British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorial:

D. R. Spahn, S. J. Howell, A. Delabays, and P.-G. Chassot

Coronary stents and perioperative anti-platelet regimen: dilemma of bleeding and stent thrombosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 675-677; doi:10.1093/bja/ael098 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

A. P. Hall and J. A. Henry

Acute toxic effects of ‘Ecstasy’ (MDMA) and related compounds: overview of pathophysiology and clinical management
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 678-685; doi:10.1093/bja/ael078 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

M. N. Vicenzi, T. Meislitzer, B. Heitzinger, M. Halaj, L. A. Fleisher, and H. Metzler

Coronary artery stenting and non-cardiac surgery—a prospective outcome study
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 686-693; doi:10.1093/bja/ael083 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Tritapepe, V. De Santis, D. Vitale, M. Santulli, A. Morelli, I. Nofroni, P. E. Puddu, M. Singer, and P. Pietropaoli

Preconditioning effects of levosimendan in coronary artery bypass grafting—a pilot study
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 694-700; doi:10.1093/bja/ael082 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Vivier, O. Metton, V. Piriou, F. Lhuillier, J. M. Cottet-Emard, P. Branche, S. Duperret, and J. P. Viale

Effects of increased intra-abdominal pressure on central circulation
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 701-707; doi:10.1093/bja/ael071 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Akça, D. I. Sessler, D. Delong, R. Keijner, B. Ganzel, and A. G. Doufas

Tissue oxygenation response to mild hypercapnia during cardiopulmonary bypass with constant pump output
BJA Advance Access published on May 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 708-714; doi:10.1093/bja/ael093 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

A. F. Smith, D. Goodwin, M. Mort, and C. Pope

Adverse events in anaesthetic practice: qualitative study of definition, discussion and reporting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 715-721; doi:10.1093/bja/ael099 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Alhashemi

Dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for monitored anaesthesia care during cataract surgery
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 722-726; doi:10.1093/bja/ael080 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. M. Elsharnouby and M. M. Elsharnouby

Magnesium sulphate as a technique of hypotensive anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 727-731; doi:10.1093/bja/ael085 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Komatsu, M. Orhan-Sungur, J. In, T. Podranski, T. Bouillon, R. Lauber, S. Rohrbach, and D. Sessler

Ondansetron does not reduce the shivering threshold in healthy volunteers
BJA Advance Access published on May 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 732-737; doi:10.1093/bja/ael101 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Ebo, G. Verheecke, C. H. Bridts, C. H. Mertens, and W. J. Stevens

Perioperative anaphylaxis from locally applied rifamycin SV and latex
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 738-741; doi:10.1093/bja/ael104 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

M. Kakinohana and K. Sugahara

Level of consciousness affects the excitability of spinal motor neurones during propofol sedation in humans
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 742-746; doi:10.1093/bja/ael081 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Lepousé, C. A. Lautner, L. Liu, P. Gomis, and A. Leon

Emergence delirium in adults in the post-anaesthesia care unit
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 747-753; doi:10.1093/bja/ael094 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. Leung, L. P. Sands, L. E. Vaurio, and Y. Wang

Nitrous oxide does not change the incidence of postoperative delirium or cognitive decline in elderly surgical patients
BJA Advance Access published on May 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 754-760; doi:10.1093/bja/ael106 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

J. Marcil, J.-S. Walczak, J. Guindon, A. H. Ngoc, S. Lu, and P. Beaulieu

Antinociceptive effects of tetrodotoxin (TTX) in rodents
BJA Advance Access published on May 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 761-768; doi:10.1093/bja/ael096 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Fassoulaki, A. Melemeni, A. Paraskeva, and G. Petropoulos

Gabapentin attenuates the pressor response to direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 769-773; doi:10.1093/bja/ael076 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatrics:

S. M. Sale, J. A. Read, P. A. Stoddart, and A. R. Wolf

Prospective comparison of sevoflurane and desflurane in formerly premature infants undergoing inguinal herniotomy
BJA Advance Access published on April 28, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 774-778; doi:10.1093/bja/ael100 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. R. Nordmann, J. A. Read, S. M. Sale, P. A. Stoddart, and A. R. Wolf

Emergence and recovery in children after desflurane and isoflurane anaesthesia: effect of anaesthetic duration
BJA Advance Access published on April 13, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 779-785; doi:10.1093/bja/ael092 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. A. Yousef, S. Vaida, M. Somri, J. Mogilner, A. Lanir, A. Tamir, and R. Shaoul

Changes in creatine phosphokinase (CK) concentrations after minor and major surgeries in children
BJA Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 786-789; doi:10.1093/bja/ael077 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Alhashemi and M. F. Daghistani

Effects of intraoperative i.v. acetaminophen vs i.m. meperidine on post-tonsillectomy pain in children
BJA Advance Access published on April 13, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 790-795; doi:10.1093/bja/ael084 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

M. L. Horta, L. C. L. Morejon, A. W. da Cruz, G. R. dos Santos, L. C. Welling, L. Terhorst, R. C. Costa, and R. U. Z. Alam

Study of the prophylactic effect of droperidol, alizapride, propofol and promethazine on spinal morphine-induced pruritus
BJA Advance Access published on April 5, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 796-800; doi:10.1093/bja/ael072 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

The Narcotrend ‘depth of anaesthesia’ monitor cannot reliably detect consciousness during general anaesthesia: an investigation using the isolated forearm technique
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 801; doi:10.1093/bja/ael086 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Comments on a case of left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 802-803; doi:10.1093/bja/ael087 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

The management of laryngeal and subglottic stenosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 803-804; doi:10.1093/bja/ael088 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ephedrine and phenylephrine for treatment of maternal hypotension
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 804-805; doi:10.1093/bja/ael089 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Preparedness of intensive care units in south-east UK for influenza pandemic
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 805-806; doi:10.1093/bja/ael090 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bispectral index monitoring for more effective electroconvulsive therapy?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 806-807; doi:10.1093/bja/ael091 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Review:

J. G. Hardman

Medical Gases: Their Properties and Uses, 2nd Edn. A. A. Spence, J. P. H. Fee, G. Nunn, J. Ross, M. Garrett, P. Henrys and G. Lloyd (editors). Published by BOC Medical, UK. (Printed by the Alden Group, Oxford.) Pp. 208; indexed: illustrated. Price £24.95
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 96: 808; doi:10.1093/bja/ael095 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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