Course of vasopressin and copeptin plasma concentrations in a patient with severe septic shock.

abstract：:Three cases of severe anaphylaxis to gallamine triethiodide are described. All reported cases of anaphylaxis to gallamine have occurred in women, and all the confirmed cases in Australasia. There is evidnece that women may be exposed to some substance which leaves them sensitive to gallamine triethiodide. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fisher MM

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous lipid emulsion is, in some countries, the recommended treatment for local anaesthetic toxicity. Systemic local anaesthetic toxicity results in hypoxaemia and acidosis, and whether this influences the effects of lipid therapy on drug concentrations and cardiovascular recovery is currently unknown. Twenty an...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Heinonen JA,Skrifvars MB,Haasio J,Backman JT,Rosenberg PH,Litonius E

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical effects of high-volume spinal anaesthesia with bupivacaine 0.125% were studied in 30 patients presenting for postpartum sterilisation. Group A, B and C patients received 6, 8 and 10 ml of bupivacaine 0.125% respectively. Onset, duration and regression of sensory block and motor blockade, haemodynamic para...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Tay DH,Tay SM,Thomas E

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A theoretical framework for the formulation of a derived variable to be used for the prediction of the net effect of unmeasured charged species present in human extracellular fluid was explored. This new variable was based on contemporary strong ion and classical buffer base theories and tested against the standard ba...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Anstey CM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Talc is the most frequently used chemical agent to induce pleurodesis and complications after this procedure, usually benign and self-limiting, are resolved easily. Pneumonitis with acute respiratory distress after talc pleurodesis is a rare complication, it requires intensive treatment and may be fatal. We describe a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Griffo S,Musumeci A,De Luca G,Saccenti A,Grande LM,Stassano P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy (PIRRT) is a recently defined acute modality for critically ill patients, and in theory combines the superior detoxification and haemodynamic stability of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) with the operational convenience and low cost of intermittent haemodial...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Khanal N,Marshall MR,Ma TM,Pridmore PJ,Williams AB,Rankin AP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with a presumptive diagnosis of an acute anaphylactoid reaction to anaesthesia were investigated to determine the cause of the reaction and the drug responsible by intradermal testing, patch and prick testing, sequential complement measurement, passive transfer testing and challenge. The most valuable informa...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fisher MM

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Defects in the genes coding for the skeletal muscle ryanodine receptor (RYR1) and alpha 1 subunit of the dihydropyridine receptor (CACNA1S) have been identified as causative for malignant hyperthermia (MH). Sixty-two MH susceptible individuals presenting to the same diagnostic centre had copy deoxyribonucleic acid, de...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gillies RL,Bjorksten AR,Du Sart D,Hockey BM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven out of eight piglets which were susceptible to malignant hyperthermia (MHS) died when subjected to a heat challenge which was well tolerated by controls. The piglets which succumbed developed the classical clinical and biochemical changes of malignant hyperthermia before they died. These results show that overhe...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Denborough M,Hopkinson KC,O'Brien RO,Foster PS

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of propofol versus thiopentone on haemodynamics during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), as estimated by echocardiography. Twenty-eight ASA 1 or 2 patients scheduled for ECT were randomly divided into two groups, to receive propofol 1 mg/kg (propofol group, n = 14) or...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kadoi Y,Saito S,Ide M,Toda H,Sekimoto K,Seki S,Takahashi K,Goto F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Saline tonometry has been replaced by automated air tonometry (TONOCAP). As with saline tonometry there are some pitfalls to consider. We investigated the influence of different filling handicaps to the tonometry catheter sampling balloon on measurement of regional PCO2 (PrCO2). In an in vitro set-up, PrCO2 was measur...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Dullenkopf A,Cornelius A,Gerber AC,Weiss M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-assessment and audit in anaesthesia require a systematic approach to postoperative data collection. The increasing prevalence of mobile internet technology offers a new data collection method for anaesthetists. In this paper, a system for mobile internet data collection is described and the preliminary experience...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Belavy D

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromuscular blocking actions of diazepam and its interaction with some myoneural blocking agents were studied in dogs and in humans undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia. Diazepam alone had no effect on the response of tibialis anterior muscle to indirect stimulation in dogs. Again, diazepam in a bolus dose o...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Jain PD,Pandey K,De M

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on the causes and preventability of primary anaesthetic deaths in Western Australia between 1985 and 2008. In Western Australia, it is a legal requirement to report all deaths that occur within 48 hours of an anaesthetic and later deaths if an anaesthetic complication is implicated. A committee asse...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gibbs NM,Rodoreda P

