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3 July 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: F. M. Radtke, M. Franck, M. Schneider, A. Luetz, M. Seeling, A. Heinz, K. D. Wernecke, and C. D. Spies
Comparison of three scores to screen for delirium in the recovery room
BJA Advance Access published on July 3, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen193
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27 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: I. Rundshagen, J. Mast, N. Mueller, F. Pragst, C. Spies, and K. Cortina
Nervus medianus evoked potentials and bispectral index during repeated transitions from consciousness to unconsciousness
BJA Advance Access published on June 27, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen186
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Abstract Laboratory Investigation: D. Turina, V. M. Loitto, K. Björnström, T. Sundqvist, and C. Eintrei
Propofol causes neurite retraction in neurones
BJA Advance Access published on June 27, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen185
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24 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: S. A. R. Nouraei, D. A. Giussani, D. J. Howard, G. S. Sandhu, C. Ferguson, and A. Patel
Physiological comparison of spontaneous and positive-pressure ventilation in laryngotracheal stenosis
BJA Advance Access published on June 24, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen171
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20 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: R. R. Al-Metwalli, H. A. Mowafi, S. A. Ismail, A. K. Siddiqui, A. M. Al-Ghamdi, M. A. Shafi, and A.-R. El-Saleh
Effect of intra-articular dexmedetomidine on postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 20, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen184
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Abstract Case Reports: S. P. Holbrook and A. Quinn
An unusual explanation for low oxygen saturation
BJA Advance Access published on June 20, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen183
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Abstract Laboratory Investigation: R. A. McCahon, M. O. Columb, R. P. Mahajan, and J. G. Hardman
Validation and application of a high-fidelity, computational model of acute respiratory distress syndrome to the examination of the indices of oxygenation at constant lung-state
BJA Advance Access published on June 20, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen181
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: A. Rochette, A. F. Hocquet, C. Dadure, D. Boufroukh, O. Raux, J. F. Lubrano, S. Bringuier, and X. Capdevila
Avoiding propofol injection pain in children: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study
BJA Advance Access published on June 20, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen169
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18 June 2008

Abstract Laboratory Investigation
D. Viuff, B. Lauritzen, A.E. Pusateri, S. Andersen, R. Rojkjaer, and P.I. Johansson
Effect of haemodilution, acidosis, and hypothermia on the activity of recombinant factor VIIa (NovoSeven^®)
BJA Advance Access published on June 18, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen175
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17 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: D. Steinmann, C. A. Stahl, J. Minner, S. Schumann, T. Loop, A. Kirschbaum, H. J. Priebe, and J. Guttmann
Electrical impedance tomography to confirm correct placement of double-lumen tube: a feasibility study
BJA Advance Access published on June 17, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen166
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: C. Verghese and B. Ramaswamy
LMA-Supreme^TM—a new single-use LMA^TM with gastric access: a report on its clinical efficacy
BJA Advance Access published on June 17, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen174
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16 June 2008

Abstract Laboratory Investigation: M. Eikermann, S. Zaremba, A. Malhotra, A. S. Jordan, C. Rosow, and N. L. Chamberlin
Neostigmine but not sugammadex impairs upper airway dilator muscle activity and breathing
BJA Advance Access published on June 16, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen176
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13 June 2008

Abstract Case Reports: K. M. A. Wouters, R. Byreddy, M. Gleeson, and A. P. Morley
New approach to anaesthetizing a patient at risk of pulmonary aspiration with a Montgomery T-tube in situ
BJA Advance Access published on June 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen172
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: J. Meikle, S. Bird, J. J. Nightingale, and N. White
Detection and management of epidural haematomas related to anaesthesia in the UK: a national survey of current practice
BJA Advance Access published on June 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen170
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. Avellanal and G. Diaz-Reganon
Interlaminar approach for epiduroscopy in patients with failed back surgery syndrome
BJA Advance Access published on June 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen165
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: A. F. Smith, C. Pope, D. Goodwin, and M. Mort
Interprofessional handover and patient safety in anaesthesia: observational study of handovers in the recovery room
BJA Advance Access published on June 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen168
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12 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. D. Kertai, C. M. Westerhout, K. S. Varga, G. Acsady, and J. Gal
Dihydropiridine calcium-channel blockers and perioperative mortality in aortic aneurysm surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 12, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen173
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: S. Ghosh, A. A. Klein, M. Prabhu, F. Falter, and J. E. Arrowsmith
The Papworth BiVent tube: a feasibility study of a novel double-lumen endotracheal tube and bronchial blocker in human cadavers
BJA Advance Access published on June 12, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen167
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11 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: P. Mahon, B. R. Greene, C. Greene, G. B. Boylan, and G. D. Shorten
Behaviour of spectral entropy, spectral edge frequency 90%, and alpha and beta power parameters during low-dose propofol infusion
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen161
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Abstract Laboratory Investigation: F. Ravenelle, P. Vachon, A. E. Rigby-Jones, J. R. Sneyd, D. Le Garrec, S. Gori, D. Lessard, and D. C. Smith
Anaesthetic effects of propofol polymeric micelle: a novel water soluble propofol formulation
BJA Advance Access published on June 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen147
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9 June 2008

