Psychomotor recovery in very old patients after total intravenous or balanced anaesthesia for cataract surgery.

abstract：:Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is associated with a number of life-threatening complications. We present a case of massive and fatal arterial haemorrhage that occurred in the intensive care unit during an elective PDT on an 86-year-old woman following earlier evacuation of a traumatic subdural haematoma....

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Shlugman D,Satya-Krishna R,Loh L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the anaesthetic and analgesic efficacy of levobupivacaine with that of racemic bupivacaine in 66 male patients undergoing ambulatory primary inguinal herniorrhaphy. Patients were allocated randomly in a double-blind manner to local infiltration anaesthesia (0.25% w/v 50 ml) with either racemic bupivac...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bay-Nielsen M,Klarskov B,Bech K,Andersen J,Kehlet H

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity of a new i.v. anesthetic agent ICI 35 868, a compound unrelated to currently used barbiturate, eugenol or steroid agents, has been examined in a range of animal species. Some of the properties of ICI 35 868 resemble those of thiopentone in that it is a rapidly acting agent which produces anaesthesia of sh...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Glen JB

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Signalling of several G-protein-coupled receptors of the Gq/11 family is time-dependently inhibited by local anaesthetics (LAs). Since LA-induced modulation of muscarinic m1 and m3 receptor function may explain their beneficial effects in clinical practice, such as decreased postoperative cognitive dysfuncti...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Picardi S,Stevens MF,Hahnenkamp K,Durieux ME,Lirk P,Hollmann MW

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:LMA CTrach (CT), a modified version of the intubating LMA Fastrach, allows continuous video-endoscopy of the tracheal intubation procedure. We tested the hypothesis that the CT is efficient for tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients who are at risk of a difficult airway. METHODS:After Ethics' Commit...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Dhonneur G,Ndoko SK,Yavchitz A,Foucrier A,Fessenmeyer C,Pollian C,Combes X,Tual L

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gliding characteristics were evaluated of 10-ml plastic syringes used to identify the extradural space by "loss of resistance" techniques. This was undertaken quantitatively, by measuring the force necessary to depress syringe plungers, and qualitatively, by examining travel characteristics in terms of the force a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bricker SR,Coleman P

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methodology for assessment of depth of anaesthesia based on analysis of the electroencephalogram (EEG) is controversial. Techniques range from display of single measures, for example median value of the frequency spectrum, to dedicated pattern recognition systems based on measures of several EEG features. We have comp...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Thomsen CE,Prior PF

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article briefly reviews psychological aspects of pain, paying special attention to chronic pain. The review considers the interruptive and interference effects of pain and its impact on a person's identity. The importance of processes related to interruption, interference, and identity will vary across people and...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Morley S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 34 patients undergoing elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm under combined general anaesthesia and epidural block to evaluate the acute effects of diaspirin crosslinked haemoglobin (DCLHb) 50, 100 and 200 mg kg-1 i.v. Haemodynamic variables were measured continuously using pulmonary and radial ar...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Garrioch MA,McClure JH,Wildsmith JA

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the anaesthetic management of a patient undergoing lobectomy for cavitating lung abscess complicated by haemoptysis. Surgery for lung abscess is one of the absolute indications for the use of a double-lumen tube (DLT). Because pus or blood could impede fibreoptic-assisted DLT placement, a traditional, blin...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Pfitzner J,Peacock MJ,Tsirgiotis E,Walkley IH

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the effects of dexmedetomidine and propofol on endocrine, metabolic, inflammatory and cardiovascular responses in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after major surgery. Twenty patients who were expected to require 8 h of post-operative sedation and ventilation were allocated randomly to receiv...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Venn RM,Bryant A,Hall GM,Grounds RM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of a fuzzy controller for atracurium-induced neuromuscular block was assessed. Ten ASA I or II patients undergoing surgery anticipated to last at least 120 min were studied. A Datex Relaxograph was used to monitor neuromuscular block. Initially the T1 set point was set at 10% of baseline for at least 3...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mason DG,Edwards ND,Linkens DA,Reilly CS

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In inflammation, leucocytes containing opioid peptides migrate into the tissue. Opioid peptides can be released and bind to opioid receptors on peripheral nerve terminals, which counteracts inflammatory pain. Migration of opioid peptide-containing leucocytes is controlled by chemokines and adhesion molecules. Neurokin...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rittner HL,Brack A,Stein C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the haemodynamic and myocardial effects of propofol-fentanyl anaesthesia in 12 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery during the pre-bypass period. The induction dose of propofol was 1.5 mg kg-1 and mean infusion rate during maintenance was 4.48 mg kg-1 h-1 (range 1.87-7.24 mg kg-1 h-1). Th...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Vermeyen KM,De Hert SG,Erpels FA,Adriaensen HF

