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Contents: Volume 81, Issue 2   [Index by Author]      Other Issues:

       Editorials

       Clinical Investigations

       Laboratory Investigations

       Review Articles

       Short Communications

       Case Reports

       Commentaries

       Citation Classic

       Correspondence

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Editorials:

A. Leach: "Old ideas, new applications"
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 113-115; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.113 [PDF]

I. D. Conacher: Dynamic hyperinflation--the anaesthetist applying a tourniquet to the right heart
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 116-117; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.116 [PDF]

T. S. Walsh and A. Lee: Mathematical coupling in medical research: lessons from studies of oxygen kinetics
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 118-120; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.118 [PDF]

Clinical Investigations:

T. Igarashi, Y. Hirabayashi, R. Shimizu, K. Saitoh, and H. Fukuda: Thoracic and lumbar extradural structure examined by extraduroscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 121-125; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.121 [Abstract] [PDF]

S. Armand, A. Langlade, A. Boutros, K. Lobjoit, C. Monrigal, R. Ramboatiana, A. Rauss, and F. Bonnet: Meta-analysis of the efficacy of extradural clonidine to relieve postoperative pain: an impossible task
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 126-134; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.126 [Abstract] [PDF]

S. W. Husaini and I. F. Russell: Intrathecal diamorphine compared with morphine for postoperative analgesia after caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 135-139; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.135 [Abstract] [PDF]

M. T. Taittonen, R. Aantaa, and O. A. Kirvela: Effect of clonidine on changes in plasma catecholamine concentrations and oxygen consumption caused by the cold pressor test
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 140-144; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.140 [Abstract] [PDF]

S. Sia: I.v. clonidine prevents post-extradural shivering
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 145-146; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.145 [Abstract] [PDF]

C. D. Deakin, G. W. Petley, and D. Smith: Pharmacological vasodilatation improves efficiency of rewarming from hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 147-151; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.147 [Abstract] [PDF]

J. P. Thompson, S. Bower, A. M. Liddle, and D. J. Rowbotham: Perioperative pharmacokinetics of transdermal fentanyl in elderly and young adult patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 152-154; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.152 [Abstract] [PDF]

F. Mielck, H. Stephan, W. Buhre, A. Weyland, and H. Sonntag: Effects of 1 MAC desflurane on cerebral metabolism, blood flow and carbon dioxide reactivity in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 155-160; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.155 [Abstract] [PDF]

D. M. Beams, F. J. Sasse, J. G. Webster, and R. G. Radwin: Model for the administration of low-flow anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 161-170; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.161 [Abstract] [PDF]

T. Matsukawa, M. Ozaki, D. I. Sessler, T. Nishiyama, M. Imamura, and T. Kumazawa: Accuracy and precision of "deep sternal" and tracheal temperatures at high- and low-fresh-gas flows
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 171-175; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.171 [Abstract] [PDF]

SRJ. Taylor, O. A. Khan, M. L. Swart, G. G. Lockwood, and J. G. Jones: Effects of a low concentration of isoflurane on contrast sensitivity in volunteers
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 176-179; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.176 [Abstract] [PDF]

K. Tanaka, S. Oshita, H. Kitahata, H. Kimura, S. Kawahito, Y. C. Park, and T. Sakabe: Effects of nicardipine on ventriculo-arterial coupling in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 180-185; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.180 [Abstract] [PDF]

C. Keller, F. Puhringer, and J. R. Brimacombe: Influence of cuff volume on oropharyngeal leak pressure and fibreoptic position with the laryngeal mask airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 186-187; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.186 [Abstract] [PDF]

Laboratory Investigations:

K. G. Allman, A. P. Stoddart, and J. D. Young: Effect of L-lysine on nitric oxide production in ovine endotoxaemia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 188-192; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.188 [Abstract] [PDF]

I. Sakai, H. Ishihara, T. Iwakawa, A. Suzuki, and A. Matsuki: Ratio of indocyanine green and glucose dilutions detects capillary protein leakage following endotoxin injection in dogs
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 193-197; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.193 [Abstract] [PDF]

P. A. Evans, J. R. Glenn, S. Heptinstall, and W. Madira: Effects of gelatin-based resuscitation fluids on platelet aggregation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 198-202; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.198 [Abstract] [PDF]

K. Hirota, N. Ohtomo, Y. Hashimoto, T. Kudo, M. Kudo, H. Ishihara, and A. Matsuki: Effects of thiopental on airway calibre in dogs: direct visualization method using a superfine fibreoptic bronchoscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 203-207; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.203 [Abstract] [PDF]

