Modification to the Sprotte spinal needle.

abstract：:An 11-year-old boy suffered an inadvertent dural puncture during placement of an epidural catheter for postoperative analgesia. He developed symptoms of mild headache only, but severe and protracted orthostatic nausea and dizziness, which eventually resolved completely following epidural blood patch. His symptoms were...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McHale J,O'Donovan FC

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A disposable nonelectronic patient-controlled analgesia device was used to deliver fentanyl after upper abdominal surgery. Pain relief was satisfactory and plasma fentanyl concentrations were similar to those obtained by other workers who used electronic patient-controlled analgesia devices. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rowbotham DJ,Wyld R,Nimmo WS

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of haemostatic resuscitation implies early and high-volume plasma transfusion. We investigated the haemostatic profile of reconstituted whole blood prepared in a 1:1:1 ratio of blood, platelets and plasma. This consisted of packed red blood cells, platelet concentrate and four different plasma variants: fr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ponschab M,Schöchl H,Gabriel C,Süssner S,Cadamuro J,Haschke-Becher E,Gratz J,Zipperle J,Redl H,Schlimp CJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A postal survey of all maternity units in the UK was conducted to gain information regarding the management of inadvertent dural taps occurring during the sitting of epidurals for pain relief in labour. Of the units surveyed only 58.5% had a written protocol for the management of dural taps. Following their occurrence...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sajjad T,Ryan TD

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the performance of the Baxter disposable with the Graseby electronic patient-controlled analgesia system in 30 patients following major gynaecological surgery. Patients were allocated randomly to receive analgesia via the Baxter or Graseby device for postoperative pain relief. There were no significan...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Robinson SL,Rowbotham DJ,Mushambi M

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of vecuronium and atracurium was studied in 60 children of ASA physical status 1 or 2. In part I, the dose-response relationships were determined in 30 children who were randomly assigned to receive a single bolus of 0.02, 0.025 or 0.03 mg kg-1 of vecuronium or 0.075, 0.01 or 0.0125 mg.kg-1 of atracuri...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sloan MH,Bissonnette B,Lerman J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coagulopathy in patients with traumatic brain injury is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality. Although timely and aggressive treatment of coagulopathy is of paramount importance, excessive transfusion of blood products has been linked with poor long-term outcomes in patients with traumatic brain inju...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gratz J,Güting H,Thorn S,Brazinova A,Görlinger K,Schäfer N,Schöchl H,Stanworth S,Maegele M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have conducted a prospective analysis of all reported critical incidents which occurred during the period from admission to the anaesthetic room until discharge from the operating theatre complex over a 1-year. The aim was to identify which monitors were most effective for initial recognition of those incidents. Al...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Findlay GP,Spittal MJ,Radcliffe JJ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of inguinal hernia is higher in premature infants, particularly in low birth weight neonates. This latter group may also incur increased postoperative respiratory complications and inpatient admissions. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of general and spinal anaesthesia on postoperativ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Somri M,Gaitini L,Vaida S,Collins G,Sabo E,Mogilner G

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We thought that delirium might be less frequent after transcatheter aortic valve implantation via the femoral artery compared with via the cardiac apex. We reviewed 210 patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation between January 2009 and October 2014. The proportion (95% CI) of patients who suffered...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sharma V,Katznelson R,Horlick E,Osten M,Styra R,Cusimano RJ,Carroll J,Djaiani G

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the in vitro longevity of a conventional soda lime carbon dioxide absorbent and an absorbent free from strong alkali (Amsorb). Although the times taken to breakthrough of carbon dioxide (> 0.5%) within an in vitro low flow breathing system were shorter with the alkali-free absorbent, we found that the size a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bedi A,Gallagher AC,Fee JP,Murray JM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate was designed originally for rapid targeted replacement of the coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X. Dosing strategies for the approved indication of vitamin K antagonist-related bleeding vary greatly. They include INR and bodyweight-related protocols as well as fixed...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Erdoes G,Koster A,Ortmann E,Meesters MI,Bolliger D,Baryshnikova E,Martinez Lopez De Arroyabe B,Ahmed A,Lance MD,Ranucci M,von Heymann C,Agarwal S,Ravn HB

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-six adult day-case patients were recruited into a prospective, randomised study and allocated to one of two groups. Patients received either intravenous remifentanil 0.3 microg.kg(-1) or an equivalent volume of sodium chloride 0.9% followed by induction of anaesthesia with propofol target-controlled infusion un...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Grewal K,Samsoon G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplantation and developed peroperative cardiac arrhythmias are presented. In one, the arrhythmias were refractory to treatment with anti-arrhythmic drug therapy until serum magnesium levels were restored to normal. The other patient had a low pre-operative serum magnesiu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ranasinghe DN,Mallett SV

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The C-MAC comprises a Macintosh blade connected to a video unit. The familiarity of the Macintosh blade, and the ability to use the C-MAC as a direct or indirect laryngoscope, may be advantageous. We wished to compare the C-MAC with Macintosh, Glidescope and Airtraq laryngoscopes in easy and simulated difficult laryng...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McElwain J,Malik MA,Harte BH,Flynn NM,Laffey JG

