British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

William W. Mapleson

Editorial I: Fifty years after—reflections on ‘The elimination of rebreathing in various semi-closed anaesthetic systems’
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 319-321; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh197 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. McLuckie

Editorial II: High-frequency oscillation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 322-324; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh202 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Robert Sneyd

Editorial III: Remembering awareness
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 324-326; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh245 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

D. Reis Miranda, D. Gommers, A. Struijs, H. Meeder, R. Schepp, W. Hop, A. Bogers, J. Klein, and B. Lachmann

The open lung concept: effects on right ventricular afterload after cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 327-332; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh209 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Gögenur, S. Rosenberg-Adamsen, C. Lie, M. Carstensen, V. Rasmussen, and J. Rosenberg

Relationship between nocturnal hypoxaemia, tachycardia and myocardial ischaemia after major abdominal surgery
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 333-338; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh208 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. L. Tong and J. E. Smith

Cardiovascular changes following insertion of oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 339-342; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh207 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Kimme, S. Fridrikssen, O. Engdahl, J. Hillman, M. Vegfors, and F. Sjöberg

Moderate hypothermia for 359 operations to clip cerebral aneurysms
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 343-347; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh206 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. O. Pryor, R. A. Veselis, R. A. Reinsel, and V. A. Feshchenko

Enhanced visual memory effect for negative versus positive emotional content is potentiated at sub-anaesthetic concentrations of thiopental
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 348-355; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh211 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. S. Ozyalcin, A. Yucel, H. Camlica, N. Dereli, O. K. Andersen, and L. Arendt-Nielsen

Effect of pre-emptive ketamine on sensory changes and postoperative pain after thoracotomy: comparison of epidural and intramuscular routes
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 356-361; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh220 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Yanagidate and S. Dohi

Epidural oxycodone or morphine following gynaecological surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 362-367; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh218 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. F. Davies, E. P. Segar, J. Murdoch, D. E. Wright, and I. H. Wilson

Epidural infusion or combined femoral and sciatic nerve blocks as perioperative analgesia for knee arthroplasty
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 368-374; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh224 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Likar, S. A. Mousa, G. Philippitsch, H. Steinkellner, W. Koppert, C. Stein, and M. Schäfer

Increased numbers of opioid expressing inflammatory cells do not affect intra-articular morphine analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 375-380; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh222 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. J. Magner, C. McCaul, E. Carton, J. Gardiner, and D. Buggy

Effect of intraoperative intravenous crystalloid infusion on postoperative nausea and vomiting after gynaecological laparoscopy: comparison of 30 and 10 ml kg^–1
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 381-385; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh219 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. H. J. Eberhart, A. M. Morin, D. Guber, F. J. Kretz, A. Schäuffelen, H. Treiber, H. Wulf, and G. Geldner

Applicability of risk scores for postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults to paediatric patients
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 386-392; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh221 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Donati, M. Ruzzi, E. Adrario, P. Pelaia, F. Coluzzi, V. Gabbanelli, and P. Pietropaoli

A new and feasible model for predicting operative risk
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 393-399; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh210 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

T. Bennett, R. P. Mahajan, J. E. March, P. A. Kemp, and S. M. Gardiner

Regional and temporal changes in cardiovascular responses to norepinephrine and vasopressin during continuous infusion of lipopolysaccharide in conscious rats
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 400-407; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh214 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.-A. Docquier, P. Lavand'homme, V. Boulanger, V. Collet, and M. De Kock

Questioning the cardiocirculatory excitatory effects of opioids under volatile anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 408-413; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh216 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Zaballos, J. Almendral, M. J. Anadón, P. González, and J. Navia

Comparative effects of thiopental and propofol on atrial vulnerability: electrophysiological study in a porcine model including acute alcoholic intoxication
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 414-421; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh215 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Matute, I. Rivera-Arconada, and J. A. López-García

Effects of propofol and sevoflurane on the excitability of rat spinal motoneurones and nociceptive reflexes in vitro
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 422-427; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh217 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

