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In the February 2009 BJA ...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aen380 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIALS Back

D. J. Buggy
Central neuraxial block: defining risk more clearly
BJA Advance Access published on January 12, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 151-153; doi:10.1093/bja/aen379 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Lambert
Capsaicin receptor antagonists: a promising new addition to the pain clinic
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 153-155; doi:10.1093/bja/aen354 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLES Back

N. Meylan, N. Elia, C. Lysakowski, and M. R. Tramèr
Benefit and risk of intrathecal morphine without local anaesthetic in patients undergoing major surgery: meta-analysis of randomized trials
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 156-167; doi:10.1093/bja/aen368 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

D. R. McIlroy, P. S. Myles, L. E. Phillips, and J. A. Smith
Antifibrinolytics in cardiac surgical patients receiving aspirin: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 168-178; doi:10.1093/bja/aen377 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

SPECIAL ARTICLE Back

T. M. Cook, D. Counsell, and J. A. W. Wildsmith on behalf of The Royal College of Anaesthetists Third National Audit Project
Major complications of central neuraxial block: report on the Third National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
BJA Advance Access published on January 12, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 179-190; doi:10.1093/bja/aen360 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Chinese eTranslation] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

J. Boldt, S. Suttner, C. Brosch, A. Lehmann, and A. Mengistu
Influence on coagulation of a potato-derived hydroxethylstarch (HES 130/0.42) and a maize-derived hydroxethylstarch (HES 130/0.4) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 191-197; doi:10.1093/bja/aen353 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Tritapepe, V. De Santis, D. Vitale, F. Guarracino, F. Pellegrini, P. Pietropaoli, and M. Singer
Levosimendan pre-treatment improves outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 198-204; doi:10.1093/bja/aen367 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Beed, M. B. O'Connor, J. Kaur, R. P. Mahajan, and I. K. Moppett
Transient hyperaemic response to assess skin vascular reactivity: effects of heat and iontophoresed norepinephrine
BJA Advance Access published on December 4, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 205-209; doi:10.1093/bja/aen349 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

J. Sawyer, S. Febbraro, S. Masud, M. A. Ashburn, and J. C. Campbell
Heated lidocaine/tetracaine patch (SyneraTM, RapydanTM) compared with lidocaine/prilocaine cream (EMLA®) for topical anaesthesia before vascular access
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 210-215; doi:10.1093/bja/aen364 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. Fernández, E. Dios, and J. C. Diz
Comparative study of topical anaesthesia with lidocaine 2% vs levobupivacaine 0.75% in cataract surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 216-220; doi:10.1093/bja/aen369 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

M. Zaar, B. Lauritzen, N. H. Secher, T. Krantz, H. B. Nielsen, P. L. Madsen, and P. I. Johansson
Initial administration of hydroxyethyl starch vs lactated Ringer after liver trauma in the pig
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 221-226; doi:10.1093/bja/aen350 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

A. J. Aho, A. Yli-Hankala, L.-P. Lyytikäinen, and V. Jäntti
Facial muscle activity, Response Entropy, and State Entropy indices during noxious stimuli in propofol–nitrous oxide or propofol–nitrous oxide–remifentanil anaesthesia without neuromuscular block
BJA Advance Access published on December 25, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 227-233; doi:10.1093/bja/aen356 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

N. Lao, H. Nie, L. X. Xu, L. Z. Xiong, H. Zhang, Y. Y. Fan, and B. R. Wang
Efficacy of intracarotid propofol infusion and impact of cerebral blood flow alteration
BJA Advance Access published on December 9, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 234-239; doi:10.1093/bja/aen346 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

S. H. Halpern, A. Soliman, J. Yee, P. Angle, and A. Ioscovich
Conversion of epidural labour analgesia to anaesthesia for Caesarean section: a prospective study of the incidence and determinants of failure
BJA Advance Access published on December 9, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 240-243; doi:10.1093/bja/aen352 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAIN Back

F. von Dincklage, K. Send, M. Hackbarth, B. Rehberg, and J. H. Baars
Comparison of the nociceptive flexion reflex threshold and the bispectral index as monitors of movement responses to noxious stimuli under propofol mono-anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 9, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 244-250; doi:10.1093/bja/aen351 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Niiyama, T. Kawamata, J. Yamamoto, S. Furuse, and A. Namiki
SB366791, a TRPV1 antagonist, potentiates analgesic effects of systemic morphine in a murine model of bone cancer pain
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 251-258; doi:10.1093/bja/aen347 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

M. P. Hendriks, C. J. M. de Weert, M. M. J. Snoeck, H. P. Hu, M. A. L. Pluim, and M. J. M. Gielen
Plain articaine or prilocaine for spinal anaesthesia in day-case knee arthroscopy: a double-blind randomized trial
BJA Advance Access published on December 25, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 259-263; doi:10.1093/bja/aen357 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

V. Uppal, G. Fletcher, and J. Kinsella
Comparison of the i-gel with the cuffed tracheal tube during pressure-controlled ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 264-268; doi:10.1093/bja/aen366 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Ye, J. Liu, D. T. Wong, and T. Zhu
Effects of tracheal tube orientation on the success of intubation through an intubating laryngeal mask airway: study in Mallampati class 3 or 4 patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 269-272; doi:10.1093/bja/aen365 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Weiss, C. Doell, N. Koepfer, C. Madjdpour, K. Woitzek, and V. Bernet
Rapid pressure compensation by automated cuff pressure controllers worsens sealing in tracheal tubes
BJA Advance Access published on December 25, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 273-278; doi:10.1093/bja/aen355 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

V. Rosival, J. M. Handy, and N. Soni
Acidosis, phosphofructokinase, and diabetic coma
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 279-280; doi:10.1093/bja/aen370 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. R. Fai, M. Engleback, J. B. Norman, R. Griffiths, M. Avellanal, and G. Diaz-Reganon
Interlaminar approach for epiduroscopy in patients with failed back surgery syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 280-281; doi:10.1093/bja/aen371 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Hagenaars, J. T. A. Knape, and E. M. J. M. Backus
Pulmonary oedema after high infusion rate of sulprostone
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 281-282; doi:10.1093/bja/aen372 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. S. Xue, X. Liao, Y. M. Zhang, J. E. Smith, and J. L. Tong
Pathway of the tracheal tube and complications of nasal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 282-283; doi:10.1093/bja/aen373 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Merino, X. Borrat, J. Balust, S. Delgado, A. M. Lacy, J. Vidal, and G. Martinez-Palli
Rhabdomyolysis after bariatric surgery: a potentially fatal complication
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 283-284; doi:10.1093/bja/aen374 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Nowak, C. Zwadlo, S. Piepenbrock, and M. Winterhalter
Overestimation of intrathoracic blood volume in a patient with atrial fibrillation and subsequent severely reduced atrial blood-flow
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 284-285; doi:10.1093/bja/aen375 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. L. Fernando and A. J. Broadfoot
Ondansetron anaphylaxis: a case report and protocol for skin testing
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 285-286; doi:10.1093/bja/aen376 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

N. Morgan-Hughes
Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 287; doi:10.1093/bja/aen361 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. R. Webster
Intensive Care—A Concise Textbook
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 287-288; doi:10.1093/bja/aen362 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ng
Core Topics in Cardiothoracic Critical Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 288; doi:10.1093/bja/aen363 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ERRATUM Back

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 289; doi:10.1093/bja/aen386 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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