The effect of anaesthesia and aortic clamping on cardiac output measurement using arterial pulse power analysis during aortic aneurysm repair.

abstract：:This study was designed to compare the cardiorespiratory effects of high frequency jet ventilation at 150 breaths/minute with and without added positive and expiratory pressure, with conventional intermittent positive pressure ventilation in 20 patients following aortocoronary bypass graft surgery. On comparison with ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Normandale J,Patrick M,Sherry KM,Feneck RO

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, randomised study was conducted to examine the efficacy of a single bolus dose of esmolol in treating surgically-induced tachycardia. Anaesthetic technique was identical in all patients, and consisted of premedication with midazolam and glycopyrronium, induction with thiopentone followed by suxamethoniu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Whirley-Diaz J,Gold MI,Helfman SM,deLisser EA

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pneumatic tourniquet paralysis with permanent damage is presented. The importance of relating the cuff pressure to the cuff used, the arterial blood pressure and the shape of the arm is emphasised. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Larsen UT,Hommelgaard P

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postmortem specimens of 10 patients who had received continuous epidural anaesthesia postoperatively (ranging from 2-21 days) were examined. Slight epidural haemorrhage was observed in six patients and a macroscopically visible haematoma in a thrombocytopenic patient. Nonspecific epidural inflammatory reactions were o...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wulf H,Striepling E

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tube of the laryngeal mask airway is frequently protected by foil during ablative laser procedures. The pilot balloon, however, is often left exposed. The effect of firing seven different cutaneous lasers at the pilot balloon of a disposable laryngeal mask airway was examined to assess its susceptibility to accide...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chilcott A,Lister TS,Geary PM,Wright PA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomised, controlled, crossover trial was designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of oral midazolam sedation for orthodontic extractions. Forty-six ASA physical status I children aged 10-16 years were recruited. Each child required two treatment sessions. Sedation with either oral midazolam 0.5 mg.kg-1 or ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wilson KE,Welbury RR,Girdler NM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, randomised, clinical trial was undertaken comparing intramuscular meptazinol (1 mg/kg) with intramuscular pethidine (1 mg/kg) for the relief of post-tonsillectomy pain, in 100 children under 15 years of age. Pethidine provided better analgesia in those patients who were awake after 30 minutes, but ther...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ridley SA,Matthews NC,Dixon J

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whilst conducting a randomised controlled trial into the effects of combination anti-emetics, we endeavoured to confirm that our patient groups were matched using the predictive scoring systems for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postoperative vomiting (POV) reported in the literature. One hundred and sev...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thomas R,Jones NA,Strike P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the use of aprotinin in two patients to control life threatening haemorrhage due to coagulopathy when other therapeutic measures had failed. We review the use of aprotinin and give a rationale for its use in acute coagulopathy. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Valentine S,Williamson P,Sutton D

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant obstructive jaundice is associated with poor aerobic capacity. We measured oxygen consumption and oxygen extraction (arterial-venous oxygen content) in the legs of nine patients during cardiopulmonary exercise testing before pancreaticoduodenectomy. The median (IQR [range]) peak oxygen consumption was 67 (49...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Junejo MA,Siriwardena AK,Parker MJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anatomical, neurological and behavioural research has suggested differences between the brains of right- and non-right-handed individuals, including differences in brain structure, electroencephalogram patterns, explicit memory and sleep architecture. Some studies have also found decreased longevity in left-handed ind...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rao S,Huverserian AR,Ben Abdallah A,Lees K,Willingham MD,Burnside BA,Villafranca AJ,Glick DB,Jacobsohn E,Avidan MS

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:To assess the effects of midazolam on explicit and implicit memories, 12 volunteers were randomly divided into the two groups: one with an Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation score of 3 (mild sedation) and one with a score of 1 (deep sedation). Blood oxygen-level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Tian SY,Zou L,Quan X,Zhang Y,Xue FS,Ye TH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique of general anaesthesia is described which has been used for trans-bronchial lung biopsy in 100 patients. Sixty-seven were day cases. An early pneumothorax was detected in four patients, but only one needed tube drainage. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Barr AM,Kurer FL

