British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

T. Wheatley and P. S. Veitch

Effect of blood transfusion on postoperative immunocompetence
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 489-492; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.489 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

G. Lyons, M. Columb, L. Hawthorne, and M. Dresner

Extradural pain relief in labour: bupivacaine sparing by extradural fentanyl is dose dependent
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 493-497; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.493 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K. S. James, E. McGrady, and A. Patrick

Combined spinal-extradural anaesthesia for preterm and term caesarean section: is there a difference in local anaesthetic requirements?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 498-501; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.498 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Eriksson, S. Englesson, F. Niklasson, and P. Hartvig

Effect of lignocaine and pH on propofol-induced pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 502-506; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.502 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K. Knudsen, M. B. Suurkula, S. Blomberg, J. Sjovall, and N. Edvardsson

Central nervous and cardiovascular effects of i.v. infusions of ropivacaine, bupivacaine and placebo in volunteers
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 507-514; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.507 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. J. Haxby, M. R. Gray, C. Rodriguez, D. Nott, M. Springall, and M. Mythen

Assessment of cardiovascular changes during laparoscopic hernia repair using oesophageal Doppler
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 515-519; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.515 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. G. McKeating, PJD. Andrews, D. F. Signorini, and L. Mascia

Transcranial cytokine gradients in patients requiring intensive care after acute brain injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 520-523; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.520 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Plourde, J. Baribeau, and V. Bonhomme

Ketamine increases the amplitude of the 40-Hz auditory steady-state response in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 524-529; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.524 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. M. Burns, M. Keogan, M. Donaldson, D. L. Brown, and G. R. Park

Effects of inotropes on human leucocyte numbers, neutrophil function and lymphocyte subtypes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 530-535; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.530 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. Tavernier, D. Rey, D. Thevenin, J. P. Triboulet, and P. Scherpereel

Can prolonged expiration manoeuvres improve the prediction of arterial PCO2 from end-tidal PCO2?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 536-540; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.536 [Abstract] [PDF]  

F. Wappler, J. Scholz, A. Kochling, M. Steinfath, T. Krause, and J. Schulte am Esch

Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate in blood and skeletal muscle in human malignant hyperthermia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 541-547; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.541 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

H. J. Nielsen, C. Reimert, A. N. Pedersen, E. Dybkjoer, N. Brunner, B. Alsbjorn, and P. S. Skov

Leucocyte-derived bioactive substances in fresh frozen plasma
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 548-552; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.548 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. J. Byrne and J. G. Jones

Responses to simulated anaesthetic emergencies by anaesthetists with different durations of clinical experience
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 553-556; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.553 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. J. Young, M. Rollinson, G. Downward, and S. Henderson

Leakage of fluid past the tracheal tube cuff in a benchtop model
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 557-562; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.557 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. S. Goodchild, Z. Guo, J. Freeman, and J. P. Gent

5-HT spinal antinociception involves mu opioid receptors: cross tolerance and antagonist studies
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 563-569; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.563 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. E. Bazin, T. Gillart, P. Rasson, N. Conio, L. Aigouy, and P. Schoeffler

Haemodynamic conditions enhancing gas embolism after venous injury during laparoscopy: a study in pigs
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 570-575; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.570 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Lentschener, D. Benhamou, K. M'Jahed, M. Moutafis, and M. Fischler

Increased intraperitoneal pressure up to 15 mm Hg does not reliably induce haemodynamic changes in pigs
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 576-578; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.576 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Otomo, K. Hirota, T. Sato, Y. Hashimoto, and H. Ishihara

In vivo assessment of droperidol-induced bronchial relaxation in dogs using a superfine fibreoptic bronchoscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 579-582; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.579 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Short Communications:

N. Otomo, K. Hirota, Y. Hashimoto, T. Kushikata, T. Sato, H. Ishihara, and A. Matsuki

Measurement of bronchodilatation using a superfine fibreoptic bronchoscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 583-585; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.583 [Abstract] [PDF]  

JMKH. Wierda, M. Schuringa, and L. van den Broek

Cardiovascular effects of an intubating dose of rocuronium 0.6 mg kg-1 in anaesthetized patients, paralysed with vecuronium
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 586-587; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.586 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Miele and M. Fillenz

Changes in extracellular brain ascorbate in rat striatum in response to administration of non-volatile anaesthetic agents
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 588-590; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.588 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

R. H. Dysart and V. Balakrishnan

Conservative management of extradural abscess complicating spinal- extradural anaesthesia for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 591-593; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.591 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Equipment:

J. J. Pandit, P. Chambers, and S. O'Malley

KTP laser-resistant properties of the reinforced laryngeal mask airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 594-600; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.594 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Commentaries:

J. A. Lack and M. E. Stuart-Taylor

Calculation of drug dosage and body surface area of children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 601-605; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.601 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Kehlet

Multimodal approach to control postoperative pathophysiology and rehabilitation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 606-617; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.606 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. Korman and W. W. Mapleson

Concentration and second gas effects: can the accepted explanation be improved?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 618-625; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.618 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

A. D. Farmery

Sternomental distance as predictor of difficult laryngoscopy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 626-627; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.626 [PDF]  

W. J. Fawcett

Neuromuscular block in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 627; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.627 [PDF]  

K. Gupta and R. Harry

Cutting paediatric tracheal tubes--a potential cause of morbidity
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 627-628; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.627-a [PDF]  

R. White

Lead by example
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 628-629; doi:10.1093/bja/78.5.628 [PDF]  

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