British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J. Richardson

Editorial I: A (pain free) step in the right direction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 173-174; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh176 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. H. T. Scott

Editorial II: The king of the blind extends his frontiers
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 175-177; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh183 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Bloomfield and D. W. Noble

Editorial III: Corticosteroids for septic shock—a standard of care?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 178-180; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh175 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

T. Igarashi, Y. Hirabayashi, N. Seo, K. Saitoh, H. Fukuda, and H. Suzuki

Lysis of adhesions and epidural injection of steroid/local anaesthetic during epiduroscopy potentially alleviate low back and leg pain in elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 181-187; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh201 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Sharma, A. R. Bodenham, and A. Mallick

Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular axillary vein cannulation for central venous access
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 188-192; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh187 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Schummer, C. Schummer, C. Schelenz, H. Brandes, U. Stock, T. Müller, U. Leder, and E. Hüttemann

Central venous catheters—the inability of ‘intra-atrial ECG’ to prove adequate positioning
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 193-198; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh191 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Nakazawa, Y. Narumi, S. Ishikawa, K. Yokoyama, T. Nishikage, K. Nagai, T. Kawano, and K. Makita

Effect of prostaglandin E₁ on inflammatory responses and gas exchange in patients undergoing surgery for oesophageal cancer
BJA Advance Access published on May 28, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 199-203; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh184 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Choukèr, T. Schachtner, R. Schauer, M. Dugas, F. Löhe, A. Martignoni, B. Pollwein, M. Niklas, H. G. Rau, K. W. Jauch, K. Peter, and M. Thiel

Effects of Pringle manoeuvre and ischaemic preconditioning on haemodynamic stability in patients undergoing elective hepatectomy: a randomized trial
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 204-211; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh195 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. N. Cashman and S. J. Dolin

Respiratory and haemodynamic effects of acute postoperative pain management: evidence from published data
BJA Advance Access published on May 28, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 212-223; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh180 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Zwaveling, S. Bubbers, A. H. J. van Meurs, R. C. Schoemaker, I. Ruijs-Dudok van Heel, P. Vermeij, and J. Burggraaf

Pharmacokinetics of rectal tramadol in postoperative paediatric patients
BJA Advance Access published on May 28, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 224-227; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh178 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. G. Doufas, A. Wadhwa, Y. M. Shah, C.-M. Lin, G. S. Haugh, and D. I. Sessler

Block-dependent sedation during epidural anaesthesia is associated with delayed brainstem conduction
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 228-234; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh192 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kreuer, J. Bruhn, R. Larsen, P. Bialas, and W. Wilhelm

Comparability of Narcotrend^TM index and bispectral index during propofol anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 235-240; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh182 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

J. J. Roy and F. Varin

Physicochemical properties of neuromuscular blocking agents and their impact on the pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic relationship
BJA Advance Access published on May 28, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 241-248; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh181 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z. L. Brookes, C. S. Reilly, and N. J. Brown

Differential effects of propofol, ketamine, and thiopental anaesthesia on the skeletal muscle microcirculation of normotensive and hypertensive rats in vivo
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 249-256; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh190 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. A. Tanaka, F. Szlam, N. Katori, A. Tsuda, and J. H. Levy

In vitro effects of antihypertensive drugs on thromboxane agonist (U46619)-induced vasoconstriction in human internal mammary artery
BJA Advance Access published on May 28, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 257-262; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh189 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. A. Tanaka, N. Katori, F. Szlam, N. Sato, A. B. Kelly, and J. H. Levy

Effects of tirofiban on haemostatic activation in vitro
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 263-269; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh193 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Dahmani, A. Tesnière, D. Rouelle, J.-M. Desmonts, and J. Mantz

Thiopental and isoflurane attenuate the decrease in hippocampal phosphorylated Focal Adhesion Kinase (pp¹²⁵FAK) content induced by oxygen–glucose deprivation
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 270-274; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh188 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

T. Bombeli and D. R. Spahn

Updates in perioperative coagulation: physiology and management of thromboembolism and haemorrhage
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 275-287; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh174 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

J. G. C. Lerou

Nomogram to estimate age-related MAC
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 288-291; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh186 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

N. P. S. Sandhu and D. S. Sidhu

Mid-arm approach to basilic and cephalic vein cannulation using ultrasound guidance
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 292-294; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh179 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Demoule, Y. Lefort, M.-E. Lopes, and F. Lemaire

Successful weaning from mechanical ventilation after coronary angioplasty
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 295-297; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh185 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Price, J. Kaplan, and G. Skowronski

Use of recombinant factor VIIa to treat life-threatening non-surgical bleeding in a post-partum patient
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 298-300; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh196 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

J. A. Aldrete, I. Rice, M. Y. K. Wee, and K. Thomson

Chronic adhesive arachnoiditis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 301-303; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh591 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.F. Smith, D.S. Goodwin, M. Mort, C. Pope, J. Larsson, I. Holmström, E. Lindberg, and U. Rosenqvist

Anaesthetists understand their work in different ways
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 303-304; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh586 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Riedel, A. Shaw, D. Thakar, and J. Swanevelder

Accreditation in transoesophageal echocardiography
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 304-305; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh585 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Palmer, S. Howell, J. Sear, and P. Foëx

Hypertension and perioperative risk
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 305; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh592 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Mallick, S. Elliot, T. D. Egan, and S. E. Kern

Remifentanil is too potent to be given by bolus
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 305-306; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh589 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Motamed, J. C. Merle, L. Yakhou, X. Combes, M. Dumerat, J. Vodinh, C. Kouyoumoudjian, and P. Duvaldestin

Intraoperative i.v. morphine reduces pain scores and length of stay in the post anaesthetic care unit after thyroidectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 306-307; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh583 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

J. J. Ross

Handbook of Clinical Anaesthesia, 2nd Edn. B. J. Pollard (editor). Published by Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. Pp. 821; indexed; illustrated. Price £59.95. ISBN 0-443-07259-0.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 308; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh584 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. D. D. Bell

Textbook of Neurointensive Care. A. J. Layon, A. Gabrielli and W. A. Friedman. Published by: Saunders, Philadelphia. Pp. 907; indexed; illustrated. Price £64.99. ISBN 0-7216-9418-7.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 308-309; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh594 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. A. Lönnqvist

Problems in Anaesthesia: Paediatric Anaesthesia. P. A. Stoddart and G. R. Lauder (editors). Published by: Taylor and Francis Books Ltd, London. Pp. 226; indexed; illustrated. Price £60.00. ISBN 1-84184-212-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 309; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh590 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. F. Galley

Human Experimentation and Research. G. F. Tomossy and D. N. Weisstub (editors). National Library of Medicine, Ethics and Law (Series editor M. Freeman). Published by Ashgate Publishing Limited, Aldershot. Pp. 612; indexed. Price £115.00. ISBN 0-7546-2226-6.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 309-310; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh593 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. M. Hall

Presenting in Biomedicine: 500 Tips for Success. J. Fraser and R. Cave. Published by Radcliffe Medical Press Ltd, Oxford. Pp. 144; indexed. Price £21.95. ISBN 1-85775-897-8.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 310; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh588 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Patrick

The Tourniquet Manual—Principles and Practice, 1st Edn. L. Klenerman (editor). Published by Springer-Verlag, London. Pp. 106; indexed; illustrated. Price £60.00. ISBN 1-85233-706-0.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 311; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh587 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Intensive Care Society: Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay May 6–7, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 312P-318P; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh494 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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