aen207 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. J. Howard-Quijano, Y. M. Huang, R. Matevosian, M. B. Kaplan, and R. H. Steadman
Video-assisted instruction improves the success rate for tracheal intubation by novices
BJA Advance Access published on August 1, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 568-572; doi:10.1093/bja/aen211 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

J. Nielsen, and C. L. Errando (on behalf of the authors)
Anaesthetists be'ware ... and alarmed
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 573; doi:10.1093/bja/aen252 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. L. Bourgain, E. Desruenne, M. Fischler, P. Ravussin, T. Cook, and R. Alexander
Safety and jet ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 573-574; doi:10.1093/bja/aen253 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Pfister, S. P. Strebel, L. A. Steiner, I. Moppett, and R. Mahajan
Effects of glyceryl trinitrate on cerebrovascular autoregulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 574-575; doi:10.1093/bja/aen254 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Bordes, Y. Asencio, N. Kenane, J. Fesselet, E. Meaudre, and P. Goutorbe
Recombinant activated factor VII for acute subdural haematoma in an elderly patient taking fondaparinux
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 575-576; doi:10.1093/bja/aen255 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Sadhahalli, P. S. Myles, M. Chan, K. Leslie, P. Peyton, M. Paech, and A. Forbes
Folate for high-risk surgical patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 576; doi:10.1093/bja/aen256 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Tripathi, M. Raza, E. McCoy, M. Pandey, and C. M. Pandey
Effect of preoxygenation practices on bispectral index and the propofol induction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 576-578; doi:10.1093/bja/aen257 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. R. El-Tahan, O. M. Warda, A. M. Yasseen, and M. K. Matter
Preoperative ketorolac–acetaminophen–lidocaine with isoflurane–propofol anaesthesia for Caesarean section in a patient with infective endocarditis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 578-579; doi:10.1093/bja/aen258 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

L. A. Colvin
Chronic Pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 580; doi:10.1093/bja/aen259 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. S. Reilly
The Year in Anaesthesia and Critical Care—2
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 580-581; doi:10.1093/bja/aen260 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. R. Milligan
Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Anatomy for Orthopaedic Anesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 581; doi:10.1093/bja/aen261 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Coley
Obstetrics for Anaesthetists
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 581-582; doi:10.1093/bja/aen262 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ABSTRACTS Back

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 583-594; doi:10.1093/bja/aen238 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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