British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorial:

P. M. Hopkins

Ultrasound guidance as a gold standard in regional anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 299-301; doi:10.1093/bja/ael387 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

M. Naguib, A. F. Kopman, and J. E. Ensor

Neuromuscular monitoring and postoperative residual curarisation: a meta-analysis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 302-316; doi:10.1093/bja/ael386 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

Cardiovascular:

R. A. Kumar, C. Cann, J. E. Hall, P. S. Sudheer, and A. R. Wilkes

Predictive value of IL-18 and SC5b-9 for neurocognitive dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass
BJA Advance Access published on January 16, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 317-322; doi:10.1093/bja/ael366 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Qi, J. X. Wei, I. Dorairaj, R. P. Mahajan, and V. G. Wilson

Evidence that a prostanoid produced by cyclo-oxygenase-2 enhances contractile responses of the porcine isolated coronary artery following exposure to lipopolysaccharide
BJA Advance Access published on February 1, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 323-330; doi:10.1093/bja/ael378 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Practice:

E. B. Rein, M. Filtvedt, L. Walløe, and J. C. Ræder

Hypothermia during laparotomy can be prevented by locally applied warm water and pulsating negative pressure
BJA Advance Access published on January 26, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 331-336; doi:10.1093/bja/ael369 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Nitahara, Y. Sugi, K. Higa, S. Shono, and T. Hamada

Neuromuscular effects of sevoflurane in myasthenia gravis patients
BJA Advance Access published on January 24, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 337-341; doi:10.1093/bja/ael368 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. A. Dahaba, G. Wang, X. Xu, X. Liu, X. Wu, H. Bornemann, and H. Metzler

Influence of acute normovolaemic haemodilution on the dose–response relationship and time course of action of cisatracurium besylate
BJA Advance Access published on January 16, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 342-346; doi:10.1093/bja/ael362 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Critical Care:

T. W. Reader, R. Flin, K. Mearns, and B. H. Cuthbertson

Interdisciplinary communication in the intensive care unit
BJA Advance Access published on February 1, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 347-352; doi:10.1093/bja/ael372 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neurosciences And Neuroanaesthesia:

M. Wolff, P. Heugel, G. Hempelmann, A. Scholz, J. Mühling, and A. Olschewski

Clonidine reduces the excitability of spinal dorsal horn neurones
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 353-361; doi:10.1093/bja/ael379 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Hermanns, P. Lipfert, S. Meier, M. Jetzek-Zader, R. Krauspe, and M. F. Stevens

Cortical somatosensory-evoked potentials during spine surgery in patients with neuromuscular and idiopathic scoliosis under propofol–remifentanil anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on January 19, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 362-365; doi:10.1093/bja/ael365 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. C. Murrell, S. L. Mitchinson, D. Waters, and C. B. Johnson

Comparative effect of thermal, mechanical, and electrical noxious stimuli on the electroencephalogram of the rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 366-371; doi:10.1093/bja/ael377 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatrics:

C. D. van der Marel, J. W. B. Peters, N. J. Bouwmeester, E. Jacqz-Aigrain, J. N. van den Anker, and D. Tibboel

Rectal acetaminophen does not reduce morphine consumption after major surgery in young infants
BJA Advance Access published on February 6, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 372-379; doi:10.1093/bja/ael371 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pain:

J. J. Nightingale, M. V. Knight, B. Higgins, and T. Dean

Randomized, double-blind comparison of patient-controlled epidural infusion vs nurse-administered epidural infusion for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing colonic resection
BJA Advance Access published on February 5, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 380-384; doi:10.1093/bja/ael367 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Taguchi, K. Oishi, S. Sakamoto, and K. Shingu

Intrathecal betamethasone for cancer pain in the lower half of the body: a study of its analgesic efficacy and safety
BJA Advance Access published on January 16, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 385-389; doi:10.1093/bja/ael363 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Regional Anaesthesia:

M. K. Karmakar, W. H. Kwok, A. M. Ho, K. Tsang, P. T. Chui, and T. Gin

Ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block: description of a new approach at the subgluteal space
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 390-395; doi:10.1093/bja/ael364 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-T. Kim, J.-K. Shim, S.-H. Kim, C.-W. Jung, and J.-H. Bahk

Trendelenburg position with hip flexion as a rescue strategy to increase spinal anaesthetic level after spinal block
BJA Advance Access published on February 5, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 396-400; doi:10.1093/bja/ael370 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H.-G. Ryu, J.-H. Bahk, C.-J. Lee, and Y.-J. Lim

The coiling length of thoracic epidural catheters: the influence of epidural approach angle
BJA Advance Access published on January 19, 2007
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 401-404; doi:10.1093/bja/ael361 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

P. N. Tilakaratna, G. M. Stocks, and F. Plaat

Epidural volume extension at Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 405; doi:10.1093/bja/ael380 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. C. Stewart, K. McGrath, M. Cunliffe, and F. Potter

Paediatric maintenance fluids
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 406; doi:10.1093/bja/ael381 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. P. Stanley, C. M. Bolton, P. S. Myles, T. Nolan, and J. A. Sterne

Metoclopramide as anti-emetic in paediatrics
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 406-407; doi:10.1093/bja/ael382 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z.-Q. Hei, X.-L. Gan, H.-Q. Huang, G.-J. Luo, S.-R. Li, and J. Cai

Protective effects of cromolyn sodium on intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion-triggered lung injury in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 407-408; doi:10.1093/bja/ael383 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Gunaydin, I. Gungor, N. Yigit, and H. Celebi

The Glidescope^® for tracheal intubation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 408-409; doi:10.1093/bja/ael384 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Cattano, B. Pesetti, C. Di Salvo, F. Giunta, E. H. C. Liu, R. W. L. Goy, and F. G. Chen

Evaluation of the LMA CTrach
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 409; doi:10.1093/bja/ael385 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

B. A. Larsson

Pediatric Critical Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 410; doi:10.1093/bja/ael374 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. W. Sear

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Practical Notes on Interpretation and Treatment
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 411; doi:10.1093/bja/ael375 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Holdcroft

Drugs and Pregnancy–A Handbook
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 411-412; doi:10.1093/bja/ael376 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Acknowledgement Of Assessors:

Acknowledgement of Assessors
Br. J. Anaesth. 2007 98: 413-415; doi:10.1093/bja/aem018 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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