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Contents: Volume 83, Number 6, December 1999   [Index by Author] 
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Editorial I Back

B. F. Keogh and C. J. Bateman
Lung protective ventilatory strategies—will these prevail in the next millennium?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 829-832; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.829 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editorial II Back

P. S. Myles
Why we need large randomized studies in anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 833-834; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.833 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations Back

C. Kolbitsch, M. Schocke, C. Hörmann, I. H. Lorenz, C. Kremser, R. Ellinger, F. Zschiegner, S. Felber, F. Aichner, and A. Benzer
Effects of hyperoxia and hypocapnia on regional venous oxygen saturation in the primary visual cortex in conscious humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 835-838; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.835 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. Harrison, K. J. Girling, and R. P. Mahajan
Effects of target-controlled infusion of propofol on the transient hyperaemic response and carbon dioxide reactivity in the middle cerebral artery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 839-844; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.839 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Allaouchiche, H. Jaumain, D. Chassard, and P. Boulétreau
Gram stain of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in the early diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 845-849; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.845 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Groves, N. D. Edwards, B. Carr, and K. M. Sherry
Perioperative myocardial ischaemia, heart rate and arrhythmia in patients undergoing thoracotomy: an observational study
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 850-854; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.850 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Brinkmeier, J. Krämer, R. Krämer, P. A. Iaizzo, C. Baur, F. Lehmann-Horn, and R. Rüdel
Malignant hyperthermia causing Gly2435Arg mutation of the ryanodine receptor facilitates ryanodine-induced calcium release in myotubes
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 855-861; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.855 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.I. Abouleish, T. S. Abboud, G. Bikhazi, C. A. Kenaan, L. Mroz, J. Zhu, and Jeffrey Lee
Rapacuronium for modified rapid sequence induction in elective Caesarean section: neuromuscular blocking effects and safety compared with succinylcholine, and placental transfer
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 862-867; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.862 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. B. Lee, W. D. Ngan Kee, V. Y. S. Hung, and E. L. Y. Wong
Combined spinal–epidural analgesia in labour: comparison of two doses of intrathecal bupivacaine with fentanyl
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 868-871; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.868 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Casati, G. Fanelli, G. Aldegheri, M. Berti, E. Colnaghi, V. Cedrati, and G. Torri
Interscalene brachial plexus anaesthesia with 0.5%, 0.75% or 1% ropivacaine: a double-blind comparison with 2% mepivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 872-875; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.872 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. A. Eggers, B. J. Jenkins, and I. Power
Effect of oral and i.v. tenoxicam in postoperative pain after total knee replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 876-881; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.876 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. E. Smith and A. P. Reid
Asymptomatic intranasal abnormalities influencing the choice of nostril for nasotracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 882-886; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.882 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. J. Young and M. C. Blunt
Improving the shape and compliance characteristics of a high-volume, low-pressure cuff improves tracheal seal
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 887-889; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.887 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations Back

M. Lichtwarck-Aschoff, A. J. Hedlund, K. A. Nordgren, G. A. Wegenius, A. M. Markström, J. Guttmann, and U. H. Sjöstrand
Variables used to set PEEP in the lung lavage model are poorly related
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 890-897; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.890 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Kirchhoff, M. Leuwer, P. Thum, A. Bornscheuer, and S. Piepenbrock
Different effects of dopamine and dopexamine on the isolated perfused rat kidney
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 898-902; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.898 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Ebel, W. Schlack, T. Comfère, B. Preckel, and V. Thämer
Effect of propofol on reperfusion injury after regional ischaemia in the isolated rat heart
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 903-908; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.903 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Halfenny, L. F. Callado, S. E. Hopwood, T. A. Bamigbade, R. M. Langford, and J. A. Stamford
Effects of tramadol stereoisomers on norepinephrine efflux and uptake in the rat locus coeruleus measured by real time voltammetry
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 909-915; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.909 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Article Back

J. F. Nunn
Development of academic anaesthesia in the UK up to the end of 1998
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 916-932; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.916 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications Back

D. K. Woodward, K. M. Sherry, and D. Harrison
Antiemetic prophylaxis in cardiac surgery: comparison of metoclopramide and ondansetron
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 933-935; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.933 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. Millar, R. P. Alston, M. J. Souter, and P. J. D. Andrews
Aerobic, anaerobic and combination estimates of cerebral hypoperfusion during and after cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 936-939; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.936 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Ihar, C. Hieber, C. Schaberning, P. Karincuk, S. Adel, W. Plöchl, and A. Aloy
Supralaryngeal tubeless combined high-frequency jet ventilation for laser surgery of the larynx and trachea
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 940-942; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.940 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Schiffer, E. van Gessel, and Z. Gamulin
Influence of sex on cerebrospinal fluid density in adults
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 943-944; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.943 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Kubota, K. Hirota, H. Yoshida, S. Takahashi, H. Ohkawa, N. Anzawa, T. Kuhshikata, and A. Matsuki
Inhibitory effect of clonidine on ketamine-induced norepinephrine release from the medial prefrontal cortex in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 945-947; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.945 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. -Y. Chen, C. -L. Chang, C. -C. Tseng, and J. -T. Cheng
Effects of a nitric oxide scavenger, carboxy-PTIO, on isoflurane MAC and cerebellar nitric oxide synthase activity in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 948-950; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.948 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports Back

V. A. Skelton and A. Goodwin
Perinatal management of a neonate with airway obstruction caused by rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 951-955; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.951 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Henderson and P. Fludder
Epidural anaesthesia for Caesarean section in a patient with severe Takayasu's disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 956-959; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.956 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Winter and D. Smethurst
Percussion — a new way to diagnose a pneumothorax
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 960-961; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.960 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Takenaka, K. Aoyama, E. Nagaoka, A. Seto, K. Niijima, and T. Kodoya
Malposition of the epiglottis after tracheal intubation via the intubating laryngeal mask
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 962-963; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.962 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence Back

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 964-975; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.964 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews Back

G. Drummond
L. M. Bigatello and D. R. Hess (editors), International Anesthesiology Clinics
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 976; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.976-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Nash
I. K. Crombie, P. R. Croft, S. J. Linton, L. LeResche and M. von Korff (editors), Epidemiology of Pain. A Report of the Task Force on Epidemiology of the International Association for the Study of Pain, 1999
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 976-977; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.976-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Eastwood
E. A. Shipton, Pain: Acute and Chronic
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 977; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.977-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Pollard
The Electronic Anaesthesiology Library
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 977-978; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.977-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Peacock
C. Stein (editor), Opioids in Pain Control—Basic and Clinical Aspects
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 978-979; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.978 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Index to Volume 83 Back

Volume 83 • Author Index
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 980-989; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.980 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Volume 83 • Subject Index
Br. J. Anaesth. 1999 83: 990-1004; doi:10.1093/bja/83.6.990 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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