British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J. H. McClure

Sevoflurane analgesia in labour (Sevo’n’ox)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 1-2; doi:10.1093/bja/ael328 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Howell, D. J. Rowbotham, and C. S. Reilly

On-line continuing education—another step forward
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 3; doi:10.1093/bja/ael338 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

I. Power

Fentanyl HCl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS): clinical application of iontophoretic technology in the management of acute postoperative pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 4-11; doi:10.1093/bja/ael314 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

M. Filipovic, I. Michaux, J. Wang, P. Hunziker, K. Skarvan, and M. Seeberger

Effects of sevoflurane and propofol on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with pre-existing diastolic dysfunction
BJA Advance Access published on October 22, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 12-18; doi:10.1093/bja/ael277 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Broad, T. Lee, M. Conroy, S. Bolsin, N. Orford, A. Black, and G. Birdsey

Successful management of patients with a drug-eluting coronary stent presenting for elective, non-cardiac surgery
BJA Advance Access published on November 22, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 19-22; doi:10.1093/bja/ael318 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Sakai, B. M. Repko, B. P. Griffith, J. H. Waters, and M. V. Kameneva

I.V. infusion of a drag-reducing polymer extracted from aloe vera prolonged survival time in a rat model of acute myocardial ischaemia
BJA Advance Access published on November 9, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 23-28; doi:10.1093/bja/ael307 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. A. Otsuki, D. T. Fantoni, C. B. Margarido, C. K. Marumo, T. Intelizano, C. A. Pasqualucci, and J. O. Costa Auler, Jr

Hydroxyethyl starch is superior to lactated Ringer as a replacement fluid in a pig model of acute normovolaemic haemodilution
BJA Advance Access published on November 26, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 29-37; doi:10.1093/bja/ael312 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

M. Bundgaard-Nielsen, B. Ruhnau, N. H. Secher, and H. Kehlet

Flow-related techniques for preoperative goal-directed fluid optimization
BJA Advance Access published on October 25, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 38-44; doi:10.1093/bja/ael287 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Stuart-Andrews, P. Peyton, G. Robinson, D. Terry, B. O'Connor, C. Van der Herten, and B. Lithgow

Non-invasive metabolic monitoring of patients under anaesthesia by continuous indirect calorimetry—an in vivo trial of a new method
BJA Advance Access published on November 22, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 45-52; doi:10.1093/bja/ael310 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Piros, D. Drobin, and R. G. Hahn

Nitrous oxide for monitoring fluid absorption in volunteers
BJA Advance Access published on December 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 53-59; doi:10.1093/bja/ael311 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Y. Peng, K. C. Wu, J. J. Wang, J. H. Chuang, S. K. Peng, and Y. H. Lai

Predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting with the application of an artificial neural network
BJA Advance Access published on October 25, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 60-65; doi:10.1093/bja/ael282 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Albertin, D. Poli, L. La Colla, M. Gonfalini, S. Turi, N. Pasculli, G. La Colla, P. C. Bergonzi, E. Dedola, and I. Fermo

Predictive performance of ‘Servin's formula’ during BIS^®-guided propofol-remifentanil target-controlled infusion in morbidly obese patients
BJA Advance Access published on November 27, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 66-75; doi:10.1093/bja/ael321 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

G. Park, M. Lane, S. Rogers, and P. Bassett

A comparison of hypnotic and analgesic based sedation in a general intensive care unit
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 76-82; doi:10.1093/bja/ael320 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Venkatesan, N. Sen, P. J. Korula, N. R. S. Surendrababu, J. P. Raj, P. John, and S. Christopher

Blind placements of peripherally inserted antecubital central catheters: initial catheter tip position in relation to carina
BJA Advance Access published on November 22, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 83-88; doi:10.1093/bja/ael316 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Dhanani, S. Senthuran, R. Olivotto, R. J. Boots, and J. Lipman

The entrapped central venous catheter
BJA Advance Access published on October 30, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 89-92; doi:10.1093/bja/ael286 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

B. A. Harris, P. J. D. Andrews, and G. D. Murray

Enhanced upper respiratory tract airflow and head fanning reduce brain temperature in brain-injured, mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized, crossover, factorial trial
BJA Advance Access published on November 17, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 93-99; doi:10.1093/bja/ael308 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Ohshima, M. Chinzei, K. Mizuno, M. Hayashida, T. Kitamura, H. Shibuya, and K. Hanaoka

