A randomised controlled trial of hyperbaric bupivacaine with opioids, injected as either a mixture or sequentially, for spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section.

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：: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 case of acute thyroid swelling is reported following intubation of a young woman with a pre-existing small goitre. The thyroid enlargement then distorted the airway, necessitating an emergency thyroidectomy. The application of cricoid pressure was believed to have caused the intrathyroidal bleeding and the complicat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fairweather NL

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompted by an actual case of potentially life-threatening infusion pump malfunction, we investigated the effects of wire breakage(s) within the syringe size sensor circuit in a Graseby 3400 infusion pump. The circuit wires within the sensor were systematically broken. The syringe sizes recognised by the sabotaged cir...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Derrick JL,Ho AM,Cho AM

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old woman with Cushing's syndrome suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction on induction of anaesthesia, resulting in circulatory arrest. A spontaneous cardiac output appeared after 25 minutes of chest compression and she regained consciousness three hours later, with no neurological deficit. A Bispectral Inde...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kluger MT

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of halothane (0.5-2%) and enflurane (1-4%) on two Transoxode transcutaneous oxygen (TcPO2) electrodes (Hellige Servomed Oxymonitor SM.361 system) were serially tested in atmospheres of nitrogen, air and 50% nitrous oxide in oxygen. Both TcPO2 electrodes reduced and "read" halothane but no enflurane. Calibr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Downing JW,Mankowitz M,Brock-Utne JG,Holloway AM

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of a modified Cormack-Lehane scoring system (MCLS) of laryngoscopic views, as previously introduced in the Western population, was investigated during direct laryngoscopy in the Asian population. We studied the distribution of the different grades of MCLS, the predictive factors and rate of difficult laryngosc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Koh LK,Kong CE,Ip-Yam PC

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Awareness is the spontaneous recall of an event(s) that occurred during general anaesthesia and surgery. The incidence of awareness is approximately 0.2% of cases where neuromuscular blockers are used and half that where they are omitted. The majority of data relating to awareness is from anaesthetic practice. We repo...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gibson J,Flabouris A

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catecholamine-resistant shock is not uncommon in intensive care. Bolus dose terlipressin (a vasopressin analogue) has been used successfully in this setting allowing cessation of other vasopressor agents. The relative vasopressin deficiency in combination with the restoration of the vascular tone (by blocking adenosin...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Jolley DH,De Keulenaer BL,Potter A,Stephens DP

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breathing through an endotracheal tube, connector, and ventilator demand valve imposes an added load on the respiratory muscles. As respiratory muscle fatigue is thought to be a frequent cause of ventilator dependence, we sought to examine the efficacy of five different ventilators in reducing this imposed work throug...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Bersten AD,Rutten AJ,Vedig AE

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse reactions to human plasma proteins range from mild urticaria to fatal anaphylaxis and may occur with virtually any blood product. The most common clinical settings appear to be whole blood transfusion in subjects with no previous history of reactions, or the infusion of fresh frozen plasma or injection of huma...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Wells JV,King MA

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously shown that a model of anaesthetic uptake and distribution, developed for use as a teaching tool, is able to predict end-tidal isoflurane and sevoflurane concentrations at least as well as commonly used propofol models predict blood levels of propofol. Models with good predictive performance may be u...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kennedy R

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique of nasotracheal intubation in patients with recent facial injury is described. Oral intubation is performed initially to ensure the safety of the patient during the procedure of nasal intubation. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Why KS

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 144 patients who were referred to an anaesthetic allergy clinic because of perceived risk of anaphylaxis during anaesthesia, the only 'at risk' group that could be identified was patients with a history of unexplained severe adverse reaction during previous anaesthesia. Twenty-two of 45 patients with such a history...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fisher MM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although penetrating abdominal trauma is on the increase in Australia, blunt trauma continues to account for the majority of cases and usually presents a more challenging problem than the former. Diagnosis has been greatly facilitated by the widespread use of peritoneal lavage and computerised tomography. Conservative...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Webster VJ

