British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

T. M. Cook

Editorial I: The classic laryngeal mask airway: a tried and tested airway. What now?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 149-152; doi:10.1093/bja/aei312 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Rowbotham

Editorial II: Gabapentin: a new drug for postoperative pain?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 152-155; doi:10.1093/bja/aei318 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

G. Mols, H.-J. Priebe, and J. Guttmann

Alveolar recruitment in acute lung injury
BJA Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 156-166; doi:10.1093/bja/aei299 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

T. Lin, Y. Chen, C. Lu, and M. Wang

Use of transoesophageal echocardiography during cardiac arrest in patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 167-170; doi:10.1093/bja/aei303 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. W. Khalil, A. Chaterjee, G. MacBryde, P. K. Sarkar, and R. R. D. Marks

Single dose parecoxib significantly improves ventilatory function in early extubation coronary artery bypass surgery: a prospective randomized double blind placebo controlled trial
BJA Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 171-178; doi:10.1093/bja/aei298 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Takizawa, H. Hiraoka, D. Takizawa, and F. Goto

Changes in the effect of propofol in response to altered plasma protein binding during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass
BJA Advance Access published on December 9, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 179-185; doi:10.1093/bja/aei293 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

M. Sawano, T. Mato, and H. Tsutsumi

Bedside red cell volumetry by low-dose carboxyhaemoglobin dilution using expiratory gas analysis
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 186-194; doi:10.1093/bja/aei302 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

J. Benrath, S. Kozek-Langenecker, M. Hüpfl, P. Lierz, and B. Gustorff

Anaesthesia for brachytherapy—5 yr of experience in 1622 procedures
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 195-200; doi:10.1093/bja/aei301 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. D. de Boer, J. van Egmond, F. van de Pol, A. Bom, and L. H. D. J. Booij

Chemical encapsulation of rocuronium by synthetic cyclodextrin derivatives: reversal of neuromuscular block in anaesthetized Rhesus monkeys
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 201-206; doi:10.1093/bja/aei306 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

N. E. Sharrock, B. Beksac, E. Flynn, G. Go, and A. Gonzalez Della Valle

Hypotensive epidural anaesthesia in patients with preoperative renal dysfunction undergoing total hip replacement
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 207-212; doi:10.1093/bja/aei308 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Igarashi, A. Kita, K. Nishikawa, M. Nakayama, K. Tsunoda, and A. Namiki

Use of percutaneous cardiopulmonary support in catastrophic massive pulmonary fat embolism
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 213-215; doi:10.1093/bja/aei304 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

M. L. LeDuc, R. Atherley, S. L. Jinks, and J. F. Antognini

Nitrous oxide depresses electroencephalographic responses to repetitive noxious stimulation in the rat
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 216-221; doi:10.1093/bja/aei309 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. J. Lacassie, C. Nazar, B. Yonish, P. Sandoval, H. A. Muir, and P. Mellado

Reversible nitrous oxide myelopathy and a polymorphism in the gene encoding 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
BJA Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 222-225; doi:10.1093/bja/aei300 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obstetric Anaesthesia:

L. K. Chen, C. J. Lin, C. H. Huang, M. H. Wang, P. L. Lin, C. N. Lee, and W. Z. Sun

The effects of continuous epidural analgesia on Doppler velocimetry of uterine arteries during different periods of labour analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 226-230; doi:10.1093/bja/aei311 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Erkinaro, T. Kavasmaa, M. Päkkilä, G. Acharya, K. Mäkikallio, S. Alahuhta, and J. Räsänen

Ephedrine and phenylephrine for the treatment of maternal hypotension in a chronic sheep model of increased placental vascular resistance
BJA Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 231-237; doi:10.1093/bja/aei305 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatric Anaesthesia:

M. Lopez-Gil, J. Brimacombe, L. Barragan, and C. Keller

Bougie-guided insertion of the ProSeal^TM laryngeal mask airway has higher first attempt success rate than the digital technique in children
BJA Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 238-241; doi:10.1093/bja/aei290 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

