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Editorials Back

D. J. Baker
Editorial I: Management of casualties from terrorist chemical and biological attack: a key role for the anaesthetist
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 211-214; doi:10.1093/bja/aef180 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. C. Howie and P. J. Tansey
Editorial II: Blood transfusion in surgical practice—matching supply to demand
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 214-216; doi:10.1093/bja/aef172 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nigel R. Webster
Editorial III: Inflammation and the coagulation system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 216-220; doi:10.1093/bja/aef134 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations Back

W. A. van Klei, K. G. M. Moons, A. T. Rheineck-Leyssius, C. J. Kalkman, C. L. G. Rutten, J. T. A. Knape, and D. E. Grobbee
Validation of a clinical prediction rule to reduce preoperative type and screen procedures{dagger} {dagger}{dagger}
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 221-225; doi:10.1093/bja/aef139 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. G. Ruttmann, M. F. M. James, and J. Finlayson
Effects on coagulation of intravenous crystalloid or colloid in patients undergoing peripheral vascular surgery{dagger}
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 226-230; doi:10.1093/bja/aef179 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Duflo, R. Debon, J. Goudable, D. Chassard, and B. Allaouchiche
Alveolar and serum oxidative stress in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 231-236; doi:10.1093/bja/aef169 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Janssens, H. Groesdonk, J. Graf, P. W. Radke, W. Lepper, and P. Hanrath
Comparison of oesophageal and gastric air tonometry in patients with circulatory failure
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 237-241; doi:10.1093/bja/aef174 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. M. Sayin, O. Özatamer, R. Tasöz, K. Kilinç, and N. Ünal
Propofol attenuates myocardial lipid peroxidation during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery{dagger}
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 242-246; doi:10.1093/bja/aef173 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. H. Cuthbertson, S. A. Stott, and N. R. Webster
Exhaled nitric oxide as a marker of lung injury in coronary artery bypass surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 247-250; doi:10.1093/bja/aef171 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Behnke, F. Worthmann, J. Cornelissen, M. Kahl, and H. Wulf
Plasma concentration of ropivacaine after intercostal blocks for video-assisted thoracic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 251-253; doi:10.1093/bja/aef185 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. S. Sandhu and L. M. Capan
Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 254-259; doi:10.1093/bja/aef186 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Ge, X. L. Zhuang, Y. T. Wang, Z. D. Wang, and H. T. Li
Changes in the rapidly extracted auditory evoked potentials index and the bispectral index during sedation induced by propofol or midazolam under epidural block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 260-264; doi:10.1093/bja/aef187 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. L. Webster and R. P. Mahajan
Transient hyperaemic response to assess vascular reactivity of skin; effect of locally iontophoresed sodium nitroprusside{dagger}
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 265-270; doi:10.1093/bja/aef188 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Karasawa, T. Okuda, T. Mori, and T. Oshima
Maintenance of stable cuff pressure in the BrandtTM tracheal tube during anaesthesia with nitrous oxide
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 271-276; doi:10.1093/bja/aef176 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Eikermann, I. Hunkemöller, L. Peine, W. Armbruster, B. Stegen, J. Hüsing, and J. Peters
Optimal rocuronium dose for intubation during inhalation induction with sevoflurane in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 277-281; doi:10.1093/bja/aef177 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations Back

G. Lockwood
Expansion of air bubbles in aqueous solutions of nitrous oxide or xenon
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 282-286; doi:10.1093/bja/aef183 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Julien-Dolbec, I. Tropres, O. Montigon, H. Reutenauer, A. Ziegler, M. Decorps, and J.-F. Payen
Regional response of cerebral blood volume to graded hypoxic hypoxia in rat brain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 287-293; doi:10.1093/bja/aef182 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Detsch, E. Kochs, M. Siemers, B. Bromm, and C. Vahle-Hinz
Differential effects of isoflurane on excitatory and inhibitory synaptic inputs to thalamic neurones in vivo
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 294-300; doi:10.1093/bja/aef170 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Shibano, Y. Morimoto, O. Kemmotsu, H. Shikama, K. Hisano, and Y. Hua
Effects of mild and moderate hypothermia on apoptosis in neuronal PC12 cells
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 301-305; doi:10.1093/bja/aef181 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles Back

S. M. White
Chemical and biological weapons. Implications for anaesthesia and intensive care{dagger}
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 306-324; doi:10.1093/bja/aef168 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications Back

M. D. Brunner, M. R. Nel, R. Fernandes, C. Thornton, and D. E. F. Newton
Auditory evoked response during propofol anaesthesia after pre-induction with midazolam
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 325-327; doi:10.1093/bja/aef190 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports Back

D. Hinchliffe and A. Norris
Management of failed intubation in a septic parturient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 328-330; doi:10.1093/bja/aef178 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. K. Backe and G. R. Lyons
High-dose tinzaparin in pregnancy and the need for urgent delivery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 331-334; doi:10.1093/bja/aef189 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence Back

W. Schummer, C. Schummer, J. Fuchs, R. Voigt, N. J. Morgan-Hughes, D. Turnbull, and G. H. Mills
Sudden upper airway obstruction due to invisible rain-out in the heat and moisture exchange filter
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 335-336; doi:10.1093/bja/aef533 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. W. F. Linton, R. A. F. Linton, G. Della Rocca, and M. G. Costa
Is comparison of changes in cardiac output, assessed by different methods, better than only comparing cardiac output to the reference method?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 336-339; doi:10.1093/bja/aef530 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. H. Maleck, S. N. Piper, C. C. Apfel, and N. Roewer
Predictive models for postoperative nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 339-342; doi:10.1093/bja/aef531 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. R. Appadurai, L. Hanna, and R. P. Symonds
Analgesia for pelvic brachytherapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 342-343; doi:10.1093/bja/aef532 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Kroviddi, P. R. Kulkarni, and A. Morley
Management of intraoperative pulmonary oedema in a child following systemic absorption of phenylephrine eyedrops
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 343-344; doi:10.1093/bja/aef525 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. R. Johnson, P. H. K. Mak, and R. G. B. Ooi
Submental intubation versus tracheostomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 344-345; doi:10.1093/bja/aef524 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Aps
Postoperative critical care: overnight intensive recovery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 344; doi:10.1093/bja/aef529 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. R. Davies
Safer labelling of levobupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 345; doi:10.1093/bja/aef522 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews Back

P.G. Lawler
Uncommon Problems in Intensive Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 346-347; doi:10.1093/bja/aef523 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Nightingale
Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia. 1st Edn
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 346; doi:10.1093/bja/aef526 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Dolin
Concise Anatomy for Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 346; doi:10.1093/bja/aef527 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Greaves
Prescription for Learning
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 347-348; doi:10.1093/bja/aef534 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.R. Spahn
Problems in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 347; doi:10.1093/bja/aef535 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts Back

Proceedings of the Intensive Care Society and Riverside Group 'State of the Art' Meeting, London, December 17-18, 2001
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 349-367; doi:10.1093/bja/Abstracts [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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