British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

CJD. Pomfrett

Heart rate variability, BIS and 'depth of anaesthesia'
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 659-662; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.659 [PDF]  

R. S. Vaughan

'The only man to have all his work done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe' (anon)
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 663-665; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.663 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

J. W. Sleigh and J. Donovan

Comparison of bispectral index, 95% spectral edge frequency and approximate entropy of the EEG, with changes in heart rate variability during induction of general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 666-671; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.666 [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Comparison of bispectral EEG analysis and auditory evoked potentials for monitoring depth of anaesthesia during propofol anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 672-678; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.672 [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Risk factors for cardiovascular death within 30 days after anaesthesia and urgent or emergency surgery: a nested case-control study
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 679-684; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.679 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. D. Larsen, P. Booth, and D. C. Galletly

Cardioventilatory coupling in atrial fibrillation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 685-690; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.685 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Lentschener, D. Franco, H. Bouaziz, F. J. Mercier, B. Fouqueray, C. Landault, J. X. Mazoit, and D. Benhamou

Haemodynamic changes associated with portal triad clamping are suppressed by prior hepatic pedicle infiltration with lidocaine in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 691-697; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.691 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Oshima, Y. Masaki, and H. Toyooka

Flumazenil antagonizes midazolam-induced airway narrowing during nasal breathing in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 698-702; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.698 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Brimacombe and C. Keller

Laryngeal mask airway size selection in males and females: ease of insertion, oropharyngeal leak pressure, pharyngeal mucosal pressures and anatomical position
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 703-707; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.703 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Brimacombe, C. Keller, M. Giampalmo, H. J. Sparr, and A. Berry

Direct measurement of mucosal pressures exerted by cuff and non-cuff portions of tracheal tubes with different cuff volumes and head and neck positions
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 708-711; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.708 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Asai, A. U. Wagle, and M. Stacey

Placement of the intubating laryngeal mask is easier than the laryngeal mask during manual in-line neck stabilization
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 712-714; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.712 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. S. Morton and K. O'Brien

Analgesic efficacy of paracetamol and diclofenac in children receiving PCA morphine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 715-717; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.715 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. A. Hammer, J. Lilleso, J. L. Pedersen, and H. Kehlet

Effect of riluzole on acute pain and hyperalgesia in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 718-722; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.718 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Laboratory Investigations:

L. A. Davies, D. L. Hamilton, P. M. Hopkins, M. R. Boyett, and S. M. Harrison

Concentration-dependent inotropic effects of halothane, isoflurane and sevoflurane on rat ventricular myocytes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 723-730; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.723 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Norberg, T. Backstrom, and G. Wahlstrom

Anaesthetic effects of pregnanolone in combination with allopregnanolone, thiopental, hexobarbital and flurazepam: an EEG study in the rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 731-737; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.731 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Haisjackl, R. Germann, W. Hasibeder, B. Schwarz, N. Salak, W. Pajk, J. Bonatti, W. Nussbaumer, G. Klima, W. Kox, and N. Mutz

Mucosal tissue oxygenation of the porcine jejunum during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 738-745; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.738 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

W. A. Ames, B. J. Mayou, K. N. Williams, and K. Williams

Anaesthetic management of epidermolysis bullosa
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 746-751; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.746 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Short Communications:

E. L. Hartsilver, R. G. Vanner, J. Bewley, and T. Clayton

Gastric pressure during emergency caesarean section under general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 752-754; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.752 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K. C. McCourt, R. K. Mirakhur, D. W. Lowry, M. T. Carroll, and H. J. Sparr

Spontaneous or neostigmine-induced recovery after maintenance of neuromuscular block with Org 9487 (rapacuronium) or rocuronium following an initial dose of Org 9487
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 755-756; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.755 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. L. Chiu, F. Jaais, and C. Y. Wang

Effect of rocuronium compared with succinylcholine on intraocular pressure during rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 757-760; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.757 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Dell and B. Williams

Anaesthesia for strabismus surgery: a regional survey
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 761-763; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.761 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K. H. Hoerauf, G. Wiesner, K. F. Schroegendorfer, B. P. Jobst, A. Spacek, M. Harth, S. Sator- Katzenschlager, and H. W. Rudiger

Waste anaesthetic gases induce sister chromatid exchanges in lymphocytes of operating room personnel
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 764-766; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.764 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Molliex, B. Crestani, B. Dureuil, C. Rolland, M. Aubier, and J. M. Desmonts

Differential effects of isoflurane and i.v. anaesthetic agents on metabolism of alveolar type II cells
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 767-769; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.767 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

M. M. Fisher, D. Merefield, and B. Baldo

Failure to prevent an anaphylactic reaction to a second neuromuscular blocking drug during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 770-773; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.770 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Wee and M. A. Stokes

Bladder exstrophy in a neonate at risk of transient myasthenia gravis: a role for remifentanil and epidural analgesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 774-776; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.774 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. M. Kumar and P. G. Lawler

Pulmonary oedema after peribulbar block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 777-779; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.777 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Equipment:

A. A. Dahaba, F. Von Klobucar, P. H. Rehak, and W. F. List

Comparison of a new piezoelectric train-of-four neuromuscular monitor, the ParaGraph, and the Relaxometer mechanomyograph
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 780-782; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.780 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Commentaries:

Autologous transfusion, 3 yr on--what is new? What has happened? Second Consensus Conference on Autologous Transfusion, held at the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, November 11, 1998
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 783-784; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.783 [PDF]  

Overall:

Proceedings of the Intensive Care Society and Riverside Group "State of the Art" Meeting. London, United Kingdom, December 17-18, 1998
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 785-806; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.785 [PDF]  

Correspondence:

G. J. Hulme and M. O. Columb

Mortality of medical oncological patients admitted to intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 807-808; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.807 [PDF]  

M. C. White and F. Reynolds

Sudden airway obstruction following inhalation drug abuse
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 808; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.808 [PDF]  

T. Palit

Anaesthesia for caesarean section in severe pulmonary hypertension
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 808-809; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.808-a [PDF]  

J. Low and C. Grange

Anaesthesia for caesarean section in severe pulmonary hypertension
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 809; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.809 [PDF]  

A. Patel and P. M. Bailey

The intubating laryngeal mask and distorted airway anatomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 809-810; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.809-a [PDF]  

L. Hollos and B. B. Bhala

The intubating laryngeal mask and distorted airway anatomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 811; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.811 [PDF]  

C. S. Jones

Effect of nitrous oxide on dyspnoea
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 811-812; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.811-a [PDF]  

J. R. Innes and J. Waterland

Inadvertent inhalation anaesthesia during surgery under retrobulbar eye block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 812; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.812 [PDF]  

G. A. Baer, M. Paloheimo, and T. Randell

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction in the elderly surgical patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 812-813; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.812-a [PDF]  

C. Dodds

Carbon dioxide and the cerebral circulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 813; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.813 [PDF]  

M. T. Lee

Logbooks and the 'millennium bug'
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 82: 814; doi:10.1093/bja/82.5.814 [PDF]  

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