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IN THIS ISSUE Back

In the September 2009 BJA ...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: xii; doi:10.1093/bja/aep228 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIAL Back

N. R. Webster and H. F. Galley
Does strict glucose control improve outcome?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 331-334; doi:10.1093/bja/aep226 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

A. J. R. Macfarlane, G. A. Prasad, V. W. S. Chan, and R. Brull
Does regional anaesthesia improve outcome after total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review
BJA Advance Access published on July 23, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 335-345; doi:10.1093/bja/aep208 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

D. Lahner, B. Kabon, C. Marschalek, A. Chiari, G. Pestel, A. Kaider, E. Fleischmann, and H. Hetz
Evaluation of stroke volume variation obtained by arterial pulse contour analysis to predict fluid responsiveness intraoperatively
BJA Advance Access published on July 23, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 346-351; doi:10.1093/bja/aep200 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

D. J. Canty and C. F. Royse
Audit of anaesthetist-performed echocardiography on perioperative management decisions for non-cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 23, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 352-358; doi:10.1093/bja/aep165 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. C. Apfel, O. S. Cakmakkaya, G. Frings, P. Kranke, A. Malhotra, A. Stader, A. Turan, A. Biedler, and K. Kolodzie
Droperidol has comparable clinical efficacy against both nausea and vomiting
BJA Advance Access published on July 15, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 359-363; doi:10.1093/bja/aep177 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z. Jiang, J. Q. Dai, C. Shi, W. S. Zeng, R. C. Jiang, and W. F. Tu
Influence of patient-controlled i.v. analgesia with opioids on supraventricular arrhythmias after pulmonary resection
BJA Advance Access published on June 23, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 364-368; doi:10.1093/bja/aep172 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.-L. Guo, T.-J. Wu, C.-C. Liu, C.-C. Ng, C.-C. Chien, and H.-L. Sun
Meperidine-induced serotonin syndrome in a susceptible patient
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 369-370; doi:10.1093/bja/aep167 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

E. von Elm, P. Schoettker, I. Henzi, J. Osterwalder, and B. Walder
Pre-hospital tracheal intubation in patients with traumatic brain injury: systematic review of current evidence
BJA Advance Access published on July 31, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 371-386; doi:10.1093/bja/aep202 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

C. Lysakowski, N. Elia, C. Czarnetzki, L. Dumont, G. Haller, C. Combescure, and M. R. Tramèr
Bispectral and spectral entropy indices at propofol-induced loss of consciousness in young and elderly patients
BJA Advance Access published on June 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 387-393; doi:10.1093/bja/aep162 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Zanner, S. Pilge, E. F. Kochs, M. Kreuzer, and G. Schneider
Time delay of electroencephalogram index calculation: analysis of cerebral state, bispectral, and Narcotrend indices using perioperatively recorded electroencephalographic signals
BJA Advance Access published on July 31, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 394-399; doi:10.1093/bja/aep198 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

J. E. Spiegel, A. Vasudevan, Y. Li, and P. E. Hess
A randomized prospective study comparing two flexible epidural catheters for labour analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 27, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 400-405; doi:10.1093/bja/aep174 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. J. McDonnell
Cardiopulmonary arrest in pregnancy: two case reports of successful outcomes in association with perimortem Caesarean delivery
BJA Advance Access published on June 26, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 406-409; doi:10.1093/bja/aep176 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

H. J. Kwak, S. K. Min, J. S. Kim, and J. Y. Kim
Prevention of propofol-induced pain in children: combination of alfentanil and lidocaine vs alfentanil or lidocaine alone
BJA Advance Access published on June 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 410-412; doi:10.1093/bja/aep163 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Abulhasan, N. Buu, and C. Frigon
Perioperative use of dexmedetomidine in an infant with familial dysautonomia
BJA Advance Access published on July 10, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 413-415; doi:10.1093/bja/aep178 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAIN Back

J. Richardson, N. Collinghan, A. J. Scally, and S. Gupta
Bilateral L1 and L2 dorsal root ganglion blocks for discogenic low-back pain
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 416-419; doi:10.1093/bja/aep166 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Ginosar, E. M. Davidson, Y. Meroz, S. Blotnick, M. Shacham, and Y. Caraco
Mu-opioid receptor (A118G) single-nucleotide polymorphism affects alfentanil requirements for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: a pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic study
BJA Advance Access published on July 15, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 420-427; doi:10.1093/bja/aep192 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

C. Gonano, S. C. Kettner, M. Ernstbrunner, K. Schebesta, A. Chiari, and P. Marhofer
Comparison of economical aspects of interscalene brachial plexus blockade and general anaesthesia for arthroscopic shoulder surgery
BJA Advance Access published on July 8, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 428-433; doi:10.1093/bja/aep173 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. Fredrickson and D. J. Price
Analgesic effectiveness of ropivacaine 0.2% vs 0.4% via an ultrasound-guided C5–6 root/superior trunk perineural ambulatory catheter
BJA Advance Access published on July 16, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 434-439; doi:10.1093/bja/aep195 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

L. Walker, W. Brampton, M. Halai, C. Hoy, E. Lee, I. Scott, and D. J. McLernon
Randomized controlled trial of intubation with the McGrath® Series 5 videolaryngoscope by inexperienced anaesthetists
BJA Advance Access published on July 15, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 440-445; doi:10.1093/bja/aep191 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. H. C. Liu, R. W. L. Goy, B. H. Tan, and T. Asai
Tracheal intubation with videolaryngoscopes in patients with cervical spine immobilization: a randomized trial of the Airway Scope® and the GlideScope®
BJA Advance Access published on June 19, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 446-451; doi:10.1093/bja/aep164 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Yamanaka, Y. Hayashi, Y. Watanabe, H. Uematu, and T. Mashimo
Prolonged hoarseness and arytenoid cartilage dislocation after tracheal intubation
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 452-455; doi:10.1093/bja/aep169 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

M. Scott, J. Stones, N. Payne, T. M. Cook, B. Fischer, D. Bogod, J. A. Wildsmith, D. Counsell, I. Christie, and M. Damien
Antiseptic solutions for central neuraxial blockade: which concentration of chlorhexidine in alcohol should we use?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 456-457; doi:10.1093/bja/aep214 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. W. Y. Lee, K. S. Khaw, W. D. Ngan Kee, and T. Y. Leung
Management of hypotension in obstetric spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 457-458; doi:10.1093/bja/aep215 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. O'Hara, S. Oakey, and O. Shelley
Securing tracheal tubes in facial burns
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 458-459; doi:10.1093/bja/aep216 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. A. Popham, P. D. W. Fettes, J.-R. Jansson, and J. A. W. Wildsmith
Anatomical causes of failed spinal anaesthesia may be commoner than thought
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 459; doi:10.1093/bja/aep217 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Davies, P. D. W. Fettes, J.-R. Jansson, and J. A. W. Wildsmith
Use of Luer connection syringes for spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 459-460; doi:10.1093/bja/aep218 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Singh, A. Tewari, A. Bansal, S. Garg, M. Gupta, and P. Adlakha
Anaesthesia for a patient with Isaac's syndrome and myasthenia gravis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 460-461; doi:10.1093/bja/aep219 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Hirabayashi and Y. Otsuka
Apparent blind spot with the GlideScope® video laryngoscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 461-462; doi:10.1093/bja/aep220 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

A. Srivastava
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 463-464; doi:10.1093/bja/aep212 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. S. Sprigge
Careers in Anesthesiology: Volume XI. Professionalism, The Joy of Volunteering
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 464; doi:10.1093/bja/aep213 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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