British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J. Carlisle, J. Langham, and G. Thoms

Editorial I: Guidelines for routine preoperative testing
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 495-497; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh230 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Asai

Editorial II: Who is at increased risk of pulmonary aspiration?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 497-500; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh234 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. D. Axon and J. M. Hunter

Editorial III: Anaphylaxis and anaesthesia—all clear now?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 501-504; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh203 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

A. M. Cyna, G. L. McAuliffe, and M. I. Andrew

Hypnosis for pain relief in labour and childbirth: a systematic review
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 505-511; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh225 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. G. Simon, B. T. Veering, R. Stienstra, J. W. van Kleef, and A. G. L. Burm

Effect of age on the clinical profile and systemic absorption and disposition of levobupivacaine after epidural administration
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 512-520; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh241 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. MacPherson

Structured assessment tool to evaluate patient suitability for cataract surgery under local anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 521-524; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh243 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. H. Seymour, B. Prasad, and R. J. McKenzie

Audit of double-lumen endobronchial intubation
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 525-527; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh229 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Shimbori, K. Ono, T. Miwa, N. Morimura, M. Noguchi, and K. Hiroki

Comparison of the LMA-ProSeal^TM and LMA-Classic^TM in children
BJA Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 528-531; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh238 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Dellamonica, N. Boisseau, B. Goubaux, and M. Raucoules-Aimé

Comparison of manufacturers' specifications for 44 types of heat and moisture exchanging filters
BJA Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 532-539; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh239 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. F. Smith, M. Kane, and R. Milne

Comparative effectiveness and safety of physician and nurse anaesthetists: a narrative systematic review
BJA Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 540-545; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh240 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

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

Estimation of errors in determining intrathoracic blood volume using thermal dilution in pigs with acute lung injury and haemorrhage
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 546-551; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh232 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. A. Schwarte, O. Picker, C. Höhne, A. Fournell, and T. W. L. Scheeren

Effects of thoracic epidural anaesthesia on microvascular gastric mucosal oxygenation in physiological and compromised circulatory conditions in dogs
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 552-559; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh235 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Zhu, V. Birzniece, T. Bäckström, and G. Wahlström

Dynamic aspects of acute tolerance to allopregnanolone evaluated using anaesthesia threshold in male rats
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 560-567; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh233 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

G. Hocking and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Intrathecal drug spread
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 568-578; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh204 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

C. Keller, J. Brimacombe, J. Bittersohl, P. Lirk, and A. von Goedecke

Aspiration and the laryngeal mask airway: three cases and a review of the literature
BJA Advance Access published on July 9, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 579-582; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh228 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. David and W. Heinrichs

High-frequency oscillatory ventilation and an interventional lung assist device to treat hypoxaemia and hypercapnia
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 582-586; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh231 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Dewar, J. F. Fraser, K. L. Choo, and R. M. Kimble

Thermal injuries in three children caused by an electrical warming mattress
BJA Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 586-589; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh236 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Aveline and F. Bonnet

Delayed retroperitoneal haematoma after failed lumbar plexus block
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 589-591; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh242 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Wee, J. Barron, and R. Toye

Management of severe postpartum haemorrhage by uterine artery embolization
BJA Advance Access published on July 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 591-594; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh237 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

T. A. King, J. Mitchell, K. Altman, M. Ozdemir, and K. G. Allman

Articaine for sub-Tenon's and peribulbar anaesthesia in cataract surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 595-596; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh618 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Schneider, S. Schöniger, E. Kochs, and J. Sleigh

Does bispectral analysis add anything but complexity? BIS sub-components may be superior to BIS for detection of awareness
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 596-597; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh612 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Macnair, K. Barker, and A. Jackson

ETT impingement during railroading over the FOB
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 597; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh614 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. A. Fritz, G. Buerschaper, S. Wolf, B. Madden, and G. McAnulty

Novel approach to management of a posterior tracheal tear complicating percutaneous tracheostomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 598; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh611 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. P. Mackey, S. Sinha, J. Pusey, A. R. Bodenham, and S. Galloway

Ultrasound imaging of the axillary vein—anatomical basis for central venous access
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 598-599; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh619 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

D. Royston

Techniques in Extracorporeal Circulation, 4th Edn. P. H. Kay and C. M. Munsch (editors). Published by Arnold, London. Pp. 354; indexed; illustrated. Price £110.00. ISBN 0-340-80723-7.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 600; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh615 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Zideman

Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma. D. P. Mandavia, E. J. Newton and D. Demetriades (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 320; indexed; illustrated. Price £150.00. ISBN 0-52178148-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 600-601; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh613 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Nash

Image Guided Spine Interventions. J. M. Mathis (editor). Published by Springer-Verlag, New York. Pp. 371; indexed; illustrated. Price £154.00. ISBN 0-387-40320-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 601; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh616 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. R. Goulden

Psychosocial Aspects of Pain: a Handbook for Health Care Providers. Progress in Pain Research and Management. Volume 27. R. H. Dworkin and W. S. Breitbart (editors). Published by IASP Press, Seattle. Pp. 664; indexed; illustrated. Price US$89.00. ISBN 0-931092-48-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 601-602; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh617 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 603; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh282 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 604P-618P; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh495 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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