Aged erythrocytes: a fine wine or sour grapes?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous access increases the rate of successful cannulation and reduces the incidence of complications, compared with the landmark technique. Three transducer orientation approaches have been proposed for this procedure: short-axis (SAX), long-axis (LAX) and oblique-axis (OA...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Batllori M,Urra M,Uriarte E,Romero C,Pueyo J,López-Olaondo L,Cambra K,Ibáñez B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alfentanil 700 micrograms and fentanyl 100 micrograms were compared as anaesthetic adjuvants in 90 patients undergoing short duration gynaecological procedures. The results show that, at the chosen dose ratio, alfentanil causes a higher frequency of post-induction apnoea, but thereafter the respiratory effects of the ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hull CJ,Jacobson L

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frailty is a syndrome of cumulative decline across multiple physiological systems, which predisposes vulnerable adults to adverse events. Assessing vulnerable patients can potentially lead to interventions that improve surgical outcomes. Anaesthesiologists who care for older patients can identify frailty to improve pr...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bentov I,Kaplan SJ,Pham TN,Reed MJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathophysiology of the serotoninergic system in malignant hyperthermia (MH) is not completely understood. The serotonin-2 (5HT(2A)) receptor agonist 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane hydrochloride (DOI) induces typical MH symptoms, including skeletal muscle rigidity, an increase in body tempe...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gerbershagen MU,Wappler F,Fiege M,Kolodzie K,Weisshorn R,Szafarczyk W,Kudlik C,Schulte Am Esch J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infraclavicular axillary vein cannulation is not commonly used for central venous access because identifying the surface landmarks is difficult. Ultrasound guided axillary vein puncture has not been well described. We assessed ultrasound imaging to guide catheterization of the infraclavicular axillary vein. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sharma A,Bodenham AR,Mallick A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a simple, reliable method for rapid analysis of the partial pressure of volatile anaesthetic agents, based on a two-stage, head-space analysis. It is designed to solve the problems associated with reduced solubility of modern anaesthetics. After equilibration and analysis of a 2-ml sample of blood at...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Smith MA,Sapsed-Byrne SM,Lockwood GG

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diaphragm strength can be assessed from twitch gastric (TwPgas), twitch oesophageal (TwPoes), and twitch transdiaphragmatic pressure (TwPdi) in response to phrenic nerve stimulation. This requires the passage of balloon catheters, which may be difficult. Changes in pressure measured at the mouth during phrenic nerve s...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mills GH,Ponte J,Hamnegard CH,Kyroussis D,Polkey MI,Moxham J,Green M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overt stroke after non-cardiac surgery has a substantial impact on the duration and quality of life. Covert stroke in the non-surgical setting is much more common than overt stroke and is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Little is known about covert stroke after non-cardia...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mrkobrada M,Hill MD,Chan MT,Sigamani A,Cowan D,Kurz A,Sessler DI,Jacka M,Graham M,Dasgupta M,Dunlop V,Emery DJ,Gulka I,Guyatt G,Heels-Ansdell D,Murkin J,Pettit S,Sahlas DJ,Sharma M,Sharma M,Srinathan S,St John P

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for the assessment and management of factors both causing and maintaining a primary metabolic alkalosis is presented. During a 2-year period 65 patients with metabolic alkalosis were treated with saline and potassium chloride infusions. In four patients the alkalosis was refractory and required additional the...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Worthley LI

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An animal model was established to study the toxic effects of hyperoxia and the consequent changes in intracellular antioxidant status. Superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities were measured in erythrocytes, liver and lung, in addition to cellular glutathione concentrations and its associat...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Webster NR,Toothill C,Cowen PN

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) may affect blood coagulation. We studied the effects of a modified, balanced, high-molecular weight [mean molecular weight (MW) 550 kDa], high-substituted [degree of substitution (DS) 0.7] HES preparation (Hextend) on coagulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. METH...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Boldt J,Haisch G,Suttner S,Kumle B,Schellhaass A

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of diluting propofol in 5% dextrose on the incidence of i.v. injection pain was studied in 100 adult patients. Severe injection pain occurred in 32% (16 patients) who received undiluted propofol, compared with 10% (five patients) who received dilute propofol. We concluded that the dilution of propofol signi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Stokes DN,Robson N,Hutton P

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4-year-old girl developed severe hepatitis following the fourth administration of halothane in a period of 5 months. She was shown to have a circulating antibody which acted specifically against rabbit hepatocyte previously sensitized to halothane. The patient made a full recovery from the hepatitis, but 5 months la...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lewis RB,Blair M

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Days alive and out of hospital (DAH) has been proposed as a pragmatic outcome measure of surgical quality. However, there is a lack of procedure specific data or data within an optimised fast-track protocol. Furthermore, information about influence of follow-up duration and types of complications on DAH is l...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jørgensen CC,Petersen PB,Kehlet H,Lundbeck Foundation Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement Collaborative Group.

