Pre-oxygenation and apnoea in pregnancy: changes during labour and with obstetric morbidity in a computational simulation.

abstract：:Spontaneous movement following injection of propofol at induction was studied in 303 patients. Two hundred patients were Caucasians and 103 were Asians. In a pilot study carried out prior to the main study, 26% of the Asians moved at induction as compared with 6% of the Caucasians. The patients were studied in relatio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chan A,Nickoll E,Thornton C,Doré C,Newton DE

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The numbers of anaesthetists and of surgeons in the English Health Regions and in Wales as at September 1978, are given in whole-time equivalents per 100,000 of population. All Regional figures are presented as percentages of the national average so that comparisons between Regions can be made. Marked inter-Regional d...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rees LT

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases are described and discussed in which penicillin powder applied to the theca at the end of laminectomy caused delayed convulsions. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bordbar A,Beheshti M

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient who suffered two episodes of torsade de pointes ventricular tachycardia during general anaesthesia for abdominal surgery. The first occurred on suctioning of the tracheobronchial tree and the second while anaesthesia was light. Since ST segment elevation was in each case noted before the onset of ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mizutani K,Toyoda Y,Kubota H

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the UK NAP4 project recommend that an unspecified pre-operative airway assessment be made. However, the choice of assessment is ultimately at the discretion of the individual anaesthesiologist. We retrieved a cohort of 188 064 cases from the Danish Anaesthesia Databas...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Nørskov AK,Rosenstock CV,Wetterslev J,Astrup G,Afshari A,Lundstrøm LH

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current attitude of conservators towards restoration is to preserve objects and materials in the condition as they are but without attempting to restore them 'as new'. Museum objects have generally ceased to serve their original utilitarian function but have become objects for study, information and inspiration. C...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Houghton IT

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large lateral hole of the Sprotte needle is claimed to aid cerebrospinal fluid efflux during the performance of spinal anaesthesia. Using theoretical calculations and practical measurement we have shown that reducing the area of the lateral hole to that of the cross sectional area of the needle does not affect the...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Aglan MY,Stansby PK

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of flexible bronchoscopy in the management of patients admitted to a busy Regional burns unit, with particular reference to possible smoke inhalation injury. The basic procedure employed was that used in routine bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma,...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Clark CJ,Reid WH,Telfer AB,Campbell D

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is described of an extensive block and hypotension which occurred after inadvertent dural puncture and subsequent epidural injection of bupivacaine. The subarachnoid spread of solution from the extradural space was confirmed radiologically. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Leach A,Smith GB

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various antacid or antisecretory agents are used to reduce the risk to patients of aspiration of gastric contents during general anaesthesia and a trial of the gastric proton pump inhibitor, omeprazole, is reported here. Twenty women admitted for elective Caesarean section under general anaesthesia received a single 8...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Moore J,Flynn RJ,Sampaio M,Wilson CM,Gillon KR

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Speed of injection of bupivacaine was assessed in 73 women who received epidural analgesia in labour. Rapid injection was shown to produce quicker onset of epidural block and more reliable perineal anaesthesia than slow injection, but there was no difference in the final extent of the block. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Griffiths RB,Horton WA,Jones IG,Blake D

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data related to the incidence of postoperative vomiting were collected during prospective studies on 607 ophthalmic surgical patients of all ages who underwent halothane anaesthesia with spontaneous ventilation. Analysis of data in respect of age, sex and surgical site variables, and time of onset of vomiting, identif...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： van den Berg AA,Lambourne A,Clyburn PA

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the attitudes of 96 patients and 163 anaesthetists to the need for obtaining informed consent before specialist airway techniques. Participants were asked to score six questions using a numerical scale, as to whether they thought consent was necessary before specific procedures, particularly in relatio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bray JK,Yentis SM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory depression and oversedation occurred during the administration of patient-controlled analgesia because of a broken syringe barrel. Possible complications in the use of patient-controlled analgesia are reviewed. These may be because of prescription or provision errors, patient factors or equipment problems....