P. Ray, G. J. Murphy, and L. E. Shutt

Recognition and management of maternal cardiac disease in pregnancy
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 428-439; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh194 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Iohom, D. Fitzgerald, and A. J. Cunningham

Principles of pharmacogenetics—implications for the anaesthetist
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 440-450; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh200 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

A. G. M. Aya, N. Vialles, R. Mangin, C. Robert, J. M. Ferrer, J. Ripart, and J. E. de La Coussaye

Chronobiology of labour pain perception: an observational study
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 451-453; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh223 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

I. Galvin, R. Krishnamoorthy, and R. S. G. Saad

Management of advanced ARDS complicated by bilateral pneumothoraces with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in an adult
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 454-456; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh177 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Mehta and Z. Ahmed

Apparent hyperkalaemia from blood sampled from an arterial cannula
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 456-458; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh199 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M.-H. Ho, M. K. Karmakar, M. Cheung, and G. C. S. Lam

Right thoracic paravertebral analgesia for hepatectomy
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 458-461; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh212 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. P. Bleeker, I. M. Hendriks, and L. H. D. J. Booij

Postpartum post-dural puncture headache: is your differential diagnosis complete?
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 461-464; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh198 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. J. K. Lee

Use of nitrous oxide causing severe visual loss 37 days after retinal surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 464-466; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh213 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

A. G. Djalali, V. Srinivasa, N. Sadovnikoff, R. van Hoogstraten, S. Jaggar, D. Rittoo, P. Gosling, and R. Vohra

Hydroxyethyl starch and Gelofusine on pulmonary function in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 467-468; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh606 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. G. Mandal, A. McGlennan, M. Esler, G. Stocks, and V. Pandit

PFA-100® and regional analgesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 468-469; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh610 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. G. Mandal, A. Gulati, K. S. Khaw, and W. Ngan Kee

Oxygen supplementation during Caesarean delivery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 469-470; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh595 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Notcutt and M. M. Atallah

Development of a difficulty score for spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 470; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh596 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Usher

Don't always blame the epidural
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 471; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh597 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Walker, S. Usher, J. Hartin, S. Adam, B. Brandner, and S. Chieveley-Williams

Early experiences with the new awake oesophageal Doppler probe
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 471; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh601 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Ishiyama, T. Oguchi, T. Yamaguchi, and T. Kumazawa

Sinus node dysfunction associated with discontinuation of cilostazol in a patient taking atenolol
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 472; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh602 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Lippmann, C. Kakazu, P. Tauzin-Fin, M. Sesay, P. Gosse, and P. Ballanger

Control of the phaeochromocytoma patient revisited
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 472-473; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh604 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. D. M. McLeod, E. V. Barker, and D. A. Carapiet

Successful use of remifentanil for major head and neck surgery in a heart–lung transplant recipient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 473-474; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh605 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. A. Craig and M. K. Panni

Hyperventilation-induced transient spastic quadraparesis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 474-475; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh608 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Fortier, D. Coté, J. Soucy, R. Lelièvre, J. Bussières, S. Inoue, N. Nishimine, K. Kitaguchi, H. Furuya, and S. Taniguchi

Left double lumen tube malposition
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 475-476; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh599 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. J. Lenoir

Venous congestion of the neck; its relation to laryngeal mask cuff pressures
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 476-477; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh603 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. J. Coe, R. K. Jain, and J. P. Estebe

Alkalinization of intra-cuff lidocaine and use of gel lubrication protect against tube-induced emergence phenomena
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 477-478; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh600 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. K. Arya, A. Kumar, J. Radhakrishnan, and A. K. Durairaju

All that seems well is not always well—intermittently malfunctioning flexometallic tracheal tubes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 478-479; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh598 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Maruyama and K. Hara

Accidental propofol infusion from a prefilled propofol syringe
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 479-480; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh609 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

P. J. H. Venn

BOOK REVIEW
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 481; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh607 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium of Memory and Awareness in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 482P-494P; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh496 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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