Monitoring of end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure during high frequency jet ventilation.

abstract：:The effect of the i.v. administration of methylene blue dye on haemoglobin oxygen saturation, measured by a pulse oximeter was investigated. The absorption spectra of various concentrations of haemoglobin, oxyhaemoglobin and methylene blue were compared. The amount of 660-nm light absorbed by methylene blue was suffic...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gorman ES,Shnider MR

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study adequate antinociception during general anaesthesia, tetanic stimulus of 5-10 s duration has been used previously as a standardized nociceptive stimulus. However, such stimuli have been found to correlate poorly with intraoperative nociception. We hypothesized that an electrical tetanic stimulus of ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rantanen M,Yppärilä-Wolters H,van Gils M,Yli-Hankala A,Huiku M,Kymäläinen M,Korhonen I

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease is a congenital haemoglobinopathy with a high incidence of perioperative complications. Traditional anaesthetic management, based largely on extrapolation from biochemical models, has emphasized avoidance of red cell sickling to prevent exacerbations of the disease. This historical review outlines ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Firth PG

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of bolus doses of phenoperidine 1-2 mg i.v. either alone, or combined with pancuronium 2-4 mg, were investigated in seven patients in traumatic coma. Phenoperidine alone significantly reduced mean arterial pressure (MAP) by a mean (+/- SEM) of 13.2 (+/- 2.8) mm Hg. Overall there was no significant change i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bingham RM,Hinds CJ

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the pharmacokinetics (PK) of a new i.v. formulation of paracetamol (Perfalgan) in children ≤15 yr of age. METHODS:After obtaining written informed consent, children under 16 yr of age were recruited to this study. Blood samples were obtained at 0, 15, 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 h after administr...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mohammed BS,Engelhardt T,Cameron GA,Cameron L,Hawksworth GM,Hawwa AF,McElnay J,Helms PJ,McLay JS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the increasing prevalence of children who are overweight and with obesity, anaesthesiologists must determine the optimal dosing of medications given the altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in this population. We therefore determined the single dose of dexmedetomidine that provided sufficient s...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wu B,Shan J,Zhou Q,Wang L

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally accepted that halothane reduces airway and tissue resistance in lungs with preexisting airway tone. However, under conditions of resting airway tone, pulmonary resistance remains unaltered. In this study, we have determined the effects of halothane on respiratory system, pulmonary and chest wall resist...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Reta GS,Riva JA,Piriz H,Medeiros AS,Rocco PR,Zin WA

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the extradural administration of low-dose morphine in 10 ml of 10% dextrose (2-3 mg) to 98 adult patients with various types of acute and chronic pain. Extradural morphine injections were given either via a Tuohy needle (single or repeat injection) or via an extradural catheter. Pain relief was evaluated by ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Magora F,Olshwang D,Eimerl D,Shorr J,Katzenelson R,Cotev S,Davidson JT

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaesthetics suppress the formation of lasting memories at concentrations that do not suppress perception, but it is unclear which elements of the complex cascade leading from a conscious experience to a lasting memory trace are disrupted. Experiments in conscious humans suggest that subhypnotic concentratio...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Pearce RA,Duscher P,Van Dyke K,Lee M,Andrei AC,Perouansky M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a renewed interest in nitric oxide donor drugs, such as nitroglycerin, delivered by the inhalational route for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). We investigated the acute effects of inhaled nitroglycerin on pulmonary and systemic haemodynamics in children with PAH associated ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Goyal P,Kiran U,Chauhan S,Juneja R,Choudhary M

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：:The rate of gastric emptying in pregnancy was measured indirectly using the rate of paracetamol absorption in four groups of 15 patients: non-pregnant controls, first trimester patients presenting for termination of pregnancy, second trimester patients presenting for prostaglandin termination of pregnancy, and patient...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Macfie AG,Magides AD,Richmond MN,Reilly CS

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with metastatic carcinoid tumours often undergo surgical procedures to reduce the tumour burden and associated debilitating symptoms. These procedures and anaesthesia can precipitate a life-threatening carcinoid crisis. To assess perioperative outcomes, we studied retrospectively the medical records of adult ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kinney MA,Warner ME,Nagorney DM,Rubin J,Schroeder DR,Maxson PM,Warner MA

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnesium inhibits the release of acetylcholine from the motor nerve terminal and thus potentiates the action of the non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs. We have examined the possibility that this effect might enhance the speed of onset of non-depolarizing block with pancuronium. Following the administration...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： James MF,Schenk PA,van der Veen BW

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is a traditional index of the hypnotic potency of an inhalational anaesthetic. To investigate the anaesthetic as well as the unwanted effects of xenon (Xe) in a swine model, it is useful to know MAC(Xe). METHODS:The study was performed using ten swine (weight 27.8-35...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hecker KE,Horn N,Baumert JH,Reyle-Hahn SM,Heussen N,Rossaint R

