British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

M. C. Reade and J. D. Young

Editorial I: Of mice and men (and rats): implications of species and stimulus differences for the interpretation of studies of nitric oxide in sepsis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 115-121; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg033 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. R. D. Marks

Editorial II: Which anaesthetic agent for maintenance during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 118-121; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg027 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

K. Yoshitani, M. Kawaguchi, M. Takahashi, K. Kitaguchi, and H. Furuya

Plasma propofol concentration and EEG burst suppression ratio during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 122-126; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg010 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. E. Milne, A. Troy, M. G. Irwin, and G. N. C. Kenny

Relationship between bispectral index, auditory evoked potential index and effect-site EC₅₀ for propofol at two clinical end-points
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 127-131; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg035 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. Mertens, F. H. M. Engbers, A. G. L. Burm, and J. Vuyk

Predictive performance of computer-controlled infusion of remifentanil during propofol/remifentanil anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 132-141; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg046 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kawahito, H. Kitahata, K. Tanaka, J. Nozaki, and S. Oshita

Dynamic QRS-complex and ST-segment monitoring by continuous vectorcardiography during carotid endarterectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 142-147; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg031 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Lassnigg, A. Punz, R. Barker, P. Keznickl, N. Manhart, E. Roth, and M. Hiesmayr

Influence of intravenous vitamin E supplementation in cardiac surgery on oxidative stress: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 148-154; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg042 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Hijazi, C. Bodonian, M. Bolon, F. Salord, and R. Boulieu

Pharmacokinetics and haemodynamics of ketamine in intensive care patients with brain or spinal cord injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 155-160; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg028 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Sarang and J. Dinsmore

Anaesthesia for awake craniotomy—evolution of a technique that facilitates awake neurological testing
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 161-165; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg037 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. C. Hubbard, T. M. Naumann, L. Traylor, and S. Dhadda

Parecoxib sodium has opioid-sparing effects in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty under spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 166-172; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg038 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Arakawa, Y. Aoyama, and Y. Ohe

Block of the sacral segments in lumbar epidural anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 173-178; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg045 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. Sánchez del Águila, M. F. Jones, and A. Vohra

Premixed solutions of diamorphine in ropivacaine for epidural anaesthesia: a study on their long-term stability
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 179-182; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg044 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. M. Vermeyen, V. L. Hoffmann, and V. Saldien

Target controlled infusion of rocuronium: analysis of effect data to select a pharmacokinetic model
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 183-188; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg043 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. I. Gómez-Arnau, J. Yangüela, A. González, Y. Andrés, S. García del Valle, P. Gili, J. Fernández-Guisasola, and A. Arias

Anaesthesia-related diplopia after cataract surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 189-193; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg029 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

M. A. Burmeister, T. G. Standl, M. Wintruff, P. Brauer, I. Blanc, and J. Schulte am Esch

Dolasetron prophylaxis reduces nausea and postanaesthesia recovery time after remifentanil infusion during monitored anaesthesia care for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 194-198; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg047 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Lingamaneni and H. C. Hemmings, Jr

Differential interaction of anaesthetics and antiepileptic drugs with neuronal Na⁺ channels, Ca²⁺ channels, and GABA_A receptors
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 199-211; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg040 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. A. Vagts, T. Iber, B. Szabo, J. Haberstroh, K. Reising, M. Puccini, K. Geiger, and G. F. E. Nöldge-Schomburg

Effects of epidural anaesthesia on intestinal oxygenation in pigs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 212-220; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg039 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

J. Macdonald, H. F. Galley, and N. R. Webster

Oxidative stress and gene expression in sepsis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 221-232; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg034 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

T. Krause, J. Scholz, L. Jansen, H. Boettcher, C. Koch, F. Wappler, and J. Schulte am Esch

Sevoflurane anaesthesia does not induce the formation of sister chromatid exchanges in peripheral blood lymphocytes of children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 233-237; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg030 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. S. Stix and C. J. O’Connor, Jr

Depth of insertion of the ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 235-237; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg041 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

S. J. Fletcher and J. D. Atkinson

Use of prone ventilation in neurogenic pulmonary oedema
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 238-240; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg026 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Campbell, O. P. Rosaeg, and K. L. Chan

Anaesthetic management of a parturient with pulmonary stenosis and aortic incompetence for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 241-243; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg036 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Haines and R. G. Wilkes

Non-fatal amniotic fluid embolism after cervical suture removal
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 244-247; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg048 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Marfurt, P. Lyrer, U. Rüttimann, S. Strebel, and M. C. Schneider

Recurrent post-partum seizures after epidural blood patch
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 247-250; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg049 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

P. Andrews and A. K. Gupta

Effect of hypothermia on brain tissue oxygenation in patients with severe head injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 251-252; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg517 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Fattorutto, N. Nathan, and A. Julia

Evaluation of platelet aggregation in flow and platelet aggregometry during pregnancy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 252; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg516 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Carey, S. Jagger, 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. 2003 90: 253; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg513 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. G. Kevin, M. M. Sayin, O. Özatamer, and N. Ü:nal

Propofol and myocardial lipid peroxidation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 253-254; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg512 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. G. Tzenkov, J. Perez Peña, G. Della Rocca, and M. G. Costa

Continuous and intermittent cardiac output measurement: pulmonary artery catheter versus aortic transpulmonary technique
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 254-257; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg521 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. W. Wildsmith, T. A. Thomas, and G. Cooper

Confidential enquiries into maternal deaths, 1997–1999
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 257-258; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg520 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Frerk, 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. 2003 90: 258-259; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg515 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Aveling

Venepuncture as an antiarrhythmic
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 259; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg518 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

J. D. Young

Critical Care Medicine: Perioperative Management. 2nd Edn.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 260; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg514 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Soni

Non-Invasive Respiratory Support: A Practical Handbook. 2nd Edn.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 260-261; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg519 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. G. Lockwood

The Pharmacology of Inhaled Anaesthetics.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 261-262; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg522 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. D. Levack

Regional Anesthesia—An Illustrated Procedural Guide. 3rd Edn.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 261; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg523 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Horton

Holding Court with the Ghost of Gilman Terrace: Selected Writings of Ralph Milton Waters, M.D.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 262-263; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg524 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Bowhay

Strategies in Pediatric Anesthesia Practice.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 262; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg525 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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