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In the August 2009 BJA ...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aep197 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIALS Back

D. W. Wheeler, C. E. Williams, and A. F. Merry
Pulling the plug on ad hoc critical incident training
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 145-147; doi:10.1093/bja/aep193 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Boldt
Seven misconceptions regarding volume therapy strategies—and their correction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 147-151; doi:10.1093/bja/aep194 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

C. C. M. Poon and M. G. Irwin
Anaesthesia for deep brain stimulation and in patients with implanted neurostimulator devices
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 152-165; doi:10.1093/bja/aep179 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

Z. Szabó, R. G. G. Andersson, and H. J. Arnqvist
Intraoperative muscle and fat metabolism in diabetic patients during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a parallel microdialysis and organ balance study
BJA Advance Access published on May 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 166-172; doi:10.1093/bja/aep105 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Goebel, A. Mecklenburg, M. Siepe, M. Roesslein, C. I. Schwer, H. L. Pahl, H. J. Priebe, C. Schlensak, and T. Loop
Protective effects of inhaled carbon monoxide in pig lungs during cardiopulmonary bypass are mediated via an induction of the heat shock response
BJA Advance Access published on April 29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 173-184; doi:10.1093/bja/aep087 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

J. Mayer, J. Boldt, R. Beschmann, A. Stephan, and S. Suttner
Uncalibrated arterial pressure waveform analysis for less-invasive cardiac output determination in obese patients undergoing cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on May 29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 185-190; doi:10.1093/bja/aep133 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Zaballos, C. Jimeno, J. Almendral, F. Atienza, D. Patiño, E. Valdes, J. Navia, and M. J. Anadón
Cardiac electrophysiological effects of remifentanil: study in a closed-chest porcine model
BJA Advance Access published on May 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 191-198; doi:10.1093/bja/aep131 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

W. A. Wetsch, I. Pircher, W. Lederer, J. F. Kinzl, C. Traweger, P. Heinz-Erian, and A. Benzer
Preoperative stress and anxiety in day-care patients and inpatients undergoing fast-track surgery
BJA Advance Access published on May 30, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 199-205; doi:10.1093/bja/aep136 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Oscarsson, M. Fredrikson, M. Sörliden, S. Anskär, and C. Eintrei
N-terminal fragment of pro-B-type natriuretic peptide is a predictor of cardiac events in high-risk patients undergoing acute hip fracture surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 13, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 206-212; doi:10.1093/bja/aep139 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Lauwick, D. J. Kim, G. Mistraletti, and F. Carli
Functional walking capacity as an outcome measure of laparoscopic prostatectomy: the effect of lidocaine infusion
BJA Advance Access published on May 13, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 213-219; doi:10.1093/bja/aep103 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. L. Robinson, D. Carpenter, P. J. Halsall, D. E. Iles, P. Booms, D. Steele, P. M. Hopkins, and M.-A. Shaw
Epigenetic allele silencing and variable penetrance of malignant hyperthermia susceptibility
BJA Advance Access published on May 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 220-225; doi:10.1093/bja/aep108 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Kimberger, R. Thell, M. Schuh, J. Koch, D. I. Sessler, and A. Kurz
Accuracy and precision of a novel non-invasive core thermometer
BJA Advance Access published on May 29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 226-231; doi:10.1093/bja/aep134 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

F. Bloos, S. Müller, A. Harz, M. Gugel, D. Geil, K. Egerland, K. Reinhart, and G. Marx
Effects of staff training on the care of mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective cohort study
BJA Advance Access published on May 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 232-237; doi:10.1093/bja/aep114 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Gouvêa, R. Diaz, L. Auler, R. Toledo, and J. M. Martinho
Evaluation of the pulse pressure variation index as a predictor of fluid responsiveness during orthotopic liver transplantation
BJA Advance Access published on May 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 238-243; doi:10.1093/bja/aep123 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

B.-S. Chen, H. Peng, and S.-N. Wu
Dexmedetomidine, an {alpha}2-adrenergic agonist, inhibits neuronal delayed-rectifier potassium current and sodium current
BJA Advance Access published on June 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 244-254; doi:10.1093/bja/aep107 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. E. Delfino, L. I. Cortinez, C. V. Fierro, and H. R. Muñoz
Propofol consumption and recovery times after bispectral index or cerebral state index guidance of anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 5, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 255-259; doi:10.1093/bja/aep138 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

