Response to suxamethonium in a myasthenic patient during remission.

abstract：:The action of orphenadrine when given towards the end of a general anaesthetic is described. It is shown to delay the need for postoperative analgesia and extend the analgesic action of papaveretum. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fry EN

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The LiDCO plus monitor (LiDCO Ltd, Cambridge, UK) uses pulse contour analysis of the arterial pressure waveform to indicate changes in stroke volume and cardiac output. Calibration against a lithium indicator dilution method is required to permit display of absolute values in addition to trends. The effect of haemodyn...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Beattie C,Moores C,Thomson AJ,Nimmo AF

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mothers in labour using a self-administered 50% N2O and 50% O2 (Entonox) demand system, experience a time lag between making a demand at the onset of a contraction and pain relief. A practical method is described of reducing this time lag by supplementing the intermittent supply from the demand valve system with a con...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Willis BA,Rosen M

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spread of iohexol in the epidural space was studied using two types of epidural catheter. Twenty pre-menopausal women undergoing hysterectomy received lumbar epidural analgesia via either multi-orifice or single orifice catheters. Twenty-four hours after surgery, iohexol was injected before catheter removal with t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Magides AD,Sprigg A,Richmond MN

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alkalinisation of local anaesthetic drugs is a controversial technique for improving regional blockade. Forty-two patients scheduled for upper limb surgery received axillary brachial plexus anaesthesia using a cannula technique. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either lignocaine 1.5% with 1 in 200,000 adren...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gormley WP,Hill DA,Murray JM,Fee JP

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Baxter Intermate LV250 infusor is a large capacity, high flow mechanical infusor, designed to deliver viscous solutions and suspensions. The objective of the laboratory study was to evaluate the LV250 infusor when used with either 0.9% sodium chloride solution or an emulsion, propofol 1%. Following this, the LV250...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hamid SK,Wong PK,Carmichael F,White K,Asbury AJ

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are numerous possible techniques for delivering local anaesthetic through peripheral nerve catheters. These include continuous infusions, patient-controlled boluses and programmed intermittent boluses. The optimal delivery regimen of local anaesthetic is yet to be conclusively established. In this review, we ide...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Law WZW,Sara RA,Cameron AJD,Lightfoot NJ

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stability of propofol emulsion following the addition of various amounts of lignocaine solution was investigated. The investigations used were macroscopic and microscopic observations and electroacoustic determination of both droplet size and zeta potential. Evidence of emulsion instability was present following t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lilley EM,Isert PR,Carasso ML,Kennedy RA

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of subhypnotic doses of propofol on intrathecal morphine-induced pruritus was studied in a prospective, randomly allocated, double-blind controlled trial. Fifty-eight women undergoing elective lower segment Caesarean section for a singleton fetus received spinal anaesthesia with 2.5 ml hyperbaric 0.5% bupiv...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Warwick JP,Kearns CF,Scott WE

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed conditions for insertion of a laryngeal mask airway in 90 unpremedicated adult patients who received either thiopentone 5 mg.kg-1 preceded by 40 mg of topical lignocaine spray to the posterior pharyngeal wall or propofol 2.5 mg.kg-1 alone in a randomised, single-blinded trial. All patients received fentany...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Seavell CR,Cook TM,Cox CM

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripherally inserted central catheters are often positioned blindly in the central circulation, and this may result in high malposition rates, especially in critically ill patients. Recently, a new technology has been introduced (Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System) that uses an electro-magnetic system to guide posit...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Johnston AJ,Holder A,Bishop SM,See TC,Streater CT

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

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：:This prospective, observational study explored the need for pain-related unscheduled contact with healthcare services after outpatient surgery. We hypothesised that 10% of outpatients would have pain-related unscheduled contact with healthcare services, and that the incidence would differ depending on the type of surg...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Brix LD,Bjørnholdt KT,Thillemann TM,Nikolajsen L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to validate a device designed to measure activated clotting time in low-range heparin plasma concentrations (ACT-LR) prospectively during the post-operative period of vascular surgery. Measurement of ACT-LR and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were performed before heparinisat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Racioppi L,Quinart A,Biais M,Nouette-Gaulain K,Revel P,Sztark F

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lamtec agent monitor is a compact anaesthetic analyser designed to measure halothane, isoflurane and enflurane. It shows good linearity and stability. The faster model can be used for end-tidal measurements up to 25 breaths per minute. Calibration using a standard of the gas to be measured is recommended. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Humphrey SJ,Luff NP,White DC

