British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

M. E. Durieux

Peripheral analgesic receptor systems
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 273-274; doi:10.1093/bja/ael213 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Cunliffe and F. Potter

Four and a fifth and all that
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 274-277; doi:10.1093/bja/ael212 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

T. S. Walsh and Ezz-El-Din Saleh

Anaemia during critical illness
BJA Advance Access published on July 27, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 278-291; doi:10.1093/bja/ael189 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

R. Salem, A. Y. Denault, P. Couture, S. Bélisle, A. Fortier, M.-C. Guertin, M. Carrier, and R. Martineau

Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure is a predictor of mortality in cardiac surgery independently of left ventricular ejection fraction
BJA Advance Access published on July 11, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 292-297; doi:10.1093/bja/ael140 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. C. Weber, J. Stursberg, N. M. Wirthle, O. Toma, W. Schlack, and B. Preckel

Xenon preconditioning differently regulates p44/42 MAPK (ERK 1/2) and p46/54 MAPK (JNK 1/2 and 3) in vivo
BJA Advance Access published on June 21, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 298-306; doi:10.1093/bja/ael153 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. A. Bouwman, F. N. G. van't Hof, W. de Ruijter, B. J. van Beek-Harmsen, R. J. P. Musters, J. J. de Lange, and C. Boer

The mechanism of sevoflurane-induced cardioprotection is independent of the applied ischaemic stimulus in rat trabeculae
BJA Advance Access published on July 18, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 307-314; doi:10.1093/bja/ael174 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

M. Coburn, D. Henzler, J.-H. Baumert, B. Fimm, B. Drüke, and R. Rossaint

Influence of a 30-min break on divided attention and working memory in resident anaesthetists on daily routine
BJA Advance Access published on June 21, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 315-319; doi:10.1093/bja/ael151 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M. Duke, P. M. Hopkins, P. J. Halsall, and D. S. Steele

Mg²⁺ dependence of Ca²⁺ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum induced by sevoflurane or halothane in skeletal muscle from humans susceptible to malignant hyperthermia
BJA Advance Access published on July 18, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 320-328; doi:10.1093/bja/ael179 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. U. Fischer and H.-J. Priebe

Anaesthetic management for hip arthroplasty in a 46-yr-old patient with uncorrected truncus arteriosus type IV
BJA Advance Access published on June 23, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 329-332; doi:10.1093/bja/ael148 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

A. Conti, D. G. Iacopino, V. Fodale, S. Micalizzi, O. Penna, and L. B. Santamaria

Cerebral haemodynamic changes during propofol–remifentanil or sevoflurane anaesthesia: transcranial Doppler study under bispectral index monitoring
BJA Advance Access published on July 7, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 333-339; doi:10.1093/bja/ael169 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Bonhomme, E. Deflandre, and P. Hans

Correlation and agreement between bispectral index and state entropy of the electroencephalogram during propofol anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on July 7, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 340-346; doi:10.1093/bja/ael171 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. E. Anderson and J. G. Jakobsson

Cerebral state index: comparison between pairwise registrations from the left and the right sides of the brain
BJA Advance Access published on July 18, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 347-350; doi:10.1093/bja/ael154 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W.-H. Chan, T.-L. Chen, R.-M. Chen, W.-Z. Sun, and T.-H. Ueng

Propofol metabolism is enhanced after repetitive ketamine administration in rats: the role of cytochrome P-450 2B induction
BJA Advance Access published on July 15, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 351-358; doi:10.1093/bja/ael173 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obstetrics:

P. D. W. Fettes, C. S. Moore, J. B. Whiteside, G. A. Mcleod, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Intermittent vs continuous administration of epidural ropivacaine with fentanyl for analgesia during labour
BJA Advance Access published on July 18, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 359-364; doi:10.1093/bja/ael157 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. van Tuijl, W. A. van Klei, D. B. M. van der Werff, and C. J. Kalkman

The effect of addition of intrathecal clonidine to hyperbaric bupivacaine on postoperative pain and morphine requirements after Caesarean section: a randomized controlled trial
BJA Advance Access published on July 21, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 365-370; doi:10.1093/bja/ael182 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatrics:

C. Way, R. Dhamrait, A. Wade, and I. Walker

Perioperative fluid therapy in children: a survey of current prescribing practice
BJA Advance Access published on July 27, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 371-379; doi:10.1093/bja/ael185 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Hermanns, M. F. Stevens, R. Werdehausen, S. Braun, P. Lipfert, and M. Jetzek-Zader

