Intrathecal morphine overdose during combined spinal-epidural block for Caesarean delivery.

abstract：:This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief of British Journal of Anaesthesia. The study is retracted for the following reasons: Statistical analysis suggests t...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Saitoh Y,Kaneda K,Hattori H,Nakajima H,Murakawa M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have estimated the effect of omitting antagonism of neuromuscular block on postoperative nausea and vomiting. A systematic search (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Biological Abstracts, Cochrane library, reference lists and hand searching; no language restriction, up to March 1998) was performed for relevant randomized controlled ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tramèr MR,Fuchs-Buder T

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of lumbar radiculopathy after zygapophyseal joint injections for chronic low back pain. The management of the patient and potential causes for the radiculopathy are discussed. The case acts as a reminder that the spinal nerve roots should be considered when performing intra-articular facet joint injec...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sehgal A,Valentine JM

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：Background:Retrospective clinical studies suggest there is a risk for neurodevelopmental impairment following early childhood exposure to anaesthesia. In the developing animal brain, including those of non-human primates (NHPs), anaesthetics induce apoptotic cell death. We previously reported that a 5 h isoflurane (ISO...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Noguchi KK,Johnson SA,Dissen GA,Martin LD,Manzella FM,Schenning KJ,Olney JW,Brambrink AM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dynamic arterial elastance (Eadyn) has been proposed as an indicator of vascular tone that predicts the decrease in arterial pressure in response to changes in norepinephrine (NE). The purpose of this study was to determine whether Eadyn measured by uncalibrated pulse contour analysis (UPCA) can predict a de...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bar S,Leviel F,Abou Arab O,Badoux L,Mahjoub Y,Dupont H,Lorne E,Guinot PG

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared, in a randomized, double-blind study, the pharmacokinetics of ropivacaine and bupivacaine during labour. Total and free plasma concentrations of ropivacaine and bupivacaine were measured after the first of two extradural doses. The main dose was 20 mg (test dose) and 30 mg, with a top-up dose of 25 mg...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McCrae AF,Westerling P,McClure JH

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Experimental studies suggest that mechanical cell washing to remove pro-inflammatory components that accumulate in the supernatant of stored donor red blood cells (RBCs) might reduce inflammation and organ injury in transfused patients. Methods:Cardiac surgery patients at increased risk of large-volume RBC ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wozniak MJ,Sullo N,Qureshi S,Dott W,Cardigan R,Wiltshire M,Morris T,Nath M,Bittar N,Bhudia SK,Kumar T,Goodall AH,Murphy GJ

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the physiology of deliberate hypotension has been unravelled, and as each new pharmacological agent has become available which either depresses or blocks peripheral vascular tone, depresses myocardial performance, or interferes with the conducting tissues within the myocardium, its possible incorporation into the a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Leigh JM

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no studies comparing local anaesthetic requirements for obese and normal parturients. Obesity has been associated with a higher incidence of Caesarean section and higher levels of epidural block have also been found in obese obstetric patients, suggesting they may require less local anaesthetic. Th...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Panni MK,Columb MO

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated the effect of interpleural morphine on postoperative pain and pulmonary function after thoracotomy. At the end of surgery, an interpleural catheter was inserted in 17 patients and, in a double-blind and randomized manner, either a bolus of morphine 2.5 mg interpleurally (i.p.) and normal saline i....

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Welte M,Haimerl E,Groh J,Briegel J,Sunder-Plassmann L,Herz A,Peter K,Stein C

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 1442 patients who had major gynaecological surgery were recruited into three multicentre studies using a standard general anaesthetic technique in order to assess the efficacy of various doses of orally administered ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. A total of 1257 patients...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Haigh CG,Kaplan LA,Durham JM,Dupeyron JP,Harmer M,Kenny GN

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the anaesthetic management of a patient who underwent transthoracic endoscopic vagotomy. One-lung ventilation was necessary to provide adequate surgical access. Potential intraoperative problems involved arterial oxygen saturation during one-lung ventilation, unequal intrathoracic pressures causing mediast...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Chui PT,Gin T,Chung SC

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rate of liquid-phase gastric emptying was determined in seven smokers from the rate of paracetamol absorption after abstaining overnight from cigarettes, and again after smoking two cigarettes within 30 min. There were no significant differences between the maximum paracetamol concentration, the time to reach maxi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Petring OU,Adelhøj B,Ibsen M,Brynnum J,Poulsen HE

