British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

N. R. Webster

Opioids and the immune system
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 835-836; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.835 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

W. W. Mapleson and B. Korman

Concentration and second-gas effects in the water analogue
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 837-843; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.837 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Y. Gueugniaud, G. Vaudelin, M. Bertin-Maghit, C. Bouchard, R. Stagni, and P. Petit

Comparison of the myocardial effects of desflurane and isoflurane in healthy patients: assessment by continuous oesophageal aortic blood flow echo-Doppler
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 844-849; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.844 [Abstract] [PDF]  

JYY. Wang, G. N. Russell, R. D. Page, M. Jackson, and S. H. Pennefather

Comparison of the effects of sevoflurane and isoflurane on arterial oxygenation during one lung ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 850-853; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.850 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. Ickx, I. D. Cockshott, L. Barvais, G. Byttebier, L. De Pauw, A. Vandesteene, and A. A. D'Hollander

Propofol infusion for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia in patients with end-stage renal disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 854-860; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.854 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. D. Deakin

Changes in core temperature compartment size on induction of general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 861-864; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.861 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Griffith, S. Howell, and D. G. Mason

Intranasal midazolam for premedication of children undergoing day-case anaesthesia: comparison of two delivery systems with assessment of intra-observer variability
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 865-869; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.865 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Kokki, E. Nikanne, and K. Tuovinen

I.v. intraoperative ketoprofen in small children during adenoidectomy: a dose-finding study
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 870-874; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.870 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. F. Merry, P. F. Swinburn, N. G. Middleton, J. L. Edwards, and M. V. Calder

Tenoxicam and paracetamol-codeine combination after oral surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 875-880; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.875 [Abstract] [PDF]  

V. U. Navapurkar, S. Archer, S. K. Gupta, K. T. Muir, N. Frazer, and G. R. Park

Metabolism of remifentanil during liver transplantation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 881-886; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.881 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Jayr, M. Beaussier, U. Gustafsson, Y. Leteurnier, N. Nathan, B. Plaud, G. Tran, C. Varlet, and J. Marty

Continuous epidural infusion of ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia after major abdominal surgery: comparative study with i.v. PCA morphine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 887-892; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.887 [Abstract] [PDF]  

O. Vaisanen, I. Parviainen, E. Ruokonen, M. Hippelainen, E. Berg, H. Hendolin, and J. Takala

Epidural analgesia with bupivacaine does not improve splanchnic tissue perfusion after aortic reconstruction surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 893-898; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.893 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Lyons, M. Columb, R. C. Wilson, and R. V. Johnson

Epidural pain relief in labour: potencies of levobupivacaine and racemic bupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 899-901; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.899 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. L. Polhill, F. Clewlow, and D. C. Smith

Are changes in the evoked electromyogram during anaesthesia without neuromuscular blocking agents caused by failure of supramaximal nerve stimulation?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 902-904; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.902 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

B. Preckel, W. Schlack, T. Comfere, D. Obal, H. Barthel, and V. Thamer

Effects of enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane on reperfusion injury after regional myocardial ischaemia in the rabbit heart in vivo
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 905-912; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.905 [Abstract] [PDF]  

W. Schlack, B. Preckel, D. Stunneck, and V. Thamer

Effects of halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane on myocardial reperfusion injury in the isolated rat heart
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 913-919; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.913 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Kato, J. Sato, and T. Nishino

Milrinone decreases both pulmonary arterial and venous resistances in the hypoxic dog
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 920-924; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.920 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. F. Hung, C. H. Tsai, and M. J. Su

Opioid receptor independent effects of morphine on membrane currents in single cardiac myocytes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 925-931; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.925 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Z. Zhan, N. Fujiwara, T. Yamakura, K. Taga, S. Fukuda, and K. Shimoji

Differential inhibitory effects of thiopental, thiamylal and phenobarbital on both voltage-gated calcium channels and NMDA receptors in rat hippocampal slices
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 932-939; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.932 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Obata, F. Goto, T. Nara, F. Kunimoto, N. Oriuchi, E. Mishiba, and M. Nemoto