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thomas DW,Owen H

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare complication following transfusion of a large volume of blood in an adult patient. An electrophysiological disturbance of the cardiac cycle with prolongation of the QT interval developed, which was followed by recurrent episodes of torsade de pointes, a unique form of ventricular tachycardia. The most...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kulkarni P,Bhattacharya S,Petros AJ

更新日期：1992-02-01 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：:Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage because of uterine atony with intramyometrial prostaglandin E2 1 mg, in an anaesthetised patient resulted in life-threatening hypotension. Anaesthetists should be aware of the potential cardiovascular side effects of prostaglandins. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kilpatrick AW,Thorburn J

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergency treatment of serious disorders of cardiac rhythm, left heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and cyanotic attacks is discussed. The article is intended for medical practitioners without special cardiological experience. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chamberlain DA,Williams JH

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recovery from a critical illness can be delayed by persistent anxiety and depression. To identify such patients, a new self-report questionnaire (the Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale, DASS) was used alongside an established instrument (the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale, HADS) in those who had spent a minim...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sukantarat KT,Williamson RC,Brett SJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthesia is a critical and complex process that extends from the pre-operative assessment through to the postoperative management of patients. Handover of responsibility for logistical as opposed to patient-orientated reasons may compromise that process of care. If such handover becomes inevitable with shift-based ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Horn J,Bell MD,Moss E

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the prevalence of novel acronyms in the titles of anaesthetic and related studies and the response of anaesthetists to them. We separately analysed trainee-led research projects in the UK supported by the Research and Audit Federation of Trainees (RAFT), and a 10-year cohort of papers identified using the ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Weale J,Soysa R,Yentis SM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The haemodynamic changes following induction of anaesthesia with equipotent doses of propofol and thiopentone have been compared. Propofol caused a significant fall in arterial blood pressure and total peripheral resistance, with a slight fall in cardiac output. There were no changes in heart rate. Apart from an initi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Grounds RM,Twigley AJ,Carli F,Whitwam JG,Morgan M

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major shoulder surgery can be extremely painful. Interscalene brachial plexus catheters provide excellent postoperative analgesia but are technically difficult to place. A new insulated Tuohy needle system for plexus catheterisation is now available. This prospective study examined its ease of use and the postoperativ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Denny NM,Barber N,Sildown DJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some of the acute metabolic derangements of unstable diabetes have been discussed. The management of patients undergoing surgical operations has also been considered. No problems are usually encountered in diabetic patients treated with diet alone or with oral hypoglycaemic compounds, although chlorpropamide may need ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Maw DS

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pressure recordings were made during passage of a Tuohy needle from the interspinous ligament to the subarachnoid space for lumbar drain insertion. Epidural space pressures were always positive. Negative pressures were seen only at the moment of entry into the subarachnoid space. These were artefactual and were caused...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Telford RJ,Hollway TE

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The position of doctors with domestic commitments (DDCs) at present training in the specialty of anaesthesia in the British National Health Service is considered and proposals are made for their future employment in career grades. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Edmonds-Seal J,McNeilly RH

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various methods have been developed to confirm proper intubation of the trachea. This blind, randomised study evaluates some of these quantitatively and qualitatively. Forty patients had both their trachea and oesophagus intubated. A procedure that included auscultation of the upper abdomen and lungs was 100% reliable...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Andersen KH,Hald A

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An account of plasma cholinesterase activity in samples of maternal and cord blood is presented. It is confirmed that plasma exchange markedly reduces the level of activity in maternal blood, and that the level is further reduced during the first 3-4 postnatal days. A particularly marked decrease was found in those ca...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Whittaker M,Crawford JS,Lewis M

更新日期：1988-01-01 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：:Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to viral infection is an unusual but well recognised cause of bone marrow dysfunction and multiple organ failure in young patients. Two 18 year-old patients were admitted to a tertiary liver unit with features of acute liver failure, cardio-respiratory collapse and pancyto...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Berry PA,Bernal W,Pagliuca A,Sizer E,Salisbury JR,Wendon JA,Auzinger G

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00