British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

R. Peter Alston

Pumphead—or not! Does avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass for coronary artery bypass surgery result in less brain damage?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 699-701; doi:10.1093/bja/aei128 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

J. M. Leedal and A. F. Smith

Methodological approaches to anaesthetists' workload in the operating theatre
BJA Advance Access published on April 7, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 702-709; doi:10.1093/bja/aei131 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Commentaries:

A. Gray, H. Kehlet, F. Bonnet, and N. Rawal

Predicting postoperative analgesia outcomes: NNT league tables or procedure-specific evidence?
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 710-714; doi:10.1093/bja/aei144 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

J. C. Diephuis, K. G. M. Moons, A. N. Nierich, M. Bruens, D. van Dijk, and C. J. Kalkman

Jugular bulb desaturation during coronary artery surgery: a comparison of off-pump and on-pump procedures
BJA Advance Access published on March 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 715-720; doi:10.1093/bja/aei118 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Berkenstadt, Z. Friedman, S. Preisman, I. Keidan, D. Livingstone, and A. Perel

Pulse pressure and stroke volume variations during severe haemorrhage in ventilated dogs
BJA Advance Access published on March 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 721-726; doi:10.1093/bja/aei116 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-H. Baumert, K. E. Hecker, M. Hein, S. M. Reyle-Hahn, N. A. Horn, and R. Rossaint

Haemodynamic effects of haemorrhage during xenon anaesthesia in pigs
BJA Advance Access published on April 1, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 727-732; doi:10.1093/bja/aei127 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Z. Yoon, H. M. Lee, H. S. Kim, S. D. Kim, A. Y. Oh, and C. S. Kim

Transfusion for a patient of cis-AB blood type undergoing a redo cardiac operation
BJA Advance Access published on March 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 733-734; doi:10.1093/bja/aei101 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

T. R. Hucker, G. P. Mitchell, L. D. Blake, E. Cheek, V. Bewick, M. Grocutt, L. G. Forni, and R. M. Venn

Identifying the sick: can biochemical measurements be used to aid decision making on presentation to the accident and emergency department
BJA Advance Access published on April 1, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 735-741; doi:10.1093/bja/aei122 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. C. Vasella, P. Frascarolo, D. R. Spahn, and L. Magnusson

Antagonism of neuromuscular blockade but not muscle relaxation affects depth of anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on March 18, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 742-747; doi:10.1093/bja/aei120 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. K. Hofer, L. Furrer, S. Matter-Ensner, M. Maloigne, R. Klaghofer, M. Genoni, and A. Zollinger

Volumetric preload measurement by thermodilution: a comparison with transoesophageal echocardiography
BJA Advance Access published on March 24, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 748-755; doi:10.1093/bja/aei123 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Wadhwa, P. Sengupta, J. Durrani, O. Akça, R. Lenhardt, D. I. Sessler, and A. G. Doufas

Magnesium sulphate only slightly reduces the shivering threshold in humans
BJA Advance Access published on March 4, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 756-762; doi:10.1093/bja/aei105 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

N. Ravishankar and J. Hunter

Measurement of intra-abdominal pressure in intensive care units in the United Kingdom: a national postal questionnaire study
BJA Advance Access published on March 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 763-766; doi:10.1093/bja/aei117 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Mokart, M. Merlin, A. Sannini, J. P. Brun, J. R. Delpero, G. Houvenaeghel, V. Moutardier, and J. L. Blache

Procalcitonin, interleukin 6 and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS): early markers of postoperative sepsis after major surgery
BJA Advance Access published on April 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 767-773; doi:10.1093/bja/aei143 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Ng, S. J. Finney, R. Shulman, G. J. Bellingan, M. Singer, and P. A. Glynne

Treatment of pulmonary hypertension in the general adult intensive care unit: a role for oral sildenafil?
BJA Advance Access published on March 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 774-777; doi:10.1093/bja/aei114 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

J. R. Sneyd, C. J. H. Andrews, and T. Tsubokawa

Comparison of propofol/remifentanil and sevoflurane/remifentanil for maintenance of anaesthesia for elective intracranial surgery
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 778-783; doi:10.1093/bja/aei141 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. L. White, N. P. Franks, and R. Dickinson

Effects of isoflurane and xenon on Ba²⁺-currents mediated by N-type calcium channels
BJA Advance Access published on March 18, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 784-790; doi:10.1093/bja/aei126 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. F. Kalmar, J. Van Aken, J. Caemaert, E. P. Mortier, and M. M. R. F. Struys

Value of Cushing reflex as warning sign for brain ischaemia during neuroendoscopy
BJA Advance Access published on April 1, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 791-799; doi:10.1093/bja/aei121 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Deogaonkar, R. Vivar, R. E. Bullock, K. Price, I. Chambers, and A. D. Mendelow

Bispectral index monitoring may not reliably indicate cerebral ischaemia during awake carotid endarterectomy
BJA Advance Access published on March 18, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 800-804; doi:10.1093/bja/aei115 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatric Anaesthesia:

I. Malagon, K. Hogenbirk, J. van Pelt, M. G. Hazekamp, and J. G. Bovill

Effect of three different anaesthetic agents on the postoperative production of cardiac troponin T in paediatric cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 805-809; doi:10.1093/bja/aei142 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Wodey, O. Tirel, J. Y. Bansard, A. Terrier, C. Chanavaz, R. Harris, C. Ecoffey, and L. Senhadji

