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IN THIS ISSUE Back

In the June 2009 BJA ...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aep132 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIALS Back

K. Drasner
Spinal anaesthesia: a century of refinement, and failure is still an option
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 729-730; doi:10.1093/bja/aep085 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ng and J. Swanevelder
Perioperative echocardiography for non-cardiac surgery: what is its role in routine haemodynamic monitoring?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 731-734; doi:10.1093/bja/aep100 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Martin and D. J. Buggy
New airway equipment: opportunities for enhanced safety
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 734-738; doi:10.1093/bja/aep104 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

P. D. W. Fettes, J.-R. Jansson, and J. A. W. Wildsmith
Failed spinal anaesthesia: mechanisms, management, and prevention
BJA Advance Access published on May 6, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 739-748; doi:10.1093/bja/aep096 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

B. G. Loef, A. H. Epema, G. Navis, T. Ebels, and C. A. Stegeman
Postoperative renal dysfunction and preoperative left ventricular dysfunction predispose patients to increased long-term mortality after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 749-755; doi:10.1093/bja/aep088 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Bundgaard-Nielsen, C. C. Jørgensen, T. B. Jørgensen, B. Ruhnau, N. H. Secher, and H. Kehlet
Orthostatic intolerance and the cardiovascular response to early postoperative mobilization
BJA Advance Access published on April 27, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 756-762; doi:10.1093/bja/aep083 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

A. A. El-Dawlatly, A. Turkistani, S. C. Kettner, A.-M. Machata, M. B. Delvi, A. Thallaj, S. Kapral, and P. Marhofer
Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block: description of a new technique and comparison with conventional systemic analgesia during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
BJA Advance Access published on April 17, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 763-767; doi:10.1093/bja/aep067 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

D. L. Phipps, P. C. W. Beatty, D. Parker, C. Nsoedo, and G. H. Meakin
Motivational influences on anaesthetists’ use of practice guidelines
BJA Advance Access published on April 27, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 768-774; doi:10.1093/bja/aep082 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Lee, J.-R. Lee, and S. Na
Targeting smooth emergence: the effect site concentration of remifentanil for preventing cough during emergence during propofol–remifentanil anaesthesia for thyroid surgery
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 775-778; doi:10.1093/bja/aep090 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. F. J. Ng, J.-C. Lawmin, S. F. Tsang, W. M. Tang, and K. Y. Chiu
Value of a single preoperative PFA-100® measurement in assessing the risk of bleeding in patients taking cyclooxygenase inhibitors and undergoing total knee replacement
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 779-784; doi:10.1093/bja/aep091 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

N. Rahe-Meyer, M. Pichlmaier, A. Haverich, C. Solomon, M. Winterhalter, S. Piepenbrock, and K. A. Tanaka
Bleeding management with fibrinogen concentrate targeting a high-normal plasma fibrinogen level: a pilot study
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 785-792; doi:10.1093/bja/aep089 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

D. Bolliger, F. Szlam, R. J. Molinaro, N. Rahe-Meyer, J. H. Levy, and K. A. Tanaka
Finding the optimal concentration range for fibrinogen replacement after severe haemodilution: an in vitro model
BJA Advance Access published on May 6, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 793-799; doi:10.1093/bja/aep098 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

P. Brassard, T. Seifert, and N. H. Secher
Is cerebral oxygenation negatively affected by infusion of norepinephrine in healthy subjects?
BJA Advance Access published on April 17, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 800-805; doi:10.1093/bja/aep065 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

M. C. Hennebry, G. M. Stocks, P. Belavadi, J. Barnes, S. Wray, M. O. Columb, and G. Lyons
Effect of i.v. phenylephrine or ephedrine on the ED50 of intrathecal bupivacaine with fentanyl for Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 806-811; doi:10.1093/bja/aep095 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Y. Yoo, C. W. Jeong, B. Y. Park, S. J. Kim, S. T. Jeong, M. H. Shin, and J. Lee
Effects of remifentanil on cardiovascular and bispectral index responses to endotracheal intubation in severe pre-eclamptic patients undergoing Caesarean delivery under general anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on May 8, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 812-819; doi:10.1093/bja/aep099 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

H. S. Na, J. T. Kim, H. S. Kim, J. H. Bahk, C. S. Kim, and S. D. Kim
Practical anatomic landmarks for determining the insertion depth of central venous catheter in paediatric patients
BJA Advance Access published on April 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 820-823; doi:10.1093/bja/aep078 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAIN Back