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer program written mainly in a high level language (ALGOL), but with the sampling routine and certain calculations written in assembly language (SIR), has been developed to assess neuromuscular blockade in anaesthetized man by means of an Elliott 903 digital computer. The program allows the on-line real-time a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Perry IR,Worsley R,Sugai N,Payne JP

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the correlation between the evoked electromyographic response in the first dorsal interosseous muscle of the hand, temperature and forearm position in 40 female patients after enflurane anaesthesia with spontaneous breathing. In 20 patients the supinated forearm with the wrist extended was immobilized...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Smith DC,Booth JV

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the efficacy of patient-controlled interscalene analgesia (PCIA) using ropivacaine with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) using nicomorphine in 60 patients (n = 30 in each group), in a prospective, randomized study. In both groups, all patients received interscalene block with 0.75% ropivacaine befor...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Borgeat A,Tewes E,Biasca N,Gerber C

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parecoxib, a cyclo oxygenase-2 inhibiting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, has been widely used for postoperative analgesia. Our aim was to quantify the benefit of a single dose after coronary artery bypass grafting. METHODS:The investigation was carried out as a randomized double blind placebo control...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Khalil MW,Chaterjee A,Macbryde G,Sarkar PK,Marks RR

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In regional anaesthesia, there is a risk of direct nerve injury. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the diameter of the applied needle is associated with the magnitude of nerve injury after needle nerve perforation. METHODS:In five anaesthetized pigs, the brachial plexus were exposed bilater...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Steinfeldt T,Nimphius W,Werner T,Vassiliou T,Kill C,Karakas E,Wulf H,Graf J

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen of 31 Belgian Landrace pigs developed malignant hyperthermia (MH) after breathing halothane. A short period of exercise 1 h before the administration of the triggering agent increased the incidence of the syndrome to 100% in eight similar pigs. Clinical symptoms were more marked and developed more rapidly in ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： van den Hende C,Lister D,Muylle E,Ooms L,Oyaert W

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a random, double-blind crossover trial using an ischaemic limb pain model we have assessed the speed of onset of analgesia after an i.v. bolus of equipotent doses of diamorphine and morphine in 12 healthy male volunteers. Pain and its subsequent relief were assessed by means of a visual analogue scale. Two of the s...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Morrison LM,Payne M,Drummond GB

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve hydrocephalic patients undergoing hydrodynamic studies and shunt procedures during general anaesthesia were subjected to short term observations of the cerebrovascular effects of isoflurane. Intraventricular pressure (IVP), arterial pressure (AP); cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP = AP-IVP), end-tidal PCO2, Cere...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lundar T,Lindegaard KF,Refsum L,Rian R,Nornes H

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that propofol can have effects on atrioventricular node conduction. We report a case where administration of propofol was associated with termination of supraventricular tachycardia. Although a similar phenomenon has been reported in children, this is the first such case in an adult. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kannan S,Sherwood N

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three anaesthetic techniques based on isoflurane were compared in outpatients undergoing laparoscopy. Sixty healthy patients were randomly allocated to receive isoflurane via mask (spontaneous respiration), via tracheal tube (spontaneous respiration) or via tracheal tube with controlled ventilation. Moderate hypercarb...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kenefick JP,Leader A,Maltby JR,Taylor PJ

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the ability of naïve intubators to intubate the trachea using a laryngoscope and an intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA) after receiving basic training, in a randomized, prospective, crossover study in 60 patients. Ventilation of the lungs via the ILMA was also compared with ventilation with a face...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Avidan MS,Harvey A,Chitkara N,Ponte J

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thermal, mechanical, and electrical stimuli are often used in acute pain studies and cause qualitatively different pain sensations. Yet, the comparative electroencephalogram (EEG) changes caused by these stimuli have not been studied. We hypothesized that because these stimuli cause different pain sensations...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Murrell JC,Mitchinson SL,Waters D,Johnson CB

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro experiments on the rat phrenic nerve-hemidiaphragm preparation, stimulated directly or indirectly with supramaximal impulses at 0.1 Hz revealed that pethidine in concentrations greater than 5 micrograms ml-1 caused a rapid increase of the twitch. This was maximal (60% increase during direct and 70% increase d...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Boros M,Chaudhry IA,Nagashima H,Duncalf RM,Sherman EH,Foldes FF

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nociceptin/orphanin FQ, N/OFQ, and its receptor NOP represent a non-opioid branch of the opioid superfamily that were first studied for their effects on pain responses. Both N/OFQ and NOP are involved in a wide range of 'non-pain' responses including immunomodulation and cardiovascular control. There is now growing in...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Serrano-Gomez A,Thompson JP,Lambert DG

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both the performance of breathing systems and recommendations for the fresh gas flows to be used in patients breathing spontaneously can be expressed in ml kg-1 min-1 or fresh gas: total ventilation ratio (VF:VE). We have examined the relationship between these two descriptions. The data of 106 subjects (awake volunte...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Soni N,Ooi R

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00