British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

S. J. Mackenzie

Should perioperative management target oxygen delivery?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 615-618; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg229 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

M. D. Stone, R. J. T. Wilson, J. Cross, and B. T. Williams

Effect of adding dopexamine to intraoperative volume expansion in patients undergoing major elective abdominal surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 619-624; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg245 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-L. Vincent, M. M. Wilkes, and R. J. Navickis

Safety of human albumin—serious adverse events reported worldwide in 1998–2000
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 625-630; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg233 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. K. Hofer, A. Zollinger, S. Büchi, R. Klaghofer, D. Serafino, S. Bühlmann, C. Buddeberg, T. Pasch, and D. R. Spahn

Patient well-being after general anaesthesia: a prospective, randomized, controlled multi-centre trial comparing intravenous and inhalation anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 631-637; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg243 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. E. C. De Baerdemaeker, M. M. R. F. Struys, S. Jacobs, N. M. M. Den Blauwen, G. R. P. J. Bossuyt, P. Pattyn, and E. P. Mortier

Optimization of desflurane administration in morbidly obese patients: a comparison with sevoflurane using an ‘inhalation bolus’ technique
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 638-650; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg236 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. McGuire, H. El-Beheiry, P. Manninen, A. Lozano, and R. Wennberg

Activation of electrocorticographic activity with remifentanil and alfentanil during neurosurgical excision of epileptogenic focus
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 651-655; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg241 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. B. Mackensen, L. K. Ti, B. G. Phillips-Bute, J. P. Mathew, M. F. Newman, H. P. Grocott, and the Neurologic Outcome Research Group

Cerebral embolization during cardiac surgery: impact of aortic atheroma burden
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 656-661; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg234 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Singham, L. Voss, J. Barnard, and J. Sleigh

Nociceptive and anaesthetic-induced changes in pulse transit time during general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 662-666; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg235 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Singh and J. E. Smith

Cardiovascular changes after the three stages of nasotracheal intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 667-671; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg240 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. M. Cook and M. V. Porter

Randomized comparison of the classic Laryngeal Mask Airway^TM with the Airway Management Device^TM during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 672-677; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg230 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. M. Cook, C. McKinstry, R. Hardy, and S. Twigg

Randomized crossover comparison of the ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway with the Laryngeal Tube^® during anaesthesia with controlled ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 678-683; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg239 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Gautier, M. De Kock, L. Huberty, T. Demir, M. Izydorczic, and B. Vanderick

Comparison of the effects of intrathecal ropivacaine, levobupivacaine, and bupivacaine for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 684-689; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg251 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Dualé, C. Frey, F. Bolandard, A. Barrière, and P. Schoeffler

Epidural versus intrathecal morphine for postoperative analgesia after Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 690-694; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg249 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. S. N. Adsumelli, E. S. Steinberg, J. E. Schabel, T. A. Saunders, and P. J. Poppers

Sequential compression device with thigh-high sleeves supports mean arterial pressure during Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 695-698; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg248 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

K. Markstaller, H.-U. Kauczor, N. Weiler, J. Karmrodt, M. Doebrich, M. Ferrante, M. Thelen, and B. Eberle

Lung density distribution in dynamic CT correlates with oxygenation in ventilated pigs with lavage ARDS
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 699-708; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg246 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

R. D. Sanders, N. P. Franks, and M. Maze

Xenon: no stranger to anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 709-717; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg232 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. K. Turnbull and D. B. Shepherd

Post-dural puncture headache: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 718-729; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg231 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

T. A. Lim

A novel method of deriving the effect compartment equilibrium rate constant for propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 730-732; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg228 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. J. Pandit, D. Dutta, and J. F. Morris

Spread of injectate with superficial cervical plexus block in humans: an anatomical study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 733-735; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg250 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Proquitté, M. Rüdiger, R. R. Wauer, and G. Schmalisch

Breathing gas perfluorocarbon measurements using an absorber filled with zeolites
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 736-738; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg247 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

B. Murali, A. Drain, D. Seller, J. Dunning, and A. Vuylsteke

Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy in a case of hereditary stomatocytosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 739-741; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg237 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. L. Chiu, B. T. Teh, and C. Y. Wang

Temporary cardiopulmonary bypass and isolated lung ventilation for tracheal stenosis and reconstruction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 742-744; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg244 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. R. Johi, R. Mills, P. J. Halsall, and P. M. Hopkins

Anaesthetic management of coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with central core disease and susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia on statin therapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 744-747; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg262 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Unnikrishnan, N. Idris, and N. Varshneya

Complete heart block during central venous catheter placement in a patient with pre-existing left bundle branch block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 747-749; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg242 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. N. Win, H. Kohase, T. Miyamoto, and M. Umino

Decreased bispectral index as an indicator of syncope before hypotension and bradycardia in two patients with needle phobia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 749-752; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg238 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Ivascu Brown, P. Fogarty Mack, D. M. Mitera, and P. Dhar

Use of the ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway in a pregnant patient with a difficult airway during electroconvulsive therapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 752-754; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg227 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

J. Viby-Mogensen and B. Sweeney

Genes and outcome from anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 755-756; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg633 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Taneja, J. L. C. Swanevelder, and M. Schupp

SIRS—a syndrome, disease or a chef d’oeuvre?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 756; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg632 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. L. Benumof and F. E. Agrò

TMJ assessment before anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 757; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg634 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Wong, C. Lawrence, A. Pearce, P. Charters, and M. Halligan

Intubation times for using the Bonfils intubation fibrescope
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 757-758; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg641 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Rassam, D. Southern, and J. Turner

Avoiding oesophageal ventilation with the intubating laryngeal mask airway: predictive value of the air aspiration test compared with capnography
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 758-759; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg642 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Mahajan, S. Metz, and C. Beattie

Simple tracheal tube—an alternative to the modified nasal trumpet
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 759-760; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg635 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Rocker, T. J. Havard, A. Wagle, M. V. Chandrashekar, M. Irving, J. Wayman, S. A. Raimes, and A. Linsley

Early extubation after two-stage oesophagectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 760; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg631 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Usha and L. Droghetti

Air embolism—a complication of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 760-761; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg630 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Mahajan, D. A. H. de Beer, and M. L. Thomas

Caudal neostigmine in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 761-762; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg636 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Y. C. Wong and M. G. Irwin

Postdural puncture tinnitus
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 762-763; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg639 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

A. P. Adams

The Electronic Anaesthesiology Library (TEAL) on CD-ROM, Vol. 8
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 764; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg644 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. W. Sear

Pharmacology, 5th Edn
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 764-765; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg638 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. A. Macrae

Atlas of Pain Injection Techniques
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 765; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg645 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. G. Ghaly

Pain Medicine—A Comprehensive Review, 2nd Edn
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 765-766; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg640 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Lambert

Opioid Research: Methods and Protocols
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 766; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg628 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. A. Saunders

Medical Statistics Made Clear: an Introduction to Basic Concepts
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 766; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg629 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. H. Cuthbertson

Data Interpretation in Critical Care Medicine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 767; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg627 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. R. Webster

Anaesthesia and Critical Care. An Exam Revision Companion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 767; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg643 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Skinner

Systematic Reviews to Support Evidence-Based Medicine. How to Review and Apply Findings of Healthcare Research
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 767-768; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg646 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. M. E. Drury

Cholera, Chloroform, and the Science of Medicine: A Life of John Snow
Br. J. Anaesth. 2003 91: 768-769; doi:10.1093/bja/aeg637 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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