A. E. Powell, H. T. O. Davies, J. Bannister, and W. A. Macrae
Challenge of improving postoperative pain management: case studies of three acute pain services in the UK National Health Service
BJA Advance Access published on April 17, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 824-831; doi:10.1093/bja/aep066 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

W. Ruppen, L. A. Steiner, J. Drewe, L. Hauenstein, S. Brugger, and M. D. Seeberger
Bupivacaine concentrations in the lumbar cerebrospinal fluid of patients during spinal anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on March 26, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 832-838; doi:10.1093/bja/aep049 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. A. Steiner, L. Hauenstein, W. Ruppen, K. F. Hampl, and M. D. Seeberger
Bupivacaine concentrations in lumbar cerebrospinal fluid in patients with failed spinal anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on March 26, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 839-844; doi:10.1093/bja/aep050 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. K. Karmakar, X. Li, A. M.-H. Ho, W. H. Kwok, and P. T. Chui
Real-time ultrasound-guided paramedian epidural access: evaluation of a novel in-plane technique
BJA Advance Access published on April 27, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 845-854; doi:10.1093/bja/aep079 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

X. Sala Blanch, A. M. López, J. Carazo, A. Hadzic, A. Carrera, J. Pomés, and J. Valls-Solé
Intraneural injection during nerve stimulator-guided sciatic nerve block at the popliteal fossa
BJA Advance Access published on May 6, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 855-861; doi:10.1093/bja/aep097 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

W. A. Almarakbi, H. M. Fawzi, and J. A. Alhashemi
Effects of four intraoperative ventilatory strategies on respiratory compliance and gas exchange during laparoscopic gastric banding in obese patients
BJA Advance Access published on April 29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 862-868; doi:10.1093/bja/aep084 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. J. Lee, K. S. Kim, J. S. Jeong, M. A. Cheong, and J. C. Shim
Comparison of the adductor pollicis, orbicularis oculi, and corrugator supercilii as indicators of adequacy of muscle relaxation for tracheal intubation
BJA Advance Access published on April 17, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 869-874; doi:10.1093/bja/aep064 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. W. Glover and S. J. Fletcher
Assessing the performance of the Whisperflow® continuous positive airway pressure generator: a bench study
BJA Advance Access published on April 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 875-881; doi:10.1093/bja/aep077 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

S. J. Fowler, T. M. Cook, D. Counsell, and J. A. W. Wildsmith
Incidence of severe complications after central neuraxial block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 882-883; doi:10.1093/bja/aep069 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. van den Brule, C. Hoedemaekers, P. Pickkers, and V. De Santis
Clinical outcome benefits of pretreatment with levosimendan
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 883-884; doi:10.1093/bja/aep115 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. K. Ramachandran, P. Hans, H. Marechal, and V. Bonhomme
Cough during emergence from anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 884-886; doi:10.1093/bja/aep116 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Elbers, B. Atasever, H. Knotzer, S. Maier, and W. Hasibeder
Quality and consistency in microvascular research
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 886-887; doi:10.1093/bja/aep117 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Edsell, J. K. Shim, Y. S. Choi, and Y. L. Kwak
Diastolic dysfunction and off-pump coronary artery bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 887-888; doi:10.1093/bja/aep118 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Pigot, D. Kirkham, L. Eyrolles, N. Rosencher, D. Safran, and B. Cholley
Preventive closure of a patent foramen ovale before total hip replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 888-889; doi:10.1093/bja/aep119 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Harish, E. Forastiere, and M. Sofra
Low-dose infusion with ‘surgical transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block’ in open nephrectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 889-890; doi:10.1093/bja/aep120 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Carron, V. Stefano, and C. Ori
Bilateral vocal cord paralysis and oedema after placement of a ProSealTM laryngeal mask airway in a patient with spinocerebellar ataxia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 890-891; doi:10.1093/bja/aep121 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Mora, K. Skhirtladze, and M. Dworschak
Severe cerebral desaturation during anterior transapical beating heart aortic valve implantation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 891-892; doi:10.1093/bja/aep122 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

K. E. Tighe
Clinical Pain Management. Chronic Pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 893; doi:10.1093/bja/aep109 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Buggy
Clinical Pain Management: Acute Pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 894; doi:10.1093/bja/aep110 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Power
Pain Management and Procedural Sedation Handbook
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 894-895; doi:10.1093/bja/aep112 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Atcheson
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Breakthrough Pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 102: 895; doi:10.1093/bja/aep113 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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