British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

Jennifer M. Hunter

Editorial I: A fond farewell
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 145-146; doi:10.1093/bja/aei020 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. P. Nash

Editorial II: What use is pain?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 146-149; doi:10.1093/bja/aei017 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

A. W. Woods and S. Allam

Tracheal intubation without the use of neuromuscular blocking agents
BJA Advance Access published on October 29, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 150-158; doi:10.1093/bja/aei006 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

C. Garcia, K. Julier, L. Bestmann, A. Zollinger, L. K. von Segesser, T. Pasch, D. R. Spahn, and M. Zaugg

Preconditioning with sevoflurane decreases PECAM-1 expression and improves one-year cardiovascular outcome in coronary artery bypass graft surgery
BJA Advance Access published on November 19, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 159-165; doi:10.1093/bja/aei026 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Obal, N. C. Weber, K. Zacharowski, O. Toma, S. Dettwiler, J. I. Wolter, M. Kratz, J. Müllenheim, B. Preckel, and W. Schlack

Role of protein kinase C- (PKC) in isoflurane-induced cardioprotection
BJA Advance Access published on November 12, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 166-173; doi:10.1093/bja/aei022 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. C. Törnberg, M. Angdin, G. Settergen, J. Liska, J. O. Lundberg, and E. Weitzberg

Exhaled nitric oxide before and after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass—response to acetylcholine and nitroglycerin
BJA Advance Access published on November 12, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 174-180; doi:10.1093/bja/aei027 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Malagon, W. Onkenhout, G. Klok, P. F. H. van der Poel, J. G. Bovill, and M. G. Hazekamp

Gut permeability in paediatric cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on October 29, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 181-185; doi:10.1093/bja/aei014 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Filipovic, J. Wang, I. Michaux, P. Hunziker, K. Skarvan, and M. D. Seeberger

Effects of halothane, sevoflurane and propofol on left ventricular diastolic function in humans during spontaneous and mechanical ventilation
BJA Advance Access published on November 19, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 186-192; doi:10.1093/bja/aei028 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

E. H. C. Liu, H. K. Wong, C. P. Chia, H. J. Lim, Z. Y. Chen, and T. L. Lee

Effects of isoflurane and propofol on cortical somatosensory evoked potentials during comparable depth of anaesthesia as guided by bispectral index
BJA Advance Access published on October 29, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 193-197; doi:10.1093/bja/aei003 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Coburn, O. Kunitz, J.-H. Baumert, K. Hecker, S. Haaf, A. Zühlsdorff, T. Beeker, and R. Rossaint

Randomized controlled trial of the haemodynamic and recovery effects of xenon or propofol anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on November 5, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 198-202; doi:10.1093/bja/aei023 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Skinner, C. Mackaness, N. Bedforth, and R. Mahajan

Cerebral haemodynamics in patients with chronic renal failure: effects of haemodialysis
BJA Advance Access published on November 5, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 203-205; doi:10.1093/bja/aei016 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Saal, M. Nuebling, Y. Husemann, and T. Heidegger

Effect of timing on the response to postal questionnaires concerning satisfaction with anaesthesia care
BJA Advance Access published on November 12, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 206-210; doi:10.1093/bja/aei024 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. F. Kinzl, H. Knotzer, C. Traweger, W. Lederer, T. Heidegger, and A. Benzer

Influence of working conditions on job satisfaction in anaesthetists
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 211-215; doi:10.1093/bja/aei035 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

A. R. Edouard, E. Vanhille, S. Le Moigno, D. Benhamou, and J.-X. Mazoit

Non-invasive assessment of cerebral perfusion pressure in brain injured patients with moderate intracranial hypertension
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 216-221; doi:10.1093/bja/aei034 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. J. Robertshaw and F. M. Brennan

Release of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) by TNF cleaving enzyme (TACE) in response to septic stimuli in vitro
BJA Advance Access published on November 19, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 222-228; doi:10.1093/bja/aei021 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

G. A. McLeod, B. Munishankar, and M. O. Columb

Is the clinical efficacy of epidural diamorphine concentration-dependent when used as analgesia for labour?
BJA Advance Access published on November 19, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 229-233; doi:10.1093/bja/aei029 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. H. Pennefather, M. E. Akrofi, J. B. Kendall, G. N. Russell, and N. D. A. Scawn

Double-blind comparison of intrapleural saline and 0.25% bupivacaine for ipsilateral shoulder pain after thoracotomy in patients receiving thoracic epidural analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 234-238; doi:10.1093/bja/aei030 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

A. Sell, K. T. Olkkola, J. Jalonen, and R. Aantaa

Minimum effective local anaesthetic dose of isobaric levobupivacaine and ropivacaine administered via a spinal catheter for hip replacement surgery
BJA Advance Access published on October 29, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 239-242; doi:10.1093/bja/aei015 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Sasaoka, M. Kawaguchi, K. Yoshitani, H. Kato, A. Suzuki, and H. Furuya

Evaluation of genitofemoral nerve block, in addition to ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block, during inguinal hernia repair in children
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 243-246; doi:10.1093/bja/aei031 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. M. Sutin, C. Schneider, N. S. Sandhu, and L. M. Capan

Deep venous thrombosis revealed during ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block
BJA Advance Access published on December 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 247-248; doi:10.1093/bja/aei036 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

N. Akerman, C. D. D. Hutter, G. Hocking, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Intrathecal drug spread
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 249; doi:10.1093/bja/aei508 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gerda C. Leitner, Isolde Rach, Michaela Horvath, and Paul Hoecker

Leucocyte depleted whole blood in elective surgery programs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 249-250; doi:10.1093/bja/aei509 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. P. Nash and T. Igarashi

Epiduroscopy for lumbar spinal stenosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 250-251; doi:10.1093/bja/aei510 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Brimacombe, C. Keller, and T. Asai

Who is at increased risk of aspiration?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 251-252; doi:10.1093/bja/aei511 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

E. Moss

Movement Disorders, 2nd Edn. R. L. Watts and W. C. Koller (editors). Published by McGraw Hill Medical Publishing, Columbus. Pp. 994; indexed; illustrated. Price £100.00. ISBN 0-07-137496-5
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 253; doi:10.1093/bja/aei512 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Bodenham

Essentials of Airway Management. S. Dolenska, P. Dalal, A. Taylor. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 140; indexed; illustrated. Price £17.50. ISBN 1-841-10153-2
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 253-254; doi:10.1093/bja/aei513 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Coventry

Regional Nerve Blocks and Infiltration Therapy, 3rd Edn. D. Jankovic (editor). Published by Blackwell Publishing, Oxford. Pp. 430; indexed; illustrated. Price £130.00. ISBN 1-4051-2263-3
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 254; doi:10.1093/bja/aei514 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Morgan-Hughes

Transoesophageal Echocardiography in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, 2nd Edn. J. Poelaert and K. Skarvan (editors). Published by BMJ Publishing Group, London. Pp. 350; indexed: illustrated. Price £99.00. ISBN 0-7279-1796-X
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 254-255; doi:10.1093/bja/aei515 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. D. Playfor

Essentials of Paediatric Intensive Care. C. G. Stack and P. Dobbs (editors). Published by Greenwich Medical Media Ltd, London. Pp. 241; indexed; illustrated. Price £14.50. ISBN 1-84110-053-6
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 255; doi:10.1093/bja/aei516 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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