British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J. P. Wallis

Editorial I: Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)—under-diagnosed and under-reported
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 573-576; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg101 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Hirota and T. Kushikata

Editorial II: Preanaesthetic H₂ antagonists for acid aspiration pneumonia prophylaxis. Is there evidence of tolerance?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 576-579; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg065 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

G. Fletcher, R. Flin, P. McGeorge, R. Glavin, N. Maran, and R. Patey

Anaesthetists’ Non-Technical Skills (ANTS): evaluation of a behavioural marker system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 580-588; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg112 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Galloway and A. Bodenham

Ultrasound imaging of the axillary vein—anatomical basis for central venous access
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 589-595; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg094 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Good, E. Peterson, and B. Lisander

Tranexamic acid decreases external blood loss but not hidden blood loss in total knee replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 596-599; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg111 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Sjöstrand and R. G. Hahn

Validation of volume kinetic analysis of glucose 2.5% solution given by intravenous infusion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 600-607; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg102 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Kövesi, D. Royston, M. Yacoub, and N. Marczin

Basal and nitroglycerin-induced exhaled nitric oxide before and after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 608-616; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg114 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ouattara, G. Boccara, S. Lemaire, U. Köckler, M. Landi, E. Vaissier, P. Léger, and P. Coriat

Target-controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil in cardiac anaesthesia: influence of age on predicted effect-site concentrations
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 617-622; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg124 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. E. Milne, G. N. C. Kenny, and S. Schraag

Propofol sparing effect of remifentanil using closed-loop anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 623-629; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg115 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Aceto, A. Valente, M. Gorgoglione, E. Adducci, and G. De Cosmo

Relationship between awareness and middle latency auditory evoked responses during surgical anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 630-635; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg113 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. S. Vavilala, L. A. Lee, M. Lee, A. Graham, E. Visco, and A. M. Lam

Cerebral autoregulation in children during sevoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 636-641; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg119 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. J. Bouwmeester, J. N. van den Anker, W. C. J. Hop, K. J. S. Anand, and D. Tibboel

Age- and therapy-related effects on morphine requirements and plasma concentrations of morphine and its metabolites in postoperative infants
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 642-652; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg121 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. A. Choi, A. P. Kliffer, and M. J. Douglas

Dextromethorphan and intrathecal morphine for analgesia after Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 653-658; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg122 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Ö. Ögün, E. N. Kirgiz, A. Duman, S. Ökesli, and C. Akyürek

Comparison of intrathecal isobaric bupivacaine–morphine and ropivacaine–morphine for Caesarean delivery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 659-664; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg123 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.-A. Nortcliffe, J. Shah, and D. J. Buggy

Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after spinal morphine for Caesarean section: comparison of cyclizine, dexamethasone and placebo
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 665-670; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg120 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

K. Hirota, E. Hashiba, H. Yoshioka, S. Kabara, and A. Matsuki

Effects of three different L-type Ca²⁺ entry blockers on airway constriction induced by muscarinic receptor stimulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 671-675; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg118 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

E. Pravinkumar and N. R. Webster

HIT/HITT and alternative anticoagulation: current concepts
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 676-685; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg063 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

M. Enlund, L. Edmark, and B. Revenäs

Ceasing routine use of nitrous oxide—a follow up
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 686-688; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg108 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Matsuzaki, T. Matsukawa, K. Ohki, Y. Yamamoto, M. Nakamura, and T. Oshibuchi

Warming by resistive heating maintains perioperative normothermia as well as forced air heating
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 689-691; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg106 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Fattorutto, O. Pradier, D. Schmartz, B. Ickx, and L. Barvais

Does the platelet function analyser (PFA-100^®) predict blood loss after cardiopulmonary bypass?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 692-693; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg110 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

M. Hayashida, M. Chinzei, K. Komatsu, H. Yamamoto, H. Tamai, R. Orii, K. Hanaoka, and A. Murakami

Detection of cerebral hypoperfusion with bispectral index during paediatric cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 694-698; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg107 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

E. Williams, C. P. Subbe, L. Gemmell, R. J. M. Morgan, G. R. Park, M. McElligot, C. Torres, and B. H. Cuthbertson

Outreach critical care—cash for no questions?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 699-702; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg566 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Calder, A. M. McLeod, T. Asai, K. Shingu, C. J. Edge, V. Addy, and C. Kearns

Neurological deterioration after laryngeal mask insertion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 702-703; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg554 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Morris, S. Kannan, and N. Sherwood

Pressure support ventilation in tetraplegia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 703-705; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg558 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Agrò, G. Barzoi, and F. Montecchia

Tracheal intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope or a GlideScope^® in 15 patients with cervical spine immobilization
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 705-706; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg560 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Sanehi and T. Asai

Confidence in statistical analysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 706; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg553 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Hearn and C. Roberts

Epidural abscess complicating insertion of epidural catheters
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 706-707; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg563 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Agrò, F. Salvinelli, M. Casale, and S. Antonelli

Temporomandibular joint assessment in anaesthetic practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 707-708; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg561 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Harrop-Griffiths

Keeping up with the Jones’ or Joneses?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 708; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg564 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

M. Maze and L.E. Nelson

Neural Mechanisms of Anesthesia.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 709-711; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg557 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Farling

Radiology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 711; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg559 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Power

Clinical Pain Management: Practical Applications and Procedures.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 711-712; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg555 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K.H. Simpson

Clinical Pain Management: Chronic Pain.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 712; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg565 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.J.R. Parker

The Anaesthesia Viva Volume 1: Physiology and Pharmacology.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 712-713; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg562 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V.P. Nair

Core cases in critical care.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 713; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg556 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 90: 714; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg999 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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