Bispectral Index asymmetry and COMFORT score in paediatric intensive care patients.

abstract：:Zomepirac 100 mg and dihydrocodeine 30 mg were compared with placebo in a controlled randomized, double-blind, single-dose postoperative study. Patients continued to receive either zomepirac or dihydrocodeine for pain relief for 5 days at home in a double-blind study, being allowed to titrate the consumption of tablet...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McQuay HJ,Bullingham RE,Moore RA,Carroll D,Evans PJ,O'Sullivan G,Collin J,Lloyd JW

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is valuable for perioperative monitoring in patients at risk from haemodynamic disturbance. However, its use is not practicable in patients undergoing surgical procedures under regional anaesthesia. We describe two cases showing that transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) has the ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Filipovic M,Seeberger MD,Schneider MC,Schmid M,Pargger H,Hunziker P,Skarvan K

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported outcome benefits after surgical pleth index (SPI, GE Healthcare, Helsinki, Finland) guided anaesthesia are conflicting. One potential explanation may be the lack of evidence for the selection of meaningful SPI target values. A recently published trial found an SPI cut-off of 30 as a 'best-fit' to pr...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ledowski T,Schneider M,Gruenewald M,Goyal RK,Teo SR,Hruby J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty patients who had undergone coronary artery graft surgery and who required vasodilator therapy for postoperative hypertension were given infusions of either alfentanil or morphine together with bolus doses of midazolam for sedation and analgesia while ventilation was controlled artificially. Sodium nitroprusside ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McMenemin IM,Church JA,Kenny GN

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effects of stepwise increasing infusion rates of propofol 200-500 micrograms kg-1 min-1 on blood concentrations of propofol and the disposition and clearance of a bolus dose of indocyanine green (ICG) 0.5 mg kg-1 in 10 acutely instrumented dogs. Drug concentrations and ICG clearance were measured 3...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sear JW,Diedericks J,Foex P

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective double-blind study, single dose lumbar extradural blockade was instituted in 80 healthy male patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery. Patients were assigned randomly to one of four groups. Each group received treatment with 0.5% bupivacaine 20 ml containing adrenaline 1:200 000. To this solution w...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rucci FS,Cardamone M,Migliori P

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients are at risk for several types of lung injury in the perioperative period including atelectasis, pneumonia, pneumothorax, acute lung injury, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Anaesthetic management can cause, exacerbate, or ameliorate these injuries. This review examines the effects of perioperative mec...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kilpatrick B,Slinger P

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal anaesthesia is the preferred anaesthetic technique for elective Caesarean deliveries. Hypotension is the most common side-effect and has both maternal and neonatal consequences. Different strategies have been attempted to prevent spinal-induced hypotension, including the use of low-dose bupivacaine. We conducte...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Arzola C,Wieczorek PM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative awareness, with or without recall, continues to be a topic of clinical significance and neurobiological interest. In this article, we review evidence pertaining to the incidence, sequelae, and prevention of intraoperative awareness. We also assess which aspects of the complication are well understood (i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mashour GA,Avidan MS

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little advice on the posture to be used when intubating the trachea. Does the stance used depend on experience? METHODS:Twenty-six subjects with varying experience of intubation were photographed during laryngoscopy of an intubation training mannequin. Posture was measured from the photographs and ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Walker JD

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyridostigmine 0.143 mg kg-1 (maximum 10 mg) and atropine 0.0143 mg kg-1 (maximum 1 mg) were administered i.v. to six healthy male volunteers. Peripheral venous blood samples were drawn for measurement of serum cholinesterase activity. Maximum inhibition of the enzyme was found 5 min after injection with a decrease to...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Feldt-Rasmussen BF,Gefke K,Mosbech H,Hanel HK

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analgesic effects of buprenorphine 2 microgram/kg--1 and 8 microgram. kg--1 were compared with those of pethidine 1 mg. kg--1 and pentazocine 0.6 mg.kg--1 in 172 patients recovering from surgery. The drugs were given by i.m. injection in the period immediately after operation and the quality of pain relief was ass...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hovell BC

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients receiving opioids report feeling sleepy, but opioids actually inhibit the rapid eye movement phase of sleep (REM). Inhibition of REM sleep is followed by a rebound increase in REM sleep associated with cardiopulmonary complications. The medial pontine reticular formation (mPRF) is a brain region from which mo...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Cronin A,Keifer JC,Baghdoyan HA,Lydic R

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined changes in plasma concentrations of calcium in seven anaesthetized pigs during i.v. infusion of irrigating fluid containing 1.5% glycine. Volumes infused were 875 ml at 20 min (22 ml kg-1), 1475 ml at 40 min and 2075 ml at 60 min (75 ml kg-1). Plasma concentrations of sodium decreased from 134.5 (SD 3...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Chassard D,Berrada K,Tournadre JP,Boulétreau P

