British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorial:

P. A. Lönnqvist

Adjuncts to caudal block in children—Quo vadis?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 431-433; doi:10.1093/bja/aei221 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

P. K. Gillman

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, opioid analgesics and serotonin toxicity
BJA Advance Access published on July 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 434-441; doi:10.1093/bja/aei210 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

Y. Gozal, J. Raphael, J. Rivo, E. Berenshtein, M. Chevion, and B. Drenger

Isoflurane does not mimic ischaemic preconditioning in decreasing hydroxyl radical production in the rabbit
BJA Advance Access published on July 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 442-447; doi:10.1093/bja/aei203 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Visser, C. J. Zuurbier, F. J. Hoek, B. C. Opmeer, E. de Jonge, B. A. J. M. de Mol, and H. B. van Wezel

Glucose, insulin and potassium applied as perioperative hyperinsulinaemic normoglycaemic clamp: effects on inflammatory response during coronary artery surgery
BJA Advance Access published on August 12, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 448-457; doi:10.1093/bja/aei220 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z.-Y. Peng, L. A. H. Critchley, and B. S. P. Fok

An investigation to show the effect of lung fluid on impedance cardiac output in the anaesthetized dog
BJA Advance Access published on July 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 458-464; doi:10.1093/bja/aei206 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Eich, A. Bleckmann, and T. Paul

Percussion pacing in a three-year-old girl with complete heart block during cardiac catheterization
BJA Advance Access published on July 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 465-467; doi:10.1093/bja/aei209 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

M. Krøigaard, L. H. Garvey, T. Menné, and B. Husum

Allergic reactions in anaesthesia: are suspected causes confirmed on subsequent testing?
BJA Advance Access published on August 12, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 468-471; doi:10.1093/bja/aei198 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z. Jankovic, A. Boon, and R. Prasad

Fatal haemothorax following large-bore percutaneous cannulation before liver transplantation
BJA Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 472-476; doi:10.1093/bja/aei216 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

M. Orth, L. Barter, C. Dominguez, R. Atherley, E. Carstens, and J. F. Antognini

Halothane and propofol differentially affect electroencephalographic responses to noxious stimulation
BJA Advance Access published on July 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 477-484; doi:10.1093/bja/aei208 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. U. Adachi, M. Satomoto, H. Higuchi, K. Watanabe, S. Yamada, and T. Kazama

Halothane enhances dopamine metabolism at presynaptic sites in a calcium-independent manner in rat striatum
BJA Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 485-494; doi:10.1093/bja/aei213 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obstetrics:

E. Cowley, J. P. Thompson, P. Sharpe, J. Waugh, N. Ali, and D. G. Lambert

Effects of pre-eclampsia on maternal plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and umbilical cord urotensin II concentrations: a pilot study
BJA Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 495-499; doi:10.1093/bja/aei222 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Beale, B. Evans, F. Plaat, M. O. Columb, G. Lyons, and G. M. Stocks

Effect of epidural volume extension on dose requirement of intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine at Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on July 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 500-503; doi:10.1093/bja/aei200 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Volikas, A. Butwick, C. Wilkinson, A. Pleming, and G. Nicholson

Maternal and neonatal side-effects of remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia in labour
BJA Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 504-509; doi:10.1093/bja/aei219 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatric Anaesthesia:

Y. Demiraran, B. Kocaman, and R. Y. Akman

A comparison of the postoperative analgesic efficacy of single-dose epidural tramadol versus morphine in children
BJA Advance Access published on August 12, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 510-513; doi:10.1093/bja/aei214 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Z. Yoon, J. H. Shin, S. Hahn, A. Y. Oh, H. S. Kim, S. D. Kim, and C. S. Kim

Usefulness of the carina as a radiographic landmark for central venous catheter placement in paediatric patients
BJA Advance Access published on July 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 514-517; doi:10.1093/bja/aei199 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

J. Benrath, C. Brechtel, J. Stark, and J. Sandkühler

Low dose of S(+)-ketamine prevents long-term potentiation in pain pathways under strong opioid analgesia in the rat spinal cord in vivo
BJA Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 518-523; doi:10.1093/bja/aei215 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

