A checklist for streamlining organ donation after cardiac death.

abstract：:Human error is a pervasive and normal part of everyday life and is of interest to the anaesthetist because errors may lead to accidents. Definitions of, and the relationships between, errors, incidents and accidents are provided as the basis to this introduction to the psychology of human error in the context of the w...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Runciman WB,Sellen A,Webb RK,Williamson JA,Currie M,Morgan C,Russell WJ

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frailty assessment in patients admitted to intensive care is often limited using traditional clinical frailty assessment tools. Opportunistic use of contemporary computed tomography (CT) can provide an objective estimate of low skeletal muscle mass (sarcopenia) as a proxy for frailty. The aim of this study was to esta...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Joyce PR,O'Dempsey R,Kirby G,Anstey C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension after cardiac surgery is common and requires accurate control by carefully regulated infusions of drugs such as sodium nitroprusside. A microprocessor-based controller has been designed to close the loop between the blood pressure response and the infusion rate of a hypotensive drug. This system has been ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Rosenfeldt FL,Chang V,Grigg M,Parker S,Cearns R,Rabinov M,Xu WG

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using multiple correlation and linear regression approaches, we investigated the association between the amount of mediastinal drainage for the first 24 postoperative hours and clinical variables as well as multiple haematological tests performed at three time points: before anaesthesia induction, 10 minutes after pro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Liu G,McNicol PL,McCall PR,Bellomo R,Connellan J,McInnes F,Przybylowski GM,Bowkett J,Choo F,Thurlow PJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a new model for the oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve in humans. The model is based on the known structural alterations that occur in the quaternary haemoglobin molecule during oxygenation and deoxygenation. The two alternative structures, tense and relaxed, are described using hyperbolic tang...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Anstey C

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the experiences of patients with severe comorbidity discharged from Intensive Care Units (ICUs). This project aimed to determine the effects of an ICU stay for patients with severe comorbidity by comparing 1) quality of life (QOL), 2) the symptom profile of hospital survivors and 3) health servic...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Williams TA,McConigley R,Leslie GD,Dobbs GJ,Phillips M,Davies H,Aoun S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma catecholamine concentrations in blood obtained simultaneously from the pulmonary and radial arteries of ten critically ill patients have been measured. The mean mixed venous concentrations of noradrenaline, adrenaline and dopamine were extremely high, noradrenaline 11.3 pmol/ml (SD 11.6), adrenaline 2.7 pmol/ml...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Russell WJ,Frewin DB,Jonsson JR

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential transmission of disease by anaesthetic and ventilator breathing circuits has resulted in the widespread use of filters. Convincing scientific evidence of their complete efficacy is lacking particularly in regard to viruses. In the past, practical difficulties precluded the use of new or autoclavable equi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Komesaroff D

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：:The aim of this study was to determine whether pretreatment with alkalinised lignocaine reduced the incidence and severity of pain during propofol injection. This prospective, randomised, double-blind study included 300 adult, American Society of Anesthesiologists physcial status I to II patients undergoing elective s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ozgul U,Begec Z,Erdogan MA,Aydogan MS,Sanli M,Colak C

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the state of the art in Australia of manually operated, self-inflating bag resuscitators, including the Laerdal, Air Viva and Ambu; manually operated bags dependent upon an oxygen supply, including Mapleson B, C, E and F, the CIG Medishield Oxy-Saver and modified Oxy-Viva Resuscitator 3, and the Kom...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Phillips GD,Skowronski GA

更新日期：1986-08-01 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：:A randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted on 72 patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery to compare patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to nurse-titrated infusion of morphine. Pain and nausea scores were assessed at 5, 20, 32 and 44 hours after cardiopulmonary bypass. Serum cortisol estimations were per...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Myles PS,Buckland MR,Cannon GB,Bujor MA,Langley M,Breaden A,Salamonsen RF,Davis BB

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a previously unreported hazard resulting from compression of an electrical cable by an operating theatre table. This resulted in a live wire contact to the operating table. Intermittent connection of the table to earth during a procedure resulted in triggering of a residual current device mitigating the ef...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Courtney NM,McCoy EP,Scolaro RJ,Watt PA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer controlled ventilation system was employed to maintain a constant end-expired CO2 percentage (FECO2) during a series of studies on young dogs aimed at measuring brain temperature differences during surface cooling hypothermia. The conclusion is that an FECO2 of six per cent or more is desirable if brain tem...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Brown TC,Lampard DG,Brown WA,Coles JR

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients undergoing hip replacement surgery were studied regarding activation of complement and leukocytes in association with collection of wound drainage blood. The blood was collected postoperatively but not reinfused due to the possible risks with reinfusion of blood containing inflammatory mediators. Blood sa...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Arnold JP,Haeger M,Bengtson JP,Bengtsson A,Lisander B

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a survey of Australian specialist anaesthetists about their practice of sedation for elective and emergency gastroscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and colonoscopy. A 24-item survey was emailed to 1,000 anaesthetists in August 2015. Responses were received from 409 anaesthetist...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Leslie K,Allen ML,Hessian E,Lee AY

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amethocaine has recently been introduced as a topical local anaesthetic preparation. Following sporadic reports of severe local adverse effects, we conducted an audit of 372 children attending our hospital for day surgery. We conclude that 4% amethocaine cream is a safe and effective topical anaesthetic and that the i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Wongprasartsuk P,Main BJ

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：:The Finapres (Ohmeda, Madison, U.S.A.) is a non-invasive device which continuously measures the arterial blood pressure in a finger and produces a real-time display of the arterial pressure wave. It consists of a finger cuff with an infra-red transmission plethysmograph, a servo control box and a monitor unit. The dev...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kermode JL,Davis NJ,Thompson WR

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many anaesthetists practising in Australia and New Zealand realise that differences exist in the training of their counterparts in the United States. This review attempts to highlight the differences observed by two anaesthetists who have been involved in both systems. Aspects of the American Board of Anesthesiology e...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ronai A,Shanks CA

更新日期：1983-08-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:In conscious subjects breathing spontaneously the performance of the Lack semi-closed system resembled the Magill attachment in that rebreathing was only detected at fresh gas flows of less than resting minute volume. With the Bain semi-closed system rebreathing was detectable at fresh gas flows of the order of 2.5 ti...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Nott MR,Walters FJ,Norman J

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomised, double-blind study was designed to compare the duration of analgesia and adverse effects following intrathecal administration of dexmedetomidine or clonidine, both with bupivacaine, in trauma patients. Ninety adult trauma patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II, schedule...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Solanki SL,Bharti N,Batra YK,Jain A,Kumar P,Nikhar SA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a technique of retrosternal block for symptomatic treatment for dyspnoea of various aetiologies. In our experience with 20 patients, a retrosternal block using lignocaine improved symptoms within minutes. The block was easy to perform and was helpful when the patients' symptoms were not relieved by conventi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Barak M,Isserles S,Katz Y

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The costs of washed autologous red cell concentrate obtained by intraoperative red cell salvage were compared to the costs of allogeneic packed red cell transfusion during 110 consecutive abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs. The mean volume of scavenged blood during elective procedures was 1350 ml (range 350 to 6675 ml,...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gardner A,Gibbs N,Evans C,Bell R

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A longitudinal study of one hundred consecutive admissions to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning was conducted from 1986 to 1989. Twenty-five patients left hospital with persistent symptoms and signs of this poisoning. Five subsequently recovered. Twenty-four other patients, who were well when t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gorman DF,Clayton D,Gilligan JE,Webb RK

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00