British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

P. Levack

Editorial I: Live and let die? A structured approach to decision-making about resuscitation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 683-686; doi:10.1093/bja/aef243 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

R. W. Sherman, R. A. Bowie, M. M. E. Henfrey, R. P. Mahajan, and D. Bogod

Cerebral haemodynamics in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia as assessed by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 687-692; doi:10.1093/bja/aef247 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Lejus, C. Le Roux, E. Legendre, M. Renaudin, H. L. Boiteau, and M. Pinaud

Fluoride excretion in children after sevoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 693-696; doi:10.1093/bja/aef245 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

X. Paqueron, A. Lumbroso, P. Mergoni, F. Aubrun, O. Langeron, P. Coriat, and B. Riou

Is morphine-induced sedation synonymous with analgesia during intravenous morphine titration?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 697-701; doi:10.1093/bja/aef262 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. A. McNamee, A. M. McClelland, S. Scott, K. R. Milligan, L. Westman, and U. Gustafsson

Spinal anaesthesia: comparison of plain ropivacaine 5 mg ml^–1 with bupivacaine 5 mg ml^–1 for major orthopaedic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 702-706; doi:10.1093/bja/aef259 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. C. Sanders

Paediatric regional anaesthesia, a survey of practice in the United Kingdom
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 707-710; doi:10.1093/bja/aef263 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Brill, P. M. Sedgwick, W. Hamann, and P. P. di Vadi

Efficacy of intravenous magnesium in neuropathic pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 711-714; doi:10.1093/bja/aef266 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Forestier, A. Coiffic, C. Mouton, D. Ekouevi, G. Chêne, and G. Janvier

Platelet function point-of-care tests in post-bypass cardiac surgery: are they relevant?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 715-721; doi:10.1093/bja/aef250 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Boldt, G. Haisch, S. Suttner, B. Kumle, and A. Schellhaass

Effects of a new modified, balanced hydroxyethyl starch preparation (Hextend^®) on measures of coagulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 722-728; doi:10.1093/bja/aef242 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Asai, A. Kawashima, I. Hidaka, and S. Kawachi

The laryngeal tube compared with the laryngeal mask: insertion, gas leak pressure and gastric insufflation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 729-732; doi:10.1093/bja/aef241 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. V. Genzwuerker, T. Vollmer, and K. Ellinger

Fibreoptic tracheal intubation after placement of the laryngeal tube
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 733-738; doi:10.1093/bja/aef246 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

D. Ma, S. Wilhelm, M. Maze, and N. P. Franks

Neuroprotective and neurotoxic properties of the ‘inert’ gas, xenon
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 739-746; doi:10.1093/bja/aef258 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

P.-G. Chassot, A. Delabays, and D. R. Spahn

Preoperative evaluation of patients with, or at risk of, coronary artery disease undergoing non-cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 747-759; doi:10.1093/bja/aef244 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

L. H. J. Eberhart, A. M. Morin, H. Wulf, and G. Geldner

Patient preferences for immediate postoperative recovery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 760-761; doi:10.1093/bja/aef261 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Jones and J. Dinsmore

Effect of diclofenac on cerebral blood flow velocity in patients with supratentorial tumours
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 762-764; doi:10.1093/bja/aef264 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Sator-Katzenschlager, E. Deusch, S. Dolezal, A. Michalek-Sauberer, R. Grubmüller, G. Heinze, and A. Wedrich

Sevoflurane and propofol decrease intraocular pressure equally during non-ophthalmic surgery and recovery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 764-766; doi:10.1093/bja/aef249 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. McCaul, É. Tobin, J. F. Boylan, and A. J. McShane

Atracurium is associated with postoperative residual curarization
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 766-769; doi:10.1093/bja/aef254 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Schreiber, U. K. W. Lambert, F. Doepp, and J. M. Valdueza

Effects of prolonged head-down tilt on internal jugular vein cross-sectional area
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 769-771; doi:10.1093/bja/aef251 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. D. Walker

Posture used by anaesthetists during laryngoscopy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 772-774; doi:10.1093/bja/aef252 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

L. Droghetti, M. Giganti, A. Memmo, and R. Zatelli

Air embolism: diagnosis with single-photon emission tomography and successful hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 775-778; doi:10.1093/bja/aef257 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. G. Phillips, J. C. Stedeford, E. Hartsilver, and C. Roberts

Epidural abscess complicating insertion of epidural catheters
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 778-782; doi:10.1093/bja/aef260 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. D. Oliver and S. A. White

Unexplained fitting in three parturients suffering from postdural puncture headache
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 782-785; doi:10.1093/bja/aef265 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Twigg and T. M. Cook

Anaesthesia in an adult with Rubenstein–Taybi syndrome using the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 786-787; doi:10.1093/bja/aef248 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. J. Edge, D. J. Blackman, K. Gupta, and M. Sainsbury

General anaesthesia in a patient with Brugada syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 788-791; doi:10.1093/bja/aef255 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Commentaries:

C. M. Skinner and J. Rangasami

Preoperative use of herbal medicines: a patient survey
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 792-795; doi:10.1093/bja/aef256 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

R. G. Roberts, N. J. Stallard, P. Morgan, and S. Moganasundram

Recruitment manoeuvres on high frequency oscillation ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 796-797; doi:10.1093/bja/aef564 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. A. McIlree, S. Sireau, and S. Jaggar

The output of two sevoflurane vaporizers in the presence of helium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 797-798; doi:10.1093/bja/aef567 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. J. Morgan-Hughes, R. M. Heames, H. Hack, S. Kannan, and N. Sherwood

Propofol as an antiarrhythmic
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 798-799; doi:10.1093/bja/aef570 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Walsh, A. Bedi, and C. Miranda

Successful defibrillation in the prone position
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 799-800; doi:10.1093/bja/aef565 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. G. Serpell, P. D. W. Fettes, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Pencil point spinal needles and neurological damage
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 800-801; doi:10.1093/bja/aef569 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

H.-J. Priebe

Pulse Oximetry, 2nd Edn
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 802-803; doi:10.1093/bja/aef568 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. King

Anaesthesia for the High Risk Patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 803; doi:10.1093/bja/aef562 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. W. H. Watt

Spinal Cord Injury Pain: Assessment, Mechanisms, and Management
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 803-804; doi:10.1093/bja/aef563 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Pickard and N. W. Goodman

How to Survive in Anaesthesia, 2nd Edn
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 804; doi:10.1093/bja/aef571 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. M. E. Drury

Notable Names in Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 805; doi:10.1093/bja/aef566 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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