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fast onset and short duration are prominent properties of the amide-type local anaesthetic articaine. Similar to bupivacaine, a hyperbaric solution of articaine may produce faster onset and shorter duration of spinal anaesthesia than a plain solution. METHODS:Patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bachmann M,Pere P,Kairaluoma P,Rosenberg PH,Kallio H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we have compared two different doses of clonidine (bolus of 25 micrograms and infusion of 19 micrograms h-1; bolus of 50 micrograms and infusion of 37 micrograms h-1, both added to 0.03% bupivacaine) with a control group of 0.03% bupivacaine alone. The study was performed in a randomized, double-blind m...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tremlett MR,Kelly PJ,Parkins J,Hughes D,Redfern N

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the effects of the anaesthetic gases nitrogen and argon on adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced human blood platelet aggregation with the effects of the non-anaesthetic gas helium. All three gases showed dose-dependent inhibition of platelet aggregation. For nitrogen and argon there was a linear relati...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McIver DJ,Fields ND,Philp RB

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple method of adapting a pressure-cycled ventilator of the flow generator type to ventilate patients on a circle-absorber anaesthetic system is described. Standard lengths of corrugated black rubber tubing are placed between the ventilator and the circle-absorber is deadspace, replacing the reservoir bag. The per...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jeal DE

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three formulations of etomidate were evaluated in unpremedicated patients undergoing minor gynaecological procedures. There was a high frequency of pain on injection (up to 50%) and excitatory phenomena (up to 95%) with all formulations. The frequency of excitatory phenomena was significantly greater than that after m...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Zacharias M,Clarke RS,Dundee JW,Johnston SB

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effects of minor surgery and endotracheal intubation on postoperative breathing patterns. We measured breathing patterns and laryngeal resistance during the periods immediately before intubation (preoperative) and immediately after extubation following minor surgery (postoperative) in eight patients ana...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tanaka A,Isono S,Sato J,Nishino T

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaesthetic preconditioning (A_PreC) and postconditioning (A_PostC) both provide protection against ischaemia-reperfusion in the heart. However, post-ischaemic gene responses may differ between the two therapeutic strategies. METHODS:Isolated perfused rat hearts were exposed to 40 min test ischaemia followe...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lucchinetti E,da Silva R,Pasch T,Schaub MC,Zaugg M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An important cause of coagulopathy in cardiac surgery is impaired thrombin generation. While plasma is often used to correct this element of the coagulopathy, studies in vitro suggest that prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) might be more effective. Comparative data, however, are scant. METHODS:We compa...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Fitzgerald J,Lenihan M,Callum J,McCluskey SA,Srinivas C,van Rensburg A,Karkouti K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) was established in 2005 as a Special Health Authority when the National Blood Authority and UK Transplant merged. This helped to bring tissue banking and organ transplantation services under one umbrella organization. This merger means that ~!95% of all deceased donors (whether tissue,...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gaum L,Reynolds I,Jones MN,Clarkson AJ,Gillan HL,Kaye SB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All currently available aminoacylaniline local anaesthetics, except lignocaine, contain a chiral centre but are used as racemates, a fact usually ignored in pharmacokinetic studies. This study reports the cardiovascular effects, and the regional and total body clearances of the enantiomers of bupivacaine determined at...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rutten AJ,Mather LE,McLean CF

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated the relationship between the extent of spinal block and occurrence of sedation. In a first series of 43 patients, the distribution of sedation score (measured on the Ramsey scale) was related to the extent of spinal block (pinprick). In a second series of 33 patients, the relationship between seda...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gentili M,Huu PC,Enel D,Hollande J,Bonnet F

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recommendations for resuscitation of patients in early haemorrhagic shock, with active ongoing bleeding, have evolved in recent years. This review covers current theories of the pathophysiology of shock and recommended treatments, including damage control surgery, deliberate hypotensive management, administration of a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Dutton RP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multi-injection targeted intracluster injection ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block has been advocated to provide a faster onset of anaesthesia compared with a double injection technique. By placing the needle within clusters of hypoechoic structures, corresponding to neural tissue, this ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Retter S,Szerb J,Kwofie K,Colp P,Sandeski R,Uppal V

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower thoracic epidural anaesthesia and analgesia (EDA) has gained increasing importance in perioperative pain therapy. The loss-of-resistance technique used to identify the epidural space is thought to rely on the penetration of the ligamentum flavum. Investigations at the cervical and lumbar regions have d...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lirk P,Colvin J,Steger B,Colvin HP,Keller C,Rieder J,Kolbitsch C,Moriggl B

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age and diabetes mellitus have been identified as independent risk factors for cognitive decline after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We tested the effects of CPB on cognitive function in aged and diabetic rats utilizing the Morris water maze (MWM). METHODS:Aged rats (26 months) were ran...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： de Lange F,Dieleman JM,Jungwirth B,Kalkman CJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It was hypothesized that xenon would stabilize mean arterial pressure (MAP) in haemorrhagic shock, recovery, and volume resuscitation, because a higher MAP has been observed with xenon, when compared with isoflurane anaesthesia. The responses to haemorrhage and subsequent volume replacement were therefore co...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Baumert JH,Hecker KE,Hein M,Reyle-Hahn SM,Horn NA,Rossaint R

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00