G. A. Chalkiadis, B. J. Anderson, M. Tay, A. Bjorksten, and J. J. Kelly

Pharmacokinetics of levobupivacaine after caudal epidural administration in infants less than 3 months of age
BJA Advance Access published on August 12, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 524-529; doi:10.1093/bja/aei218 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Garcia-Fernandez, E. Parodi, P. Garcia, E. Matute, I. A-Gomez-de-Segura, R. Cediel, and F. Gilsanz

Clinical actions of subarachnoid sevoflurane administration in vivo: a study in dogs
BJA Advance Access published on July 22, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 530-534; doi:10.1093/bja/aei205 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. R. Jenkins and M. K. Karmakar

An unusual complication of interscalene brachial plexus catheterization: delayed catheter migration
BJA Advance Access published on July 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 535-537; doi:10.1093/bja/aei217 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

Y. Tang, M. J. Turner, and A. B. Baker

Effects of alveolar dead-space, shunt and / distribution on respiratory dead-space measurements
BJA Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 538-548; doi:10.1093/bja/aei212 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. A. Williams, G. L. Barker, R. J. Harwood, and N. M. Woodall

Combined nebulization and spray-as-you-go topical local anaesthesia of the airway
BJA Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 549-553; doi:10.1093/bja/aei202 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. M. Cook, M. Asif, R. Sim, and J. Waldron

Use of a ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway and a Ravussin cricothyroidotomy needle in the management of laryngeal and subglottic stenosis causing upper airway obstruction
BJA Advance Access published on July 28, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 554-557; doi:10.1093/bja/aei201 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

A. J. Butwick, E. T. Riley, J. Ahonen, and R. Jokela

Recombinant factor VIIa for life-threatening post-partum haemorrhage
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 558; doi:10.1093/bja/aei594 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Takizawa, E. Sato, N. Ito, Y. Ogino, H. Hiraoka, F. Goto, F. Cavaliere, G. Conti, U. Moscato, F. Meo, M. A. Pennisi, R. Costa, and R. Proietti

Hypoalbuminaemia and propofol pharmacokinetics
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 559; doi:10.1093/bja/aei595 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. C. Culp, Jr, M. P. Kinsky, J. A. Rios, and A. D. Mendelow

Bispectral index monitoring may not reliably indicate cerebral ischaemia during awake carotid endarterectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 559-560; doi:10.1093/bja/aei596 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. D. M. McLeod, M. W. H. Turner, K. J. Torlot, K. Chandradeva, and C. Palin

Safety of transtracheal jet ventilation in upper airway obstruction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 560-561; doi:10.1093/bja/aei597 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. M. Kumar and S. Williamson

Diathermy does not reduce subconjunctival haemorrhage during sub-Tenon's block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 562; doi:10.1093/bja/aei598 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Madden and A. Crerar-Gilbert

Pulmonary hypertension and sildenafil
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 562; doi:10.1093/bja/aei599 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

D. H. T. Scott

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. S. White and T. Baldwin (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 216; indexed. Price £24.99; US$ 43.00. ISBN 1-841-10209-1
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 563; doi:10.1093/bja/aei589 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Moss

Head Injury—Pathophysiology and Management, 2nd Edn. P. L. Reilly and R. Bullock (editors). Published by Hodder Arnold, London. Pp. 501; indexed; illustrated. Price £145.00. ISBN 0-340-80724-5
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 563-564; doi:10.1093/bja/aei590 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Morgan-Hughes

A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography PDA. P. G. Barash, A. C. Perrino Jr, S. T. Reeves, S. Garwood and M. Sivarajan (editors). Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. Indexed; illustrated. Price £46. ISBN 0-7817-4349-4
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 564; doi:10.1093/bja/aei591 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. M. Grounds

An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine. S. V. Madhaddevan and G. M. Garmel (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Pp. 818; indexed; illustrated. Price £45.00. ISBN 13 978-0-521-54259-3
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 564-565; doi:10.1093/bja/aei592 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Smith

Career Planning for Everyone in the NHS: The Toolkit. R. Chambers (editor). Published by Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford. Pp. 137; indexed. Price £19.95. ISBN 1-85775-663-0
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 565; doi:10.1093/bja/aei593 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting: Hilton Hotel, Sheffield, UK
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 566P-579P; doi:10.1093/bja/aei188 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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