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous morphine and diamorphine are routinely used for postoperative analgesia but the relative histamine releasing abilities of these drugs have not been compared in man. Thirty-eight patients were randomly allocated to receive morphine (0.16 mg.kg-1) or diamorphine (0.08 mg.kg-1) after abdominal surgery. Blood ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Withington DE,Patrick JA,Reynolds F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve tissue protein S-100 and neurone-specific enolase levels in serum were studied in 10 patients before, during and for 2 days after elective carotid endarterectomy performed under general anaesthesia and using a Javid Shunt. In six patients, simultaneous cerebrospinal fluid samples were also obtained. Serum nerve ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gao F,Harris DN,Sapsed-Byrne S,Standfield NJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 30-gauge spinal needle was evaluated for Caesarean section, using a combined epidural/spinal technique, in 50 mothers. Spinal anaesthesia failed in six mothers and was inadequate in another six. General anaesthesia was required on one occasion. A 25% overall failure rate suggests that a 30-gauge needle is not a prac...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lesser P,Bembridge M,Lyons G,Macdonald R

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I report the case of a 57-year-old patient admitted to the intensive care unit with severe community-acquired pneumonia, complicated by prolonged mechanical ventilation of the lungs and intractable cardiac failure. He underwent percutaneous coronary angioplasty of the right coronary artery, but this did not improve hi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Davis C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to estimate the minimal effective anaesthetic concentrations of ropivacaine required to block the femoral nerve in 90% of patients. Forty-five patients who had knee surgery received ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block using 15 ml ropivacaine. The ropivacaine concentration given to a p...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Taha AM,Abd-Elmaksoud AM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A postal questionnaire survey was carried out to determine the activities, motivation and barriers to continuing medical education amongst career grade anaesthetists in Scotland. Four hundred and ten consultants and 49 non-consultant career grade anaesthetists were surveyed with a response rate of 84.5%. All responden...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chambers WA,Ferguson K,Prescott GJ

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative sore throat has a negative impact on patient satisfaction and recovery. Benzydamine hydrochloride is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug available for topical use. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of topical application of benzydamine to prevent post...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kuriyama A,Aga M,Maeda H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation has previously been used successfully to treat both acute and chronic ventilatory failure secondary to a number of conditions, including scoliosis. We report two patients in whom it was used, on three separate occasions, to treat acute ventilatory failure following corrective...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Doherty MJ,Millner PA,Latham M,Dickson RA,Elliott MW

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the effect of propofol and propofol with suxamethonium on serum potassium concentration during induction of general anaesthesia. Forty patients were studied during elective surgery and serum electrolytes were measured before and after the induction of anaesthesia. Patients were all...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fogarty DJ,McCleane GJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laryngospasm occurring after tracheal extubation in children is potentially dangerous. This study uses acupuncture with bloodletting at the Shao Shang (L 11) or Shang Yang (Li 1) acupoints to investigate whether this technique can prevent or treat laryngospasm. Seventy-six patients were randomly divided into two group...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lee CK,Chien TJ,Hsu JC,Yang CY,Hsiao JM,Huang YR,Chang CL

更新日期：1998-09-01 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：:A 15-year old girl underwent a posterior spinal fusion procedure for severe lordoscoliosis. On turning to the prone position acute posture-related upper airway obstruction occurred. During surgery, manipulation of the spine caused several episodes of loss of cardiac output. Retrospective assessment of the pre-operativ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bagshaw ON,Jardine A

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain natriuretic peptide has vasodilatory properties and may thus increase splanchnic perfusion and oxygenation. We compared the effects of recombinant brain natriuretic peptide on gastric mucosal microvascular haemoglobin oxygenation (reflectance spectrophotometry) and systemic variables with those of equi-hypotensi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Schwarte LA,Schwartges I,Scheeren TW,Schober P,Picker O

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaemia is increasingly prevalent in the United Kingdom. Despite recommendations to the contrary, many patients undergo cardiac surgery with undiagnosed and untreated anaemia. According to the World Health Organization definition, 1463/2688 (54.4%) patients undergoing cardiac surgery between 2008 and 2009 in our insti...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hung M,Besser M,Sharples LD,Nair SK,Klein AA

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From March 1975 until September 1978, seventy patients were referred for intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation for cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction or for the treatment of low cardiac output states following cardiopulmonary bypass. Sixty of these received adequate intra-aortic balloon pump ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Tobias MA,Challen PD,Franklin CB,Phillips G,Varley EM

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00