British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

A. Ng and G. Smith

Editorial I: Intraperitoneal administration of analgesia: is this practice of any utility?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 535-537; doi:10.1093/bja/aef219 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. McLellan, T. S. Walsh, and D. B. L. McClellan

Editorial II: Should we demand fresh red blood cells for perioperative and critically ill patients?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 537-540; doi:10.1093/bja/aef218 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Investigations:

A. R. Wilkes

Comparison of two techniques for measuring penetration of sodium chloride particles through breathing system filters
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 541-545; doi:10.1093/bja/aef231 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Bedi, W. T. McBride, M. A. Armstrong, J. M. Murray, and J. P. H. Fee

Xenon has no effect on cytokine balance and adhesion molecule expression within an isolated cardiopulmonary bypass system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 546-550; doi:10.1093/bja/aef232 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. G. Kevin, A. J. Cunningham, and C. Bolger

Comparison of ocular microtremor and bispectral index during sevoflurane anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 551-555; doi:10.1093/bja/aef225 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. D. Ngan Kee, K. S. Khaw, K. C. Ma, A. S. Y. Wong, and B. B. Lee

Randomized, double-blind comparison of different inspired oxygen fractions during general anaesthesia for Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 556-561; doi:10.1093/bja/aef203 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Fournier, E. Van Gessel, A. Weber, and Z. Gamulin

Epinephrine and clonidine do not improve intrathecal sufentanil analgesia after total hip replacement
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 562-566; doi:10.1093/bja/aef222 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Beloeil, G. Corsia, P. Coriat, and B. Riou

Remifentanil compared with sufentanil during extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy with spontaneous ventilation: a double-blind, randomized study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 567-570; doi:10.1093/bja/aef202 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Girard, S. Treves, K. Censier, C. R. Mueller, F. Zorzato, and A. Urwyler

Phenotyping malignant hyperthermia susceptibility by measuring halothane-induced changes in myoplasmic calcium concentration in cultured human skeletal muscle cells
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 571-579; doi:10.1093/bja/aef237 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. J. Martyn, Y. Chang, N. G. Goudsouzian, and S. S. Patel

Pharmacodynamics of mivacurium chloride in 13- to 18-yr-old adolescents with thermal injury
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 580-585; doi:10.1093/bja/aef234 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Patil, G. L. Barker, R. J. Harwood, and N. M. Woodall

Training course in local anaesthesia of the airway and fibreoptic intubation using course delegates as subjects
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 586-593; doi:10.1093/bja/aef226 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Telci, F. Esen, D. Akcora, T. Erden, A. T. Canbolat, and K. Akpir

Evaluation of effects of magnesium sulphate in reducing intraoperative anaesthetic requirements
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 594-598; doi:10.1093/bja/aef238 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laboratory Investigations:

F. Ryckwaert, P. Colson, E. André, P.-F. Perrigault, G. Guillon, and C. Barberis

Haemodynamic effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin receptor antagonist during hypovolaemia in the anaesthetized pig
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 599-604; doi:10.1093/bja/aef221 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Ishikawa, K. Yokoyama, T. Kuroiwa, and K. Makita

Apparent diffusion coefficient mapping predicts mortality and outcome in rats with intracerebral haemodynamic disturbance: potential role of intraoperative diffusion and perfusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging to detect cerebral ischaemia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 605-613; doi:10.1093/bja/aef235 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Pain, A. Launoy, N. Fouquet, and P. Oberling

Mechanisms of action of midazolam on expression of contextual fear in rats
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 614-621; doi:10.1093/bja/aef228 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Review Articles:

K. Holte, N. E. Sharrock, and H. Kehlet

Pathophysiology and clinical implications of perioperative fluid excess
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 622-632; doi:10.1093/bja/aef220 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Short Communications:

P. Garnerin, E. Schiffer, E. Van Gessel, and F. Clergue

Root-cause analysis of an airway filter occlusion: a way to improve the reliability of the respiratory circuit
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 633-635; doi:10.1093/bja/aef236 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Engelhardt, H. F. Galley, F. M. MacLennan, and N. R. Webster

Saliva cyclic GMP increases during anaesthesia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 635-637; doi:10.1093/bja/aef229 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Krenn, E. Deusch, H. Jellinek, W. Oczenski, and R. D. Fitzgerald

Remifentanil or propofol for sedation during carotid endarterectomy under cervical plexus block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 637-640; doi:10.1093/bja/aef233 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

M. Satoh, Y. Hirabayashi, and N. Seo

Spontaneous breathing combined with high frequency ventilation during bronchoscopic resection of a large tracheal tumour
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 641-643; doi:10.1093/bja/aef223 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. A. Marchant and R. Fox

Postoperative use of a cough-assist device in avoiding prolonged intubation
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 644-647; doi:10.1093/bja/aef227 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. G. W. Paw

Bilateral pleural effusions: unexpected complication after left internal jugular venous catheterization for total parenteral nutrition
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 647-650; doi:10.1093/bja/aef224 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Mahadeva, A. Cohen, and M. Bellamy

The stuck central venous catheter: beware of potential hazards
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 650-652; doi:10.1093/bja/aef239 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. J. Olufolabi, G. A. Charlton, S. A. Allen, I. M. Mettam, and P. R. Roberts

Use of implantable cardioverter defibrillator and anti-arrhythmic agents in a parturient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 652-655; doi:10.1093/bja/aef230 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Toprak, A. Yentur, and M. Sakarya

Anaesthetic management of severe bradycardia during general anaesthesia using temporary cardiac pacing
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 655-657; doi:10.1093/bja/aef240 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

L. G. Kevin and A. J. Cunningham

Interdisciplinary collaboration in anaesthesia research
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 658-659; doi:10.1093/bja/aef555 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Wynne and J. N. Marshall

Risk of accidental extubation with disposable tonsillectomy instruments
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 659; doi:10.1093/bja/aef548 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. A. Graham, D. Beard, and D. W. McKeown

Airway management in the emergency department
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 659-660; doi:10.1093/bja/aef561 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Srikiran and G. Menon

Prediction of neurological outcome following outside hospital cardio-respiratory arrest
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 660-661; doi:10.1093/bja/aef557 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. H. Seymour, L. Lynch, S. H. Pennefather, and G. N. Russell

An audit of Robertshaw double lumen tube placement using the fibreoptic bronchoscope
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 661-662; doi:10.1093/bja/aef549 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Shankar, P. D. W. Fettes, and J. A. W. Wildsmith

Somebody else’s nervous system
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 662-663; doi:10.1093/bja/aef554 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

J. E. Arrowsmith

Anesthesia for the Cardiac Patient
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 664-665; doi:10.1093/bja/aef551 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. P. Mahajan

Clinical Anesthesia Practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 664; doi:10.1093/bja/aef558 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. P. Alston

Cardiogenic Shock: Diagnosis and Treatment
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 665-666; doi:10.1093/bja/aef550 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Aziz and R. H. Stables

The Year in Interventional Cardiology: 2002
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 665; doi:10.1093/bja/aef559 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Richardson

Practical Pain Management (third edition)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 666; doi:10.1093/bja/aef552 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Power

Manual of Pain Management (second edition)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 666-667; doi:10.1093/bja/aef553 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Ion

Heal the Pain, Comfort the Spirit
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 667-668; doi:10.1093/bja/aef556 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. A. Macrae

Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 667; doi:10.1093/bja/aef560 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 669; doi:10.1093/bja/aef89_4Err [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Proceedings of the Anaesthetic Research Society Meeting, Cardiff Meeting, July 11–12, 2002
Br. J. Anaesth. 2002 89: 670-681; doi:10.1093/bja/Abstracts [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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