British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

W. D. Ngan Kee

Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths: 50 years of closing the loop
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 413-416; doi:10.1093/bja/aei069 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

G. M. Cooper, and J. H. McClure on behalf of the Editorial Board

Maternal deaths from anaesthesia. An extract from Why Mothers Die 2000–2002, the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in the United Kingdom: Chapter 9: Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 417-423; doi:10.1093/bja/aei066 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Clutton-Brock on behalf of the Editorial Board

Maternal deaths from anaesthesia. An extract from Why Mothers Die 2000–2002, the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in the United Kingdom: Chapter 17: Trends in intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 424-429; doi:10.1093/bja/aei067 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

T. S. Ramanathan, I. K. Moppett, R. Wenn, and C. G. Moran

POSSUM scoring for patients with fractured neck of femur
BJA Advance Access published on January 7, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 430-433; doi:10.1093/bja/aei064 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. A. Frölich, D. M. Dennis, J. A. Shuster, and R. J. Melker

Precision and bias of target controlled propofol infusion for sedation
BJA Advance Access published on January 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 434-437; doi:10.1093/bja/aei081 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Altan, N. Turgut, F. Yildiz, A. Türkmen, and H. Üstün

Effects of magnesium sulphate and clonidine on propofol consumption, haemodynamics and postoperative recovery
BJA Advance Access published on January 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 438-441; doi:10.1093/bja/aei070 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Schälte, H. Janz, J. Busse, V. Jovanovic, R. Rossaint, and R. Kuhlen

Life-threatening postoperative blood loss in a Jehovah's Witness, treated with high-dose erythropoietin
BJA Advance Access published on January 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 442-444; doi:10.1093/bja/aei068 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

T. S. Walsh, D. B. McClelland, R. J. Lee, M. Garrioch, C. R. Maciver, F. McArdle, S. L. Crofts, and I. Mellor for the ATICS Study Group

Prevalence of ischaemic heart disease at admission to intensive care and its influence on red cell transfusion thresholds: multicentre Scottish Study
BJA Advance Access published on February 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 445-452; doi:10.1093/bja/aei073 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Cavaliere, G. Conti, U. Moscato, F. Meo, M. A. Pennisi, R. Costa, and R. Proietti

Hypoalbuminaemia does not impair Diprifusor performance during sedation with propofol
BJA Advance Access published on January 21, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 453-458; doi:10.1093/bja/aei074 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. C. Renton and C. P. Snowden

Dopexamine and its role in the protection of hepatosplanchnic and renal perfusion in high-risk surgical and critically ill patients
BJA Advance Access published on January 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 459-467; doi:10.1093/bja/aei072 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. C. Reade, J. L. Millo, J. D. Young, and C. A. R. Boyd

Nitric oxide synthase is downregulated, while haem oxygenase is increased, in patients with septic shock
BJA Advance Access published on February 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 468-473; doi:10.1093/bja/aei082 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. D. D. Bell

Non-heartbeating organ donation: clinical process and fundamental issues
BJA Advance Access published on December 10, 2004
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 474-478; doi:10.1093/bja/aei048 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

A. Dinse, K. J. Föhr, M. Georgieff, C. Beyer, A. Bulling, and H. U. Weigt

Xenon reduces glutamate-, AMPA-, and kainate-induced membrane currents in cortical neurones
BJA Advance Access published on February 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 479-485; doi:10.1093/bja/aei080 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Sasaki, K. Hirota, S. H. Roth, and M. Yamazaki

Anoxic depolarization of rat hippocampal slices is prevented by thiopental but not by propofol or isoflurane
BJA Advance Access published on February 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 486-491; doi:10.1093/bja/aei077 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Iannuzzi, E. Iannuzzi, F. Rossi, L. Berrino, and M. Chiefari

Relationship between Bispectral Index, electroencephalographic state entropy and effect-site EC₅₀ for propofol at different clinical endpoints
BJA Advance Access published on January 21, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 492-495; doi:10.1093/bja/aei075 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obstetric Anaesthesia:

S. Lewis, I. Ryder, and A. T. Lovell

Peripartum presentation of an acute aortic dissection
BJA Advance Access published on January 7, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 496-499; doi:10.1093/bja/aei071 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. J. Lacassie, S. Millar, L. G. Leithe, H. A. Muir, R. Montaña, A. Poblete, and A. S. Habib

Dural ectasia: a likely cause of inadequate spinal anaesthesia in two parturients with Marfan's syndrome
BJA Advance Access published on February 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 500-504; doi:10.1093/bja/aei076 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

