British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

K.-L. Kong and J. F. Bion

Editorial I: Sedating patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit—winds of change?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 267-269; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg066 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

David H. T. Scott

Editorial II: It’s NICE to see in the dark
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 269-272; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg052 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

A. Meiser, C. Sirtl, M. Bellgardt, S. Lohmann, A. Garthoff, J. Kaiser, P. Hügler, and H. J. Laubenthal

Desflurane compared with propofol for postoperative sedation in the intensive care unit
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 273-280; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg059 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. W. Schindler, T. W. L. Scheeren, O. Picker, M. Doehn, and J. Tarnow

Accuracy of feedback-controlled oxygen delivery into a closed anaesthesia circuit for measurement of oxygen consumption
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 281-290; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg072 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Buhre, F. R. Heinzel, S. Grund, H. Sonntag, and A. Weyland

Extrapolation to zero-flow pressure in cerebral arteries to estimate intracranial pressure
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 291-295; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg073 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. H. Lorenz, C. Kolbitsch, M. Hinteregger, P. Bauer, M. Spiegel, T. J. Luger, C. Schmidauer, W. Streif, K. P. Pfeiffer, and A. Benzer

Remifentanil and nitrous oxide reduce changes in cerebral blood flow velocity in the middle cerebral artery caused by pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 296-299; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg055 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Lena, N. Balarac, J. J. Arnulf, J. Teboul, and F. Bonnet

Intrathecal morphine and clonidine for coronary artery bypass grafting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 300-303; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg070 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. B. Whiteside, D. Burke, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Comparison of ropivacaine 0.5% (in glucose 5%) with bupivacaine 0.5% (in glucose 8%) for spinal anaesthesia for elective surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 304-308; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg077 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. B. Breebaart, M. P. Vercauteren, V. L. Hoffmann, and H. A. Adriaensen

Urinary bladder scanning after day-case arthroscopy under spinal anaesthesia: comparison between lidocaine, ropivacaine, and levobupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 309-313; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg078 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Aubrun, F. Kalfon, P. Mottet, A. Bellanger, O. Langeron, P. Coriat, and B. Riou

Adjunctive analgesia with intravenous propacetamol does not reduce morphine-related adverse effects
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 314-319; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg076 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Altunkaya, Y. Ozer, E. Kargi, and O. Babuccu

Comparison of local anaesthetic effects of tramadol with prilocaine for minor surgical procedures
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 320-322; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg079 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Natalini, M. E. Franceschetti, M. T. Pantelidi, A. Rosano, G. Lanza, and A. Bernardini

Comparison of the standard laryngeal mask airway and the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway in obese patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 323-326; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg060 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Helm, R. Schuster, J. Hauke, and L. Lampl

Tight control of prehospital ventilation by capnography in major trauma victims
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 327-332; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg069 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. S. Nyssen, I. Hansez, P. Baele, M. Lamy, and V. De Keyser

Occupational stress and burnout in anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 333-337; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg058 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

E. Heinonen, P. Meriläinen, and M. Högman

Administration of nitric oxide into open lung regions: delivery and monitoring
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 338-342; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg081 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Boccara, J. Eliet, Y. Pouzeratte, C. Mann, and P. Colson

Pre-emptive lidocaine inhibits arterial vasoconstriction but not vasopressin release induced by a carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum in pigs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 343-348; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg080 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

P. D. Booker, S. D. Whyte, and E. J. Ladusans

Long QT syndrome and anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 349-366; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg061 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. D. Conacher

Anaesthesia and tracheobronchial stenting for central airway obstruction in adults
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 367-374; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg053 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

M. Pellégrini, C. Lysakowski, L. Dumont, A. Borgeat, and E. Tassonyi

Propofol 1% versus propofol 2% in children undergoing minor ENT surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 375-377; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg056 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. B. Chiarella, D. T. Jolly, C. M. Huston, and A. S. Clanachan

Comparison of four strategies to reduce the pain associated with intravenous administration of rocuronium
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 377-379; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg054 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

C. E. Emerson and A. Rainbird

Use of a ‘hospital-at-home’ service for patient optimization before resection of phaeochromocytoma
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 380-382. [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Yamamoto, R. Kato, J. Sato, and T. Nishino

Anaesthesia for awake craniotomy with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 382-385; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg068 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Schreiter, A. Reske, C. Glien, L. Scheibner, and C. Josten

Ventilation by the Open Lung Concept in spite of traumatic lung herniation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 385-387; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg071 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Metz and C. Beattie

A modified nasal trumpet to facilitate fibreoptic intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 388-391; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg050 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. S. Choi, Y.-J. Lim, J.-H. Bahk, S.-H. Do, and B.-M. Ham

Coronary artery spasm induced by carotid sinus stimulation during neck surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 391-394; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg051 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

G. Mitchell, T. Hucker, R. Venn, H. Wakeling, L. Forni, J. Sartain, K. Holte, N. E. Sharrock, and H. Kehlet

Pathophysiology and clinical implications of perioperative fluid excess
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 395-396; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg526 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. A. Steiner, M. Czosnyka, R. Sherman, and R. P. Mahajan

Estimation of critical closing pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure using transcranial Doppler
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 396-397; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg532 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. M. Cook, R. Hardy, C. McKinstry, S. Twigg, H. V. Genzwuerker, and T. Vollmer

Use of the laryngeal tube as a dedicated airway during tracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 397-399; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg538 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. R. Dearlove, R. Perkins, S. J. Twigg, and T. M. Cook

Anaesthesia in an adult with Rubinstein–Taybi syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 399-400; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg537 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. H. Smith and J. C. Sanders

Safe dose of levobupivacaine (Chirocaine^®) in caudal analgesia in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 400-401; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg539 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Levy, A. J. Olufolabi, and G. A. Charlton

Anaesthesia for Caesarean section in women with heart disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 401-402; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg527 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Aldrete and S. Sakura

Recurrent neurological symptoms in a patient after repeat combined spinal and epidural anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 402-404; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg528 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Carvalho and J. Coghill

Vaginal examination: a requirement before calling the anaesthetist?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 402; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg529 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Hocking, W. F. deMello, and C. M. Skinner

Preoperative use of herbal medicines
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 404; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg536 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

E. A. Welchew

Clinical Pain Management: Acute Pain.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 405-406; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg535 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. D. Edwards

Clinical Pain Management: Cancer Pain.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 406; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg533 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. M. Hall

Malignant Hyperthermia.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 406-407; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg530 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. E. Salako

Medical Law and Ethics.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 407-408; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg531 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Asai

Making Sense of Critical Appraisal.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 408-409; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg534 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting(joint meeting with the Intensive Care Society), London, December 12–13, 2002
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 410-423. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 424. [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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