A patient with intractable posthypoxic myoclonus (Lance-Adams syndrome) treated with sodium oxybate.

abstract：:The efficacy of predeposited autologous blood transfusion (PABT) with and without intra/postoperative blood salvage to reduce or eliminate the need for homologous blood transfusion (HBT) in primary total hip or knee replacement surgery was investigated by retrospective and prospective studies. Depending on the type of...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Mah ET,Davis R,Seshadri P,Nyman TL,Seshadri R

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous peripheral nerve blockade is a common technique in the analgesic management for many procedures. Leakage of local anaesthetic from around the nerve catheter insertion site can increase the chance of catheter dislodgement, risks infective complications, and could divert anaesthetic away from the nerve causin...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Edwards RM,Currigan DA,Bradbeer S,Mitchell C

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and thirty-nine patients undergoing routine surgical procedures over a five-day period at Royal Brisbane Hospital were interviewed after operation. 66.2% of patients were aware that an anaesthetist needed a medical qualification. 76% expected their anaesthetic to be without complications. 80% were seen pre...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Burrow BJ

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Difficulties in positioning Robertshaw tubes have been reviewed in a retrospective and a prospective series. Pre-operative cheat X-rays did not help in predicting difficulties. The performance of the Robertshaw tube was carefully recorded for each malposition in the prospective series, and the relationship of the malp...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Black AM,Harrison GA

更新日期：1975-11-01 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 synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone is administered to many patients receiving a general anaesthetic to reduce the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Dexamethasone is known to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; however, the duration of this suppression following the standard anti-emetic i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Elston MS,Conaglen HM,Hughes C,Tamatea JA,Meyer-Rochow GY,Conaglen JV

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administration of suxamethonium to patients with critical illness polyneuropathy may produce life-threatening hyperkalaemia. A questionnaire to assess the awareness of this problem was sent to all UK intensive care units. A clinical scenario suggestive of critical illness polyneuropathy was accompanied by a list of po...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Hughes M,Grant IS,Biccard B,Nimmo G

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The strong ion gap (SIG) is under evaluation as a scanning tool for unmeasured ions. SIG is calculated by subtracting [buffer base], which is ([A-]+[HCO3-), from the apparent strong ion difference, which is ([Na+]+[K+]+[Ca++]+[Mg++]-[Cl-]-[L-lactate]). A- is the negative charge on albumin and phosphate. We compared th...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Morgan TJ,Cowley DM,Weier SL,Venkatesh B

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two cases of diaphragmatic hernia, presenting from 1978 to 1982, were reviewed. Sixteen patients presented before 24 hours of life, of whom nine survived (56%). Six were late presenters who all did well. Seven babies had ten documented episodes of persistent foetal circulation (PFC) occurring as early as three ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fong LV,Pemberton PJ

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Glidescope Video Laryngoscope (Glidescope, Verathon Medical, Bothell, WA, U.S.A.) is a relatively new intubating device. It has been proposed to be useful for securing both routine airways and those where direct laryngoscopy may be difficult. In this prospective observational study, data for 742 intubations using ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Siu LW,Mathieson E,Naik VN,Chandra D,Joo HS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myasthenia gravis, a rare disease in children, occurs in a variety of forms. The aetiology and clinical presentations are reviewed. Eight patients who were studied with electromyography are presented. The results show that, in general, patients with the usual pattern of disease are resistant to suxamethonium (ED95 3-4...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Brown TC,Gebert R,Meretoja OA,Shield LK

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern near-infrared spectroscopy technology is increasingly adopted to measure cerebral tissue oxygen saturation. However, the normal range of cerebral tissue oxygen saturation in adults with such technology is unknown. We sought to measure cerebral tissue oxygen saturation in healthy volunteers using the novel O3 Re...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Eyeington CT,Ancona P,Osawa EA,Cutuli SL,Eastwood GM,Bellomo R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of ventricular fibrillation after aortic de-clamping during cardiac surgery is common, and if prolonged may contribute to myocardial ischaemia. The use of lignocaine cardioplegia to minimize reperfusion ventricular fibrillation was studied in 141 patients undergoing first time coronary artery surgery in...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Wallace SR,Baker AB

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer-based data storage and analysis system has been used to examine data obtained from 1257 patients admitted to an intensive care unit. The system readily provides administrative and clinical information which can be used to assess the workload, therapeutic efficiency and cost-effectiveness of such a unit. As ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Pybus DA,Gatt S,Torda TA

