British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

K. Hirota and D. G. Lambert

Ketamine: its mechanism(s) of action and unusual clinical uses
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 441-444; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.441 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

J. E. Montgomery, C. J. Sutherland, I. G. Kestin, and J. R. Sneyd

Morphine consumption in patients receiving rectal paracetamol and diclofenac alone and in combination
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 445-447; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.445 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. J. Karayiannakis, G. G. Makri, A. Mantzioka, D. Karousos, and G. Karatzas

Postoperative pulmonary function after laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 448-452; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.448 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. T. Rheineck-Leyssius, C. J. Kalkman, and A. Trouwborst

Influence of motivation of care providers on the incidence of postoperative hypoxaemia in the recovery room
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 453-457; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.453 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Chassard, L. Mathon, F. Dailler, F. Golfier, J. P. Tournadre, and P. Bouletreau

Extradural clonidine combined with sufentanil and 0.0625% bupivacaine for analgesia in labour
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 458-462; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.458 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Ewalenko, S. Janny, M. Dejonckheere, G. Andry, and C. Wyns

Antiemetic effect of subhypnotic doses of propofol after thyroidectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 463-467; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.463 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Ashurst, C. C. Rout, D. A. Rocke, and E. Gouws

Use of a mechanical simulator for training in applying cricoid pressure
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 468-472; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.468 [Abstract] [PDF]  

HMO. Straaten, PGM. Jansen, H. te Velthuis, C. P. Stoutenbeek, D. F. Zandstra, SJH. van Deventer, A. Sturk, CRH. Wildevuur, and L. Eijsman

Endotoxaemia and postoperative hypermetabolism in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of ketanserin
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 473-479; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.473 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Boldt, M. Mueller, T. Menges, M. Papsdorf, and G. Hempelmann

Influence of different volume therapy regimens on regulators of the circulation in the critically ill
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 480-487; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.480 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Kumar, R. K. Mirakhur, MJJ. Symington, and G. J. McCarthy

Potency and time course of action of rocuronium during desflurane and isoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 488-491; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.488 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. W. Fleming, S. Macres, J. F. Antognini, and J. Vengco

Neuromuscular blocking action of suxamethonium after antagonism of vecuronium by edrophonium, pyridostigmine or neostigmine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 492-495; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.492 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. J. Baurain, F. Hoton, A. A. d'Hollander, and F. R. Cantraine

Is recovery of neuromuscular transmission complete after the use of neostigmine to antagonize block produced by rocuronium, vecuronium, atracurium and pancuronium?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 496-499; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.496 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Spacek, F. X. Neiger, C. K. Spiss, and H. G. Kress

Chronic carbamazepine therapy does not influence mivacurium-induced neuromuscular block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 500-502; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.500 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

R. Kitamura, M. Kakuyama, K. Nakamura, I. Miyawaki, and K. Mori

Thiobarbiturates suppress depolarization-induced contraction of vascular smooth muscle without suppression of calcium influx
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 503-507; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.503 [Abstract] [PDF]  

F. Sakai, M. Hiraoka, and K. Amaha

Comparative actions of propofol and thiopentone on cell membranes of isolated guineapig ventricular myocytes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 508-516; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.508 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Iwai, H. Kihara, K. Imaiand, and M. Uchida

Dose--response curve for anaesthetics based on the Monod-Wyman-Changeux model
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 517-521; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.517 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Dzoljic, W. Erdmann, and M. R. Dzoljic

Visual evoked potentials and nitrous oxide-induced neuronal depression: role for benzodiazepine receptors
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 522-525; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.522 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Du, R. Orii, Y. Yamada, M. Hayashida, N. Kin, K. Suwa, and K. Hanaoka

Pancuronium increases pulmonary arterial pressure in lung injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 526-529; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.526 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. Beck, M. Langer, P. Di Mauro, and P. Prato

Efficacy of intraoperative heat administration by ventilation with warm humidified gases and an oesophageal warming system
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 530-533; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.530 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. B. Poulton, L. Foubert, J. Klinowski, R. D. Latimer, P. R. Knowles, and A. Vuylsteke

Extraction of nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide from an oxygen carrier using molecular sieve 5A
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 534-536; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.534 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. D. Cunningham, S. Huang, J. Webster, J. Mayoral, and R. W. Grabenkort

Sevoflurane degradation to compound A in anaesthesia breathing systems
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 537-543; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.537 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Short Communications:

L. Niemi, M. Pitkanen, P. Dunkel, E. Laakso, and P. H. Rosenberg

Evaluation of the usefulness of intrathecal bupivacaine infusion for analgesia after hip and knee arthroplasty
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 544-545; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.544 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

J. Tuckey

Bilateral compartment syndrome complicating prolonged lithotomy position
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 546-549; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.546 [Abstract] [PDF]  

WDN. Kee and C. D. Gomersall

Extradural anaesthesia for caesarean section in a patient with moyamoya disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 550-552; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.550 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Campbell, MJA. Parr, and L. E. Shutt

Unrecognized "crack" cocaine abuse in pregnancy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 553-555; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.553 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. C. Abramson, E. I. Abouleish, E. G. Pivalizza, S. L. Luehr, T. Myers, and M. D. Phillips

Heparinase-guided thrombelastography in an anticoagulated parturient
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 556-558; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.556 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

B. Norman

Failed tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 559; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.559 [PDF]  

M. E. McBrien

Failed tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 559-560; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.559-a [PDF]  

G. Kessell

Failed tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 560; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.560 [PDF]  

I. Camprubi and A. Sabate

Perioperative mucosal pHi, in orthotopic liver transplantation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 560-561; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.560-a [PDF]  

PMC. Wright

Volatile anaesthetics and neuromuscular block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 561-562; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.561 [PDF]  

E. J. Hammond and A. K. McIndoe

Cusum: a statistical method to evaluate competence in practical procedures
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 562; doi:10.1093/bja/77.4.562 [PDF]  

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