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costing data for intensive care admissions is important, not only for unit funding, but also for cost outcome analysis of new therapies. This paper presents an intensive care episode costing methodology using the example of a cost-benefit analysis of mask CPAP for severe cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (CPO). This analys...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Holt AW,Bersten AD,Fuller S,Piper RK,Worthley LI,Vedig AE

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small group learning may be defined as a group of learners demonstrating three common characteristics; active participation, a specific task and reflection. This article provides an overview of small group learning and teaching, describes the characteristics of this form of small group work, benefits, problems, potent...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Jones RW

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative management of malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptible patients has changed substantially over the last 20 years, with many patients now managed as day cases. Our previous policy was to monitor known MH susceptible patients (and relatives of known MH susceptible individuals not yet investigated by muscle ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Pollock N,Langtont E,Stowell K,Simpson C,McDonnell N

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess whether eosinopenia was a reliable diagnostic marker of bloodstream infection in hospitalised adult and paediatric patients. The design was a case-control study, set in a tertiary adult and paediatric hospital. A total of 157 adult and 85 paediatric patients with bloodstream i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Wibrow BA,Ho KM,Flexman JP,Keil AD,Kohrs DL

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myringotomy with ventilation tube insertion in children involves turning the head from neutral to allow surgical access to the ear. In adults, rotation of the head from the mid-line generally increases the oropharyngeal leak pressure when a ProSeal laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) is used to manage the airway. There are c...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Choi WJ,Kim YH

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：:A three-month audit of isoflurane consumption at Palmerston North Hospital in 1994 showed an averaged vapour flow rate of approx 85 ml per minute of anaesthesia, equivalent to 1.4% isoflurane at six litres per minute. After purchasing volatile agent analysers, a program encouraging low flow anaesthesia and providing a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： McKenzie AJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

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：:The air-Q Intubating Laryngeal Airway (ILA) is a newly introduced extraglottic airway device. In this pilot study, we evaluated its use as a routine airway device during positive pressure ventilation. Ease of endotracheal intubation through the device was also assessed. Fifty-nine ASA I and II patients undergoing elec...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Bakker EJ,Valkenburg M,Galvin EM

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral quadratus lumborum blockade (QLB) using ultrasound guidance has been introduced as an abdominal truncal block to improve postoperative analgesia and quality of recovery (QoR) after abdominal surgery, but efficacy remains controversial. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of posterior Q...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fujimoto H,Irie T,Mihara T,Mizuno Y,Nomura T,Goto T

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period 1997 to 2002, 42 children were electively admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the John Hunter Children's Hospital following adenotonsillectomy for severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Forty children had a preoperative sleep study, of which 33 were complete polysomnograms. Of the 42 children...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Walker P,Whitehead B,Rowley M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current donor management practices target macrohaemodynamic parameters, but it is unclear if this leads to improvements in microvascular perfusion and tissue oxygenation; the latter may have more impact on organ status. In a recent preclinical study we determined that brain death impaired tissue perfusion and oxygen u...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Perez-Protto SE,Reynolds JD,Nazemian R,You J,Hata JS,Latifi SQ,Lebovitz DJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of hypoxia prevention is closely inter-related with high altitude mountain and aviation physiology. One pioneering attempt to overcome low inspired oxygen partial pressures in aviation was the BLB mask-named after the three designers-Walter M Boothby, W Randolph Lovelace II and Arthur H Bulbulian. This mas...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Cooper MG,Street NE

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This trial prospectively compares two methods of percutaneous tracheostomy, both routinely used in ICU: the Ciaglia progressive dilational tracheostomy and the Griggs forceps dilational tracheostomy. One hundred patients were randomized using a single-blinded envelope method to receive progressive or forceps percutane...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kaiser E,Cantais E,Goutorbe P,Salinier L,Palmier B

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to introduce the technique of epidural narcotics for pain relief in Papua New Guinea, fifty patients were given low doses of epidural morphine and thereupon the quality of analgesia and morbidity evaluated. The lowest effective epidural morphine dose was determined by considering the patient's characteristics...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Oberoi GS,Yaubihi N

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00