Sedation during spinal anaesthesia in infants
BJA Advance Access published on July 1, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 380-384; doi:10.1093/bja/ael156 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Prakash, R. Tyagi, A. R. Gogia, R. Singh, and S. Prakash

Efficacy of three doses of tramadol with bupivacaine for caudal analgesia in paediatric inguinal herniotomy
BJA Advance Access published on June 23, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 385-388; doi:10.1093/bja/ael155 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

R. S. Bondok and A. M. Abd El-Hady

Intra-articular magnesium is effective for postoperative analgesia in arthroscopic knee surgery
BJA Advance Access published on July 11, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 389-392; doi:10.1093/bja/ael176 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. G. Förster, P. H. Rosenberg, and T. T. Niemi

Continuous spinal microcatheter (28 gauge) technique for arterial bypass surgery of the lower extremities and comparison of ropivacaine with or without morphine for postoperative analgesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 23, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 393-400; doi:10.1093/bja/ael147 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

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

What defines expertise in regional anaesthesia? An observational analysis of practice
BJA Advance Access published on July 11, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 401-407; doi:10.1093/bja/ael175 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Sen, B. Ugur, O. N. Aydin, M. Ogurlu, E. Gezer, and O. Savk

The analgesic effect of lornoxicam when added to lidocaine for intravenous regional anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on July 15, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 408-413; doi:10.1093/bja/ael170 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Y. Kim, S. J. Lee, B. N. Koo, S. H. Noh, H. K. Kil, H. S. Kim, and S. Y. Ban

The effect of epidural sufentanil in ropivacaine on urinary retention in patients undergoing gastrectomy
BJA Advance Access published on July 1, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 414-418; doi:10.1093/bja/ael172 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

H. Y. Lai, I. H. Chen, A. Chen, F. Y. Hwang, and Y. Lee

The use of the GlideScope^® for tracheal intubation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
BJA Advance Access published on July 7, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 419-422; doi:10.1093/bja/ael133 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

K. J. Maisniemi and V. S. Koljonen

Tension hydrothorax induced by central venous catheter migration in a patient with burns
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 423-424; doi:10.1093/bja/ael195 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Geoghegan, A. J. Olufolabi, and M. Y. K. Wee

Caesarean section in a patient with torsion dystonia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 424-425; doi:10.1093/bja/ael196 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kumar, A. Kumar, and V. De Santis

The preconditioning effects of levosimendan
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 425; doi:10.1093/bja/ael197 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. M. Gabal and A. Bodenham

Imaging of the axillary vein
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 426; doi:10.1093/bja/ael198 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Galea

Morphine-induced pruritus after spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 426; doi:10.1093/bja/ael199 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. J. Atkinson and J. Rangasami

Uvula necrosis—an unusual cause of severe postoperative sore throat
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 426-427; doi:10.1093/bja/ael200 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

D. M. Coventry

Atlas of Image-Guided Intervention in Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine. J. P. Rathmell. Published by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA. Pp 186; indexed; illustrated. Price US$ 99.00. ISBN 0-7817-5181-0.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 428; doi:10.1093/bja/ael201 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Hill

Neurophysiological Monitoring during Intensive Care and Surgery. N. Jollyon Smith, M. Van Gils and P. Prior. Published by Elsevier | Mosby, Elsevier BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Pp. 1390; indexed; illustrated. Price £39.99. ISBN 0-7234-3381.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 428-429; doi:10.1093/bja/ael202 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. S. Sprigge

Careers in Anesthesiology Volume 9 2005: Three Pioneer British Anaesthetists: Sir Ivan Magill, Sir Robert Macintosh and Sir Geoffrey Organe. A. Edridge, K. Sykes and S. Feldman. Edited by D. Caton and K. McGoldrick, Guest Editor J. Zorab. Published by the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology, IL, USA, and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK. Pp. 99; Price US$ 30. ISBN 1-889595-14-4.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 429-430; doi:10.1093/bja/ael203 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Rowbotham

The Paths of Pain 1775–2005. H. Merskey, J. De Loeser and R. Dubner (editors). Published by IASP Press, Seattle, USA. Pp. 549; indexed; illustrated. Price US$ 65.00. ISBN 0-931092-56-6.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 430; doi:10.1093/bja/ael204 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2006 97: 431P-442P; doi:10.1093/bja/ael146 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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