British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials

A. Ng and G. Smith

Editorial I: Intraperitoneal administration of analgesia: is this practice of any utility?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 535-537; doi:10.1093/bja/aef219 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. McLellan, T. S. Walsh, and D. B. L. McClellan

Editorial II: Should we demand fresh red blood cells for perioperative and critically ill patients?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 537-540; doi:10.1093/bja/aef218 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations

Get checked abstract A. R. Wilkes

Comparison of two techniques for measuring penetration of sodium chloride particles through breathing system filters
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 541-545; doi:10.1093/bja/aef231 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Bedi, W. T. McBride, M. A. Armstrong, J. M. Murray, and J. P. H. Fee

Xenon has no effect on cytokine balance and adhesion molecule expression within an isolated cardiopulmonary bypass system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 546-550; doi:10.1093/bja/aef232 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract L. G. Kevin, A. J. Cunningham, and C. Bolger

Comparison of ocular microtremor and bispectral index during sevoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 551-555; doi:10.1093/bja/aef225 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract W. D. Ngan Kee, K. S. Khaw, K. C. Ma, A. S. Y. Wong, and B. B. Lee

Randomized, double-blind comparison of different inspired oxygen fractions during general anaesthesia for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 556-561; doi:10.1093/bja/aef203 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. Fournier, E. Van Gessel, A. Weber, and Z. Gamulin

Epinephrine and clonidine do not improve intrathecal sufentanil analgesia after total hip replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 562-566; doi:10.1093/bja/aef222 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract H. Beloeil, G. Corsia, P. Coriat, and B. Riou

Remifentanil compared with sufentanil during extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy with spontaneous ventilation: a double-blind, randomized study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 567-570; doi:10.1093/bja/aef202 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract T. Girard, S. Treves, K. Censier, C. R. Mueller, F. Zorzato, and A. Urwyler

Phenotyping malignant hyperthermia susceptibility by measuring halothane-induced changes in myoplasmic calcium concentration in cultured human skeletal muscle cells
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 571-579; doi:10.1093/bja/aef237 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. A. J. Martyn, Y. Chang, N. G. Goudsouzian, and S. S. Patel

Pharmacodynamics of mivacurium chloride in 13- to 18-yr-old adolescents with thermal injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 580-585; doi:10.1093/bja/aef234 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract V. Patil, G. L. Barker, R. J. Harwood, and N. M. Woodall

Training course in local anaesthesia of the airway and fibreoptic intubation using course delegates as subjects
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 586-593; doi:10.1093/bja/aef226 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract L. Telci, F. Esen, D. Akcora, T. Erden, A. T. Canbolat, and K. Akpir

Evaluation of effects of magnesium sulphate in reducing intraoperative anaesthetic requirements
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 594-598; doi:10.1093/bja/aef238 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations

Get checked abstract F. Ryckwaert, P. Colson, E. André, P.-F. Perrigault, G. Guillon, and C. Barberis

Haemodynamic effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin receptor antagonist during hypovolaemia in the anaesthetized pig
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 599-604; doi:10.1093/bja/aef221 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract S. Ishikawa, K. Yokoyama, T. Kuroiwa, and K. Makita

Apparent diffusion coefficient mapping predicts mortality and outcome in rats with intracerebral haemodynamic disturbance: potential role of intraoperative diffusion and perfusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging to detect cerebral ischaemia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 605-613; doi:10.1093/bja/aef235 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract L. Pain, A. Launoy, N. Fouquet, and P. Oberling

Mechanisms of action of midazolam on expression of contextual fear in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 614-621; doi:10.1093/bja/aef228 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles

Get checked abstract K. Holte, N. E. Sharrock, and H. Kehlet

Pathophysiology and clinical implications of perioperative fluid excess
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 622-632; doi:10.1093/bja/aef220 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications

Get checked abstract P. Garnerin, E. Schiffer, E. Van Gessel, and F. Clergue

Root-cause analysis of an airway filter occlusion: a way to improve the reliability of the respiratory circuit
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 633-635; doi:10.1093/bja/aef236 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract T. Engelhardt, H. F. Galley, F. M. MacLennan, and N. R. Webster

Saliva cyclic GMP increases during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 635-637; doi:10.1093/bja/aef229 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract H. Krenn, E. Deusch, H. Jellinek, W. Oczenski, and R. D. Fitzgerald

Remifentanil or propofol for sedation during carotid endarterectomy under cervical plexus block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 637-640; doi:10.1093/bja/aef233 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports

Get checked abstract M. Satoh, Y. Hirabayashi, and N. Seo

Spontaneous breathing combined with high frequency ventilation during bronchoscopic resection of a large tracheal tumour
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 641-643; doi:10.1093/bja/aef223 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract W. A. Marchant and R. Fox

Postoperative use of a cough-assist device in avoiding prolonged intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 644-647; doi:10.1093/bja/aef227 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract H. G. W. Paw

Bilateral pleural effusions: unexpected complication after left internal jugular venous catheterization for total parenteral nutrition
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 647-650; doi:10.1093/bja/aef224 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract S. Mahadeva, A. Cohen, and M. Bellamy

The stuck central venous catheter: beware of potential hazards
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 650-652; doi:10.1093/bja/aef239 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. J. Olufolabi, G. A. Charlton, S. A. Allen, I. M. Mettam, and P. R. Roberts

Use of implantable cardioverter defibrillator and anti-arrhythmic agents in a parturient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 652-655; doi:10.1093/bja/aef230 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract V. Toprak, A. Yentur, and M. Sakarya

Anaesthetic management of severe bradycardia during general anaesthesia using temporary cardiac pacing
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 655-657; doi:10.1093/bja/aef240 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence

L. G. Kevin and A. J. Cunningham

Interdisciplinary collaboration in anaesthesia research
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 658-659; doi:10.1093/bja/aef555 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Wynne and J. N. Marshall

Risk of accidental extubation with disposable tonsillectomy instruments
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 659; doi:10.1093/bja/aef548 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. A. Graham, D. Beard, and D. W. McKeown

Airway management in the emergency department
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 659-660; doi:10.1093/bja/aef561 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Srikiran and G. Menon

Prediction of neurological outcome following outside hospital cardio-respiratory arrest
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 660-661; doi:10.1093/bja/aef557 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. H. Seymour, L. Lynch, S. H. Pennefather, and G. N. Russell

An audit of Robertshaw double lumen tube placement using the fibreoptic bronchoscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 661-662; doi:10.1093/bja/aef549 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Shankar, P. D. W. Fettes, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Somebody else’s nervous system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 662-663; doi:10.1093/bja/aef554 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews

J. E. Arrowsmith

Anesthesia for the Cardiac Patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 664-665; doi:10.1093/bja/aef551 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. P. Mahajan

Clinical Anesthesia Practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 664; doi:10.1093/bja/aef558 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. P. Alston

Cardiogenic Shock: Diagnosis and Treatment
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 665-666; doi:10.1093/bja/aef550 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Aziz and R. H. Stables

The Year in Interventional Cardiology: 2002
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 665; doi:10.1093/bja/aef559 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Richardson

Practical Pain Management (third edition)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 666; doi:10.1093/bja/aef552 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Power

Manual of Pain Management (second edition)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 666-667; doi:10.1093/bja/aef553 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Ion

Heal the Pain, Comfort the Spirit
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 667-668; doi:10.1093/bja/aef556 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. A. Macrae

Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 667; doi:10.1093/bja/aef560 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 669; doi:10.1093/bja/aef89_4Err [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting, Cardiff Meeting, July 11–12, 2002
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 670-681; doi:10.1093/bja/Abstracts [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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