British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

Editorial: Postoperative nausea and vomiting—time for balanced antiemesis?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 675-677; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.675 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Articles:

A. B. Ahmed, G. J. Hobbs, and J. P. Curran

Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of combination antiemetic prophylaxis for day-case gynaecological laparoscopic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 678-682; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.678 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Vuylsteke, Q. Milner, H. Ericsson, D. Mur, J. Dunning, Å. Jolin-Mellgård, M. Nordlander, and R. Latimer

Pharmacokinetics and pulmonary extraction of clevidipine, a new vasodilating ultrashort-acting dihydropyridine, during cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 683-689; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.683 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. M. Treggiari-Venzi, J.-L. Waeber, T. V. Perneger, P. M. Suter, R. Adamec, and J.-A. Romand

Intravenous amiodarone or magnesium sulphate is not cost-beneficial prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 690-695; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.690 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. W. Morgan and J. C. Berridge

Giving long-persistent starch as volume replacement can cause pruritus after cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 696-699; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.696 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Inomata, S. Kihara, Y. Yaguchi, Y. Baba, Y. Kohda, and H. Toyooka

Reduction in standard MAC and MAC for intubation after clonidine premedication in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 700-704; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.700 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. A. Vaughan, G. Shinner, C. Thornton, and M. D. Brunner

Effect of tramadol on electroencephalographic and auditory-evoked response variables during light anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 705-707; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.705 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Kallio, M. Paloheimo, and E.-L. Maunuksela

Haemorrhage and risk factors associated with retrobulbar/peribulbar block: a prospective study in 1383 patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 708-711; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.708 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Baur, W. Klingler, K. Jurkat-Rott, G. Froeba, E. Schoch, T. Marx, M. Georgieff, and F. Lehmann-Horn

Xenon does not induce contracture in human malignant hyperthermia muscle
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 712-716; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.712 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. H. Proost, L. I. Eriksson, R. K. Mirakhur, G. Roest, and J. M. K. H. Wierda

Urinary, biliary and faecal excretion of rocuronium in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 717-723; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.717 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Blobner, R. K. Mirakhur, J. M. K. H. Wierda, P. M. C. Wright, K. T. Olkkola, B. Debaene, P. Pendeville, J. Engbæk, H. Rietbergen, and H. J. Sparr

Rapacuronium 2.0 or 2.5 mg kg^–1 for rapid-sequence induction: comparison with succinylcholine 1.0 mg kg^–1
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 724-731; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.724 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Suzuki, K. Iwasaki, N. Fukano, S. Hariya, S. Saeki, and S. Ogawa

Duration of exposure to sevoflurane affects dose–response relationship of vecuronium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 732-734; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.732 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Mimoz, A. Karim, J. X. Mazoit, A. Edouard, S. Leprince, and P. Nordmann

Gram staining of protected pulmonary specimens in the early diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 735-739; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.735 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Hirota, H. Okawa, B. L. Appadu, D. K. Grandy, and D. G. Lambert

Interaction of local anaesthetics with recombinant µ, , and -opioid receptors expressed in Chinese hamster ovary cells
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 740-746; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.740 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. -S. Wong, M. -M. Hsu, R. Chou, Y. -Y. Chou, and C. -S. Tung

Intrathecal cyclooxygenase inhibitor administration attenuates morphine antinociceptive tolerance in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 747-751; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.747 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Hartog, D. Gommers, J. J. Haitsma, and B. Lachmann

Improvement of lung mechanics by exogenous surfactant: effect of prior application of high positive end-expiratory pressure
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 752-756; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.752 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. L. Firestone, E. R. Korpi, L. Niemi, P. H. Rosenberg, G. E. Homanics, and J. J. Quinlan

Halothane and desflurane requirements in alcohol-tolerant and -nontolerant rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 757-762; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.757 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews:

H.-J. Priebe

The aged cardiovascular risk patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 763-778; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.763 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Brief Communications:

P. J. Morgan and D. Cleave-Hogg

A Canadian simulation experience: faculty and student opinions of a performance evaluation study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 779-781; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.779 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Nazir and P. C. W. Beatty

Anaesthetists' attitudes to monitoring instrument design options
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 781-784; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.781 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H.-P. Ng, F.-G. Chen, S.-M. Yeong, E. Wong, and P. Chew

Effect of remifentanil compared with fentanyl on intraocular pressure after succinylcholine and tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 785-787; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.785 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Report:

M. J. Garfield and R. M. Howard-Griffin

Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for severe thoracic trauma
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 788-790; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.788 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Pfitzner, M. J. Peacock, E. Tsirgiotis, and I. H. Walkley

Lobectomy for cavitating lung abscess with haemoptysis: strategy for protecting the contralateral lung and also the non-involved lobe of the ipsilateral lung
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 791-794; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.791 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. A. Ames, V. M. M. Ward, R. M. D. Tranter, and M. Street

Adult epiglottitis: an under-recognized, life-threatening condition
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 795-797; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.795 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Mychaskiw, B. J. Heath, and J. H. Eichhorn

Falsely elevated bispectral index during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 798-800; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.798 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Kitagawa, K. Takahashi, Y. Hirasaki, and T. Ishii

Perioperative management of a patient requiring surgery for pituitary apoplexy and severe angina pectoris
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 800-802; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.800 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 803-808; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.803 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Book Reviews
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 809; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.809 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Errata
Br. J. Anaesth. 2000 85: 810; doi:10.1093/bja/85.5.810 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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