British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

J.D. Young

Editorial I: Right heart catheterization in intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 327-329; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.327 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Cunliffe

Editorial II: Codeine phosphate in children: time for re-evaluation?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 329-321; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.329 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

T. Kaneko, Y. Saito, Y. Hikawa, K. Yasuda, and K. Makita

Dose-dependent prophylactic effect of nicorandil, an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener, on intra-operative myocardial ischaemia in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 332-337; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.332 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.-G. Yu, J.-X. Zhou, and J. Liu

Prediction of volatile anaesthetic solubility in blood and priming fluids for extracorporeal circulation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 338-344; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.338 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Versichelen, M. P. Bouche, M. Struys, J. Van Bocxlaer, E. Mortier, A. P. de Leenheer, and G. Rolly

Compound A production from sevoflurane is not less when KOH-free absorbent is used in a closed-circuit lung model system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 345-348; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.345 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Short, S. T. Paris, P. D. Booker, and R. Fletcher

Arterial to end-tidal carbon dioxide tension difference in children with congenital heart disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 349-353; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.349 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Kuizenga, J. M. K. H. Wierda, and C. J. Kalkman

Biphasic EEG changes in relation to loss of consciousness during induction with thiopental, propofol, etomidate, midazolam or sevoflurane
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 354-360; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.354 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. A. O’Hare, R. K. Mirakhur, J. E. Reid, D. S. Breslin, and A. Hayes

Recovery from propofol anaesthesia supplemented with remifentanil
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 361-365; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.361 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. Williams, P. A. Stoddart, S. A. R. Williams, and A. R. Wolf

Post-operative recovery after inguinal herniotomy in ex-premature infants: comparison between sevoflurane and spinal anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 366-371; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.366 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. T. Ayorinde, P. Buczkowski, J. Brown, J. Shah, and D. J. Buggy

Evaluation of pre-emptive intramuscular phenylephrine and ephedrine for reduction of spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension during Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 372-376; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.372 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Salonen, H. Kokki, and K. Tuovinen

I.V. ketoprofen for analgesia after tonsillectomy: comparison of pre- and post-operative administration
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 377-381; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.377 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Beydon, F. Conreux, R. Le Gall, D. Safran, and J. B. Cazalaa

Analysis of the French health ministry’s national register of incidents involving medical devices in anaesthesia and intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 382-387; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.382 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

H. F. Galley, A. E. Le Cras, S. D. Logan, and N. R. Webster

Differential nitric oxide synthase activity, cofactor availability and cGMP accumulation in the central nervous system during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 388-394; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.388 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Sakamoto, M. Kawaguchi, S. Inoue, and H. Furuya

Suppressive effect of nitrous oxide on motor evoked potentials can be reversed by train stimulation in rabbits under ketamine/fentanyl anaesthesia, but not with additional propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 395-402; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.395 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Zhu, M. D. Wang, T. Bäckström, and G. Wahlström

Evaluation and comparison of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of allopregnanolone and pregnanolone at induction of anaesthesia in the male rat
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 403-412; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.403 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

D. G. Williams, D. J. Hatch, and R. F. Howard

Codeine phosphate in paediatric medicine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 413-421; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.413 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

T. A. Lim and K. Inbasegaran

Predicted effect compartment concentration of thiopental at loss of eyelash reflex
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 422-424; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.422 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. H. Cray, M. W. Crawford, N. Khayyam, and F. J. L. Carmichael

Effects of hypoxia and isoflurane on liver blood flow: the role of adenosine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 425-427; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.425 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-S. Han, D.-M. Soh, C.-W. Joh, B.-I. Choi, Y.-S. Lee, C.-J. Lee, and C.-H. Park

Heterogeneous distribution of cardioplegic solution in pigs
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 427-430; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.427 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

M. T. Keegan, G. S. Kamath, G. M. Vasdev, J. Y. Findlay, G. J. Gores, J. L. Steers, and D. J. Plevak

Liver transplantation for massive hepatic haemangiomatosis causing restrictive lung disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 431-434; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.431 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Q. Smith and M. Abu-Harb

Undiagnosed cardiomyopathy in a neonate: significance of low oxygen saturation during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 435-437; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.435 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. S. Grice and T. E. Peck

Multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency: a rare cause of acidosis with an increased anion gap
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 437-441; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.437 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. M. Eggert and K. A. Eggers

Subarachnoid haemorrhage following spinal anaesthesia in an obstetric patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 442-444; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.442 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Commentaries:

A. J. Byrne and J. D. Greaves

Assessment instruments used during anaesthetic simulation: review of published studies
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 445-450; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.445 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 451-459; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.451 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Book Reviews
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 460-463; doi:10.1093/bja/86.3.460 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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