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Contents: Volume 89, Number 3, September 2002   [Index by Author] 
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Editorial I Back

G. M. Cooper, G. Lewis, and J. Neilson
Confidential enquiries into maternal deaths, 1997–1999
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 369-372; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.369 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editorial II Back

J. W. H. Watt
Pressure support ventilation and the critically ill patient with muscle weakness
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 373-375; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.373 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations Back

I. Rundshagen, K. Schnabel, and J. Schulte am Esch
Impaired explicit memory after recovery from propofol/sufentanil anaesthesia is related to changes in the midlatency auditory evoked response
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 376-381; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.376 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. P. Simpson, A. R. Manara, N. M. Kane, R. L. Barton, C. A. Rowlands, and S. R. Butler
Effect of propofol anaesthesia on the event-related potential mismatch negativity and the auditory-evoked potential N1
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 382-388; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.382 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Luginbühl, F. Reichlin, G. H. Sigurdsson, A. M. Zbinden, and S. Peterson-Felix
Prediction of the haemodynamic response to tracheal intubation: comparison of laser-Doppler skin vasomotor reflex and pulse wave reflex
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 389-397; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.389 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Müller, A. Junger, M. Bräu, M. M. Kwapisz, E. Schindler, H. Akintürk, M. Benson, and G. Hempelmann
Incidence and risk calculation of inotropic support in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass using an automated anaesthesia record-keeping system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 398-404; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.398 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. D. Perkins, C. Roberts, and F. Gao
Delays in defibrillation: influence of different monitoring techniques
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 405-408; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.405 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Dolin, J. N. Cashman, and J. M. Bland
Effectiveness of acute postoperative pain management: I. Evidence from published data
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 409-423; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.409 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. Jeffs, J. E. Hall, and S. Morris
Comparison of morphine alone with morphine plus clonidine for postoperative patient-controlled analgesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 424-427; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.424 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. N. Johnson, A. Rostami-Hodjegan, J. M. Goddard, M. S. Tanner, and G. T. Tucker
Contribution of midazolam and its 1-hydroxy metabolite to preoperative sedation in children: a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 428-437; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.428 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. I. Ala-Kokko, J. Karinen, E. Räihä, K. Kiviluoma, and S. Alahuhta
Pharmacokinetics of 0.75% ropivacaine and 0.5% bupivacaine after ilioinguinal–iliohypogastric nerve block in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 438-441; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.438 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z. Daoud, R. E. Collis, B. Ateleanu, and W. W. Mapleson
Evaluation of S1 motor block to determine a safe, reliable test dose for epidural analgesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 442-445; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.442 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. H. Gould, K. Grace, G. Thome, and G. Thomas
Effect of thoracic epidural anaesthesia on colonic blood flow
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 446-451; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.446 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. M. Cowan, J. B. Kendall, P. M. Barclay, and R. G. Wilkes
Comparison of intrathecal fentanyl and diamorphine in addition to bupivacaine for Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 452-458; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.452 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. van der Vyver, S. Halpern, and G. Joseph
Patient-controlled epidural analgesia versus continuous infusion for labour analgesia: a meta-analysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 459-465; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.459 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. A. Koughnan, F. Carli, M. Romney, C. J. Doré, and H. Gordon
Epidural analgesia and backache: a randomized controlled comparison with intramuscular meperidine for analgesia during labour
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 466-472; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.466 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Sennaraj, D. Shende, S. Sadhasivam, S. Ilavajady, and D. Jagan
Management of post-strabismus nausea and vomiting in children using ondansetron: a value-based comparison of outcomes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 473-478; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.473 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations Back

B. Bouhemad, O. Langeron, G. Orliaguet, P. Coriat, and B. Riou
Effects of halothane and isoflurane on the contraction, relaxation and energetics of rat diaphragmatic muscle
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 479-485; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.479 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Piriou, P. Chiari, F. Lhuillier, O. Bastien, J. Loufoua, O. Raisky, J. S. David, M. Ovize, and J. -J. Lehot
Pharmacological preconditioning: comparison of desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane and halothane in rabbit myocardium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 486-491; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.486 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. -F. Doursout, P. M. Joesph, Y. Y. Liang, C. J. Hartley, and J. E. Chelly
Role of propofol and its solvent, intralipid, in nitric oxide-induced peripheral vasodilatation in dogs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 492-498; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.492 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Article Back

T. A. Thomas, and G. M. Cooper the Editorial Board of the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in the United Kingdom
Maternal deaths from anaesthesia. An extract from Why Mothers Die 1997–1999, the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in the United Kingdom
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 499-508; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.499 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communication Back

H. Berkenstadt, R. Loebstein, I. Faibishenko, H. Halkin, I. Keidan, and A. Perel
Effect of a single dose of esmolol on the bispectral index scale (BIS) during propofol/fentanyl anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 509-511; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.509 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports Back

S. Kannan, N. Sherwood, and A. Armfield
Flow-by induced hypoventilation in high spinal cord lesions—report of two cases
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 512-514; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.512 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. J. Edge, N. Hyman, V. Addy, P. Anslow, C. Kearns, R. Stacey, and C. Waldmann
Posterior spinal ligament rupture associated with laryngeal mask insertion in a patient with undisclosed unstable cervical spine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 514-517; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.514 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Francis, W. C. Russell, and J. P. Thompson
Complete airway obstruction in a ventilated patient after oesophageal dilatation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 517-519; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.517 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Wahl, F. R. Eberli, D. A. Thompson, and M. Luginbühl
Coronary artery spasm and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction following intravenous ephedrine in two healthy women under spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 519-523; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.519 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence Back

R. I. P. Dornan, J. A. M. Anderson, E. L. Saenko, W. Marchant, S. Mallet, S. Monte, G. Lyons, F.A. Brohi, H.G. Djurberg, D.A. Rowney, S. Ridley, P. Nightingale, A.G. Jones, S.J. Harper, T.B. Stefanutto, W.A. Shapiro, P.M.C. Wright, J.E. Arrowsmith, and N. Rodrigo
Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 524-529; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.524 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews Back

D. J. Baker
L. A. Fleisher and D. S. Prough (editors-in-chief), Problems in Anesthesia Series.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 530; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.530-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Geary
Anthony F. T. Brown, Accident and Emergency Diagnosis and Management
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 530-531; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.530-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Loughnan
C. M. Palmer, R. d'Angelo and M. J. Paech, Handbook of Obstetric Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 531; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.531-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. S. Walsh
Helen F. Galley, Critical Care Focus. Number 8: Blood and Blood Transfusion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 531-532; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.531-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. H. Pennefather
David H. Bennett, Cardiac Arrhythmias. Practical Notes on Interpretation and Treatment
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 532; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.532-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. V. S. Murthy
G. Arthurs, K. M. Elfituri, Anaesthesia OSCE
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 532-533; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.532-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guide to Contributors Back

Guide to Contributors
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 534-536; doi:10.1093/bja/89.3.534 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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