Evaluation of postural stability after low-dose droperidol in outpatients undergoing gynaecological dilatation and curettage procedure.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulse pressure variation (PPV) and stroke volume variation (SVV) are robust indicators of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated supine patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of PPV and SVV to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients in the prone position ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Biais M,Bernard O,Ha JC,Degryse C,Sztark F

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of palonosetron, the latest 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) during the first 72 h after operation. METHODS:In this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study, 204 healthy inpatients who wer...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Chun HR,Jeon IS,Park SY,Lee SJ,Kang SH,Kim SI

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to develop a pharmacokinetic (PK) model to characterize the influence of obesity on propofol PK parameters. METHODS:Nineteen obese ASA II patients undergoing bariatric surgery were studied. Patients received propofol 2 mg kg(-1) bolus dose followed by a 5-20-40-120 min, 10-8-...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Cortínez LI,Anderson BJ,Penna A,Olivares L,Muñoz HR,Holford NH,Struys MM,Sepulveda P

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Circadian rhythms coordinate almost all physiological functions and are implicated in major disease development. Even though circadian rhythms have a major impact on human health, little is known about how they affect general anaesthesia. The purpose of this study was to understand if the time of day affects...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Szolnoki J,Polaner DM,Eckle T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research has shown that high-frequency, gamma-band electroencephalographic (EEG) oscillations (40-60 Hz) may be an important marker of the conscious state. We compared the ability of the bispectral index (BIS) to distinguish the awake and anaesthetized states during the induction of general anaesthesia with: (i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sleigh JW,Steyn-Ross DA,Steyn-Ross ML,Williams ML,Smith P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the effects of the highly selective alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist, dexmedetomidine, on noradrenaline release and cell firing in isolated, superfused slices of rat locus coeruleus. Dexmedetomidine decreased both noradrenaline release and cell firing rate in a concentration-dependent fashion, with an EC5...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jorm CM,Stamford JA

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local reactions after i.v. injection of diazepam, flunitrazepam and isotonic saline were studied in patients who received extradural analgesia or general anaesthesia. The frequency of thrombophlebitis on the 1st, 3rd and 5th days after the injection of diazepam was 2.1%, 17.0% and 14.9% respectively, after flunitrazep...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mikkelsen H,Hoel TM,Bryne H,Krohn CD

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been increasing use of invasive techniques, such as extracorporeal organ support, in intensive care units (ICU), and declining autopsy rates. Thus, new measures are needed to maintain high-quality standards. We investigated the potential of computed tomography (CT)-based virtual autopsy to substitu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wichmann D,Heinemann A,Zähler S,Vogel H,Höpker W,Püschel K,Kluge S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We gave either midazolam or propofol for induction of anaesthesia to 140 ASA I or II female patients (18-60 yr). ED50 values were obtained by probit analysis for three clinical end-points: loss of response to command; loss of eyelash reflex; failure to respond to application of an anaesthetic face mask delivering 1% i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McClune S,McKay AC,Wright PM,Patterson CC,Clarke RS

更新日期：1992-09-01 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：:Thiopental is a racemate of equimolar R- and S-thiopental enantiomers that have different potencies in laboratory experiments. We measured concentrations of R- and S-thiopental in plasma, tissues and brain microdialysate of rats after computer-controlled infusion of thiopental i.v. to a plasma concentration of 40 micr...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mather LE,Edwards SR,Duke CC,Cousins MJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied in eight rabbits the cardiovascular effects of midazolam, propofol and alfentanil with graded hypoxia. Central blood volume was reduced progressively by gradual inflation of a thoracic vena cava cuff so that cardiac index (CI) decreased at a constant rate. Under control conditions the haemodynamic resp...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Blake DW,Van Leeuwen AF,Petring OU,Ludbrook J,Ventura S

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated the value of lower oesophageal contractility (LOC) in detecting awareness during anaesthesia in 20 human volunteer patients. LOC was measured either with subjects awake or after induction with propofol, during induction with propofol, and then as consciousness returned. Statistically significant c...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Isaac PA,Rosen M

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of a 9-yr-old child with sickle cell disease complicated by abdominal vaso-occlusive crisis and priapism. Both complications were successfully treated with a combination of epidural local anesthetics and morphine. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Labat F,Dubousset AM,Baujard C,Wasier AP,Benhamou D,Cucchiaro G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen of 31 Belgian Landrace pigs developed malignant hyperthermia (MH) after breathing halothane. A short period of exercise 1 h before the administration of the triggering agent increased the incidence of the syndrome to 100% in eight similar pigs. Clinical symptoms were more marked and developed more rapidly in ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： van den Hende C,Lister D,Muylle E,Ooms L,Oyaert W

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The speeds of onset of pancuronium, atracurium and vecuronium are increased by prior administration of magnesium sulphate. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled, clinical study was performed to examine the effects of prior i.v. administration of magnesium sulphate 60 mg kg-1 on the neuromuscular blocking...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kussman B,Shorten G,Uppington J,Comunale ME

