An evaluation of a 30-gauge needle for spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section.

abstract：:Unusual case of brachial plexus palsy developed in a patient following general anaesthesia in the sitting position. Congenital skeletal anomalies together with severe bony degenerative changes surrounding the nerve roots probably precipitated the palsy. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Saady A

更新日期：1981-02-01 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：:This randomised, placebo-controlled study assessed the effects of midazolam premedication on children's postoperative cognition and physical morbidity. In all, 179 children aged 5-10 years were randomly assigned to receive buccal midazolam (0.2 mg x kg(-1)) or placebo before sevoflurane-nitrous oxide anaesthesia for m...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Millar K,Asbury AJ,Bowman AW,Hosey MT,Martin K,Musiello T,Welbury RR

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The GlideScope(®) videolaryngoscope is widely utilised in the management of the difficult airway. However, complications such as mucosal injury, palatal and tonsillar perforations have been reported with its use. The Shikani optical stylet has shown promise in aiding difficult intubations. This randomised controlled t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Phua DS,Mah CL,Wang CF

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:A postal questionnaire on blood ordering practices and blood availability was sent to 89 randomly selected maternity units within the United Kingdom. The replies demonstrated a wide variation in crossmatching practices. Of those units that replied, 56% crossmatch for elective and 64% for emergency Caesarean section, 5...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Clark VA,Wardall GJ,McGrady EM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Propofol 2.5 mg/kg was compared with thiopentone 5 mg/kg in a randomised open study, as an induction agent in paediatric anaesthesia. One hundred and twenty children who were to undergo elective surgery were included in the study. Both propofol and thiopentone produced a rapid and smooth induction with a low incidence...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Valtonen M,Iisalo E,Kanto J,Tikkanen J

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two anaesthetic procedures that did not include nitrous oxide were compared in a randomised study of 50 patients for tympanoplasty and tympanoscopy: propofol given for induction and maintenance, and thiopentone-isoflurane given for induction and maintenance, respectively. Induction in the first group was with a bolus ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ledderose H,Rester P,Carlsson P,Peter K

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A caudal epidural injection was performed on a middle-aged woman for pain in her right foot. Although the procedure was uncomplicated and a good epidurogram was obtained, the patient went on to develop an orthostatic headache with generalised weakness and syncopal episodes that were treated successfully by epidural bl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thomas R,Thanthulage S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 14-year-old girl who deliberately ingested 8-9 g of dapsone and presented with severe methaemoglobinaemia and altered mental status. Prompt treatment with repeated doses of methylene blue and organ support brought about control of the methaemoglobinaemia and averted organ failure. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ferguson AJ,Lavery GG

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multipurpose rubber right-angle adaptor has been described. Thic can connect the patient to both masks and endotracheal tubes in several anaesthetic systems. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gran L

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loop diuretics remain a fundamental pharmacological therapy to remove excess fluid and improve symptom control in acute decompensated heart failure. Several recent randomised controlled trials have examined the clinical benefit of continuous vs. bolus furosemide in acute decompensated heart failure, but have reported ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ng KT,Yap JLL

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six intra-operative deaths and two episodes of near-fatal hypotension occurred in 52 consecutive Hastings procedures (insertion of metal prosthesis grouted in acrylic cement) for subcapital fracture of the femoral neck. This high complication rate was identified by a system of clinical audit undertaken by members of t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Duncan JA

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine pre-operative chest X-rays have been taken for 22 years. There has been recent criticism of this investigation. 1000 such X-rays taken in 1977 are compared with the same number in 1955. It appears now that routine pre-operative chest X-rays are not necessary under 30 years of age but that they are essential ov...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Loder RE

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The face is a rich source of information about the respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological state of the patient. These systems are particularly affected in the adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. It is possible to make firm decisions about mechanical ventilation by scrupulously caref...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gilston A

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficient use of operating theatres requires accurate case scheduling. One common method is 'booking to the mean'. Here, the mean times for individual operations are summed to approximate the time allocated to the list. An alternative approach is 'probabilistic scheduling'. Here, the means and standard deviation o...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Pandit JJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-four fit, unpremedicated patients who presented for routine surgery and received a standard anaesthetic technique were allocated randomly to three equal groups. Group 1 received tubocurarine 0.05 mg/kg before induction of anaesthesia. Group 2 received soluble aspirin 600 mg orally one hour before surgery, while...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McLoughlin C,Nesbitt GA,Howe JP

