British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

T. Kövesi and D. Royston

Editorial I: Is there a bleeding problem with platelet-active drugs?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 159-163; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.159 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. F. White

Editorial II: Rapacuronium: why did it fail as a replacement for succinylcholine?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 163-165; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.163 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

J. C. Sewell and J. W. Sear

Can molecular similarity-activity models for intravenous general anaesthetics help explain their mechanism of action?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 166-174; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.166 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. G. C. Lerou, R. Verheijen, and L. H. D. J. Booij

Model-based administration of inhalation anaesthesia. 4. Applying the system model
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 175-183; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.175 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. O. Gunawardane, P. A. Murphy, and J. W. Sleigh

Bispectral index monitoring during electroconvulsive therapy under propofol anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 184-187; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.184 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. K. Gupta, P. G. Al-Rawi, P. J. Hutchinson, and P. J. Kirkpatrick

Effect of hypothermia on brain tissue oxygenation in patients with severe head injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 188-192; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.188 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Hofland, R. Tenbrinck, M. G. A. van IJken, C. H. J. van Eijck, A. M. M. Eggermont, and W. Erdmann

Cardiovascular effects of simultaneous occlusion of the inferior vena cava and aorta in patients treated with hypoxic abdominal perfusion for chemotherapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 193-198; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.193 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Hyllested, S. Jones, J. L. Pedersen, and H. Kehlet

Comparative effect of paracetamol, NSAIDs or their combination in postoperative pain management: a qualitative review
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 199-214; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.199 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Rømsing, S. Møiniche, and J. B. Dahl

Rectal and parenteral paracetamol, and paracetamol in combination with NSAIDs, for postoperative analgesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 215-226; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.215 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. B. Forrest, F. Camu, I. A. Greer, H. Kehlet, M. Abdalla, F. Bonnet, S. Ebrahim, G. Escolar, J. Jage, S. Pocock, G. Velo, M. J. S. Langman, G. Bianchi Porro, M. M. Samama, and E. Heitlinger

Ketorolac, diclofenac, and ketoprofen are equally safe for pain relief after major surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 227-233; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.227 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. C. Apfel, P. Kranke, L. H. J. Eberhart, A. Roos, and N. Roewer

Comparison of predictive models for postoperative nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 234-240; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.234 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Malviya, T. Voepel-Lewis, A. R. Tait, S. Merkel, K. Tremper, and N. Naughton

Depth of sedation in children undergoing computed tomography: validity and reliability of the University of Michigan Sedation Scale (UMSS)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 241-245; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.241 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Aoyama, E. Yasunaga, I. Takenaka, T. Kadoya, T. Sata, and A. Shigematsu

Positive pressure ventilation during fibreoptic intubation: comparison of the laryngeal mask airway, intubating laryngeal mask and endoscopy mask techniques
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 246-254; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.246 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

Z. L. S. Brookes, N. J. Brown, and C. S. Reilly

Differential effects of intravenous anaesthetic agents on the response of rat mesenteric microcirculation in vivo after haemorrhage
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 255-263; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.255 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Preckel, W. Schlack, T. Heibel, and H. Rütten

Xenon produces minimal haemodynamic effects in rabbits with chronically compromised left ventricular function
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 264-269; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.264 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

M. D. Smith, J. G. Todd, and R. P. Symonds

Analgesia for pelvic brachytherapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 270-276; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.270 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

O. Paut and B. Bissonnette

Effects of temperature and haematocrit on the relationships between blood flow velocity and blood flow in a vessel of fixed diameter
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 277-279; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.277 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Ausset, H. Bouaziz, M. Brosseau, B. Kinirons, and D. Benhamou

Improvement of information gained from the pre-anaesthetic visit through a quality-assurance programme
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 280-283; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.280 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. K. Hofer, M. Ganter, M. Tucci, R. Klaghofer, and A. Zollinger

How reliable is length-based determination of body weight and tracheal tube size in the paediatric age group? The Broselow tape reconsidered
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 283-285; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.283 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. C. Ray, A. G. Robbins, A. F. Howie, G. J. Beckett, and G. B. Drummond

Effect of spinal anaesthesia on plasma concentrations of glutathione S-transferase
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 285-287; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.285 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

P. H. K. Mak and R. G. B. Ooi

Submental intubation in a patient with beta-thalassaemia major undergoing elective maxillary and mandibular osteotomies
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 288-291; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.288 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Håkanson, I. E. Konstantinov, S.-G. Fransson, and R. Svedjeholm

Management of life-threatening haemoptysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 291-295; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.291 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Brimacombe, C. Richardson, C. Keller, and S. Donald

Mechanical closure of the vocal cords with the laryngeal mask airway ProSeal^TM
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 296-297; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.296 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Valat, C. Pellerin, O. Cantini, J. Jougon, F. Delcambre, P. Morales, and G. Janvier

Infected mediastinitis secondary to perforation of superior vena cava by a central venous catheter
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 298-300; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.298 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 301-311; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.301 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Book Reviews
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 312-313; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.312 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society, University of Nottingham, November 22–23, 2001
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 314-328; doi:10.1093/bja/88.2.314 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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