A. Turan, G. Kaya, B. Karamanlioglu, Z. Pamukçu, and C. C. Apfel

Effect of oral gabapentin on postoperative epidural analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 242-246; doi:10.1093/bja/aei294 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. O. Seyhan, M. Tugrul, M. O. Sungur, S. Kayacan, L. Telci, K. Pembeci, and K. Akpir

Effects of three different dose regimens of magnesium on propofol requirements, haemodynamic variables and postoperative pain relief in gynaecological surgery
BJA Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 247-252; doi:10.1093/bja/aei291 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. P. Wolff, G. J. Groen, O. H. G. Wilder-Smith, J. Richardson, J. van Egmond, and B. J. P. Crul

Do diagnostic segmental nerve root blocks in chronic low back pain patients with radiation to the leg lack distinct sensory effects? A preliminary study
BJA Advance Access published on January 3, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 253-258; doi:10.1093/bja/aei307 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

Y.-C. P. Arai, M. Ikeuchi, K. Fukunaga, W. Ueda, T. Kimura, and T. Komatsu

Intra-articular injection of warmed lidocaine improves intraoperative anaesthetic and postoperative analgesic conditions
BJA Advance Access published on December 9, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 259-261; doi:10.1093/bja/aei292 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. L. K. Tam, C. Pac-Soo, and P. M. Pretorius

Epidural haematoma after a combined spinal–epidural anaesthetic in a patient treated with clopidogrel and dalteparin
BJA Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 262-265; doi:10.1093/bja/aei297 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

W. Harrop-Griffiths, N. Denny, H. Jutzi, S. Blumenthal, A. Borgeat, C. Jenkins, and M. Karmakar

Migration of interscalene catheter—not proven
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 266-267; doi:10.1093/bja/aei634 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. A. Lim, K. Y. Lim, W. H. Wong, and Michele Iannuzzi

Relationship between bispectral index and effect-site EC₅₀ for propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 267-268; doi:10.1093/bja/aei635 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. M. Hermans, A. Wilmer, D. C. Knockaert, and H. Bobbaers

Acute intracardiac right-to-left shunt in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock successfully treated with nitric oxide
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 268-269; doi:10.1093/bja/aei636 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Y. Yoo, S. C. Lim, Y. H. Kim, and J.-U. Lee

Successful weaning from mechanical ventilation after abdominal lipectomy and omentectomy in an obese patient with multiple rib fractures
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 269-270; doi:10.1093/bja/aei637 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. V. Patel, C. Holland, J. Pook, G. N. Barker, and R. Baba

Near misses with prefilled syringes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 270-271; doi:10.1093/bja/aei638 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

L. A. Colvin

Core Topics in Pain. A. Holdcroft and S. Jaggar (editors). Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. Pp. 345; indexed; illustrated. Price £40.00. ISBN 0-521 85778-3.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 272; doi:10.1093/bja/aei630 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Atcheson

CRPS: Current Diagnosis and Therapy; Progress in Pain Research and Management, Vol 32. P. R. Wilson, M. Stanton-Hicks and R. N. Harden (editors). Published by IASP Press, Seattle, USA. Pp. 316; indexed; illustrated. Price US $82.00. ISBN 0-931092-55-8.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 272-273; doi:10.1093/bja/aei631 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

John Sear

Gerry's Real World Guide to Pharmacokinetics and Other Things. G. M. Woerlee. Published by Matador Publishing Ltd, Leicester, UK. Pp. 154; illustrated. Price £12.99. ISBN 1-905237-16-2.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 273; doi:10.1093/bja/aei632 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. W. Noble

Narrative, Pain and Suffering. D. B. Carr, J. D. Loeser and D. B. Morris (editors). Published by IASP Press, Seattle, USA. Pp. 362; indexed; illustrated. ISBN 0-931092-57-4.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 274; doi:10.1093/bja/aei633 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting: Burleigh Court, Loughborough
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 275-287; doi:10.1093/bja/aei288 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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