Abstract:
:Few authors have addressed the topic of graphic data presentation. The purpose of our study was to combine several guidelines in order to evaluate three anaesthesiology journals listed in Index Medicus (Australian, American and Italian) in terms of the appropriateness and the quality of presentation of graphs. Our analysis was based on concepts expressed by Cox and Tufte. We calculated the optimization of the amount of information in each graph using two parameters: Data Density Index (DDI) and Data Ink Ratio (DIR). The correctness and clearness of each component of the graph (scale, title, axes, legends and abbreviations) was evaluated on the basis of a binary score. We analysed 300 exploratory plots, quantitative graphs and summaries of statistical analysis. About 50% of papers had more than three graphs. Mean scores were 3.22 for the Italian journal, 3.47 for the American journal and 3.82 for the Australian journal. Tufte parameters were calculated on 42 scatterplots: DDI was 5.4 +/- 13.9 and DIR was 0.7 +/- 0.1. The criteria applied in our study appear sufficiently sensitive to differentiate the quality of graphs.
journal_name
Anaesth Intensive Carejournal_title
Anaesthesia and intensive careauthors
De Amici D,Klersy C,Tinelli Cdoi
10.1177/0310057X9702500612subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1997-12-01 00:00:00pages
659-64issue
6eissn
0310-057Xissn
1448-0271pii
1997303journal_volume
25pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Organic insecticide poisoning continues to be a major health problem not only in the developing communities but also in the Western population. The insecticides commonly used are the organophosphates, organocarbamates, organochlorides and pyrethroids. Patients with organic insecticide poisoning present with a spectrum...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/0310057X0002800102
更新日期:2000-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X8000800109
更新日期:1980-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1177/0310057X0903700618
更新日期:2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The objective of this study was to evaluate a non-volitional measurement to assess diaphragmatic function in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in a prospective pilot interventional clinical trial. The study was conducted in an 18-bed postoperative intensive care unit based at a university hospital. Patien...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
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更新日期:2005-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/0310057X1103900604
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X0903700114
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X7800600402
更新日期:1978-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X7500300404
更新日期:1975-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X8100900410
更新日期:1981-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1304100305
更新日期:2013-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1704500307
更新日期:2017-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1504300214
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Unselected preoperative coagulation testing is known to have low positive yield. However, no study has specifically evaluated neurosurgical patients. A retrospective study of 1211 patients having neurosurgery over a one-year period was therefore conducted. Preoperative test results (activated partial thromboplastin ti...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X0102900410
更新日期:2001-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1103900211
更新日期:2011-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has been shown to improve quality of life and survival rates in patients suffering from pseudomyxoma peritonei. The procedure is long and associated with significant intraoperative blood loss. As such, the anaesthetic management of pati...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1704500413
更新日期:2017-07-01 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
pub_type: 临床试验,更正并重新发布的文章,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1177/0310057X9302100537
更新日期:1993-10-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X8301100319
更新日期:1983-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this study was to evaluate the anaesthesia care of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program for patients having abdominal surgical in Victorian hospitals. The main outcome measure was the number of ERAS items implemented following introduction of the ERAS program. Secondary endpoints included proce...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1204000310
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Latex allergy has become increasingly common amongst health care workers. The prevalence of latex allergy in 102 theatre personnel at Princess Alexandra Hospital was determined by the results of a standardized questionnaire and a latex specific IgE radioallergosorbent test (RAST). Volunteers had their forced expirator...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X0102900108
更新日期:2001-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/0310057X8701500103
更新日期:1987-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/0310057X9001800408
更新日期:1990-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1404200307
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X0102900604
更新日期:2001-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor, which is increasingly likely to be encountered in patients presenting for surgery. This study examines whether there is a consistent effect of dabigatran on the thromboelastogram (TEG) and whether this correlates with the effects of dabigatran on traditional coagulation param...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X1604400607
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Major craniofacial surgery has the potential for very large blood loss, frequently greater than one blood volume. In order that an assessment could be made of any deficiencies of platelet function or coagulation, tests were performed at intervals during the operation. None of the coagulation parameters showed variatio...
journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X8701500306
更新日期:1987-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X9302100506
更新日期:1993-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X0102900310
更新日期:2001-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X8801600208
更新日期:1988-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Anaesthesia and intensive care
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2010-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/0310057X7600400107
更新日期:1976-02-01 00:00:00