British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

M. K. Peterson, F. A. Millar, and D. G. Sheppard

Editorial I: Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 621-624; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.621 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Yamakage

Editorial II: Effects of anaesthetic agents on airway smooth muscles
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 624-627; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.624 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Senthuran, W. D. Toff, A. Vuylsteke, P. M. Solesbury, and D. K. Menon

Editorial III: Implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators in anaesthetic practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 627-631; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.627 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

M. Greher, G. Retzl, P. Niel, L. Kamolz, P. Marhofer, and S. Kapral

Ultrasonographic assessment of topographic anatomy in volunteers suggests a modification of the infraclavicular vertical brachial plexus block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 632-636; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.632 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Constant, M. Abbas, S. Boucheseiche, D. Laude, and I. Murat

Non-invasive assessment of cardiovascular autonomic activity induced by brief exposure to 50% nitrous oxide in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 637-643; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.637 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Ortolani, A. Conti, A. Di Filippo, C. Adembri, E. Moraldi, A. Evangelisti, M. Maggini, and S. J. Roberts

EEG signal processing in anaesthesia. Use of a neural network technique for monitoring depth of anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 644-648; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.644 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. P. Dockery and G. B. Drummond

Respiratory response to skin incision during anaesthesia with infusions of propofol and alfentanil
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 649-652; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.649 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Favetta, C.-S. Degoute, J.-P. Perdrix, C. Dufresne, R. Boulieu, and J. Guitton

Propofol metabolites in man following propofol induction and maintenance
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 653-658; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.653 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. C. Apfel, P. Kranke, M. H. Katz, C. Goepfert, T. Papenfuss, S. Rauch, R. Heineck, C.-A. Greim, and N. Roewer

Volatile anaesthetics may be the main cause of early but not delayed postoperative vomiting: a randomized controlled trial of factorial design
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 659-668; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.659 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. M. Venn, M. D. Karol, and R. M. Grounds

Pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine infusions for sedation of postoperative patients requiring intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 669-675; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.669 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. G. Allman, L. L. Barker, G. C. Werrett, P. Gouws, G. D. Sturrock, and I. H. Wilson

Comparison of articaine and bupivacaine/lidocaine for peribulbar anaesthesia by inferotemporal injection
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 676-678; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.676 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

R. Nadeson and C. S. Goodchild

Antinociceptive role of 5-HT_1A receptors in rat spinal cord
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 679-684; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.679 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Nadeson, A. Tucker, E. Bajunaki, and C. S. Goodchild

Potentiation by ketamine of fentanyl antinociception. I. An experimental study in rats showing that ketamine administered by non-spinal routes targets spinal cord antinociceptive systems
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 685-691; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.685 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Lee and T. Jones

Molecular conformation–activity relationship of decamethonium congeners
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 692-699; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.692 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

H. Grogan and P. M. Hopkins

Heat stroke: implications for critical care and anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 700-707; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.700 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

S. Moganasundram, A. Durward, S. M. Tibby, and I. A. Murdoch

High-frequency oscillation in adolescents
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 708-711; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.708 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Carvalho and D. Sanders

The output of two sevoflurane vaporizers in the presence of helium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 711-713; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.711 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ng, J. Parker, L. Toogood, B. R. Cotton, and G. Smith

Does the opioid-sparing effect of rectal diclofenac following total abdominal hysterectomy benefit the patient?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 714-716; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.714 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Preisman, E. DiSegni, Z. Vered, and A. Perel

Left ventricular preload and function during graded haemorrhage and retranfusion in pigs: analysis of arterial pressure waveform and correlation with echocardiography
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 716-718; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.716 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

W. C. Goh, P. D. Heath, S. J. Ellis, and P. A. Oakley

Neurological outcome prediction in a cardiorespiratory arrest survivor
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 719-722; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.719 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Méndez, A. Pensado, M. Tellado, I. Somoza, J. Liras, E. Pais, and D. Vela

Management of massive air leak following intubation injury in a very low birth weight infant
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 722-724; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.722 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. D. Conacher, D. Meikle, and C. O'Brien

Tracheostomy, lingular tonsillectomy and sleep-related breathing disorders
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 724-726; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.724 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Carenzi, R. M. Corso, V. Stellino, G. D. Carlino, C. Tonini, L. Rossini, and G. Gentili

Airway management in an infant with congenital centrofacial dysgenesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 726-728; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.726 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Ravishankar, P. Kundra, K. Agrawal, N. S. Kutralam, N. Arun, and O. P. Vijaykumar

Rigid nasendoscope with video camera system for intubation in infants with Pierre-Robin sequence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 728-732; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.728 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Li, H. J. Khambatta, J. G. Stone, and B. Mets

Unsuspected concentric tracheal rings in a 14-year-old with scoliosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 732-734; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.732 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Monte and G. Lyons

Peripartum management of a patient with Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia using Thrombelastograph^®
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 734-738; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.734 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 739-746; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.739 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Book Reviews
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 747-752; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.747 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 88: 753; doi:10.1093/bja/88.5.753 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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