British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

N. Marczin

Editorial I: Tiny wonders of tiny impurities of nitrous oxide during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 619-623; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh260 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Helen F. Galley

Editorial II: Solid as a ROC
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 623-626; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh247 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. A. Barnes and D. G. Lambert

Editorial III: Nociceptin/orphanin FQ peptide-receptor system: are we any nearer the clinic?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 626-628; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh226 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

W. Hess, J. Kannmacher, and J. Kruse

Contamination of anaesthetic gases with nitric oxide and its influence on oxygenation: study in patients undergoing open heart surgery
BJA Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 629-633; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh244 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. J. Oh, S. H. Kim, H. K. Shinn, C. S. Lee, Y. W. Hong, and Y. L. Kwak

Effects of milrinone on jugular bulb oxygen saturation and cerebrovascular carbon dioxide reactivity in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 634-638; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh252 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Kerbaul, R. Giorgi, C. Oddoze, F. Collart, C. Guidon, P. J. Lejeune, J. Villacorta, and F. Gouin

High concentrations of N-BNP are related to non-infectious severe SIRS associated with cardiovascular dysfunction occurring after off-pump coronary artery surgery
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 639-644; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh246 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. L. G. Vanluchene, M. M. R. F. Struys, B. E. K. Heyse, and E. P. Mortier

Spectral entropy measurement of patient responsiveness during propofol and remifentanil. A comparison with the bispectral index
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 645-654; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh251 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Komatsu, O. Nagata, K. Kamata, K. Yamagata, D. I. Sessler, and M. Ozaki

Intubating laryngeal mask airway allows tracheal intubation when the cervical spine is immobilized by a rigid collar
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 655-659; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh248 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Leone, S. Rousseau, M. Avidan, A. Delmas, X. Viviand, L. Guyot, and C. Martin

Target concentrations of remifentanil with propofol to blunt coughing during intubation, cuff inflation, and tracheal suctioning
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 660-663; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh250 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Kallio, E.-V. T. Snäll, C. A. Tuomas, and P. H. Rosenberg

Comparison of hyperbaric and plain ropivacaine 15 mg in spinal anaesthesia for lower limb surgery
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 664-669; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh257 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. G. Förster and P. H. Rosenberg

Small dose of clonidine mixed with low-dose ropivacaine and fentanyl for epidural analgesia after total knee arthroplasty
BJA Advance Access published on September 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 670-677; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh259 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Fassoulaki, V. Gatzou, G. Petropoulos, and I. Siafaka

Spread of subarachnoid block, intraoperative local anaesthetic requirements and postoperative analgesic requirements in Caesarean section and total abdominal hysterectomy
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 678-682; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh258 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Srinivasan, A. I. Fern, S. Selvaraj, and S. Hasan

Randomized double-blind clinical trial comparing topical and sub-Tenon's anaesthesia in routine cataract surgery
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 683-686; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh254 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

R. N. Upton, C. Grant, A. M. Martinez, and G. L. Ludbrook

Recirculatory model of fentanyl disposition with the brain as the target organ
BJA Advance Access published on September 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 687-697; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh261 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Barthel, D. Ebel, J. Müllenheim, D. Obal, B. Preckel, and W. Schlack

Effect of lidocaine on ischaemic preconditioning in isolated rat heart
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 698-704; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh262 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-P. Estebe, M. E. Gentili, P. Le Corre, C. Leduc, J.-P. Moulinoux, and C. Ecoffey

Contralateral effect of amitriptyline and bupivacaine for sciatic nerve block in an animal model of inflammation
BJA Advance Access published on September 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 705-709; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh264 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

I. K. Moppett and R. P. Mahajan

Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography in anaesthesia and intensive care
BJA Advance Access published on June 25, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 710-724; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh205 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. R. Sneyd

Recent advances in intravenous anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 725-736; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh253 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

G. Inagawa, K. Sato, T. Kikuchi, M. Nishihama, M. Shioda, Y. Koyama, Y. Yamada, and T. Andoh

Chronic ethanol consumption does not affect action of propofol on rat hippocampal acetylcholine release in vivo
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 737-739; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh263 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

R. K. Poddar, S. Coley, and S. Pavord

Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome in a pregnant patient
BJA Advance Access published on August 20, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 740-742; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh256 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. S. Canavan-Holliday and R. A. Lawson

Anaesthetic management of the newborn with multiple congenital epulides
BJA Advance Access published on September 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 742-744; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh255 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

C. Prys-Roberts and S. Howell

Perioperative cardiac risk
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 745-746; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh623 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Carver, G. Orliaguet, P. Meyer, and S. Dahmani

Blood loss during repair of craniosynostosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 747; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh624 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. J. Pandit and H. Groeben

Effect of arousal on hypercapnic ventilatory response needs to be examined
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 747-748; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh620 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Morton, M. Lim, S. Stacey, and A. Kogan

Nausea and vomiting after fast-track cardiac anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 748-749; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh622 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Pitkänen and G. McLeod

Density of spinal anaesthetic solutions
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 749; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh627 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

F. Asenjo and F. Carli

Peripheral Nerve Blocks. Principles and Practice. A. Hadzic and J. D. Vloka. Published by McGraw-Hill, Columbus. Pp. 340; indexed; illustrated. Price £70.00. ISBN 0-07-140918-1.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 750; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh621 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Lambert

Pain Research: Methods and Protocols. Z. D. Luo. Published by Humana Press, Totowa. Pp. 325; indexed; illustrated. Price $99.50. ISBN 1-588-29-103-0.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 750; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh625 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Harper

Churchill's Pocketbook of Intensive Care, 2nd Edn. S. M. Whiteley, A. Bodenham, M. C. Bellamy (editors). Published by Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. Pp. 406; indexed; illustrated. Price £19.99. ISBN 0-4430-7258-2.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 751; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh626 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M. Rushton

Therapeutics. Intravenous Fluid Therapy. A. R. Webb (editor). Published by Aesculup Academia, Sheffield. Pp. 82; illustrated. Price £6.50.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 751; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh628 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2004 93: 752; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh299 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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