Transient decreases in Bispectral Index without associated changes in the level of consciousness during photic stimulation in an epileptic patient
BJA Advance Access published on November 9, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 100-104; doi:10.1093/bja/ael309 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obstetrics:

S. T. Yeo, A. Holdcroft, S. M. Yentis, and A. Stewart

Analgesia with sevoflurane during labour: I. Determination of the optimum concentration
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 105-109; doi:10.1093/bja/ael326 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. T. Yeo, A. Holdcroft, S. M. Yentis, A. Stewart, and P. Bassett

Analgesia with sevoflurane during labour: II. Sevoflurane compared with Entonox for labour analgesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 110-115; doi:10.1093/bja/ael327 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. S. Thomas, S. H. Koh, and G. M. Cooper

Haemodynamic effects of oxytocin given as i.v. bolus or infusion on women undergoing Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on December 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 116-119; doi:10.1093/bja/ael302 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatrics:

J. Y. Kim, J. Y. Kim, Y. B. Kim, and H. J. Kwak

Pretreatment with remifentanil to prevent withdrawal after rocuronium in children
BJA Advance Access published on October 25, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 120-123; doi:10.1093/bja/ael285 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

F. Aubrun, J. Amour, D. Rosenthal, P. Coriat, and B. Riou

Effects of a loading dose of morphine before i.v. morphine titration for postoperative pain relief: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-control study
BJA Advance Access published on October 25, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 124-130; doi:10.1093/bja/ael284 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

G. Debreceni, R. Meggyesi, and G. Mestyán

Efficacy of spray disinfection with a 2-propanol and benzalkonium chloride containing solution before epidural catheter insertion—a prospective, randomized, clinical trial
BJA Advance Access published on October 30, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 131-135; doi:10.1093/bja/ael288 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Respiration And The Airway:

J. L. Bourgain, V. Billard, and A. M. Cros

Pressure support ventilation during fibreoptic intubation under propofol anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on December 2, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 136-140; doi:10.1093/bja/ael317 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Das Adhikary, T. Venkatesan, S. Mohanty, and M. Ponniah

Difficult laryngoscopy made easy with the use of left-hand laryngoscope blade
BJA Advance Access published on October 30, 2006
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 141-144; doi:10.1093/bja/ael289 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

M. Iannuzzi, E. Iannuzzi, M. Chiefari, L. Berrino, F. Rossi, V. L. Bonhomme, and P. C. Hans

Bispectral index and state entropy of the electroencephalogram during propofol anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 145; doi:10.1093/bja/ael296 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. G. Coulthard, L. S. Cheater, and D. A. Long

Perioperative fluid therapy in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 146-147; doi:10.1093/bja/ael297 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Majumder, P. Farquhar-Smith, C.L. Burlacu, and D. J. Buggy

Coexisting Harlequin and Horner's syndromes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 147; doi:10.1093/bja/ael301 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. R. Duffy and C. Ferguson

Role of dantrolene in treatment of heat stroke associated with Ecstasy ingestion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 148-149; doi:10.1093/bja/ael329 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Hillyard and N. Campbell

Short-term mortality in hip fracture patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 149; doi:10.1093/bja/ael330 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Integrated monitoring and analysis for early warning of patient deterioration
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 149-152; doi:10.1093/bja/ael331 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

N. R. Webster

Textbook of Critical Care, 5th Edn. M. P. Fink, E. Abraham, J.-L. Vincent and P. M. Kochanek (editors). Published by Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, USA. Pp. 2358; indexed; illustrated. Price £140.00 $315.00. ISBN 0-7216-0335-1.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 153; doi:10.1093/bja/ael322 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Barker

Smith's Anaesthesia for Infants and Children, 7th Edn. E. K. Motoyama and P. J. Davies (editors). Published by Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia, USA. Pp. 1256; indexed; illustrated. Price £124.00. ISBN 978-0323-02647-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 154; doi:10.1093/bja/ael323 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. A. Colvin

Emerging Strategies for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain. J. N. Campbell, A. I. Basbaum, A. Dray, R. Dubner, R. H. Dworkin and C. N. Sang (editors). Published by IASP, Seattle, USA. Pp. 514; indexed; illustrated. Price $US 80.00. ISBN 0-931092-61-2.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 154-155; doi:10.1093/bja/ael324 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. W. Wildsmith

Written in Granite: An Illustrated History of the Ether Monument. R. A. Ortega (editor). Published By Plexus Management, Boston, USA. Pp. 71; illustrated. Price $US 100.00. ISBN 0-87270-142-5.
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 155-156; doi:10.1093/bja/ael325 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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