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of childbirth, including epidural anaesthesia for Caesarean section is described in a patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease. The reasons for the choice of epidural anaesthesia are explained and the anaesthetic significance of the disease is discussed. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Matthews AJ,Halshaw J

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly are a group of patients who would seem ideally suited to day surgery. However, age was initially regarded as a potential barrier to this process. We conducted a retrospective review of 1647 elderly patients (> 70 years of age) over a two-year period. Our results show a favourable outcome for these patients...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Aldwinckle RJ,Montgomery JE

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomised, double-blind placebo controlled study was undertaken to assess the analgesic efficacy of diclofenac. Following major abdominal surgery and 12 hours later, patients received either placebo or diclofenac 75 mg intramuscularly and their cumulative morphine requirements administered by a patient-controlled s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hodsman NB,Burns J,Blyth A,Kenny GN,McArdle CS,Rotman H

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-one patients received a standardised anaesthetic and were randomly assigned to three groups: tracheal intubation via direct laryngoscopy, tracheal intubation via an intubating laryngeal mask airway with immediate removal of the device, and tracheal intubation via an intubating laryngeal mask airway with delayed ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Choyce A,Avidan MS,Harvey A,Patel C,Timberlake C,Sarang K,Tilbrook L

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies of patients have shown that anaesthesia with nitrous oxide (N2O) increases the plasma levels of total homocysteine. In a randomised, controlled trial we measured the plasma total homocysteine levels in patients undergoing general surgery before and after anaesthesia with and without N2O. Plasma total ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Foschi D,Rizzi A,Zighetti ML,Bissi M,Corsi F,Trabucchi E,Mezzetti M,Cattaneo M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a randomised study in 70 patients to assess the effect of orientation of a standard polyvinyl chloride tracheal tube on the ease of railroading the tube during awake fiberoptic orotracheal intubation. Conventional orientation of the tube (with the bevel of the tube directed to the patient's left) was comp...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sharma D,Bithal PK,Rath GP,Pandia MP

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As COVID-19 disease escalates globally, optimising patient outcome during this catastrophic healthcare crisis is the number one priority. The principles of patient blood management are fundamental strategies to improve patient outcomes and should be given high priority in this crisis situation. The aim of this expert ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Baron DM,Franchini M,Goobie SM,Javidroozi M,Klein AA,Lasocki S,Liumbruno GM,Muñoz M,Shander A,Spahn DR,Zacharowski K,Meybohm P

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated if adding low-dose ketamine to fentanyl could offer a haemodynamically stable drug combination with little respiratory side-effects. Eight healthy, consenting male volunteers received in a random, cross-over and double-blind fashion both fentanyl 2 micrograms.kg-1 + ketamine 0.25 mg.kg-1 and fenta...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mildh L,Taittonen M,Leino K,Kirvelä O

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective, randomised, double-blind study was conducted to compare the efficacy of two doses of levobupivacaine combined with sufentanil for continuous epidural infusion following thoractomy. A total of 72 patients undergoing lobectomy or pneumonectomy were enrolled. An epidural catheter was inserted between the l...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： De Cosmo G,Congedo E,Mascia A,Adducci E,Lai C,Aceto P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an infant who presented with a combination of upper airway obstruction and atlanto-axial subluxation, secondary to a pharyngeal abscess resulting from cosmetic ear piercing. This combination posed a number of difficulties for the anasthetist and a detailed plan was formulated to prepare the child for anast...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Brookes A,Moriarty A

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：:An alarm for use with positive-pressure lung ventilators is described. The device gives audible warning if the pressure in the patient circuit fails either to exceed or to fall below 15 cmH2O within a period of 20 seconds or if the batteries are running low. No external controls are provided and the alarm is activated...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fodor I,Bloomfield D,Fisher A,Kerr JH

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Edrophonium was administered as a bolus of 2, 10 or 50 mg (0.03, 0.14 and 0.71 mg/kg) to antagonize neuromuscular block after pancuronium in man. Neuromuscular transmission was measured using "train-of-four" stimulation. Recovery started within 1 min, was maximum at 2 min and was then followed by a plateau of slow con...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bevan DR

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00