British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

G. Lees

Molecular mechanisms of anaesthesia: light at the end of the channel?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 491-493; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.491 [PDF]  

J. D. Young and N. R. Webster

The Intensive Care Society and the British Journal of Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 494; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.494 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

JFA. Hendrickx, AAJ. Van Zundert, and A. M. De Wolf

Sevoflurane pharmacokinetics: effect of cardiac output
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 495-501; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.495 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Kokki, K. Tuovinen, and H. Hendolin

Spinal anaesthesia for paediatric day-case surgery: a double-blind, randomized, parallel group, prospective comparison of isobaric and hyperbaric bupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 502-506; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.502 [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Comparison of epidural bolus administration of 0.25% bupivacaine and 0.1% bupivacaine with 0.0002% fentanyl for analgesia during labour
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 507-510; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.507 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. J. Mellor, A. H. Mellor, and E. M. McAteer

Local anaesthetic infiltration for surgical exodontia of third molar teeth: a double-blind study comparing bupivacaine infiltration with i.v. ketorolac
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 511-514; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.511 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Butterworth, D. G. Ririe, R. B. Thompson, F. O. Walker, D. Jackson, and R. L. James

Differential onset of median nerve block: randomized, double-blind comparison of mepivacaine and bupivacaine in healthy volunteers
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 515-521; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.515 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Lydon, J. McGinley, T. Cooke, P. F. Duggan, and G. D. Shorten

Effect of anxiety on the rate of gastric emptying of liquids
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 522-525; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.522 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. Fujii, Y. Saitoh, H. Tanaka, and H. Toyooka

Prophylactic antiemetic therapy with granisetron in women undergoing thyroidectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 526-528; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.526 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Schlager, T. Offer, and I. Baldissera

Laser stimulation of acupuncture point P6 reduces postoperative vomiting in children undergoing strabismus surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 529-532; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.529 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. P. Zalunardo, A. Zollinger, B. Seifert, M. Patti, and T. Pasch

Perioperative reliability of an on-site prothrombin time assay under different haemostatic conditions
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 533-536; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.533 [Abstract] [PDF]  

F. Agro, J. Brimacombe, C. Verghese, M. Carassiti, and R. Cataldo

Laryngeal mask airway and incidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux in paralysed patients undergoing ventilation for elective orthopaedic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 537-539; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.537 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Grant, S. Noble, A. Woods, J. Murdoch, and A. Davidson

Assessment of intubating conditions in adults after induction with propofol and varying doses of remifentanil
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 540-543; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.540 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

M. J. Hiesmayr, T. Neugebauer, A. Lassnigg, H. Steltzer, W. Haider, and H. Gilly

Performance of proportional and continuous nitric oxide delivery systems during pressure- and volume-controlled ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 544-552; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.544 [Abstract] [PDF]  

O. Langeron, C. Coirault, S. Fratea, G. Orliaguet, P. Coriat, and B. Riou

Effects of dantrolene on the diaphragm muscle of the normal and myopathic hamster
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 553-555; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.553 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Van der Linden, D. Schmartz, F. De Groote, N. Mathieu, P. Willaert, I. Rausin, and J. L. Vincent

Critical haemoglobin concentration in anaesthetized dogs: comparison of two plasma substitutes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 556-562; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.556 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. Ito, H. Izumi, M. Sato, K. Karita, and N. Iwatsuki

Suppression of parasympathetic reflex vasodilatation in the lower lip of the cat by isoflurane, propofol, ketamine and pentobarbital: implications for mechanisms underlying the production of anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 563-568; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.563 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. W. Nietgen, C. W. Honemann, C. K. Chan, G. L. Kamatchi, and M. E. Durieux

Volatile anaesthetics have differential effects on recombinant m1 and m3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor function
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 569-577; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.569 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Hirata, T. Enoki, R. Kitamura, V. H. Vinh, K. Nakamura, and K. Mori

Effects of isoflurane on receptor-operated Ca2+ channels in rat aortic smooth muscle
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 578-583; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.578 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. P. Bao, G. Williamson, D. Tew, G. W. Plumb, N. Lambert, J. G. Jones, and D. K. Menon

