British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J. M. Hunter

75 years ago
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 1-3; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.1 [PDF]  

G. M. Hall

BJA citation classics 1945-1992
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 4-6; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.4 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

L. A. Duncan, M. J. Fried, A. Lee, and JAW. Wildsmith

Comparison of continuous and intermittent administration of extradural bupivacaine for analgesia after lower abdominal surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 7-10; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.7 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Capogna, D. Celleno, G. Lyons, M. Columb, and P. Fusco

Minimum local analgesic concentration of extradural bupivacaine increases with progression of labour
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 11-13; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.11 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. J. Howell, Y. M. Sear, D. Yeates, M. Goldacre, J. W. Sear, and P. Foex

Risk factors for cardiovascular death after elective surgery under general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 14-19; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.14 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. D. Berry, S. D. Thomas, S. P. Mahon, M. Jackson, M. A. Fox, B. Fabri, W. I. Weir, and G. N. Russell

Myocardial ischaemia after coronary artery bypass grafting: early vs late extubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 20-25; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.20 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. M. Fisher and B. A. Baldo

Mast cell tryptase in anaesthetic anaphylactoid reactions
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 26-29; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.26 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Giebler, B. Kollenberg, G. Pohlen, and J. Peters

Effect of positive end-expiratory pressure on the incidence of venous air embolism and on the cardiovascular response to the sitting position during neurosurgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 30-35; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.30 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. K. Schilling, N. Gassmann, G. H. Sigurdsson, B. Regli, C. Stoupis, M. Furrer, C. Signer, C. Redaelli, and M. W. Buchler

Role of thromboxane and leukotriene B4 in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome after oesophagectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 36-40; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.36 [Abstract] [PDF]  

TJJ. Inglis, E. W. Lim, GSH. Lee, K. F. Cheong, and K. S. Ng

Endogenous source of bacteria in tracheal tube and proximal ventilator breathing system in intensive care patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 41-45; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.41 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. J. Gajraj, M. Doi, H. Mantzaridis, and GNC. Kenny

Analysis of the EEG bispectrum, auditory evoked potentials and the EEG power spectrum during repeated transitions from consciousness to unconsciousness
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 46-52; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.46 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Maekawa, K. Nishina, K. Mikawa, M. Shiga, and H. Obara

Comparison of pirenzepine, ranitidine, and pirenzepine-ranitidine combination for reducing preoperative gastric fluid acidity and volume in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 53-57; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.53 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

A. J. Byrne, A. J. Sellen, and J. G. Jones

Errors on anaesthetic record charts as a measure of anaesthetic performance during simulated critical incidents
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 58-62; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.58 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Asai, W. W. Mapleson, and I. Power

Interactive effect of morphine and dexmedetomidine on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in the rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 63-67; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.63 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Ma, S. M. Sapsed-Byrne, M. K. Chakrabarti, and J. G. Whitwam

Effect of sevoflurane on spontaneous sympathetic activity and baroreflexes in rabbits
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 68-72; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.68 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Kudo, T. Kudo, and D. G. Lambert

Effects of i.v. anaesthetic agents and halothane on [3H]tetracaine binding to rat cerebrocortical membranes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 73-76; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.73 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

E. G. McKeating and PJD. Andrews

Cytokines and adhesion molecules in acute brain injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 77-84; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.77 [PDF]  

Short Communications:

K. Liu, C. C. Hsu, and Y. Y. Chia

Effect of dexamethasone on postoperative emesis and pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 85-86; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.85 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Tiainen, L. Lindgren, and P. H. Rosenberg

Changes in hepatocellular integrity during and after desflurane or isoflurane anaesthesia in patients undergoing breast surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 87-89; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.87 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. T. Hindle and P. M. Hopkins

5-Hydroxytryptamine causes depression of twitch height in the partially curarized rat phrenic nerve hemidiaphragm preparation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 90-91; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.90 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

P. I. Williams, R. E. Sarginson, and J. M. Ratcliffe

Use of methadone in the morphine-tolerant burned paediatric patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 92-95; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.92 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Historical Article:

PME. Drury

Anaesthesia in the 1920s
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 96-103; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.96 [PDF]  

Citation Classic:

C. Prys-Roberts, L. T. Greene, R. Meloche, and P. Foex

Studies of anaesthesia in relation to hypertension. II: Hemodynamic consequences of induction and endotracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 106-122; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.106 [PDF]  

Correspondence:

I. Barker

Is sevoflurane replacing halothane?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 123; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.123 [PDF]  

N. S. Morton

Propofol in paediatric intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 123; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.123-a [PDF]  

L. McLoughlin

Combined spinal-extradural analgesia in labour and post-dural puncture headache
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 123-124; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.123-b [PDF]  

A. J. Walmsley and J. Holloway

Transposition of rotameter tubes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 124-125; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.124 [PDF]  

M. T. Grauer and J. Treib

Effect of hydroxyethyl starch on coagulation is difficult to assess in vitro
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 125-126; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.125 [PDF]  

M. Davis

Haemostatic changes during total knee arthroplasty with different anaesthetics
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 126-127; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.126 [PDF]  

M. Patel and A. Baxter

Extradural anaesthesia in elective caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 127-128; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.127 [PDF]  

F. Forrest, S. Mather, and M. Tooley

The expanding role of simulators in risk management
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 128; doi:10.1093/bja/80.1.128 [PDF]  

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