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative sensitivity of sympathetic preganglionic and postganglionic axons, B and C fibres, respectively, to two structurally dissimilar local anaesthetics was examined. The concentration of amethocaine (ester-linked tertiary amine) or prilocaine (amide-linked secondary amine) required to reduce the B fibre compou...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Scurlock JE,Heavner JE,de Jong RH

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compares cardiac output (CO) measurements obtained by lithium dilution (LiDCO), pulse power analysis (PulseCO), and continuous thermodilution (CTD) with bolus thermodilution (BTD) in ponies. METHODS:Eight isoflurane-anaesthetized Shetland ponies received xylazine, ketamine, and midazolam infusion...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ambrisko TD,Coppens P,Kabes R,Moens Y

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volume loading with crystalloid solution results in more pronounced haemodilution in patients who develop arterial hypotension during induction of extradural anaesthesia than in those who remain normotensive. The aim of this study was to describe the time course of this increase in haemodilution. Heart rate, systolic ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Drobin D,Hahn RG

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amethocaine 1% solution was mixed with equal volumes of water, 0.9% saline or 10% dextrose to prepare respectively, hypobaric, isobaric and hyperbaric solutions which were compared for intradural spinal anaesthesia in 60 patients. Thirty patients received 10 mg and 30 patients received 15 mg of amethocaine. Injections...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Brown DT,Wildsmith JA,Covino BG,Scott DB

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated, cultured rat pancreatic islets of Langerhans were incubated in medium containing glucose 2 or 20 mmol litre-1 and with glucose supplemented with midazolam 10, 100 or 1000 ng ml-1. Glucose 20 mmol litre-1 with the addition of noradrenaline 10 mumol litre-1 was used as a control. In contrast with noradrenaline...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Desborough JP,Jones PM,Persaud SJ,Howell SL

更新日期：1993-02-01 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：:Alfentanil 700 micrograms and fentanyl 100 micrograms were compared as anaesthetic adjuvants in 90 patients undergoing short duration gynaecological procedures. The results show that, at the chosen dose ratio, alfentanil causes a higher frequency of post-induction apnoea, but thereafter the respiratory effects of the ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hull CJ,Jacobson L

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affects ~9-24% of the general population, and 90% remain undiagnosed. Those patients with undiagnosed moderate-to-severe OSA may be associated with an increased risk of perioperative complications. Our objective was to evaluate the proportion of surgical patients with undiagnos...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Singh M,Liao P,Kobah S,Wijeysundera DN,Shapiro C,Chung F

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Myotest is a new nerve stimulator which can give train-of-four, single twitch (1 and 10 s) and tetanic stimuli. Power is supplied by standard batteries, which allow 200 h effective use. The impulse is unipolar constant current, and the amplitude can be adjusted between 0 and 40 mA. These factors, plus the electron...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Viby-Mogensen J,Hansen PH,Jørgensen BC,Ording H,Kann T,Fries B

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effects of bilateral ilioinguinal nerve block and wound infiltration with 0.5% bupivacaine on postoperative pain and analgesic requirements in 62 patients undergoing Caesarean section under general anaesthesia. A control group received no local anaesthetic supplementation. Both ilioinguinal block a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ganta R,Samra SK,Maddineni VR,Furness G

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dose-duration relationships for vecuronium were determined and the duration of action produced by vecuronium 0.3 mg kg-1 shown to equal that of pancuronium 0.1 mg kg-1. Using these doses, the neuromuscular blocking properties and cardiovascular effects of the two drugs were compared. With large dose administration of ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rørvik K,Husby P,Gramstad L,Vamnes JS,Bitsch-Larsen L,Koller ME

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five hundred and seventeen women in labour receiving extradural analgesia, using bupivacaine plain solution, were randomly allocated to one of three groups. Group A received 6-8ml of 0.5% solution, group B 10-14ml of 0.25% solution, and group C 6-8 ml of 0.25% solution. Spontaneous delivery occurred in 31.7% of patien...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Thorburn J,Moir DD

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a series of ex vivo and in vivo studies we investigated the ability of repetitive ketamine administration to alter the metabolism and anaesthetic effect of propofol and the role of ketamine-mediated P-450 2B induction in rats. METHODS:Male Wistar rats were pretreated with 80 mg kg(-1) ketamine i.p. twice...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Chan WH,Chen TL,Chen RM,Sun WZ,Ueng TH

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plasma decay of atracurium besylate was examined in two groups of six patients. Group I received atracurium 0.6 mg kg-1 and group II 0.3 mg kg-1 as a single bolus dose i.v. The plasma concentrations were measured by high performance liquid chromatography. An individual two-compartment pharmacokinetic model was use...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ward S,Neill EA,Weatherley BC,Corall IM

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00