British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J. W. Sleigh and J. P. M. Barnard

Editorial I: Entropy is blind to nitrous oxide. Can we see why?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 159-161; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh039 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. A. Veselis

Editorial II: Gone but not forgotten—or was it?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 161-163; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh030 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Aps

Editorial III: Surgical critical care: the Overnight Intensive Recovery (OIR) concept
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 164-166; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh041 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

R. E. Anderson and J. G. Jakobsson

Entropy of EEG during anaesthetic induction: a comparative study with propofol or nitrous oxide as sole agent
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 167-170; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh036 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Deeprose, J. Andrade, S. Varma, and N. Edwards

Unconscious learning during surgery with propofol anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 171-177; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh054 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. S. Avidan, E. L. Alcock, J. Da Fonseca, J. Ponte, J. B. Desai, G. J. Despotis, and B. J. Hunt

Comparison of structured use of routine laboratory tests or near-patient assessment with clinical judgement in the management of bleeding after cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 178-186; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh037 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. K. Weale, C. A. Rogers, R. Cooper, J. Nolan, and A. R. Wolf

Effect of remifentanil infusion rate on stress response to the pre-bypass phase of paediatric cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 187-194; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh038 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Inoue, N. Nishimine, K. Kitaguchi, H. Furuya, and S. Taniguchi

Double lumen tube location predicts tube malposition and hypoxaemia during one lung ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 195-201; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh055 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. S. von Ungern-Sternberg, A. Regli, M. C. Schneider, F. Kunz, and A. Reber

Effect of obesity and site of surgery on perioperative lung volumes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 202-207; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh046 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. J. Bouwmeester, B. J. Anderson, D. Tibboel, and N. H. G. Holford

Developmental pharmacokinetics of morphine and its metabolites in neonates, infants and young children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 208-217; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh042 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. A. Chalkiadis, R. L. Eyres, N. Cranswick, R. H. Taylor, and S. Austin

Pharmacokinetics of levobupivacaine 0.25% following caudal administration in children under 2 years of age
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 218-222; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh051 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. G. Hansen, S. W. Henneberg, S. Walther-Larsen, J. Lund, and M. Hansen

Caudal bupivacaine supplemented with caudal or intravenous clonidine in children undergoing hypospadias repair: a double-blind study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 223-227; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh028 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Gouws, P. Galloway, J. Jacob, W. English, and K. G. Allman

Comparison of articaine and bupivacaine/lidocaine for sub-Tenon’s anaesthesia in cataract extraction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 228-230; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh044 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Ozdemir, G. Ozdemir, B. Zencirci, and H. Oksuz

Articaine versus lidocaine plus bupivacaine for peribulbar anaesthesia in cataract surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 231-234; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh043 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Dix, B. Sandhar, J. Murdoch, and P. A. MacIntyre

Pain on medical wards in a district general hospital
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 235-237; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh052 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Kodaka, Y. Okamoto, F. Handa, J. Kawasaki, and H. Miyao

Relation between fentanyl dose and predicted EC₅₀ of propofol for laryngeal mask insertion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 238-241; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh033 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Kodaka, Y. Okamoto, K. Koyama, and H. Miyao

Predicted values of propofol EC₅₀ and sevoflurane concentration for insertion of laryngeal mask Classic^TM and ProSeal^TM
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 242-245; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh032 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

A. Rithalia, M. A. Qureshi, F. C. Howarth, and S. M. Harrison

Effects of halothane on contraction and intracellular calcium in ventricular myocytes from streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 246-253; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh048 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Schütz, F. Peták, C. Barazzone-Argiroffo, F. Fontao, and W. Habre

Effects of volatile anaesthetic agents on enhanced airway tone in sensitized guinea pigs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 254-260; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh049 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

E. D. Moloney and M. J. D. Griffiths

Protective ventilation of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 261-270; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh031 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

M. C. Kao, S. K. Tsai, W. K. Chang, H. T. Liu, Y. C. Hsieh, J. S. Hu, and M. S. Mok

Prediction of the distance from skin to epidural space for low-thoracic epidural catheter insertion by computed tomography
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 271-273; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh053 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. K. Lipp, J. Woodcock, B. Hensman, and K. Wilkinson

Leg weakness is a complication of ilio-inguinal nerve block in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 273-274; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh045 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. S. Barter, J. E. Ilkiw, E. P. Steffey, B. H. Pypendop, and A. Imai

Animal dependence of inhaled anaesthetic requirements in cats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 275-277; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh047 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Gao, B. X. Zeng, L. J. Zhou, and S. Y. Yuan

Protective effects of early treatment with propofol on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 277-279; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh050 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

A. Kwan, W. G. Fok, K. I. Law, and S. H. Lam

Tracheostomy in a patient with severe acute respiratory syndrome
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 280-282; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh035 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Pahl, S. Yarrow, N. Steventon, N. R. Saeed, and O. Dyar

Angina bullosa haemorrhagica presenting as acute upper airway obstruction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 283-286; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh029 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Breen and V. Hannon

Locked-in syndrome: a catastrophic complication after surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 286-288; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh034 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Fodale, C. Praticò, P. Girlanda, A. Baradello, T. Lucanto, C. Rodolico, C. Nicolosi, V. Rovere, L. B. Santamaria, and R. Dattola

Acute motor axonal polyneuropathy after a cisatracurium infusion and concomitant corticosteroid therapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 289-293; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh040 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

C. Gosavi, D. Bland, R. Poddar, C. Horst, and C. J. Roberts

Epidural abscess complicating insertion of epidural catheters
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 294-295; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh517 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. S. Lee, J. S. Ranasinghe, and J. Steadman

Combined spinal epidural anaesthesia is better than spinal or epidural alone
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 295-296; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh512 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. A. Celaschi, H. Ruschen, and E. Calenda

Sub-Tenon’s infiltration using bupivacaine 0.5% decreases acute postoperative pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 296; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh518 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Hunter, M. Rothwell, and R. J. Roche

New method to evaluate the practice of positive pressure ventilation in intensive care units
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 296-297; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh511 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. L. Chiu, C. Y. Wang, M. R. Stacey, R. Sivasankar, U. B. Bahlmann, R. C. Hughes, and J. E. Hall

Successful use of the airway management device
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 297; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh516 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Gwilym and A. Cooney

Acute fatal haemorrhage during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 298; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh515 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

N. J. H. Davies

Short Answer Questions in Anaesthesia, 2nd Edn.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 299; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh510 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. D. Conacher

Chloroform. The Quest for Oblivion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 299-300; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh514 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. G. Berthelsen

Barrell of Lunatics. Places Associated with the First Public Demonstration of Ether Anesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 300; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh513 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting: University of Manchester, November 20-21, 2003
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 92: 301P-316P; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh499 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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