British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

A. A. Spence

Ether anaesthesia comes to London. December 1846
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 705-706; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.705 [PDF]  

J. M. Hunter

Is it always necessary to antagonize residual neuromuscular block? Do children differ from adults?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 707-709; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.707 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

M. Abdulatif, H. Mowafi, A. Al-Ghamdi, and M. El-Sanabary

Dose-response relationships for neostigmine antagonism of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block in children and adults
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 710-715; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.710 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. d'Honneur, V. Slavov, J. C. Merle, K. Kirov, J. M. Rimaniol, L. Sperry, and P. Duvaldestin

Comparison of the effects of mivacurium on the diaphragm and geniohyoid muscles
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 716-719; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.716 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. A. Tooley, G. L. Greenslade, and C. Prys-Roberts

Concentration-related effects of propofol on the auditory evoked response
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 720-726; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.720 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. K. Hamid, N. McCann, L. McArdle, and A. J. Asbury

Comparison of patient-controlled sedation with either methohexitone or propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 727-730; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.727 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Mallick, S. N. Smith, and A. R. Bodenham

Local anaesthesia to the airway reduces sedation requirements in patients undergoing artificial ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 731-734; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.731 [Abstract] [PDF]  

RSC. Wu, K. C. Wu, DCW. Sum, and M. J. Bishop

Comparative effects of thiopentone and propofol on respiratory resistance after tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 735-738; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.735 [Abstract] [PDF]  

W. Habre, I. Matsumoto, and P. D. Sly

Propofol or halothane anaesthesia for children with asthma: effects on respiratory mechanics
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 739-743; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.739 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Tiainen and P. H. Rosenberg

Hepatocellular integrity during and after isoflurane and halothane anaesthesia in surgical patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 744-747; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.744 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. H. Woltjer, H. J. Bogaard, G. J. Scheffer, H. I. van der Spoel, MAJM. Huybregts, and PMJM. de Vries

Standardization of non-invasive impedance cardiography for assessment of stroke volume: comparison with thermodilution
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 748-752; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.748 [Abstract] [PDF]  

ARJ. Girbes, A. G. Lieverse, A. J. Smit, D. J. van Veldhuisen, J. H. Zwaveling, S. Meijer, and W. D. Reitsma

Lack of specific renal haemodynamic effects of different doses of dopamine after infrarenal aortic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 753-757; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.753 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

C. S. Goodchild, Z. Guo, A. Musgreave, and J. P. Gent

Antinociception by intrathecal midazolam involves endogenous neurotransmitters acting at spinal cord delta opioid receptors
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 758-763; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.758 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. N. Upton

A model of the first pass passage of drugs from i.v. injection site to the heart--parameter estimates for lignocaine in the sheep
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 764-772; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.764 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. E. Young, K. J. Blissitt, D. H. Bartram, R. E. Clutton, V. Molony, and R. S. Jones

Measurement of cardiac output by transoesophageal Doppler echocardiography in anaesthetized horses: comparison with thermodilution
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 773-780; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.773 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Chassard, J. P. Tournadre, K. R. Berrada, B. Bryssine, and P. Bouletreau

Effect of halothane, isoflurane and desflurane on lower oesophageal sphincter tone
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 781-783; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.781 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Short Communications:

BAZ. El-Behesy, D. James, K. F. Koh, N. Hirsch, and S. M. Yentis

Distinguishing cerebrospinal fluid from saline used to identify the extradural space
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 784-785; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.784 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. P. Estebe, A. Le Naoures, Y. Malledant, and C. Ecoffey

Use of a pneumatic tourniquet induces changes in central temperature
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 786-788; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.786 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

J. D. Green and U. J. Moore

A modification of sub-mental intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 789-791; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.789 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Karadia, C. Walford, M. McSwiney, and M. S. Nielsen

Hepatic rupture complicating eclampsia in pregnancy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 792-794; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.792 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Mann, B. Millat, G. Boccara, J. Atger, and P. Colson

Tolerance of laparoscopy for resection of phaeochromocytoma
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 795-797; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.795 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Commentaries:

D. Carroll, M. Tramer, H. McQuay, B. Nye, and A. Moore

Randomization is important in studies with pain outcomes: systematic review of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in acute postoperative pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 798-803; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.798 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

M. G. Richardson and R. N. Wissler

Unexpected high spinal block in obstetrics
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 806-807; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.806 [PDF]  

A. Ferrando, J. R. Fraile, I. Garutti, M. Hervial, and J. Navia

Is Doppler monitoring mandatory in laparoscopic surgery?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 807; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.807 [PDF]  

H. Wissing and I. Kuhn

Fuzzy logic control of inspired volatile anaesthetic concentrations
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 807-808; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.807-a [PDF]  

M. Watters

Hypotension during subarachnoid anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 808-809; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.808 [PDF]  

E. K. Entholzner, A. N. Calatzis, L. L. Mielke, M. Kling, and R. Hipp

Haemodilution induces a hypercoagulable state
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 809; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.809 [PDF]  

C. Lentschener and D. Benhamou

Haemodynamic and neuroendocrine responses after pneumoperitoneum during cholecystectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 810; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.810 [PDF]  

R. G. Hahn

Glycine absorption and hypocalcaemia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 810-811; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.810-a [PDF]  

D. R. Ball, S. A. Stott, and R. Rouse

Locating an arterial foreign body by ultrasonography
Br. J. Anaesth. 1996 77: 811; doi:10.1093/bja/77.6.811 [PDF]  

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