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safe performance of regional anaesthesia (RA) requires theoretical knowledge and good manual skills. Virtual reality (VR)-based simulators may offer trainees a safe environment to learn and practice different techniques. However, currently available VR simulators do not consider individual anatomy, which...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Grottke O,Ntouba A,Ullrich S,Liao W,Fried E,Prescher A,Deserno TM,Kuhlen T,Rossaint R

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty mothers undergoing elective Caesarean section received thiopentone 3.5 mg kg-1 and 30 received etomidate 0.3 mg kg-1 for induction of anaesthesia. Subsequent management of anaesthesia was identical in both groups. Maternal to fetal base excess differences and the degree of biochemical correlation between mother...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Downing JW,Buley RJ,Brock-Utne JG,Houlton PC

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracuff pressure (c.p.) was measured continuously in 12 patients during prolonged periods of tracheal intubation. High residual volume--low pressure (floppy) and low residual volume--high pressure (conventional) cuffs were studied. The mean baseline c.p. at minimal occluding pressure was significantly smaller in flo...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jacobson L,Greenbaum R

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the anaesthetic management of a ventricular arrhythmia-prone patient with a prolonged Q-T interval for closed reduction and wiring of a mandibular fracture. The patient was premedicated with propranolol and anaesthetized with isoflurane (inhalation). Documentation of heart rate v. Q-T interval re...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Medak R,Benumof JL

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As constant hypoxaemia itself may trigger development of apnoea and periodic breathing, we have studied the effect of oxygen therapy on the occurrence of late postoperative episodic hypoxaemia. Thirty-five patients without cardiopulmonary disease and undergoing elective total hip replacement were monitored with a puls...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rosenberg J,Pedersen MH,Gebuhr P,Kehlet H

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after fast-track cardiac anaesthesia, risk factors for PONV and its influence on the length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:A prospective study was performed in the cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kogan A,Eidelman LA,Raanani E,Orlov B,Shenkin O,Vidne BA

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：:Fentanyl or alfentanil, in doses approximating to those used in clinical practice, was added to the priming fluid of an extracorporeal circuit before the institution of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The concentrations of both drugs in the priming fluid were measured over a 20-min period. The concentration of fentanyl ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Skacel M,Knott C,Reynolds F,Aps C

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pharmacokinetic profile of local anaesthetics is influenced by the mode of administration. We sought to compare the pharmacokinetics of two doses of ropivacaine after fascia iliaca compartment (FIC) block in children. METHODS:In this prospective, double-blind study, children received an FIC block as a p...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Paut O,Schreiber E,Lacroix F,Meyrieux V,Simon N,Lavrut T,Camboulives J,Bruguerolle B

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have assessed the role of the cell-cell adhesion molecule, E-cadherin, in the pathogenesis of multiorgan failure in 24 intensive care patients with sepsis and varying degrees of organ dysfunction, compared with 21 healthy subjects. Plasma soluble E-cadherin (sE-cadherin) was measured by enzyme immunoassay. The medi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Pittard AJ,Banks RE,Galley HF,Webster NR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an obstetric patient who developed incapacitating headache after inadvertent dural tap and was treated with repeated blood patching. She subsequently developed severe lumbar back pain which, after exclusion of suspected extradural abscess, was treated successfully with simple analgesics and physiotherapy. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Palmer JH,Wilson DW,Brown CM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a cat model simulating laudanosine accumulation in the "anephric" patient. Cardiovascular effects were seen only with the bolus doses of laudanosine 2 mg kg-1, and at plasma laudanosine concentrations unlikely to be achieved clinically. Similarly, EEG and power spectra analysis showed no evidence of epilept...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ingram MD,Sclabassi RJ,Cook DR,Stiller RL,Bennett MH

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many indices are used to quantify pulmonary oxygen transfer. Indices that use only measurements from arterial blood and inspired gas assume a constant C(a-v)O2. Though variations in C(a-v)O2 are recognized, indices such as PaO2/FIO2 remain popular and are often considered the best measure of pulmonary oxygen transfer ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Nirmalan M,Willard T,Columb MO,Nightingale P

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both the performance of breathing systems and recommendations for the fresh gas flows to be used in patients breathing spontaneously can be expressed in ml kg-1 min-1 or fresh gas: total ventilation ratio (VF:VE). We have examined the relationship between these two descriptions. The data of 106 subjects (awake volunte...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Soni N,Ooi R

更新日期：1993-12-01 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：:The effect of the topical application of a lignocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) on the pain of venous cannulation was tested in a double-blind manner. Sixty boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 10 yr who were to undergo surgery participated in the study. No analgesic premedication was given and the venous cannulatio...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Maunuksela EL,Korpela R

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00