Impact of age on both BIS values and EEG bispectrum during anaesthesia with sevoflurane in children
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 810-820; doi:10.1093/bja/aei140 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Koroglu, S. Demirbilek, H. Teksan, O. Sagir, A. K. But, and M. O. Ersoy

Sedative, haemodynamic and respiratory effects of dexmedetomidine in children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging examination: preliminary results
BJA Advance Access published on March 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 821-824; doi:10.1093/bja/aei119 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

A. Dahan, A. Yassen, H. Bijl, R. Romberg, E. Sarton, L. Teppema, E. Olofsen, and M. Danhof

Comparison of the respiratory effects of intravenous buprenorphine and fentanyl in humans and rats
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 825-834; doi:10.1093/bja/aei145 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T.-F. Lin, Y.-C. Yeh, Y.-H. Yen, Y.-P. Wang, C.-J. Lin, and W.-Z. Sun

Antiemetic and analgesic-sparing effects of diphenhydramine added to morphine intravenous patient-controlled analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 835-839; doi:10.1093/bja/aei137 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Kimura, K. Nishiwaki, S. Yokota, T. Komatsu, and Y. Shimada

Severe hypertension after stellate ganglion block
BJA Advance Access published on April 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 840-842; doi:10.1093/bja/aei134 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

N. Akerman, S. Saxena, R. Wilson, M. Columb, and G. Lyons

Effect of intrathecal diamorphine on block height during spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section with bupivacaine
BJA Advance Access published on April 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 843-847; doi:10.1093/bja/aei138 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. G. Costello, J. R. Cormack, L. E. Mather, B. LaFerlita, M. A. Murphy, and K. Harris

Plasma levobupivacaine concentrations following scalp block in patients undergoing awake craniotomy
BJA Advance Access published on April 7, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 848-851; doi:10.1093/bja/aei135 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Lirk, J. Colvin, B. Steger, H.-P. Colvin, C. Keller, J. Rieder, C. Kolbitsch, and B. Moriggl

Incidence of lower thoracic ligamentum flavum midline gaps
BJA Advance Access published on April 7, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 852-855; doi:10.1093/bja/aei133 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

C.-M. Ho, I.-W. Yin, K.-F. Tsou, L.-H. Chow, and S.-K. Tsai

Gastric rupture after awake fibreoptic intubation in a patient with laryngeal carcinoma
BJA Advance Access published on March 11, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 856-858; doi:10.1093/bja/aei124 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Piepho, A. Thierbach, and C. Werner

Nasotracheal intubation: look before you leap
BJA Advance Access published on April 15, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 859-860; doi:10.1093/bja/aei146 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

P. Slinger, A. Seymour, B. Prasad, and R. McKenzie

Audit of double-lumen endobronchial intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 861; doi:10.1093/bja/aei556 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Sørensen, C. Fenger-Eriksen, and J. Ingerslev

Recombinant factor VIIa fails to correct coagulopathy induced by haemodilution with colloid
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 862-863; doi:10.1093/bja/aei557 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. T. S. Pattinson, C. H. E. Imray, A. D. Wright, K. Yoshitani, and M. Kawaguchi

What does cerebral oximetry measure?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 863-864; doi:10.1093/bja/aei558 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Kitagawa, M. Oda, T. Totoki, and M. Morimoto

Does external leg rotation facilitate femoral venipuncture?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 864-865; doi:10.1093/bja/aei559 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Minimum effective local anaesthetic dose for spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 865-866; doi:10.1093/bja/aei560 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Doi, Y. Motoyama, and H. Itoh

External iliac vein injury during total hip arthroplasty resulting in delayed shock
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 866; doi:10.1093/bja/aei561 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

I. Power

Essentials of Pain Medicine and Regional Anaesthesia. H. T. Benzon, S. N. Raja, R. E. Mallou, S. S. Lui and S. M. Fishman (editors). Published by Elsevier, Philidelphia. Pp. 734; indexed; illustrated. Price £46.99. ISBN 0-443 06651-5
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 867; doi:10.1093/bja/aei549 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Atcheson

Principles and Practice of Pain Medicine, 2nd Edn. C. A. Warfield and Z. H. Bajwa (editors). Published by McGraw Hill, New York. Pp. 938; indexed; illustrated. Price £60.00. ISBN 0-07-144349-5
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 867-868; doi:10.1093/bja/aei550 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Ross

Core Topics in Cardiac Anaesthesia. J. H. Mackay and J. E. Arrowsmith (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 440; indexed; illustrated. Price £35.00. ISBN 1-841-10133-8
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 868; doi:10.1093/bja/aei551 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Murray

Core Topics in Airway Management. I. Calder and A. Pearce (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 209; indexed; illustrated. Price £40.00. ISBN 1-841101-58-3
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 868-869; doi:10.1093/bja/aei552 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. Hunter

Poison Arrows. S. Feldman. Published by John Blake Publishing, London. Pp. 244; illustrated. Price £14.99. ISBN 1-84358-137-X
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 869; doi:10.1093/bja/aei553 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. P. Thompson

Essential Anaesthesia—From Science to Practice. T. Y. Euliano and J. S. Gravenstein. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 250; indexed; illustrated. Price £24.99. ISBN 0-521-53600-6
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 869-870; doi:10.1093/bja/aei554 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. W. R. Reed

EMQs for Surgery. L. J. Fligelstone and A. H. Davies. Published by Tfm Publishing Ltd, Shrewsbury. Pp. 334. Price £25.00. ISBN 1-903378-15-X
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 94: 870; doi:10.1093/bja/aei555 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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