High predictive value of red cell volume measurement using carboxy- haemoglobin in a rabbit model of haemorrhage
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 940-944; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.940 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

CMH. Gomez and MGA. Palazzo

Pulmonary artery catheterization in anaesthesia and intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 945-956; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.945 [PDF]  

Short Communications:

O. Engdahl, M. Abrahams, A. Bjornsson, M. Vegfors, B. Norlander, J. Ahlner, and C. Eintrei

Cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of propofol during anaesthesia in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 957-959; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.957 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Viitanen, P. Annila, M. Rorarius, M. Paloheimo, and G. Baer

Recovery after halothane anaesthesia induced with thiopental, propofol- alfentanil or halothane for day-case adenoidectomy in small children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 960-962; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.960 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Iwama, M. Nakane, S. Ohmori, T. Kaneko, M. Kato, K. Watanabe, and A. Okuaki

Nafamostat mesilate, a kallikrein inhibitor, prevents pain on injection with propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 963-964; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.963 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Jankowski, J. Knighton, R. Dunnill, and D. Dickson

Changes in ionized calcium concentrations and acid-base status during abdominal aortic vascular surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 965-967; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.965 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Kirstetter, F. Lagneau, F. Le Corre, S. Cailmail, R. Moreau, D. Lebrec, and J. Marty

Vascular properties of isoflurane: comparison between normal and cirrhotic rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 968-969; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.968 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Gentili, P. C. Huu, D. Enel, J. Hollande, and F. Bonnet

Sedation depends on the level of sensory block induced by spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 970-971; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.970 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Fisher, O. Hung, M. Mezei, and R. Stewart

Topical anaesthesia of intact skin: liposome-encapsulated tetracaine vs EMLA
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 972-973; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.972 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. M. Liddle, A. P. Hall, J. Arrowsmith, and G. Smith

Effect of infiltration with ropivacaine on blood loss during reduction mammoplasty
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 974-975; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.974 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

A. J. Eldridge, M. Kipling, and J. W. Smith

Anaesthetic management of a woman who became paraplegic at 22 weeks' gestation after a spontaneous spinal cord haemorrhage secondary to a presumed arteriovenous malformation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 976-978; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.976 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. G. Wakeling, A. Ody, and A. Ball

Large goitre causing difficult intubation and failure to intubate using the intubating laryngeal mask airway: lessons for next time
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 979-981; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.979 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Citation Classic:

REILLY. C. S.

Postoperative analgesia and lung function: a comparison of morphine with extradural block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 984-988; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.984 [PDF]  

Correspondence:

E. L. Williams

Not all crystalloid solutions are equal
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 989; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.989 [PDF]  

D. J. Steward

Morbidity after day-case tonsillectomy in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 989; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.989-a [PDF]  

A. D. Farmery

Inhaled nitric oxide and the longitudinal distribution of PVR in ARDS
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 989-992; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.989-b [PDF]  

D. M. Levy

Intrathecal diamorphine for postoperative analgesia after caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 992; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.992 [PDF]  

MWJ. Cutts and J. Hopkinson

Intrathecal diamorphine for postoperative analgesia after Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 993; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.993 [PDF]  

K. I. Dorrington

Flexible training and sex
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 994; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.994 [PDF]  

J. Wang, S. Winship, and G. Russell

Induction of anaesthesia with sevoflurane and low-dose remifentanil: asystole following laryngoscopy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 994-995; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.994-a [PDF]  

D. J. Higgins and S. Brayshaw

Aprotinin therapy and disseminated intravascular coagulation after hip replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 995-996; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.995 [PDF]  

H. Porter and P. M. Bailey

Laryngeal mask and tonsillectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 996; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.996 [PDF]  

J. A. Short

Laryngeal mask and tonsillectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1998 81: 996; doi:10.1093/bja/81.6.996-a [PDF]  

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