British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

F. Carli and I. A. MacDonald

Perioperative inadvertent hypothermia: what do we need to prevent?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 601-603; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.601 [PDF]  

T. E. Oh

Gastric tonometry to monitor tissue oxygenation: more than a gut feeling?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 604-605; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.604 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

G. Turner, D. Blake, M. Buckland, D. Chamley, P. Dawson, C. Goodchild, J. Mezzatesta, D. Scott, A. Sultana, S. Walker, M. Hendrata, P. Mooney, and M. Armstrong

Continuous extradural infusion of ropivacaine for prevention of postoperative pain after major orthopaedic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 606-610; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.606 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. W. Cooper, D. M. Ryall, F. E. McHardy, S. L. Lindsay, and S. S. Eldabe

Patient-controlled extradural analgesia with bupivacaine, fentanyl, or a mixture of both, after Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 611-615; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.611 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Karinen, J. Rasanen, S. Alahuhta, R. Jouppila, and P. Jouppila

Maternal and uteroplacental haemodynamic state in pre-eclamptic patients during spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 616-620; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.616 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. J. Mellor, E. Moss, E. M. McAteer, and M. V. Shah

Effect of antagonism of mivacurium on recovery of extraocular muscle function
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 621-623; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.621 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. M. De Wolf, J. A. Freeman, V. L. Scott, W. Tullock, D. A. Smith, D. F. Kisor, S. Kerls, and D. R. Cook

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cisatracurium in patients with end-stage liver disease undergoing liver transplantation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 624-628; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.624 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. J. Pittard, R. E. Banks, H. F. Galley, and N. R. Webster

Soluble E-cadherin concentrations in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiorgan dysfunction syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 629-631; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.629 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Licker, M. Bednarkiewicz, P. Neidhart, R. Pretre, M. Montessuit, H. Favre, and D. R. Morel

Preoperative inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme improves systemic and renal haemodynamic changes during aortic abdominal surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 632-639; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.632 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. O'Leary, K. Hubbard, W. Tormey, and A. J. Cunningham

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: haemodynamic and neuroendocrine responses after pneumoperitoneum and changes in position
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 640-644; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.640 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. G. van der Stroom, H. B. van Wezel, I. Vergroesen, J. E. Kal, J. J. Koolen, J. P. Dijkhuis, A. Swaan, M. Porsius, HAJ. Kleinjans, and P. A. van Zwieten

Comparison of the effects of urapidil and sodium nitroprusside on haemodynamic state, myocardial metabolism and function in patients during coronary artery surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 645-651; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.645 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. D. Young, J. W. Sear, and E. M. Valvini

Kinetics of methaemoglobin and serum nitrogen oxide production during inhalation of nitric oxide in volunteers
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 652-656; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.652 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Ireland, J. Meagher, J. W. Sleigh, and J. D. Henderson

Heart rate variability in patients recovering from general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 657-662; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.657 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. B. Drummond

Comparison of sedation with midazolam and ketamine: effects on airway muscle activity
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 663-667; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.663 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Versichelen, G. Rolly, and H. Vermeulen

Accumulation of foreign gases during closed-system anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 668-672; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.668 [Abstract] [PDF]  

MRJ. West, M. M. Jonas, A. P. Adams, and F. Carli

A new tracheal tube for difficult intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 673-679; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.673 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Hawthorne, R. Wilson, G. Lyons, and M. Dresner

Failed intubation revisited: 17-yr experience in a teaching maternity unit
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 680-684; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.680 [Abstract] [PDF]  

NAM. de Beer, J. C. van Hooff, PJM. Cluitmans, HHM. Korsten, and RJE. Grouls

Haemodynamic responses to incision and sternotomy in relation to the auditory evoked potential and spontaneous EEG
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 685-693; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.685 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. S. Myles, M. Hendrata, Y. Layher, N. J. Williams, J. L. Hall, J. T. Moloney, and J. Powell

Double-blind, randomized trial of cessation of smoking after audiotape suggestion during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 694-698; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.694 [Abstract] [PDF]  

O. Nordstrom and R. Sandin

Recall during intermittent propofol anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 699-701; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.699 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

T. Goto, JJA. Marota, and G. Crosby

Volatile anaesthetics antagonize nitrous oxide and morphine-induced analgesia in the rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 702-706; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.702 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Schmidt, A. Secchi, R. Wellmann, H. Bohrer, A. Bach, and E. Martin

Effect of low-dose dopamine on intestinal villus microcirculation during normotensive endotoxaemia in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 707-712; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.707 [Abstract] [PDF]  

MFM. James, R. Hickman, P. Janicki, B. Mets, and J. Fourie

Early effects of total hepatectomy on haemodynamic state and organ uptake of catecholamines in the pig
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 713-720; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.713 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Kurata, T. Adachi, S. Nakao, M. Murakawa, T. Shichino, M. Shibata, and K. Mori

Sevoflurane, enflurane and isoflurane have no persistent postanaesthetic effects on the central nervous system in cats
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 721-725; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.721 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

A. P. Morley

Prehospital monitoring of trauma patients: experience of a helicopter emergency medical service
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 726-730; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.726 [PDF]  

Short Communications:

M. P. Vercauteren, V. Hoffmann, H. C. Coppejans, A. L. Van Steenberge, and H. A. Adriaensen

Hydroxyethylstarch compared with modified gelatin as volume preload before spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 731-733; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.731 [Abstract] [PDF]  

LAH. Critchley and F. Conway

Hypotension during subarachnoid anaesthesia: haemodynamic effects of colloid and metaraminol
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 734-736; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.734 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. R. Wilkes and W. W. Mapleson

Interference of volatile anaesthetics with infrared analysis of carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide tested in the Drager Cicero EM using sevoflurane
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 737-739; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.737 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

N. J. Snook, H. A. O'Beirne, S. Enright, Y. Young, and M. C. Bellamy

Use of recombinant human erythropoietin to facilitate liver transplantation in a Jehovah's Witness
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 740-743; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.740 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Equipment:

M. J. Souter and PJD. Andrews

Validation of the Edslab dual lumen oximetry catheter for continuous monitoring of jugular bulb oxygen saturation after severe head injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 744-746; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.744 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

A. Dahan and A. Berkenbosch

Ventilatory response to carbon dioxide
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 747-748; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.747 [PDF]  

A. F. Smith

Improving preoxygenation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 748; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.748 [PDF]  

N. M. Gajraj and C. Hutter

Serotonin in pre-eclampsia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 748-749; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.748-a [PDF]  

I. Barker

Cost of volatile agents
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 749; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.749 [PDF]  

R. N. Foster

Effect of transdermal hyoscine on nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 749-750; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.749-a [PDF]  

O. Boyd and R. M. Grounds

Gastric tonometry
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 76: 750; doi:10.1093/bja/76.5.750 [PDF]  

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