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal bolus dose of remifentanil required for the successful insertion of the laryngeal mask airway during propofol induction in children without a neuromuscular blocking agent. Twenty-six paediatric patients, aged 3-10 years, requiring anaesthesia for short ambulatory ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kwak HJ,Kim JY,Kim YB,Chae YJ,Kim JY

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarises the physiological and pharmacological effects of the anabolic steroids used to enhance performance in sports. The anabolic steroids promote muscle growth and protein synthesis. Side-effects of anabolic steroids include cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, hypercoagulopathy, hepatic dysfunction, and ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kam PC,Yarrow M

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vecuronium was administered to patients in doses of 100, 150, 200 and 250 micrograms/kg and the duration of action recorded by noting the time to recovery of the first twitch in a train-of-four to 10% of the control twitch. The recovery times ranged from a mean of 28.4 minutes (100 micrograms/kg) to 72.4 minutes (250 ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Feldman SA,Liban JB

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to compare the tracheal intubating conditions during a rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia using rocuronium 0.6 (n = 61) or 1.0 mg.kg-1 (n = 130) or suxamethonium 1.0 mg.kg-1 (n = 127) as the neuromuscular blocking drugs. Anaesthesia was induced with fentanyl 1-2 micrograms.kg-1 and thiopen...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McCourt KC,Salmela L,Mirakhur RK,Carroll M,Mäkinen MT,Kansanaho M,Kerr C,Roest GJ,Olkkola KT

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen patients with advanced cystic fibrosis complicated by pneumothorax required either pleurectomy or abrasion pleurodesis. Anaesthesia with nitrous oxide and oxygen was combined with controlled ventilation to both lungs, usually through a double lumen endobronchial tube. Spontaneous ventilation was restored at t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Robinson DA,Branthwaite MA

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is due to come into force in April 2007. The Act provides a protective statutory framework for decision-making on behalf of incompetent adults, representing, in the main, a codification of the common law that had already developed in this area. For example, 'advance decisions' are now give...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： White SM,Baldwin TJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recovery is an abstract quantity the definition of which varies according to the pre-dilection of individual institutions, clinicians or patients. While traditionally focused on immediate postoperative restitution of function and readiness for discharge, recovery assessment has progressively expanded its focus to incl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bowyer AJ,Royse CF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to review published studies (identified by a Medline-assisted search) on the effect of < or = 0.2 minimal alveolar concentration (MAC) halothane, isoflurane, enflurane and sevoflurane on the acute hypoxic ventilatory response in healthy subjects. Each article was examined for the anaesthe...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Pandit JJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goals for ambulatory surgery are rapid recovery with minimal side effects, adequate postoperative pain control, rapid patient discharge and overall cost containment. The addition of regional anaesthetic techniques has been shown to decrease nausea, postoperative pain scores and the need for post-anaesthesia care u...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kopp SL,Horlocker TT

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Vital View laryngoscope (Vital Signs, NJ, USA) consists of a plastic disposable blade containing a fibrelight and a non-disposable handle; there is therefore no need to sterilise the blade and no concern about disintegration of the fibrelight. In a random cross-over design, we compared the Vital View laryngoscope ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Asai T,Uchiyama Y,Yamamoto K,Johmura S,Shingu K

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the repeated effect of sterilisation on light intensity in laryngoscopes from Penlon, Riester, Heine (two different blades), Medicon and Upsher. Light intensity was measured by a light meter using two methods. Measurements were performed before the decontamination procedure was carried out and subsequently ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bucx MJ,Veldman DJ,Beenhakker MM,Koster R

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthetic procedures for successful separation of pygopagus twins are described. A bony union in the sacral region and communication of the subarachnoid space in this region were the main abnormalities. Various anaesthetic problems during the operation and in the immediate postoperative period are discussed. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Roy M

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After carotid endarterectomy under general anaesthesia, the rapid elimination of desflurane and sevoflurane may allow earlier postoperative neurological assessment than after the use of isoflurane. However, desflurane may be associated with tachycardia and hypertension and may therefore increase cardiovascular risk. W...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Umbrain V,Keeris J,D'Haese J,Verborgh C,Debing E,Van den Brande P,Camu F

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients undergoing paravertebral blocks for chronically painful conditions of the chest wall were thermographically imaged so that the extent of cutaneous vasodilatation and hence sympathetic block could be correlated with the distribution of the somatic block. All blocks were performed by a single experienced op...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cheema SP,Ilsley D,Richardson J,Sabanathan S

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the McGrath® Series 5 videolaryngoscope with the Macintosh laryngoscope in a simulated difficult airway, using manual in-line stabilisation in 88 anaesthestised patients of ASA physical status 1-2. The primary outcome was laryngoscopic view. Secondary outcomes included rates of successful tracheal intubati...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Taylor AM,Peck M,Launcelott S,Hung OR,Law JA,MacQuarrie K,McKeen D,George RB,Ngan J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00