British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

D. J. Baker

Editorial I: Management of casualties from terrorist chemical and biological attack: a key role for the anaesthetist
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 211-214; doi:10.1093/bja/aef180 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. C. Howie and P. J. Tansey

Editorial II: Blood transfusion in surgical practice—matching supply to demand
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 214-216; doi:10.1093/bja/aef172 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nigel R. Webster

Editorial III: Inflammation and the coagulation system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 216-220; doi:10.1093/bja/aef134 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

W. A. van Klei, K. G. M. Moons, A. T. Rheineck-Leyssius, C. J. Kalkman, C. L. G. Rutten, J. T. A. Knape, and D. E. Grobbee

Validation of a clinical prediction rule to reduce preoperative type and screen procedures
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 221-225; doi:10.1093/bja/aef139 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. G. Ruttmann, M. F. M. James, and J. Finlayson

Effects on coagulation of intravenous crystalloid or colloid in patients undergoing peripheral vascular surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 226-230; doi:10.1093/bja/aef179 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Duflo, R. Debon, J. Goudable, D. Chassard, and B. Allaouchiche

Alveolar and serum oxidative stress in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 231-236; doi:10.1093/bja/aef169 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Janssens, H. Groesdonk, J. Graf, P. W. Radke, W. Lepper, and P. Hanrath

Comparison of oesophageal and gastric air tonometry in patients with circulatory failure
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 237-241; doi:10.1093/bja/aef174 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. M. Sayin, O. Özatamer, R. Tasöz, K. Kilinç, and N. Ünal

Propofol attenuates myocardial lipid peroxidation during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 242-246; doi:10.1093/bja/aef173 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. H. Cuthbertson, S. A. Stott, and N. R. Webster

Exhaled nitric oxide as a marker of lung injury in coronary artery bypass surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 247-250; doi:10.1093/bja/aef171 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Behnke, F. Worthmann, J. Cornelissen, M. Kahl, and H. Wulf

Plasma concentration of ropivacaine after intercostal blocks for video-assisted thoracic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 251-253; doi:10.1093/bja/aef185 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. S. Sandhu and L. M. Capan

Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 254-259; doi:10.1093/bja/aef186 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Ge, X. L. Zhuang, Y. T. Wang, Z. D. Wang, and H. T. Li

Changes in the rapidly extracted auditory evoked potentials index and the bispectral index during sedation induced by propofol or midazolam under epidural block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 260-264; doi:10.1093/bja/aef187 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. L. Webster and R. P. Mahajan

Transient hyperaemic response to assess vascular reactivity of skin; effect of locally iontophoresed sodium nitroprusside
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 265-270; doi:10.1093/bja/aef188 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Karasawa, T. Okuda, T. Mori, and T. Oshima

Maintenance of stable cuff pressure in the Brandt^TM tracheal tube during anaesthesia with nitrous oxide
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 271-276; doi:10.1093/bja/aef176 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Eikermann, I. Hunkemöller, L. Peine, W. Armbruster, B. Stegen, J. Hüsing, and J. Peters

Optimal rocuronium dose for intubation during inhalation induction with sevoflurane in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 277-281; doi:10.1093/bja/aef177 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

G. Lockwood

Expansion of air bubbles in aqueous solutions of nitrous oxide or xenon
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 282-286; doi:10.1093/bja/aef183 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Julien-Dolbec, I. Tropres, O. Montigon, H. Reutenauer, A. Ziegler, M. Decorps, and J.-F. Payen

Regional response of cerebral blood volume to graded hypoxic hypoxia in rat brain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 287-293; doi:10.1093/bja/aef182 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Detsch, E. Kochs, M. Siemers, B. Bromm, and C. Vahle-Hinz

Differential effects of isoflurane on excitatory and inhibitory synaptic inputs to thalamic neurones in vivo
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 294-300; doi:10.1093/bja/aef170 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Shibano, Y. Morimoto, O. Kemmotsu, H. Shikama, K. Hisano, and Y. Hua

Effects of mild and moderate hypothermia on apoptosis in neuronal PC12 cells
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 301-305; doi:10.1093/bja/aef181 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

S. M. White

Chemical and biological weapons. Implications for anaesthesia and intensive care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 306-324; doi:10.1093/bja/aef168 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

M. D. Brunner, M. R. Nel, R. Fernandes, C. Thornton, and D. E. F. Newton

Auditory evoked response during propofol anaesthesia after pre-induction with midazolam
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 325-327; doi:10.1093/bja/aef190 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

D. Hinchliffe and A. Norris

Management of failed intubation in a septic parturient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 328-330; doi:10.1093/bja/aef178 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. K. Backe and G. R. Lyons

High-dose tinzaparin in pregnancy and the need for urgent delivery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 331-334; doi:10.1093/bja/aef189 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

W. Schummer, C. Schummer, J. Fuchs, R. Voigt, N. J. Morgan-Hughes, D. Turnbull, and G. H. Mills

Sudden upper airway obstruction due to invisible rain-out in the heat and moisture exchange filter
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 335-336; doi:10.1093/bja/aef533 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. W. F. Linton, R. A. F. Linton, G. Della Rocca, and M. G. Costa

Is comparison of changes in cardiac output, assessed by different methods, better than only comparing cardiac output to the reference method?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 336-339; doi:10.1093/bja/aef530 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. H. Maleck, S. N. Piper, C. C. Apfel, and N. Roewer

Predictive models for postoperative nausea and vomiting
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 339-342; doi:10.1093/bja/aef531 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. R. Appadurai, L. Hanna, and R. P. Symonds

Analgesia for pelvic brachytherapy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 342-343; doi:10.1093/bja/aef532 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Kroviddi, P. R. Kulkarni, and A. Morley

Management of intraoperative pulmonary oedema in a child following systemic absorption of phenylephrine eyedrops
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 343-344; doi:10.1093/bja/aef525 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. R. Johnson, P. H. K. Mak, and R. G. B. Ooi

Submental intubation versus tracheostomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 344-345; doi:10.1093/bja/aef524 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Aps

Postoperative critical care: overnight intensive recovery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 344; doi:10.1093/bja/aef529 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. R. Davies

Safer labelling of levobupivacaine
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 345; doi:10.1093/bja/aef522 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

P.G. Lawler

Uncommon Problems in Intensive Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 346-347; doi:10.1093/bja/aef523 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Nightingale

Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia. 1st Edn
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 346; doi:10.1093/bja/aef526 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Dolin

Concise Anatomy for Anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 346; doi:10.1093/bja/aef527 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Greaves

Prescription for Learning
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 347-348; doi:10.1093/bja/aef534 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.R. Spahn

Problems in Anesthesia: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 347; doi:10.1093/bja/aef535 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Intensive Care Society and Riverside Group 'State of the Art' Meeting, London, December 17-18, 2001
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 349-367; doi:10.1093/bja/Abstracts [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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