British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

Charles S. Reilly

Changes and challenges
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 257-258; doi:10.1093/bja/aei050 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

J. B. Springborg, H.-J. Frederiksen, V. Eskesen, and N. V. Olsen

Trends in monitoring patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage
BJA Advance Access published on October 29, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 259-270; doi:10.1093/bja/aei004 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

P. Diprose, M. J. Herbertson, D. O'Shaughnessy, C. D. Deakin, and R. S. Gill

Reducing allogeneic transfusion in cardiac surgery: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of antifibrinolytic therapies used in addition to intra-operative cell salvage
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 271-278; doi:10.1093/bja/aei044 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. D. Graham, G. Bru-Mercier, P. M. Hopkins, and S. M. Harrison

Transient and sustained changes in myofilament sensitivity to Ca²⁺ contribute to the inotropic effects of sevoflurane in rat ventricle
BJA Advance Access published on December 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 279-286; doi:10.1093/bja/aei053 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. L. Tan, M. Pinder, R. Parsons, B. Roberts, and P. V. van Heerden

Clinical evaluation of USCOM ultrasonic cardiac output monitor in cardiac surgical patients in intensive care unit
BJA Advance Access published on January 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 287-291; doi:10.1093/bja/aei054 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. L. Knaggs, K. T. Delis, P. Mason, and K. Macleod

Perioperative lower limb venous haemodynamics in patients under general anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 292-295; doi:10.1093/bja/aei049 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Schummer, C. Schummer, M. Paxian, R. Fröber, and U. Settmacher

ECG recording of central venous catheter misplaced in inferior thyroid artery
BJA Advance Access published on January 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 296-299; doi:10.1093/bja/aei055 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

R. Bulach, P. S. Myles, and M. Russnak

Double-blind randomized controlled trial to determine extent of amnesia with midazolam given immediately before general anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 300-305; doi:10.1093/bja/aei040 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. M. R. F. Struys, A. F. Kalmar, L. E. C. De Baerdemaeker, E. P. Mortier, G. Rolly, J. Manigel, and W. Buschke

Time course of inhaled anaesthetic drug delivery using a new multifunctional closed-circuit anaesthesia ventilator. In vitro comparison with a classical anaesthesia machine
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 306-317; doi:10.1093/bja/aei051 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. A. Reuter, M. S. G. Goepfert, T. Goresch, M. Schmoeckel, E. Kilger, and A. E. Goetz

Assessing fluid responsiveness during open chest conditions
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 318-323; doi:10.1093/bja/aei043 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Fenger-Eriksen, E. Anker-Møller, J. Heslop, J. Ingerslev, and B. Sørensen

Thrombelastographic whole blood clot formation after ex vivo addition of plasma substitutes: improvements of the induced coagulopathy with fibrinogen concentrate
BJA Advance Access published on December 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 324-329; doi:10.1093/bja/aei052 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

P. J. D. Andrews, B. Harris, and G. D. Murray

Randomized controlled trial of effects of the airflow through the upper respiratory tract of intubated brain-injured patients on brain temperature and selective brain cooling
BJA Advance Access published on November 5, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 330-335; doi:10.1093/bja/aei025 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Hans, P.-Y. Dewandre, J. F. Brichant, and V. Bonhomme

Comparative effects of ketamine on Bispectral Index and spectral entropy of the electroencephalogram under sevoflurane anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 336-340; doi:10.1093/bja/aei047 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Yoshitani, M. Kawaguchi, M. Iwata, N. Sasaoka, S. Inoue, N. Kurumatani, and H. Furuya

Comparison of changes in jugular venous bulb oxygen saturation and cerebral oxygen saturation during variations of haemoglobin concentration under propofol and sevoflurane anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 341-346; doi:10.1093/bja/aei046 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

G. Boccara, A. Chaumeron, Y. Pouzeratte, and C. Mann

The preoperative administration of ketoprofen improves analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in comparison with propacetamol or postoperative ketoprofen
BJA Advance Access published on December 24, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 347-351; doi:10.1093/bja/aei056 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Mannion, S. O'Callaghan, D. B. Murphy, and G. D. Shorten

Tramadol as adjunct to psoas compartment block with levobupivacaine 0.5%: a randomized double-blinded study
BJA Advance Access published on December 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 352-356; doi:10.1093/bja/aei057 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Kabbaj, P. Vachon, and F. Varin

Impact of peripheral elimination on the concentration–effect relationship of remifentanil in anaesthetized dogs
BJA Advance Access published on January 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 357-365; doi:10.1093/bja/aei058 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

B. Locatelli, P. Ingelmo, V. Sonzogni, A. Zanella, V. Gatti, A. Spotti, S. Di Marco, and R. Fumagalli

Randomized, double-blind, phase III, controlled trial comparing levobupivacaine 0.25%, ropivacaine 0.25% and bupivacaine 0.25% by the caudal route in children
BJA Advance Access published on December 17, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 366-371; doi:10.1093/bja/aei059 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. W. Lim, G. Burt, and S. V. Rutter

Use of three-dimensional animation for regional anaesthesia teaching: application to interscalene brachial plexus blockade
BJA Advance Access published on December 24, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 372-377; doi:10.1093/bja/aei060 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. J. A. Sice, D. Chan, and P. A. MacIntyre

Epidural analgesia after spinal surgery via intervertebral foramen
BJA Advance Access published on December 24, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 378-380; doi:10.1093/bja/aei061 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

D. A. Sun, C. B. Warriner, D. G. Parsons, R. Klein, H. S. Umedaly, and M. Moult

The GlideScope® Video Laryngoscope: randomized clinical trial in 200 patients
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 381-384; doi:10.1093/bja/aei041 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Goldmann and C. Jakob

Size 2 ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway: a randomized, crossover investigation with the standard laryngeal mask airway in paediatric patients
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 385-389; doi:10.1093/bja/aei045 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Williams, S. I. Jaggar, and C. J. Morgan

Upper airway obstruction as a result of massive subcutaneous emphysema following accidental removal of an intercostal drain
BJA Advance Access published on December 3, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 390-392; doi:10.1093/bja/aei039 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

T. Parris-Piper and J. R. Sneyd

Recent advances in intravenous anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 393; doi:10.1093/bja/aei517 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Kühne, M. Y. Vanarase, H. G. Pandit, C. A. F. Dodd, D. W. Murray, M. T. Popat, and A. F. Davies

Perioperative analgesia for knee arthroplasty
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 393-395; doi:10.1093/bja/aei518 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. T. Hsu and C. Aveline

Delayed retroperitoneal haematoma after failed lumbar plexus block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 395-396; doi:10.1093/bja/aei519 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

N. W. Goodman

Evidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology. L. A. Fleisher (editor). Published by Saunders, Philadelphia. Pp. 476; indexed. Price £46.99. ISBN 0-7216-9409-8
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 397; doi:10.1093/bja/aei520 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Heneghan

Medical Malpractice—A Physician's Sourcebook. R. E. Anderson (editor). Published by Humana Press, Totowa. Pp. 301; indexed. Price $59.90. ISBN 1-58829-389-0
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 397-398; doi:10.1093/bja/aei521 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Hill

QBase Anaesthesia 6. C. Pinnock, R. P. Jones, S. L. Maguire, J. Barker, S. Mills (editors). Published by Greenwich Medical, London. Pp. 257; indexed; illustrated. Price £23.50. ISBN 1-84110-098-6
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 398; doi:10.1093/bja/aei522 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 399P-411P; doi:10.1093/bja/aei032 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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