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are commonly developed by senior clinicians and education experts. However, if postgraduate training is conceptualised as an educational alliance, the perspective of trainees should be included. This raises the question as to whether the views of trainees and superv...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Marty AP,Schmelzer S,Thomasin RA,Braun J,Zalunardo MP,Spahn DR,Breckwoldt J

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:The solubility of desflurane compared with sevoflurane suggests more rapid recovery from desflurane anaesthesia. This could be important after prolonged anaesthesia and fast recovery may be advantageous in the elderly where slow recovery of mental function is a concern. We compared emergence from desflurane ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Heavner JE,Kaye AD,Lin BK,King T

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study of serious non-fatal complications of extradural block in obstetric practice was carried out using a postal questionnaire. Two hundred and three obstetric units in the United Kingdom (responsible for 2,580,000 deliveries from 1982 to 1986 inclusive) responded. A total of 505,000 extradural blocks...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Scott DB,Hibbard BM

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transtracheal jet ventilation (TTJV) is recommended in several airway guidelines as a potentially life-saving procedure during the 'Can't Intubate Can't Oxygenate' (CICO) emergency. Some studies have questioned its effectiveness. METHODS:Our goal was to determine the complication rates of TTJV in the CICO e...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Duggan LV,Ballantyne Scott B,Law JA,Morris IR,Murphy MF,Griesdale DE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of ketamine analgesia on gastric emptying was assessed in five healthy volunteers. Gastric emptying, estimated indirectly by the absorption of orally administered paracetamol, was not significantly delayed following administration of i.m. ketamine when compared with placebo. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Grant IS,Nimmo WS,Clements JA

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurone specific enolase (NSE) and S-100 beta protein have been used as markers of brain damage. We hypothesized that blood concentrations of NSE and S-100 beta protein reflect cognitive dysfunction after abdominal surgery. We studied 65 elderly patients in whom neuropsychological testing was performed before abdomina...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rasmussen LS,Christiansen M,Rasmussen H,Kristensen PA,Moller JT

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred years after Morton's demonstration of the anaesthetic effects of ether, T. Cecil Gray revolutionized anaesthesia with his introduction of balanced general anaesthesia. Gray's technique involved i.v. induction, administration of a neuromuscular blocking agent (curare), tracheal intubation, controlled ventil...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Shafer SL

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：: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：Background.:Perioperative administration of cefazolin reduces the incidence of perioperative infections. Intraoperative re-dosing of cefazolin is commonly given between 2 and 5 h after the initial dose. This study was undertaken to determine whether intraoperative continuous infusions of cefazolin achieve better probab...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Naik BI,Roger C,Ikeda K,Todorovic MS,Wallis SC,Lipman J,Roberts JA

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We developed a new neuromuscular transmission monitor, the compressomyograph (CMG, European patent number: EP 06018557.6, US patent number: US 60/824.541). This is the first preliminary report comparing neuromuscular block monitored by CMG and the Relaxometer mechanomyograph (MMG). METHODS:The two monitors ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Dahaba AA,Bornemann H,Holst B,Wilfinger G,Metzler H

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients undergoing anaesthesia for cataract surgery were anaesthetized and their lungs ventilated by intermittent positive pressure ventilation. In one group, ventilation was facilitated by tracheal intubation and in the other group by laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus was mo...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Valentine J,Stakes AF,Bellamy MC

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neuromuscular blocking effects of Org 9426, the 2-morpholino, 16-allyl-pyrrolidino derivative of the 3-desacetoxy analogue of vecuronium have been investigated in anaesthetized patients. Based on data from a pilot study, two doses, 250 and 500 micrograms kg-1 (estimated as the ED90 and 2 x ED90, respectively) were...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wierda JM,de Wit AP,Kuizenga K,Agoston S

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of endothelin-1, a potent vasoconstrictor released by vascular endothelium, in the vasoconstriction that develops after prolonged operations is not clear. This study was performed in order to determine if there was any relationship between endothelin-1 and the degree of vasoconstriction during prolonged plast...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tuominen HP,Svartling NE,Tikkanen IT,Saijonmaa O,Asko-Seljavaara S

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared bupivacaine 5 mg ml-1, either isobaric in saline 0.9% or hyperbaric in 8% glucose, for spinal anaesthesia in 100 children, aged 2-115 months, in a double-blind, randomized, parallel group, prospective study. Children were premedicated with diazepam 0.5 mg kg-1 orally. Seventy-two children were sedated...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kokki H,Tuovinen K,Hendolin H

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00