E. Langesæter, L. A. Rosseland, and A. Stubhaug
Haemodynamic effects of repeated doses of oxytocin during Caesarean delivery in healthy parturients
BJA Advance Access published on June 5, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 260-262; doi:10.1093/bja/aep137 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

M. Micaglio, R. Bonato, M. De Nardin, M. Parotto, D. Trevisanuto, V. Zanardo, N. Doglioni, and C. Ori
Prospective, randomized comparison of ProSealTM and ClassicTM laryngeal mask airways in anaesthetized neonates and infants
BJA Advance Access published on May 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 263-267; doi:10.1093/bja/aep106 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M. El-Hennawy, A. M. Abd-Elwahab, A. M. Abd-Elmaksoud, H. S. El-Ozairy, and S. R. Boulis
Addition of clonidine or dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine prolongs caudal analgesia in children
BJA Advance Access published on June 18, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 268-274; doi:10.1093/bja/aep159 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Stanger, K. Colyvas, J. G. Cassey, I. A. Robinson, and P. Armstrong
Predicting the efficacy of convection warming in anaesthetized children
BJA Advance Access published on June 18, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 275-282; doi:10.1093/bja/aep160 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

L. H. Lundstrøm, A. M. Møller, C. Rosenstock, G. Astrup, M. R. Gätke, J. Wetterslev, and the Danish Anaesthesia Database
Avoidance of neuromuscular blocking agents may increase the risk of difficult tracheal intubation: a cohort study of 103 812 consecutive adult patients recorded in the Danish Anaesthesia Database
BJA Advance Access published on May 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 283-290; doi:10.1093/bja/aep124 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Kathirgamanathan, R. A. McCahon, and J. G. Hardman
Indices of pulmonary oxygenation in pathological lung states: an investigation using high-fidelity, computational modelling
BJA Advance Access published on June 18, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 291-297; doi:10.1093/bja/aep140 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. M. Strang, T. Hachenberg, F. Fredén, and G. Hedenstierna
Development of atelectasis and arterial to end-tidal PCO2-difference in a porcine model of pneumoperitoneum
BJA Advance Access published on May 13, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 298-303; doi:10.1093/bja/aep102 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

J. Kaur, N. Jones, S. Mallett, T. C. Collyer, and D. J. Gray
Thrombelastography® Platelet MappingTM is a useful preoperative tool in surgical patients taking antiplatelet medication
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 304-305; doi:10.1093/bja/aep184 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. T. Webb, A. A. Klein, P. A. Calvert, E. M. Lee, L. M. Shapiro, A.-R. Fathi, P. Eshtehardi, and B. Meier
Preoperative percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure before neurosurgery in the sitting position
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 305-306; doi:10.1093/bja/aep185 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. E. Edsell, J. Kirk-Bayley, V. Eichhorn, A. Bender, and D. A. Reuter
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for arterial gas embolism
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 306-307; doi:10.1093/bja/aep186 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Carron, U. Freo, and C. Ori
Subanaesthetic sevoflurane by a helmet for bronchospasm after tracheal extubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 307-308; doi:10.1093/bja/aep187 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Graterol and K. Quader
McGrath videolaryngoscope for an anticipated difficult airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 308-309; doi:10.1093/bja/aep188 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Dauri, S. Faria, L. Celidonio, U. Tarantino, E. Fabbi, and A. F. Sabato
Retroperitoneal haematoma in a patient with continuous psoas compartment block and enoxaparin administration for total knee replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 309-310; doi:10.1093/bja/aep189 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z. Sungur Ulke and M. Senturk
Mivacurium in patients with myasthenia gravis undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 310-311; doi:10.1093/bja/aep190 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

B. Philips
Consent, Benefit and Risk in Anaesthetic Practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 312; doi:10.1093/bja/aep180 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. J. T. Wilson
Anesthesia for the High-risk Patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 313; doi:10.1093/bja/aep181 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Srivastava
The Complete Recovery Room Book
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 313-314; doi:10.1093/bja/aep182 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. N. Russell
Core Topics in Thoracic Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 314; doi:10.1093/bja/aep183 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ABSTRACTS Back

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting: University Buildings of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK • May 28–29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 315-329; doi:10.1093/bja/aep101 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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