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A thirty-year-old female presented with a high fever, conjunctivitis, confusion, vomiting, watery diarrhoea, diffuse erythroderma, shock and oliguric renal failure. Staphylococcus aureus phage 29/52 (Group 1) was isolated from a high vaginal swab. In addition to all the previously reported features which defined toxic...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Oh TE,Quinlan MF,Thompson WR,Haywood EF,Lloyd BL,Bower G,Hookway G

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enoxaparin (a low molecular weight heparin) has been used extensively for its antithrombotic properties. Complications of its haemorrhagic side-effects have previously been described. We report two cases of extensive retroperitoneal haematoma requiring blood transfusion and inotropic support. One patient developed acu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Power GE,Rogers P

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey was conducted among 259 New Zealand specialist anaesthetists to assess attitudes and practices with regard to epidural or subarachnoid anaesthesia (ESA). Ninety-four per cent replied and virtually all of the respondents indicated that they performed ESA at some time. ESA was used by most anaesthetists for mos...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Rodgers A,Sage D,Futter M,MacMahon S

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthetists are legally obliged to obtain consent and inform patients of material risks prior to administering regional analgesia in labour. We surveyed consultant members of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists with a special interest in obstetric anaesthesia, in order to identify and compare whi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Black JD,Cyna AM

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypotension associated with the rapid infusion of human serum albumin products was first recognised in Australasia in the early 1970s. An association with the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class of drugs (ACE-I) followed, leading to a proposed mechanism involving bradykinin generation through pre-kallikrein ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Howard G,Downward G,Bowie D

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of anaesthesia and outcome of 75 treatments in 52 patients are discussed. Total intravenous anaesthetic techniques were used with venturi ventilation via a rigid bronchoscope. A number of complications occurred, but there was no death or major surgical complication. All complications except one were app...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Jackson KA,Morland MH

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this randomised controlled study was to compare continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion using an insulin pump with the traditional continuous intravenous infusion method for tight glycaemic control. Sixty patients admitted to our University Hospital medical intensive care unit with an initial blood glucose...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Bodur HA,Saygili F,Saygili S,Doganay LH,Yesil S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurements of atmospheric nitrous oxide concentrations were made in eight hospitals, using 30 anaesthetic machines and locations, during 41 anaesthetic administrations or simulations. All areas were air conditioned, two by laminar flow devices. All anaesthetic machines and ventilators were fitted with commercially a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Torda TA,Jones R,Englert J

更新日期：1978-08-01 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：:Sepsis and respiratory dysfunction leading to multiple system organ failure remains the leading cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality following major surgical procedures. It has been suggested the oxygen free radicals might play a pivotal role in this process. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Szakmany T,Marton S,Molnar Z

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EMLA cream (Astra Pharmaceuticals) which contains lignocaine and prilocaine, is widely used in a thick layer to reduce the pain associated with venepuncture. Application of smaller amounts of cream lowers cost and may reduce side-effects. The efficacy of a thick layer (using 2.0 ml) and a thin layer (using 0.5 ml) of ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Sims C

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood product transfusion, even when it can be lifesaving. Treatment with recombinant human erythropoietin (RHuEPO) is a valuable adjunct in Jehovah's Witness patients undergoing surgery. A number of additional strategies, including acute normovolaemic haemodilution, intra-op...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Charles A,Purtill M,Napolitano LM

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pre- and postoperative effects of oral diazepam (0.5 mg/kg), trimeprazine (4 mg/kg), pentobarbitone (3 mg/kg) and a placebo were compared in a randomized double-blind clinical trial in 149 children, aged one to ten years, undergoing adenotonsillectomy. The anaesthetic was standardised and each patient received int...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： van der Walt JH,Jacob R,Murrell D,Bentley M

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombelastography® is a monitor of coagulation and fibrinolytic status, with point-of-care applications in managing haemorrhaging patients. Advocates have suggested a possible role in managing obstetric haemorrhage. This study aims to develop a pregnancy-specific thrombelastography-guided transfusion algorithm, which...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Hill JS,Devenie G,Powell M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of acute lithium intoxication in a 51-year-old woman on chronic lithium therapy. Her serum lithium level was 10.6 mmol/l 13 hours after ingestion and 5.8 mmol/l at 24 hours. Dialysis therapy was not employed and she recovered well after fluid resuscitation. Serum lithium levels in chronic intoxicatio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Nagappan R,Parkin WG,Holdsworth SR

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some patients with high cervical spinal cord injury are largely or completely dependent on mechanical ventilator support. Diaphragmatic phrenic nerve pacing is a new technique that offers some patients greater independence from mechanical ventilation. In selected patients, electrodes are placed on the abdominal side o...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Story D,Mariampillai E,Nikfarjam M,Howard M,Nunn A,Onders R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00