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI / ARDS) is the most serious pulmonary complication after lung resection. This study investigated the incidence and outcome of patients with ALI / ARDS who required mechanical ventilation within one week of undergoing pneumonectomy for primary lung cancer and a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Jeon K,Yoon JW,Suh GY,Kim J,Kim K,Yang M,Kim H,Kwon OJ,Shim YM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective assessment of the results of surgical sympathectomy and sympathetic block (both temporary and permanent) are not widely practised. This article comments briefly on the available methods, and describes the use of the abolition of the skin potential response (formerly known as the psychogalvanic reflex) to ass...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Cronin KD,Kirsner RL

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogen peroxide solutions are found in almost every operating theatre and are used by many surgical specialties, often with little knowledge of their inherent risk. We reviewed the literature and evidence related to the use of hydrogen peroxide in surgery. We found little evidence supporting the use of hydrogen pero...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Reid CJ,Alcock M,Penn D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the efficacy and safety of ultra rapid (15 minute) infusion of iron polymaltose to iron deficient patients during general anaesthesia, we performed a prospective, interventional non-randomised study on 99 adult patients with iron deficiency with or without anaemia presenting for surgery under general anaesth...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Browning RM,Alakeson N,O'Loughlin EJ

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheobronchial injury is an uncommon complication in blunt chest trauma. The typical clinical features include haemoptysis, dyspneoa, and air leak. Tracheobronchial injury occurs after high energy impact and is commonly associated with injuries of other vital organs. If tracheobronchial injury is undetected and left...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Chu CP,Chen PP

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral perfusion was evaluated in twelve patients undergoing elective infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography-determined middle cerebral artery mean flow velocity, near-infrared spectroscopy-assessed cerebral oxygen saturation and systemic haemodynamic variables. The middl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Liu G,Burcev I,Pott F,Ide K,Horn A,Secher NH

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oxygen saturations of 152 children were studied for the first 30 minutes following general anaesthesia with a pulse oximeter. Thirty-six patients (24%) recorded oxygen saturations of less than 90% while breathing room air and in all cases this occurred during the first ten minutes. Intubation (P less than 0.001), ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Tomkins DP,Gaukroger PB,Bentley MW

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Western Australian Anaesthetic Mortality Committee has collected data since 1980. During this time, reporting of anaesthesia mortality has been mandatory in Western Australia, confidentiality and legal protection have been ensured, consistent definitions and classifications have been used, and reasonable estimates...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gibbs N,Rodoreda P

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was undertaken to determine the time constants of elimination and effect compartment equilibration of suxamethonium and for the slope exponent of the Hill equation. Twelve patients were anaesthetized with thiopentone, fentanyl, and isoflurane in nitrous oxide and oxygen. After allowing conditions to become sta...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Torda TA,Graham GG,Warwick NR,Donohue P

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrathecal neostigmine has been used as an adjunct to intrathecal local anaesthetic or opioid to prolong regional analgesia and improve haemodynamic stability, with variable results. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness and side-effects of intrathecal neostigmine in the perioperative and peripartum s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ho KM,Ismail H,Lee KC,Branch R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to compare the efficacy of subarachnoid morphine alone or in combination with bupivacaine and fentanyl for combined spinal-epidural analgesia in colorectal surgery. This is a prospective, randomised, double-blind clinical trial. Sixty patients undergoing low anterior resection were assigned to ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Stamenkovic D,Geric V,Djordjevic M,Raskovic J,Slavkovic Z,Randjelovic T,Karanikolas M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes anaesthesia for consanguineous siblings with the rare genetic condition hyperekplexia. This condition is also known as 'stiff baby syndrome' or 'startle disease'. Hyperekplexia can present in major and minor forms and is caused by a mutation in chromosome 5 which results in a defect in the alpha-...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Garg R,Ramachandran R,Sharma P

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The provision of optimal analgesia after caesarean section remains a challenge as satisfactory pain relief must be combined with patient satisfaction, including the ability to care for the newborn. In a prospective study of 132 patients, we have compared epidural analgesia with intravenous patient-controlled analgesia...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Cade L,Ashley J

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the outcome of Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients admitted to a major Australasian ICU and to review the literature regarding the management of critically ill Jehovah's Witness patients. All Jehovah's Witness patients admitted to the ICU between January 1999 and September 2003 we...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： MacLaren G,Anderson M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is unclear whether increases to overnight junior medical staffing levels can improve ICU patient outcomes. We conducted a retrospective cohort study before and after the introduction of a third overnight ICU registrar at a 24-bed metropolitan ICU in February 2012. We hypothesised that this change would be associate...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Durie ML,Darvall JN,Rechnitzer T,Tacey MA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transthoracic echocardiography is often used to screen patients prior to non-cardiac surgery to detect conditions associated with perioperative haemodynamic compromise and to stratify risk. However, anaesthetists' use of echocardiography is quite variable. A consortium led by the American College of Cardiology Foundat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Faris JG,Hartley K,Fuller CM,Langston RB,Royse CF,Veltman MG

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00