Antioxidant effects of propofol in human hepatic microsomes: concentration effects and clinical relevance
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 584-589; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.584 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

N. M. Denny and D. E. Selander

Continuous spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 590-597; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.590 [PDF]  

Short Communications:

V. J. Palkama, P. J. Neuvonen, and K. T. Olkkola

The CYP 3A4 inhibitor itraconazole has no effect on the pharmacokinetics of i.v. fentanyl
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 598-600; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.598 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. O. Kim, H. Toda, K. Nakamura, I. Miyawaki, H. Hirakata, S. Hirata, and K. Mori

Thiopental attenuates relaxation and cyclic GMP production in vascular smooth muscle of endotoxin-treated rat aorta, independent of nitric oxide production
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 601-602; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.601 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Borgeat, E. Tewes, N. Biasca, and C. Gerber

Patient-controlled interscalene analgesia with ropivacaine after major shoulder surgery: PCIA vs PCA
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 603-605; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.603 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Alexander, R. Hill, W. J. Lipham, K. J. Weatherwax, and H. E. El-Moalem

Remifentanil prevents an increase in intraocular pressure after succinylcholine and tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 606-607; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.606 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Verghese, J. Rangasami, A. Kapila, and T. Parke

Airway control during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy: pilot study with the intubating laryngeal mask airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 608-609; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.608 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. W. Chan, C. F. Kong, C. S. Kong, N. C. Hwang, and P. C. Ip-Yam

The intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA): initial experience in Singapore
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 610-611; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.610 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

S. Deshpande

Laryngotracheal separation after attempted hanging
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 612-614; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.612 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. M. Clarke and N. Kozeis

A complication of peribulbar block in a patient with exophthalmos
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 615; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.615 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Lennon, P. Seigne, and A. J. Cunningham

Pituitary apoplexy after spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 616-618; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.616 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. J. Morrow and I. H. Black

Epidural anaesthesia for caesarean section in an achondroplastic dwarf
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 619-621; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.619 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Sia and C. Pullano

Transient radicular irritation after spinal anaesthesia with 2% isobaric mepivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 622-624; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.622 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Citation Classic:

ELLIS. F.R.

Control of the malignant hyperpyrexic syndrome in MHS swine by dantrolene sodium
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 626-629; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.626 [PDF]  

Overall:

Anaesthetic Research Society. Dundee, July 9-10, 1998. Abstracts
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 630-642; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.630 [PDF]  

Intensive Care Society and Riverside Group State of the Art Meeting. London, December 11-12, 1997. Abstracts
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 643-652; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.643 [PDF]  

Correspondence:

T. J. Gan

Propofol and postoperative nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 653; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.653 [PDF]  

C. Osmer and G. Heinbuch

Anaesthesia in Third World countries
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 653-654; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.653-a [PDF]  

K. R. Edge, S. J. Krige, Y. K. Bosman, P. W. du Toit, F. Montoya, J. I. Newstead, and A. vd Berg

Current practice of local anaesthesia for ocular surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 654-655; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.654 [PDF]  

S. A. Lang

Practical airway assessment
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 655; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.655 [PDF]  

A. Taylor

Anaesthetic for telescopic procedures in the thorax
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 655-656; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.655-a [PDF]  

G. S. Voyagis

Appropriate size of the laryngeal mask airway in adults
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 656-657; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.656 [PDF]  

M. R. Nott and R. P. Hill

Appropriate size of the laryngeal mask airway in adults
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 657; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.657 [PDF]  

C. D. Deakin

Paddle size in defibrillation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 657-658; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.657-a [PDF]  

C. Stonell

An extrapyramidal reaction to ondansetron
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 658; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.658 [PDF]  

C. Rowley, I. Jeyapalan, and C. D. Elton

Postdural puncture headache after combined spinal-epidural analgesia and anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 658-659; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.658-a [PDF]  

T. A. Lim

Pharmacokinetics of propofol during conscious sedation using target- controlled infusion
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 659; doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.659 [PDF]  

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