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Airtraq, a novel single use indirect laryngoscope, has demonstrated promise in the normal and simulated difficult airway. We compared the ease of intubation using the Airtraq with the Macintosh laryngoscope, in patients at increased risk for difficult tracheal intubation, in a randomised, controlled clinical trial...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Maharaj CH,Costello JF,Harte BH,Laffey JG

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amide local anaesthetics impair blood clotting in a concentration-dependent manner by inhibition of platelet function and enhanced fibrinolysis. We hypothesised that the presence of ropivacaine in the epidural space could decrease the efficacy of an epidural blood patch, as this technique requires that the injected bl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Porter J,Crowe B,Cahill M,Shorten G

更新日期：2001-01-01 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

abstract：:Acute cardiac herniation after radical pneumonectomy is extremely rare and is associated with an immediate mortality greater than 50%. We report a patient in whom cardiac herniation produced no signs or symptoms. The heart was returned to its correct position and the pericardial defect was repaired. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Self RJ,Vaughan RS

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient who sustained fractures of the scapula and proximal humeral head as a result of cardioversion during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is postulated that the fractures were the result of tetanic muscular contractions involving the proximal humeral heads and the shoulder girdles. This appears to be ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kam AC,Kam PC

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare obstetric complication. The exact pathogenesis of this syndrome remains unknown and significant controversy exists whether coagulopathy should always be present. We used thromboelastography to assess the effect of amniotic fluid on coagulation and platelet function in pregnant women. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Harnett MJ,Hepner DL,Datta S,Kodali BS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare conventional laryngeal mask airway sizing by weight with sizing by age in over- or underweight children. We studied 26 overweight (body mass index > 85th centile) and 26 underweight (body mass index < 15th centile) children. After general anaesthesia was induced, laryngeal mask air...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kim HJ,Park MJ,Kim JT,Kim CS,Kim SD,Kim HS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the design and working of a computer-controlled, closed anaesthetic breathing system which rapidly achieves and maintains a prescribed end-tidal concentration of isoflurane in oxygen. The system is simple to set up and not expensive; the only nonstandard component is a modified glass syringe. We have demon...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lockwood GG,Chakrabarti MK,Whitwam JG

更新日期：1993-08-01 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：: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：:Effective pain therapy after shoulder surgery is the main prerequisite for safe management in an ambulatory setting. We evaluated adverse events and hospital re-admission using a database of 509 interscalene catheters inserted during ambulatory shoulder surgery. Adverse events were recorded for 34 (6.7%) patients (9 (...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Marhofer P,Anderl W,Heuberer P,Fritz M,Kimberger O,Marhofer D,Klug W,Blasl J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and ten obstetric anaesthetists completed a questionnaire assessing how they would perform a rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia for a Caesarean section and their continued management during a failed tracheal intubation. The survey revealed considerable variation in the timing and application of cricoi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thwaites AJ,Rice CP,Smith I

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concise guidelines are presented that recommend the method of choice for skin antisepsis before central neuraxial blockade. The Working Party specifically considered the concentration of antiseptic agent to use and its method of application. The advice presented is based on previously published guidelines, laboratory ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.,Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association,Regional Anaesthesia UK.,Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.,Campbell JP,Plaat F,Checketts MR,Bogod D,Tighe

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of pneumothorax in the neonatal period is reviewed. Most infants who developed a pneumothorax were undergoing intermittent positive pressure ventilation. The most common underlying pathology associated with pneumothorax was idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome. This was the only condition in which a ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Jones RM,Rutter N,Cooper AC,Pullan CR

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described of epidural anaesthesia for electric Caesarean section which has a 98% success rate, and an acceptably low incidence of intra-operative pain. The essentials of the technique are to produce and maintain complete sensory block from S5 to T6, employing a two-stage injection of bupivacaine 0.5% (m...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thorburn J,Moir DD

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have prospectively assessed pain and anxiety of spinal puncture in 180 adult patients randomly allocated to one of three equal groups. On the morning of surgery group 1 had an EMLA patch, whereas group 2 and 3 had placebo patches. Group 2 also had infiltration analgesia with 2 ml lignocaine 2% with adrenaline, imme...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Koscielniak-Nielsen Z,Hesselbjerg L,Brushøj J,Jensen MB,Pedersen HS

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00