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterograde, but not retrograde, amnesia has been demonstrated following midazolam administration. However, there have been no studies investigating whether or not immediate retrograde amnesia can be produced with midazolam. METHODS:After ethics committee approval and consent, 40 adult patients undergoing s...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bulach R,Myles PS,Russnak M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an open study we have investigated the efficacy of 20 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine (7.5 mg ml-1) to provide extradural anaesthesia for elective Caesarean section. Plasma concentrations (total and free) were estimated in the mother and neonate. Anaesthesia was effective and safe. Plasma concentrations of ropivacaine in t...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Morton CP,Bloomfield S,Magnusson A,Jozwiak H,McClure JH

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the influence of renal failure on the pharmacokinetics and neuromuscular blockade of Org NC 45 (Norcuron), a new monoquaternary homologue of pancuronium, 13 patients under halothane and nitrous oxide anesthesia were studied. Org NC 45 was administered by 2-min infusion in doses of 0.28 mg kg-1 (normal ren...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Fahey MR,Morris RB,Miller RD,Nguyen TL,Upton RA

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surgical pleth index (SPI) is a measurement of intraoperative nociception. Evidence of its usability in children is limited. Given that the autonomic nervous system is still developing during the first years of life, the performance of the SPI on small children cannot be concluded from studies carried ou...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Harju J,Kalliomäki ML,Leppikangas H,Kiviharju M,Yli-Hankala A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aortocaval compression (ACC) can result in haemodynamic disturbances and uteroplacental hypoperfusion in parturients. Its detection is difficult because in most patients, sympathetic compensation results in no signs or symptoms. However, profound hypotension may develop after sympathectomy during regional an...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lee SW,Khaw KS,Ngan Kee WD,Leung TY,Critchley LA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma concentrations of pancuronium were measured in nine patients undergoing surgery because of total biliary obstruction. When compared with the averaged model-independent pharmacokinetic parameters obtained for normal patients, the terminal half-life of 270 min was more than twice normal (132 min, P less than 0.00...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Somogyi AA,Shanks CA,Triggs EJ

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five hundred and seventeen women in labour receiving extradural analgesia, using bupivacaine plain solution, were randomly allocated to one of three groups. Group A received 6-8ml of 0.5% solution, group B 10-14ml of 0.25% solution, and group C 6-8 ml of 0.25% solution. Spontaneous delivery occurred in 31.7% of patien...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Thorburn J,Moir DD

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fresh gas flows of nitrous oxide, oxygen and halothane at 6, 3, 2 and 1 litre/min were introduced into a circle absorber system. Spontaneous respiration and IPPV were studied and a regression of inspired on delivered oxygen concentration % was calculated. The difference between delivered and inspired oxygen concentrat...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Raymond JA

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty patients for elective lower segment Caesarean section were randomly divided into two groups. One group received 50 mulitre/kg of Althesin for induction of anaesthesia and the other, 100 mulitre/kg. The two maternal groups were similar. There was no significant difference in the clinical or biochemical status of...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Holdcroft A,Morgan M,Gordon H,Whitwam JG,White Y

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of incision and sternotomy on the auditory evoked potential (AEP) and EEG, to try to predict a haemodynamic response to incision or sternotomy using the AEP and EEG in 41 patients undergoing cardiac surgery during propofol and alfentanil anaesthesia. The AEP and EEG were recorded before inci...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： de Beer NA,van Hooff JC,Cluitmans PJ,Korsten HH,Grouls RJ

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated the effects of 9.5% and 14.1% MAC concentrations of isoflurane on some psychometric measurements. Both concentrations depressed peak saccadic velocity (P < 0.01), choice reaction time (P < 0.05) and visual analogue scores for sedation (P < 0.05), but not the critical flicker fusion threshold. The ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Yoshizumi J,Marshall RW,Sanders LD,Vickers MD

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple mathematical model of the chest wall was constructed so that during tidal breathing the relative volume contributions of the rib cage and abdomen/diaphragm could be measured in man, using four mercury-in-rubber strain gauges around the trunk. From the dimensions of the trunk and the change in circumference de...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Faithfull D,Jones JG,Jordan C

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 40 patients anaesthetized with thiopentone, 66% nitrous oxide and 1% halothane, the effects of a single i.v. dose of nalbuphine 4.5, 8, 15, 25 or 50 mg/70 kg or morphine 3, 5, 10 or 17.5 mg/70 kg on total ventilation and end-tidal carbon dioxide concentration have been measured. Depression of respiration occurred w...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Klepper ID,Rosen M,Vickers MD,Mapleson WW

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The properties of methadone suggest a potential advantage for epidural over i.v. administration for pain relief, but little supportive evidence exists. METHODS:To investigate the pharmacokinetic and the pharmacodynamic properties of epidural and i.v. methadone, four doses of methadone (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 0...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Haroutiunian S,Kagan L,Yifrach-Damari I,Davidson E,Ratz Y,Hoffman A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied 16 healthy volunteers whose lungs were preoxygenated six times each in order to assess the amount of room air entrained during tidal volume preoxygenation if a good seal is not maintained between the face mask and the face. With a fresh gas flow of 10 litre min-1, we found that using gravity alone to h...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McGowan P,Skinner A

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atropine and glycopyrrolate were compared in a mixture with neostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade in patients undergoing open heart surgery. In patients not receiving beta-blocking drugs, glycopyrrolate was shown to possess advantages over atropine in terms of a lower initial increase in heart rate, bette...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Salem MG,Richardson JC,Meadows GA,Lamplugh G,Lai KM

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00