British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

David White

Uses of MAC
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 167-169; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg160 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

R. W. D. Nickalls and W. W. Mapleson

Age-related iso-MAC charts for isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane in man
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 170-174; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg132 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. R. Nouraei, N. de Pennington, J. G. Jones, and R. H. S. Carpenter

Dose-related effect of sevoflurane sedation on higher control of eye movements and decision making
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 175-183; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg158 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. D. Larsen, Y. C. Tzeng, and D. C. Galletly

Quantal ventilatory variability during spontaneous breathing anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 184-189; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg156 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Wilson-Smith, C. Karsli, I. Luginbuehl, and B. Bissonnette

Effect of nitrous oxide on cerebrovascular reactivity to carbon dioxide in children during sevoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 190-195; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg171 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. E. Ickx, F. Bepperling, C. Melot, C. Schulman, and P. J. Van der Linden

Plasma substitution effects of a new hydroxyethyl starch HES 130/0.4 compared with HES 200/0.5 during and after extended acute normovolaemic haemodilution
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 196-202; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg159 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Gustorff, K. H. Hoerauf, P. Lierz, and H. G. Kress

Comparison of different quantitative sensory testing methods during remifentanil infusion in volunteers
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 203-208; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg161 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Unlugenc, M. Ozalevli, Y. Gunes, T. Guler, and G. Isik

Pre-emptive analgesic efficacy of tramadol compared with morphine after major abdominal surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 209-213; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg163 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Kogan, L. A. Eidelman, E. Raanani, B. Orlov, O. Shenkin, and B. A. Vidne

Nausea and vomiting after fast-track cardiac anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 214-217; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg166 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Breitfeld, J. Peters, T. Vockel, C. Lorenz, and M. Eikermann

Emetic effects of morphine and piritramide
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 218-223; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg165 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

M. Nirmalan, T. Willard, D. J. Edwards, P. Dark, and R. A. Little

Effects of sustained post-traumatic shock and initial fluid resuscitation on extravascular lung water content and pulmonary vascular pressures in a porcine model of shock
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 224-232; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg167 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. F. Antognini, S. L. Jinks, R. Atherley, C. Clayton, and E. Carstens

Spinal anaesthesia indirectly depresses cortical activity associated with electrical stimulation of the reticular formation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 233-238; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg168 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Lichtwarck-Aschoff, A. Helmer, R. Kawati, M. Lattuada, U. H. Sjöstrand, N. Zügel, J. Guttmann, and G. Hedenstierna

Good short-term agreement between measured and calculated tracheal pressure
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 239-248; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg169 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

E. G. Lawes

Hidden hazards and dangers associated with the use of HME/filters in breathing circuits. Their effect on toxic metabolite production, pulse oximetry and airway resistance
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 249-264; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg154 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Mallick and A. R. Bodenham

Disorders of the lymph circulation: their relevance to anaesthesia and intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 265-272; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg155 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

R. Sherman, P. Armory, P. Moody, T. Hope, and R. P. Mahajan

Effects of magnesium sulphate on cerebral haemodynamics in healthy volunteers: a transcranial Doppler study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 273-275; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg170 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Bergadano, R. Lauber, A. Zbinden, U. Schatzmann, and Y. Moens

Blood/gas partition coefficients of halothane, isoflurane and sevoflurane in horse blood
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 276-278; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg151 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. D. Conacher, G. Sudarshan, and A. K. Soni

Pain disaggregation theory—statistical nonsense or a pointer to a paradigm for quantum nociception?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 279-281; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg153 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. U. Gerbershagen, F. Wappler, M. Fiege, K. Kolodzie, R. Weißhorn, W. Szafarczyk, C. Kudlik, and J. Schulte am Esch

Effects of a 5HT₂ receptor agonist on anaesthetized pigs susceptible to malignant hyperthermia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 281-284; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg172 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Purhonen, M. Niskanen, M. Wüstefeld, P. Mustonen, and M. Hynynen

Supplemental oxygen for prevention of nausea and vomiting after breast surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 284-287; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg162 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. L. Horta and P. T. G. Vianna

Effect of intravenous alizapride on spinal morphine-induced pruritus
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 287-289; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg164 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

L. Trillo-Urrutia, S. Fernández-Galinski, and J. Castaño-Santa

Awareness detected by auditory evoked potential monitoring
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 290-292; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg144 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. M. Nouraei, J. P. Wallis, D. Bolton, and A. Hasan

Management of transfusion-related acute lung injury with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support in a four-year-old child
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 292-294; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg143 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. C. Kao, W. K. Chang, M. W. Pong, K. W. Cheng, K. H. Chan, and S. K. Tsai

Welded tracheal stent removal in a child under cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 294-296; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg152 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Mackenzie and K. MacLeod

Repeated inadvertent endobronchial intubation during laparoscopy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 297-298; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg157 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

M. R. Stacey, R. Sivasankar, U. B. Bahlmann, R. C. Hughes, J. E. Hall, J. Brimacombe, and C. Keller

Mechanical closure of the vocal cords with the Airway Management Device
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 299; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg590 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. S. Ranasinghe, J. Steadman, T. Toyama, and M. Lai

Combined spinal epidural anaesthesia is better than spinal or epidural alone for Caesarean delivery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 299-300; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg596 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Martindale, M. Worsley, M. Thomas, and D. de Beer

Caudal additives in children—solutions or problems?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 300-301; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg598 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Aveling, P. L. Klineberg, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Hyperbaric ropivacaine and bupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 301-302; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg591 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Morris and P. Farling

Remifentanil slows more than seizures
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 301; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg595 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Jaitly and P. P. di Vadi

Efficacy of intravenous magnesium in neuropathic pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 302; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg589 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Sinton, M. Mastan, and C. Van Oldenbeek

Digital ischaemia after ulnar artery cannulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 302-303; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg599 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

A. G. McKenzie

Careers in Anesthesiology. Autobiographical memoirs. Vol. VII
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 304-305; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg593 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Coventry

Radiographic Imaging for Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Management
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 304; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg597 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ferguson

The History of Anesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 305; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg592 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Appiah-Ankam

Key Facts in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 305-306; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg594 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 307; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg995 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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