Abstract Case Reports: J. W. Heitz and P. B. Audu
Asymmetric postoperative visual loss after spine surgery in the lateral decubitus position
BJA Advance Access published on June 9, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen163
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. D. Wiles, E. Dickson, and I. K. Moppett
Transient hyperaemic response to assess vascular reactivity of skin: effect of topical anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 9, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen164
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. Kawaguchi, I. Takamatsu, K. Masui, and T. Kazama
Effect of landiolol on bispectral index and spectral entropy responses to tracheal intubation during propofol anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 9, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen162
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5 June 2008

Abstract Laboratory Investigation: C. Bleeker, T. Vree, A. Lagerwerf, and E. Willems-van Bree
Recovery and long-term renal excretion of propofol, its glucuronide, and two di-isopropylquinol glucuronides after propofol infusion during surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 5, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen134
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4 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. Sentürk, B. Güçyetmez, T. Özkan-Seyhan, M. Karadeniz, S. Dinçer, D. Akpir, T. Sengül, and T. Denkel
Comparison of the effects of thoracic and lumbar epidural anaesthesia on induction and maintenance doses of propofol during total i.v. anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 4, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen160
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: A.-M. Machata, H. Willschke, B. Kabon, S.C. Kettner, and P. Marhofer
Propofol-based sedation regimen for infants and children undergoing ambulatory magnetic resonance imaging
BJA Advance Access published on June 4, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen153
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Abstract Case Reports: A. Glossop and P. Dobbs
Coronary artery vasospasm during awake deep brain stimulation surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 4, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen149
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Abstract Review Articles: J. M. Handy and N. Soni
Physiological effects of hyperchloraemia and acidosis
BJA Advance Access published on June 4, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen148
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: G. Gouvêa, R. Diaz, L. Auler, and J. M. Martinho
Evaluation of the right ventricular ejection fraction during orthotopic liver transplantation under propofol anaesthesia
BJA Advance Access published on June 4, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen145
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3 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: T. M. Cook and R. Alexander
Major complications during anaesthesia for elective laryngeal surgery in the UK: a national survey of the use of high-pressure source ventilation
BJA Advance Access published on June 3, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen139
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Abstract Case Reports: B. M. P. Rademaker, F. A. Groenman, P. A. van der Wouw, and E. A. Bakkum
Paradoxical gas embolism by transpulmonary passage of venous emboli during hysteroscopic surgery: a case report and discussion
BJA Advance Access published on June 3, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen138
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: R. A. De Blasi, S. Palmisani, M. Boezi, R. Arcioni, S. Collini, F. Troisi, and G. Pinto
Effects of remifentanil-based general anaesthesia with propofol or sevoflurane on muscle microcirculation as assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy
BJA Advance Access published on June 3, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen136
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: C. Yi and D. Jee
Influence of the anaesthetic depth on the inhibition of the oculocardiac reflex during sevoflurane anaesthesia for paediatric strabismus surgery
BJA Advance Access published on June 3, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen129
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2 June 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. Cannesson, O. Desebbe, P. Rosamel, B. Delannoy, J. Robin, O. Bastien, and J.-J. Lehot
Pleth variability index to monitor the respiratory variations in the pulse oximeter plethysmographic waveform amplitude and predict fluid responsiveness in the operating theatre
BJA Advance Access published on June 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen133
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Abstract Review Articles: Y. Sun, T. J. Gan, J. W. Dubose, and A. S. Habib
Acupuncture and related techniques for postoperative pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
BJA Advance Access published on June 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen146
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: H. Kallio, M. L. Niskanen, M. Havia, P. J. Neuvonen, P. H. Rosenberg, and E. Kentala
I.V. ropivacaine compared with lidocaine for the treatment of tinnitus
BJA Advance Access published on June 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen137
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30 May 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: C. L. Errando, J. C. Sigl, M. Robles, E. Calabuig, J. García, F. Arocas, R. Higueras, E. del Rosario, D. López, C. M. Peiró, J. L. Soriano, S. Chaves, F. Gil, and R. García-Aguado
Awareness with recall during general anaesthesia: a prospective observational evaluation of 4001 patients
BJA Advance Access published on May 30, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen144
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Abstract Clinical Investigation
I. Sullivan, J. Faulds, and C. Ralph
Contamination of salvaged maternal blood by amniotic fluid and fetal red cells during elective Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on May 30, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen135
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Abstract Clinical Investigation: J. E. Chelly, D. M. Szczodry, and K. J. Neumann
International normalized ratio and prothrombin time values before the removal of a lumbar plexus catheter in patients receiving warfarin after total hip replacement
BJA Advance Access published on May 30, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen132
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29 May 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: A. D. Leonard, C. M. Allsager, J. L. Parker, A. Swami, and J. P. Thompson
Comparison of central venous and external jugular venous pressures during repair of proximal femoral fracture
BJA Advance Access published on May 29, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen125
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28 May 2008

Abstract Clinical Investigation: M. Buettner, W. Schummer, E. Huettemann, S. Schenke, N. van Hout, and S. G. Sakka
Influence of systolic-pressure-variation-guided intraoperative fluid management on organ function and oxygen transport
BJA Advance Access published on May 28, 2008.
doi:10.1093/bja/aen126
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