C. Remy, E. Marret, and F. Bonnet

Effects of acetaminophen on morphine side-effects and consumption after major surgery: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BJA Advance Access published on January 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 505-513; doi:10.1093/bja/aei085 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. K. Dashfield, M. B. Taylor, J. S. Cleaver, and D. Farrow

Comparison of caudal steroid epidural with targeted steroid placement during spinal endoscopy for chronic sciatica: a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial
BJA Advance Access published on February 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 514-519; doi:10.1093/bja/aei084 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

F. H. Andersen, K. Nielsen, and H. Kehlet

Combined ilioinguinal blockade and local infiltration anaesthesia for groin hernia repair—a double-blind randomized study
BJA Advance Access published on February 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 520-523; doi:10.1093/bja/aei083 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Iohom, G. B. Lan, D. P. Diarra, Y. Grignon, B. P. Kinirons, F. Girard, M. Merle, G. Granier, V. Cahn, and H. Bouaziz

Long-term evaluation of motor function following intraneural injection of ropivacaine using walking track analysis in rats
BJA Advance Access published on February 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 524-529; doi:10.1093/bja/aei079 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

E. A. Kirchner, G. Mols, G. Hermle, J. D. Muehlschlegel, K. K. Geiger, J. Guttmann, and H. L. Pahl

Reduced activation of immunomodulatory transcription factors during positive end-expiratory pressure adjustment based on volume-dependent compliance in isolated perfused rabbit lungs
BJA Advance Access published on January 21, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 530-535; doi:10.1093/bja/aei078 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Mizobe, Y. Nakajima, M. Sunaguchi, H. Ueno, and D. I. Sessler

Clonidine produces a dose-dependent impairment of baroreflex-mediated thermoregulatory responses to positive end-expiratory pressure in anaesthetized humans
BJA Advance Access published on February 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 536-541; doi:10.1093/bja/aei086 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

D. M. Levy, B. Chandrasekar, S. A. Harding, A. Zeiden, N. Nahleh, C. P. Bleeker, I. M. Hendriks, and L. Booij

Postpartum post-dural puncture headache
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 542-543; doi:10.1093/bja/aei523 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. P. Young and A. R. Manara

Reduction in mortality from severe head injury following introduction of a protocol for intensive care management
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 543; doi:10.1093/bja/aei524 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. H. Rosenberg and S. A. Schug

Levobupivacaine base and levobupivacaine hydrochloride
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 544; doi:10.1093/bja/aei525 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. M. Goutcher, V. Lochhead, R. Komatsu, D. I. Sessler, and M. Ozaki

ILMA in cervical spine immobilization
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 544-545; doi:10.1093/bja/aei526 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. S. Vaughan, I. T. Campbell, S. Patel, G. Turner, J. Brimacombe, and C. Keller

Aspiration and the laryngeal mask airway
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 545-547; doi:10.1093/bja/aei527 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. E. McBrien, S. T. Webb, D. S. Breslin, A. D. Axon, and J. M. Hunter

Anaphylaxis and anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 547-548; doi:10.1093/bja/aei528 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Szmuk, O. Ghelber, O. Akça, and T. Ezri

CobraPLA as a conduit for flexible bronchoscopy in a child under general anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 548-549; doi:10.1093/bja/aei529 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

C. Marcucci and D. R. Spahn

The Manual for Blood Conservation. D. Thomas and B. Ridler (editors). Published by Tfm Publishing Ltd, Shrewsbury. Pp. 285; illustrated. Price £25.00. ISBN 1-903378-24-9
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 550; doi:10.1093/bja/aei530 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. T. Cohen

MCQs for the Final FRCA. K. Elfituri and G. Arthurs (editors). Published by Greenwich Medical Media, London. Pp. 299; indexed. Price £19.50. ISBN 1-841-10212-1
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 550-551; doi:10.1093/bja/aei531 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. G. Tordoff

Nerve Blocks in Palliative Care. F. Hicks and K. H. Simpson. Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford. Pp. 130; indexed; illustrated. Cost £19.50. ISBN 0-19-852703-9
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 551; doi:10.1093/bja/aei532 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. J. S. Birks

Core Cases in Obstetric Anaesthesia. M. Harmer, P. Clyburn and R. Collis (editors). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 195; indexed. Cost £29.50. ISBN 1-841-10160-5
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 551-552; doi:10.1093/bja/aei533 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. M. Hall

Core Topics in Perioperative Medicine. J. Hudsmith, D. Wheeler and A. Gupta (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 286; indexed; illustrated. Price £19.50. ISBN 1-841-10139-7
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 552; doi:10.1093/bja/aei534 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Raitt

Operating Department Practice A–Z. B. Smith and T. Williams (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 254. Cost £24.50. ISBN 1-841-10193-1
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 552; doi:10.1093/bja/aei535 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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