British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

G. M. Chumbley and G. M. Hall

Recovery after major surgery: does the anaesthetic make any difference?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 347-349; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.347 [PDF]  

C. McCrory and A. J. Cunningham

Low-dose dopamine: will there ever be a scientific rationale?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 350-351; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.350 [PDF]  

Clinical Investigations:

N. Nandwani, J. H. Raphael, and J. A. Langton

Effect of an upper respiratory tract infection on upper airway reactivity
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 352-355; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.352 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Thwaites, S. Edmends, and I. Smith

Inhalation induction with sevoflurane: a double-blind comparison with propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 356-361; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.356 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. E. Sigston, AMC. Jenkins, E. A. Jackson, MRJ. Sury, A. M. Mackersie, and D. J. Hatch

Rapid inhalation induction in children: 8% sevoflurane compared with 5% halothane
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 362-365; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.362 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Hansen, W. Schaffartzik, D. Dopjans, E. Heitz, and H. W. Striebel

Halothane-propofol anaesthesia for tracheal intubation in young children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 366-369; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.366 [Abstract] [PDF]  

KAW. Cranfield and L. M. Bromley

Minimum alveolar concentration of desflurane for tracheal extubation in deeply anaesthetized, unpremedicated children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 370-371; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.370 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Kudoh, T. Sakai, H. Ishihara, and A. Matsuki

Increase in serum creatine phosphokinase concentrations after suxamethonium during sevoflurane or isoflurane anaesthesia in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 372-374; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.372 [Abstract] [PDF]  

I. Ben-Shlomo, M. Tverskoy, G. Fleyshman, and G. Cherniavsky

Hypnotic effect of i.v. propofol is enhanced by i.m. administration of either lignocaine or bupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 375-377; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.375 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K. Hoerauf, M. Harth, K. Wild, and J. Hobbhahn

Occupational exposure to desflurane and isoflurane during cardiopulmonary bypass: is the gas outlet of the membrane oxygenator an operating theatre pollution hazard?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 378-380; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.378 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. R. Spahn, B. Seifert, T. Pasch, and E. R. Schmid

Effects of chronic beta-blockade on compensatory mechanisms during acute isovolaemic haemodilution in patients with coronary artery disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 381-385; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.381 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Metzler, M. Gries, P. Rehak, T. Lang, S. Fruhwald, and W. Toller

Perioperative myocardial cell injury: the role of troponins
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 386-390; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.386 [Abstract] [PDF]  

I. M. Crighton, B. P. Barry, and G. J. Hobbs

A study of the anatomy of the caudal space using magnetic resonance imaging
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 391-395; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.391 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Matsukawa, K. Hanagata, M. Ozaki, H. Iwashita, M. Koshimizu, and T. Kumazawa

I.m. midazolam as premedication produces a concentration-dependent decrease in core temperature in male volunteers
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 396-399; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.396 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. T. Taittonen, O. A. Kirvela, R. Aantaa, and J. H. Kanto

Effect of clonidine and dexmedetomidine premedication on perioperative oxygen consumption and haemodynamic state
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 400-406; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.400 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Reinstrup, E. Ryding, L. Algotsson, L. Berntman, and T. Uski

Regional cerebral blood flow (SPECT) during anaesthesia with isoflurane and nitrous oxide in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 407-411; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.407 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. J. Ross, D. G. Mason, D. A. Linkens, and N. D. Edwards

Self-learning fuzzy logic control of neuromuscular block
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 412-415; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.412 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Review Articles:

D. Findlow and E. Doyle

Congenital heart disease in adults
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 416-430; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.416 [PDF]  

Short Communications:

T. F. Cobby and M. F. Reid

Wound infiltration with local anaesthetic after abdominal hysterectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 431-432; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.431 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Borgeat, T. Fuchs, and E. Tassonyi

Induction characteristics of 2% propofol in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 433-435; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.433 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Foubert, K. Mareels, M. Fredholm, S. Lundin, and O. Stenqvist

A study of mixing conditions during nitric oxide administration using simultaneous fast response chemiluminescence and capnography
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 436-438; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.436 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. V. Rabadan, M. V. Milanes, and M. L. Laorden

Effects of acute administration of morphine on right atrial catecholamine content and heart rate in chronically morphine-treated rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 439-441; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.439 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

K. Vidhani and B. T. Langham

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: is this an overlooked cause of desaturation in the immediate postoperative period?
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 442-443; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.442 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. B. Baker, M. J. Bookallil, and G. Lloyd

Intentional asystole during endoluminal thoracic aortic surgery without cardiopulmonary bypass
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 444-448; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.444 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Equipment:

M. A. Smith, S. M. Sapsed-Byrne, and G. G. Lockwood

A new method for measurement of anaesthetic partial pressure in blood
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 449-452; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.449 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

T. J. Gan, M. G. Mythen, and PSA. Glass

Intraoperative gut hypoperfusion may be a risk factor for postoperative nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 476; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.476 [PDF]  

R. G. Hahn

Ethanol monitoring during hysterectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 476-477; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.476-a [PDF]  

P. Colson

ACE inhibitors and renal protection
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 477-478; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.477 [PDF]  

J. E. Fletcher and CMB. Heard

Possible mechanism to explain increased coagulability of blood after haemodilution
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 478; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.478 [PDF]  

A. L. De La Fuente, MCG. Garcia, and F. L. Sanchez

Regional anaesthesia in moyamoya disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 478-479; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.478-a [PDF]  

R. J. Burden and P. J. McQuillan

Converting pH and H+: a "rule of thumb"
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 479; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.479 [PDF]  

P. Bapat and C. Verghese

Local anaesthesia to the airway reduces sedation requirements in patients undergoing artificial ventilation
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 479-480; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.479-a [PDF]  

S. G. Graham

Anticholinesterases and subsequent duration of block of suxamethonium
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 480-481; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.480 [PDF]  

P. R. Wilkinson

I.v. anaesthetics and binding to calcium channels
Br. J. Anaesth. 1997 78: 481-482; doi:10.1093/bja/78.4.481 [PDF]  

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