British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorial:

P.-A. Lönnqvist

Pre-emptive analgesia with thoracic paravertebral blockade?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 727-728; doi:10.1093/bja/aei268 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

T. Asai and K. Shingu

The laryngeal tube
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 729-736; doi:10.1093/bja/aei269 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

M. A. Burmeister, C. Rempf, T. G. Standl, S. Rehberg, S. Bartsch-Zwemke, T. Krause, S. Tuszynski, A. Gottschalk, and J. Schulte am Esch

Effects of prophylactic or therapeutic application of bovine haemoglobin HBOC-200 on ischaemia–reperfusion injury following acute coronary ligature in rats
BJA Advance Access published on October 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 737-745; doi:10.1093/bja/aei255 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Preisman, S. Kogan, H. Berkenstadt, and A. Perel

Predicting fluid responsiveness in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: functional haemodynamic parameters including the Respiratory Systolic Variation Test and static preload indicators
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 746-755; doi:10.1093/bja/aei262 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Raphael, J. Rivo, and Y. Gozal

Isoflurane-induced myocardial preconditioning is dependent on phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/Akt signalling
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 756-763; doi:10.1093/bja/aei264 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Perner, V. L. Jørgensen, T. D. Poulsen, D. Steinbrüchel, B. Larsen, and L. W. Andersen

Increased concentrations of L-lactate in the rectal lumen in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
BJA Advance Access published on September 30, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 764-768; doi:10.1093/bja/aei248 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

J. Schmidt, T. Muenster, S. Wick, J. Forst, and H. J. Schmitt

Onset and duration of mivacurium-induced neuromuscular block in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
BJA Advance Access published on September 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 769-772; doi:10.1093/bja/aei249 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M.-H. Ho, S. Chen, and M. K. Karmakar

Central apnoea after balanced general anaesthesia that included dexmedetomidine
BJA Advance Access published on October 21, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 773-775; doi:10.1093/bja/aei263 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

D. Mokart, M. Leone, A. Sannini, J. P. Brun, A. Tison, J. R. Delpero, G. Houvenaeghel, J. L. Blache, and C. Martin

Predictive perioperative factors for developing severe sepsis after major surgery
BJA Advance Access published on October 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 776-781; doi:10.1093/bja/aei257 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Beloeil, J.-X. Mazoit, D. Benhamou, and J. Duranteau

Norepinephrine kinetics and dynamics in septic shock and trauma patients
BJA Advance Access published on October 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 782-788; doi:10.1093/bja/aei259 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

J. H. Baars, D. Kalisch, K. F. Herold, D. A. Hadzidiakos, and B. Rehberg

Concentration-dependent suppression of F-waves by sevoflurane does not predict immobility to painful stimuli in humans
BJA Advance Access published on September 30, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 789-797; doi:10.1093/bja/aei252 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Zhong, Q. L. Guo, Y. D. Pang, L. F. Peng, and C. L. Li

Comparative evaluation of the cerebral state index and the bispectral index during target-controlled infusion of propofol
BJA Advance Access published on October 6, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 798-802; doi:10.1093/bja/aei253 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Saito Shibakawa, Y. Sasaki, Y. Goshima, N. Echigo, Y. Kamiya, K. Kurahashi, Y. Yamada, and T. Andoh

Effects of ketamine and propofol on inflammatory responses of primary glial cell cultures stimulated with lipopolysaccharide
BJA Advance Access published on October 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 803-810; doi:10.1093/bja/aei256 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obstetric Anaesthesia:

M. Elhakim, W. Abd El-Megid, A. Metry, A. El-hennawy, and K. El-Queseny

Analgesic and antacid properties of i.m. tramadol given before Caesarean section under general anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on October 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 811-815; doi:10.1093/bja/aei260 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

A. Vogt, D. S. Stieger, C. Theurillat, and M. Curatolo

Single-injection thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative pain treatment after thoracoscopic surgery
BJA Advance Access published on September 30, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 816-821; doi:10.1093/bja/aei250 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

C. L. Burlacu and D. J. Buggy

Coexisting harlequin and Horner syndromes after high thoracic paravertebral anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on October 14, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 822-824; doi:10.1093/bja/aei258 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. R. Vishwanath and A. Jain

Conjunctival inclusion cyst following sub-Tenon's local anaesthetic injection
BJA Advance Access published on September 30, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 825-826; doi:10.1093/bja/aei251 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

M. Lopez-Gil, J. Brimacombe, and G. Garcia

A randomized non-crossover study comparing the ProSeal^TM and Classic^TM laryngeal mask airway in anaesthetized children
BJA Advance Access published on October 6, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 827-830; doi:10.1093/bja/aei234 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Goldmann, C. Roettger, and H. Wulf

Use of the ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway for pressure-controlled ventilation with and without positive end-expiratory pressure in paediatric patients: a randomized, controlled study
BJA Advance Access published on September 30, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 831-834; doi:10.1093/bja/aei246 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

K. Oremus, Z. S. Oremus, and H.-J. Priebe

Chronic ß-adrenoreceptor blockade in surgical patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 835-836; doi:10.1093/bja/aei611 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Kakazu, M. Lippmann, R. A. White, A. T. P. Skrabanja, E. A. C. Bouman, and P. C. Dagnelie

Additional use for adenosine in anaesthesia and surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 836-837; doi:10.1093/bja/aei612 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. C. H. Tsui

Epidural stimulation test vs epidural ECG test for checking epidural catheter placement
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 837; doi:10.1093/bja/aei613 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Defres, C. Scott, and G. Park

Follow-up ward rounds after intensive care—what do the patients and their visitors think?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 837-838; doi:10.1093/bja/aei614 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. R. Scott and T. G. Ruttman

‘Gas off’ or ‘vaporizer off’
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 838; doi:10.1093/bja/aei615 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Salvinelli, M. Casale, J. F. Hardy, L. D'Ascanio, and F. Agrò

Permanent anosmia after topical nasal anaesthesia with lidocaine 4%
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 838-839; doi:10.1093/bja/aei616 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

J. Cashman

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. J. P. Ornato and M. A. Peberdy (editors). Published by Humana Press, NJ. Pp. 764; illustrated. Price £109.00 ($185.00). ISBN 1-59259-814-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 840; doi:10.1093/bja/aei617 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. G. Stack

Practical Approach to Pediatric Intensive Care. P. Khilnani (editor). Published by Hodder Arnold, London. Pp. 802; indexed; illustrated. Price £69.00. ISBN 0-340-90582-4.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 840-841; doi:10.1093/bja/aei618 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. P. Mahajan

Clinical Practice of Cardiac Anaesthesia. D. K. Tempe. Published by Modern Publishers, New Delhi. Pp. 390; indexed; illustrated. Price $20.00. ISBN 81-245-0064-9.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 841-842; doi:10.1093/bja/aei619 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. S. Sprigge

Henry Hill Hickman by W.D.A. Smith. A. Padfield, E. N. Armitage, F. E. Bennetts and P. M. E. Drury (editors). Published by the History of Anaesthesia Society, Sheffield. Pp. 80; illustrated. Price £12.00. ISBN 0-901100-59-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 842; doi:10.1093/bja/aei620 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. S. Tripathi

Pentothal Postcards. D. C. Lai. Published by Mark Batty Publisher, NJ. Pp. 190; illustrated. Price $24.95. ISBN 0-9725636-6-0.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2005 95: 843; doi:10.1093/bja/aei621 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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