British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

G. B. Drummond

Diaphragmatic dysfunction: an outmoded concept
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 277-280; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.277 [PDF]  

N. R. Webster

Animal tissues into humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 281-282; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.281 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

J. L. Joris, V. L. Hinque, P. E. Laurent, C. J. Desaive, and M. L. Lamy

Pulmonary function and pain after gastroplasty performed via laparotomy or laparoscopy in morbidly obese patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 283-288; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.283 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. R. Cox, K. A. Faccenda, C. Gilhooly, J. Bannister, N. B. Scott, and LMM. Morrison

Extradural S(-)-bupivacaine: comparison with racemic RS-bupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 289-293; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.289 [Abstract] [PDF]  

I. Constant, O. Gall, L. Gouyet, M. Chauvin, and I. Murat

Addition of clonidine or fentanyl to local anaesthetics prolongs the duration of surgical analgesia after single shot caudal block in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 294-298; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.294 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. S. Weir and JPH. Fee

Double-blind comparison of extradural block with three bupivacaine- ketamine mixtures in knee arthroplasty
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 299-301; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.299 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Mizuno and N. H. Secher

Glycogen depletion and lactate accumulation in human intercostal muscles after administration of succinylcholine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 302-307; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.302 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Wulf, M. Kahl, and T. Ledowski

Augmentation of the neuromuscular blocking effects of cisatracurium during desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane or total i.v. anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 308-312; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.308 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. C. Kettner, S. A. Kozek, J. P. Groetzner, C. Gonano, A. Schellongowski, M. Kucera, and M. Zimpfer

Effects of hypothermia on thrombelastography in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 313-317; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.313 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Hohn, A. Schweizer, A. Kalangos, D. R. Morel, M. Bednarkiewicz, and M. Licker

Benefits of intraoperative skin surface warming in cardiac surgical patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 318-323; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.318 [Abstract] [PDF]  

VLB. Oei-Lim, M. White, C. J. Kalkman, FHM. Engbers, P. C. Makkes, and W. G. Ooms

Pharmacokinetics of propofol during conscious sedation using target- controlled infusion in anxious patients undergoing dental treatment
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 324-331; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.324 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Keller, H. J. Sparr, and J. R. Brimacombe

Positive pressure ventilation with the laryngeal mask airway in non- paralysed patients: comparison of sevoflurane and propofol maintenance techniques
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 332-336; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.332 [Abstract] [PDF]  

PJGM. Steverink, J. J. Kolkman, ABJ. Groeneveld, and J. W. de Vries

Catheter deadspace: a source of error during tonometry
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 337-341; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.337 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. D. Hall and G. G. Lockwood

Bispectral index: comparison of two montages
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 342-344; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.342 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Hakala, T. Randell, and H. Valli

Laryngoscopy and fibreoptic intubation in acromegalic patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 345-347; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.345 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

H. Buerkle, M. Marsala, and T. L. Yaksh

Effect of continuous spinal remifentanil infusion on behaviour and spinal glutamate release evoked by subcutaneous formalin in the rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 348-353; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.348 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. V. Rabadan, M. V. Milanes, and M. L. Laorden

Changes in right atrial catecholamine content in naive rats and after naloxone-induced withdrawal
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 354-359; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.354 [Abstract] [PDF]  

SJC. Verbrugge, S. H. Bohm, D. Gommers, LJI. Zimmerman, and B. Lachmann

Surfactant impairment after mechanical ventilation with large alveolar surface area changes and effects of positive end-expiratory pressure
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 360-364; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.360 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Shichino, M. Murakawa, T. Adachi, T. Arai, Y. Miyazaki, and K. Mori

Effects of inhalation anaesthetics on the release of acetylcholine in the rat cerebral cortex in vivo
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 365-370; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.365 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

P. D. Booker

Myocardial stunning in the neonate
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 371-383; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.371 [PDF]  

Short Communications:

R. Greer, NJN. Harper, and A. J. Pearson

Neuromuscular monitoring by intensive care nurses: comparison of acceleromyography and tactile assessment
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 384-385; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.384 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

J. J. Driessen, E. N. Robertson, LHDJ. Booij, and T. B. Vree

Accelerated recovery and disposition from rocuronium in an end-stage renal failure patient on chronic anticonvulsant therapy with sodium valproate and primidone
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 386-388; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.386 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Commentaries:

P. M. Hopkins, E. Hartung, F. Wappler, and Group. The European Malignant Hyperthermia

Multicentre evaluation of ryanodine contracture testing in malignant hyperthermia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 389-394; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.389 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Citation Classic:

G. SMITH

The human cardiovascular response to fluothane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 396-405; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.396 [PDF]  

Correspondence:

M. Erkintalo, M. Komu, K. Mattila, and J. Kanto

Anaesthesia after exhaustive exercise
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 406; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.406 [PDF]  

B. Mraovic and V. Majeric-Kogler

Pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 406-407; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.406-a [PDF]  

C. M. Harper and J. P. Barker

Ondansetron compared with metoclopramide in the treatment of PONV
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 407-408; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.407 [PDF]  

C. Y. Wang, C. L. Chiu, and A. E. Delilkan

Sevoflurane for difficult intubation in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 408; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.408 [PDF]  

W. Russell

Caudal tramadol for postoperative analgesia in hypospadias surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 408-409; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.408-a [PDF]  

I. R. Taylor

Bair Hugger active patient warming system
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 409; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.409 [PDF]  

J. Clarke

Inappropriate use of placebo
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 409-410; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.409-a [PDF]  

P. Townsend and M. A. Stokes

Bradycardia during rapid inhalation induction with sevoflurane in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 410; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.410 [PDF]  

S. Feldman

Effect of temperature on diaphragmatic function
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 80: 410; doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.410-a [PDF]  

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