H. Buerkle and T. L. Yaksh: Pharmacological evidence for different alpha 2-adrenergic receptor sites mediating analgesia and sedation in the rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 208-215; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.208 [Abstract] [PDF]

G. G. Page, J. S. McDonald, and S. Ben-Eliyahu: Pre-operative versus postoperative administration of morphine: impact on the neuroendocrine, behavioural, and metastatic-enhancing effects of surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 216-223; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.216 [Abstract] [PDF]

S. A. Ross, R. Kato, and P. Foex: Early and late post-ischaemic recovery of contractile function is affected to different degrees by isoflurane and halothane in the anaesthetized rabbit model
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 224-229; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.224 [Abstract] [PDF]

Review Articles:

J. Richardson and P. A. Lonnqvist: Thoracic paravertebral block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 230-238; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.230 [PDF]

Short Communications:

M. J. Souter, PJD. Andrews, and R. P. Alston: Jugular venous desaturation following cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 239-241; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.239 [Abstract] [PDF]

H. K. Sillett, J. T. Whicher, and L. K. Trejdosiewicz: Effects of resuscitation fluids on T cell immune responses
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 242-243; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.242 [Abstract] [PDF]

W. K. Park and C. K. Suh: Mechanical and electrophysiological effects of mepivacaine on direct myocardial depression in vitro
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 244-246; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.244 [Abstract] [PDF]

G. Ivani, E. Lampugnani, M. Torre, G. C. Maria, P. DeNegri, F. Borrometi, A. Messeri, M. Calamandrei, P. A. Lonnqvist, and N. S. Morton: Comparison of ropivacaine with bupivacaine for paediatric caudal block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 247-248; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.247 [Abstract] [PDF]

H. Keita, S. Lasocki, D. Henzel-Rouelle, J. M. Desmonts, and J. Mantz: Aging decreases the sensitivity of the GABA carrier to propofol and etomidate
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 249-250; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.249 [Abstract] [PDF]

M. Beaussier, H. Deriaz, A. De Traverse, Z. Abdelhalim, and A. Lienhart: Duration of the pharmacodynamic interaction between pancuronium and mivacurium
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 251-252; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.251 [Abstract] [PDF]

Y. Hirabayashi, M. Hiruta, T. Kawakami, S. Inoue, H. Fukuda, K. Saitoh, and R. Shimizu: Effects of lightwand (Trachlight) compared with direct laryngoscopy on circulatory responses to tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 253-255; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.253 [Abstract] [PDF]

Case Reports:

C. E. Baker, G. D. Kelly, and G. D. Perkins: Perioperative care of a Jehovah's Witness with a leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 256-259; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.256 [Abstract] [PDF]

A. G. Higgs, S. Paris, and F. Potter: Discovery of left-sided superior vena cava during central venous catheterization
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 260-261; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.260 [Abstract] [PDF]

C. C. Mcmahon, T. Irvine, and I. D. Conacher: Transoesophageal echocardiography in the management of whole lung lavage
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 262-264; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.262 [Abstract] [PDF]

L. Dumont, V. Picard, R. A. Marti, and E. Tassonyi: Use of remifentanil in a patient with chronic hepatic failure
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 265-267; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.265 [Abstract] [PDF]

Commentaries:

P. M. Scriven: Evaluation of flexible (part-time) training in anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 268-270; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.268 [Abstract] [PDF]

Citation Classic:

A. P. ALLISON: Some effects of anaesthesia and surgery on carbohydrate and fat metabolism
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 273-277; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.273 [PDF]

Correspondence:

M. Hudspith and R. Munglani: A role for presynaptic NMDA receptors in central sensitization in the spinal cord dorsal horn?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 294-295; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.294 [PDF]

J. Church: Morbidity after day-case tonsillectomy in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 295-296; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.295 [PDF]

JWH. Watt, M. H. Fraser, B. M. Soni, P. K. Sett, and R. Clay: Differential effects of nitrous oxide and propofol on myogenic motor- evoked responses
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 296; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.296 [PDF]

P. Kruger and P. Moran: Anaesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with Eisenmenger's syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 296; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.296-a [PDF]

S. I. Patel: Anaesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with Eisenmenger's syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 297; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.297 [PDF]

APD. Andersen and J. Sorensen: Extradural catheterization
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 298; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.298 [PDF]

PJH. Venn: Use of laryngeal mask during tonsillectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 298-299; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.298-a [PDF]

P. K. Dubey and S. Singh: Method for reinserting the connector after cutting paediatric tubes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 299-300; doi:10.1093/bja/81.2.299 [PDF]

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