British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

T. Asai

Editorial I: Confidence in statistical analysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 807-810; doi:10.1093/bja/aef271 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. P. Sweeney

Editorial II: Why does smoking protect against PONV?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 810-813; doi:10.1093/bja/aef269 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

M. E. Tunstall and J. A. Ross

Phase behaviour of premixed 0.25% isoflurane in 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 814-819; doi:10.1093/bja/aef280 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Ross and M. E. Tunstall

Simulated use of premixed 0.25% isoflurane in 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 820-824; doi:10.1093/bja/aef279 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Fasting and S. E. Gisvold

Equipment problems during anaesthesia—are they a quality problem?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 825-831; doi:10.1093/bja/aef276 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Laurin, F. Donati, and F. Varin

Stereoselective in vitro degradation pattern of mivacurium in human plasma
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 832-838; doi:10.1093/bja/aef270 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Williams, A. Patel, and R. F. Howard

Pharmacogenetics of codeine metabolism in an urban population of children and its implications for analgesic reliability
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 839-845; doi:10.1093/bja/aef284 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. F. Rousseau, M. Oram, J. Barrington, M. Priston, and M. Swart

Plasma lidocaine concentrations following insertion of 2% lidocaine gel into the uterine cavity after uterine balloon thermal ablation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 846-848; doi:10.1093/bja/aef267 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Senturk, K. Pembeci, F. Menda, T. Ozkan, B. Gucyetmez, M. Tugrul, E. Camci, and K. Akpir

Effects of intramuscular administration of lidocaine or bupivacaine on induction and maintenance doses of propofol evaluated by bispectral index
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 849-852; doi:10.1093/bja/aef287 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Nieminen, S. Westerèn-Punnonen, H. Kokki, H. Yppärilä, A. Hyvärinen, and J. Partanen

Sevoflurane anaesthesia in children after induction of anaesthesia with midazolam and thiopental does not cause epileptiform EEG
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 853-856; doi:10.1093/bja/aef290 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Menigaux, B. Guignard, F. Adam, D. I. Sessler, V. Joly, and M. Chauvin

Esmolol prevents movement and attenuates the BIS response to orotracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 857-862; doi:10.1093/bja/aef275 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Heidegger, Y. Husemann, M. Nuebling, D. Morf, T. Sieber, A. Huth, R. Germann, P. Innerhofer, A. Faserl, C. Schubert, C. Geibinger, K. Flückiger, T. Coi, and G. Kreienbühl

Patient satisfaction with anaesthesia care: development of a psychometric questionnaire and benchmarking among six hospitals in Switzerland and Austria
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 863-872; doi:10.1093/bja/aef277 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

S. Coomber, C. Todd, G. Park, P. Baxter, J. Firth-Cozens, and S. Shore

Stress in UK intensive care unit doctors
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 873-881; doi:10.1093/bja/aef273 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

J. C. Jerman, J. Gray, S. J. Brough, L. Ooi, D. Owen, J. B. Davis, and D. Smart

Comparison of effects of anandamide at recombinant and endogenous rat vanilloid receptors
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 882-887; doi:10.1093/bja/aef281 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Yvon, J.-L. Hanouz, X. Terrien, P. Ducouret, R. Rouet, H. Bricard, and J.-L. Gérard

Electrophysiological effects of morphine in an in vitro model of the ‘border zone’ between normal and ischaemic–reperfused guinea-pig myocardium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 888-895; doi:10.1093/bja/aef283 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Serita, H. Morisaki, K. Ai, Y. Morita, Y. Innami, T. Satoh, S. Kosugi, Y. Kotake, and J. Takeda

Sevoflurane preconditions stunned myocardium in septic but not healthy isolated rat hearts
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 896-903; doi:10.1093/bja/aef282 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

G. Nicholson, A. C. Pereira, and G. M. Hall

Parkinson’s disease and anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 904-916; doi:10.1093/bja/aef268 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

G. M. M. Thoms, G. A. McHugh, and J. A. Lack

What information do anaesthetists provide for patients?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 917-919; doi:10.1093/bja/aef278 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Due, J. Bonde, K. Espersen, T. H. Jensen, and A. Perner

Lactic acidosis in the rectal lumen of patients with septic shock measured by luminal equilibrium dialysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 919-922; doi:10.1093/bja/aef289 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Orlikowski, P. M. Majedi, and A. D. Keil

Bacterial contamination of epidural needles after multiple skin passes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 922-924; doi:10.1093/bja/aef285 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

M. Cannesson, N. Nargues, B. Bryssine, R. Debon, E. Boselli, and D. Chassard

Intrathecal morphine overdose during combined spinal–epidural block for Caesarean delivery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 925-927; doi:10.1093/bja/aef286 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Hariprasad and G. J. Smurthwaite

Management of a known difficult airway in a morbidly obese patient with gross supraglottic oedema secondary to thyroid disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 927-930; doi:10.1093/bja/aef274 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Dalibon, M. Stern, P. Bonnette, G. Dreyfus, and M. Fischler

Probable allergic reaction to cyclosporin and early formation of thrombi on a pulmonary artery catheter: two unusual complications during bilateral lung transplantation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 930-933; doi:10.1093/bja/aef272 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

P. Innerhofer, D. Fries, A. Klingler, W. Streif, K. F. J. Ng, C. C. K. Lam, and L. C. Chan

In vivo effect of haemodilution with saline on coagulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 934-939; doi:10.1093/bja/aef574 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. Richards, D. J. Lockey, and M. Helm

Quality of pre-hospital emergency ventilation in patients with severe head injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 936; doi:10.1093/bja/aef573 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. O’Neil, J. Brimacombe, C. Richardson, C. Keller, and S. Donald

Mechanical closure of the vocal cords with the LMA ProSeal^TM
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 936-937; doi:10.1093/bja/aef575 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. O’Leary, M. F. Dunsire, A. M. Norris, and D. Hinchliffe

Management of failed intubation in a septic parturient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 937-938; doi:10.1093/bja/aef581 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. C. David, D. Pilcher, and C. Davidson

Survival and success of weaning from prolonged ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 938-939; doi:10.1093/bja/aef579 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

C. Dodds

The Electronic Anesthesiology Library (TEAL) on CD-ROM (Volume 7 1997–2001)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 940; doi:10.1093/bja/aef572 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. S. Lin

Fundamental Principles and Practice of Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 940-942; doi:10.1093/bja/aef576 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Lack

Problems in Anesthesia Series. L. A. Fleisher and D. S. Prough (editors-in-chief). Quality, Safety, Risk and Outcomes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 942; doi:10.1093/bja/aef577 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Howell

Clinical Data Interpretation in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 942; doi:10.1093/bja/aef580 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. L. Thomas and M. O. Columb

Basic Statistics and Epidemiology: A Practical Guide. (1st Edn)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 943; doi:10.1093/bja/aef578 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Appiah-Ankam

International Anesthesiology Clinics, Vol. 40: Number 2: 2002: Preoperative Evaluation and Cost Containment
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 943-944; doi:10.1093/bja/aef582 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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