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Contents: Volume 88, Issue 4   [Index by Author]      Other Issues:

       Editorials

       Clinical Investigations

       Laboratory Investigations

       Review Articles

       Short Communications

       Case Reports

       Correspondence

       Book Reviews

       Errata

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Editorials:

J. A. M. Anderson and E. L. Saenko: Editorial I: Heparin resistance
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 467-469; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.467 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. G. Ruttmann: Editorial II: Haemodilution enhances coagulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 470-472; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.470 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. G. Jones and S. J. Harper: Editorial III: ‘Ventilating in recovery’—the way forward: intensive therapy or postoperative critical care?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 473-474; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.473 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Clinical Investigations:

K. F. J. Ng, C. C. K. Lam, and L. C. Chan: In vivo effect of haemodilution with saline on coagulation: a randomized controlled trial
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 475-480; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.475 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Söderström, G. Nyberg, M. F. O’Rourke, J. Sellgren, and J. Pontén: Can a clinically useful aortic pressure wave be derived from a radial pressure wave?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 481-488; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.481 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Bruemmer-Smith, M. S. Avidan, B. Harris, S. Sudan, R. Sherwood, J. B. Desai, F. Sutherland, and J. Ponte: Glucose, insulin and potassium for heart protection during cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 489-495; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.489 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. R. El Azab, P. M. J. Rosseel, J. J. de Lange, A. B. J Groeneveld, R. van Strik, E. M. van Wijk, and G. J. Scheffer: Dexamethasone decreases the pro- to anti-inflammatory cytokine ratio during cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 496-501; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.496 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. S. W. Ku, Y. Hu, M. G. Irwin, B. Chow, S. Gunawardene, E. E. Tan, and K. D. K. Luk: Effect of sevoflurane/nitrous oxide versus propofol anaesthesia on somatosensory evoked potential monitoring of the spinal cord during surgery to correct scoliosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 502-507; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.502 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. Davis, R. Brown, A. Dickson, H. Horton, D. James, N. Laing, R. Marston, M. Norgate, D. Perlman, N. Pollock, and K. Stowell: Malignant hyperthermia associated with exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis or congenital abnormalities and a novel RYR1 mutation in New Zealand and Australian pedigrees
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 508-515; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.508 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P. Prieto-Álvarez, A. Calas-Guerra, J. Fuentes-Bellido, E. Martínez-Verdera, A. Benet-Català, and J. P. Lorenzo-Foz: Comparison of mepivacaine and lidocaine for intravenous regional anaesthesia: pharmacokinetic study and clinical correlation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 516-519; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.516 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G. Iohom, M. Walsh, G. Higgins, and G. Shorten: Effect of perioperative administration of dexketoprofen on opioid requirements and inflammatory response following elective hip arthroplasty
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 520-526; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.520 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. M. Cook, J. P. Nolan, C. Verghese, P. J. Strube, M. Lees, J. M. Millar, and P. J. F. Baskett: Randomized crossover comparison of the ProSeal with the classic laryngeal mask airway in unparalysed anaesthetized patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 527-533; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.527 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

N. R. Evans, S. V. Gardner, M. F. M. James, J. A. King, P. Roux, P. Bennett, R. Nattrass, R. Llewellyn, and D. Visu: The ProSeal laryngeal mask: results of a descriptive trial with experience of 300 cases
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 534-539; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.534 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Laboratory Investigations:

J.-H. Baumert, M. Reyle-Hahn, K. Hecker, R. Tenbrinck, R. Kuhlen, and R. Rossaint: Increased airway resistance during xenon anaesthesia in pigs is attributed to physical properties of the gas
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 540-545; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.540 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

O. Picker, A. W. Schindler, L. A. Schwarte, B. Preckel, W. Schlack, T. W. L. Scheeren, and V. Thämer: Xenon increases total body oxygen consumption during isoflurane anaesthesia in dogs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 546-554; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.546 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. Weindlmayr-Goettel, H. Gilly, and H. G. Kress: Does ester hydrolysis change the in vitro degradation rate of cisatracurium and atracurium?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 555-562; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.555 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review Articles:

D. Burke and D. J. Henderson: Chirality: a blueprint for the future
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 563-576; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.563 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short Communications:

A. Ziser, M. Alkobi, R. Markovits, and B. Rozenberg: The postanaesthesia care unit as a temporary admission location due to intensive care and ward overflow
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 577-579; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.577 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. J. Olday, R. Walpole, and J. Y. Y. Wang: Radial artery cannulation: topical amethocaine gel versus lidocaine infiltration
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 580-582; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.580 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P. P. Higgins, F. Chung, and G. Mezei: Postoperative sore throat after ambulatory surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 582-584; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.582 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

N. R. Evans, S. V. Gardner, and M. F. M. James: ProSeal laryngeal mask protects against aspiration of fluid in the pharynx
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 584-587; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.584 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Brooks, R. L. Robinson, P. J. Halsall, and P. M. Hopkins: No evidence of mutations in the CACNA1S gene in the UK malignant hyperthermia population
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 587-589; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.587 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case Reports:

C.-P. Lin, K.-C. Chan, Y.-M. Chou, M.-J. Wang, and S.-K. Tsai: Transoesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of pulmonary venous obstruction induced by sternotomy closure during infant heart transplantation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 590-592; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.590 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J.-B. Lecharny, I. Philip, and J.-P. Depoix: Oesophagotracheal perforation after intraoperative transoesphageal echocardiography in cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 592-594; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.592 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. P. Zalunardo, D. Bimmler, U. C. Grob, R. Stocker, T. Pasch, and D. R. Spahn: Late oesophageal perforation after intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 595-597; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.595 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G. Haller, E. Faltin-Traub, D. Faltin, and C. Kern: Oxygen embolism after hydrogen peroxide irrigation of a vulvar abscess
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 597-599; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.597 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Baillard, A. M. Korinek, V. Galanton, Y. Le Manach, P. Larmignat, M. Cupa, and C. M. Samama: Anaphylaxis to rocuronium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 600-602; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.600 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Correspondence:

: Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 603-615; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.603 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Reviews:

: Book Reviews
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 615-618; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.615 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Errata:

: Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 619; doi:10.1093/bja/88.4.619 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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