Diagnostic accuracy of anaesthesiologists' prediction of difficult airway management in daily clinical practice: a cohort study of 188 064 patients registered in the Danish Anaesthesia Database.

abstract：:Implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation is performed under general anaesthesia. This report describes awareness or recall in two of 33 patients scheduled for implantation. After induction, anaesthesia was maintained using continuous infusions of propofol and atracurium and intermittent boluses of alfentani...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Moerman A,Herregods L,Foubert L,Poelaert J,Jordaens L,D'Hont L,Rolly G

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a national postal survey of trauma anaesthetists in the UK to ascertain current practice for the peri-operative anaesthetic management in patients with fractured necks of femur. We received 155 replies from 218 questionnaires sent (71.1% response rate). Regional anaesthesia was preferred by 75.8% of respo...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sandby-Thomas M,Sullivan G,Hall JE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We pointed out in the first of these two articles that the commonest cause of an anaesthetic disaster in young healthy patients is a loss of airway patency then a failure to intubate occurring unexpectedly in the absence of head or neck pathology. Upper airway obstruction is a very common complication of general anaes...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Burwell DR,Jones JG

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review is presented of animal studies of the selective steroidal neuromuscular blocking drug binding agent sugammadex. These studies demonstrate that sugammadex is faster in onset than the currently used acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, has no muscarinic effects, and is characterised by lack of adverse effects on ot...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Booij LH,van Egmond J,Driessen JJ,de Boer HD

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We undertook the first clinical evaluation of a novel, non-invasive device for the continuous measurement of plasma haemoglobin concentration in 25 patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. At four pre-determined intervals, samples of blood were taken for plasma haemoglobin estimation on a blood gas analyser and a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Broderick AJ,Desmond F,Leen G,Shorten G

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks of the chest wall are increasingly popular alternatives to established techniques such as thoracic epidural or paravertebral blockade, as they are simple to perform and have an appealing safety profile. Many different techniques have been described, which can be broadly categoris...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chin KJ,Versyck B,Pawa A

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：:Ketamine and midazolam were used for induction of anaesthesia and by continuous intravenous infusion for maintenance to assess their suitability for use in a total intravenous anaesthetic technique in the management of battle casualties. Muscular relaxation was provided by vecuronium and the patients' lungs ventilated...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Restall J,Tully AM,Ward PJ,Kidd AG

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative nausea and vomiting is one of the most common complications of inpatient and day case surgical procedures. In a climate where total cost of an illness is becoming increasingly important, postoperative nausea and vomiting is a major contributor to direct and indirect costs for both the hospital and patien...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hirsch J

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:Nineteen consecutive patients undergoing total hip replacement under epidural anaesthesia were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group received 1000 mg of ethamsylate intravenously before induction of anaesthesia. Blood lost during surgery was measured by a colorimetric technique. Closed suction drains w...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Keith I

更新日期：1979-07-01 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：:Nimodipine is widely used in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage for the prevention and treatment of delayed ischaemic neurological deficits. Intravenous nimodipine has significant vasodilatory properties and may compromise the achievement of haemodynamic targets in patients who receive hypertensive hype...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Radhakrishnan D,Menon DK

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively assessed common clinical endpoints for their usefulness in avoiding hyperinflation of the cuffs of laryngeal mask airways (slight outward movement) and tracheal tubes (disappearance of an audible leak around the cuff during manual ventilation < 20 cm H(2)O) in 640 children. Cuff pressures were measure...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ong M,Chambers NA,Hullet B,Erb TO,von Ungern-Sternberg BS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the rate of injections interpreted as intravascular during imaging of lumbosacral transforaminal epidural injections, using fluoroscopy alone or with digital subtraction. We evaluated 732 injections performed on 348 patients: 8.1% (59/732) and 10.5% (77/732) of injections were interpreted as intravascu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kim YH,Park HJ,Moon DE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective, randomised, controlled clinical study was performed to compare the incidence and severity of postoperative peripheral venous thrombophlebitis associated with a single intravenous cannula used for both intra-operative and postoperative purposes, and two cannulae, one used intra-operatively and the other ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Panadero A,Iohom G,Taj J,Mackay N,Shorten G

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma phosphate concentration (Pi), red cell 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentrations were measured pre-operatively and at intervals after operation for 30 h in twelve patients (nine males and three females, 44--61 years of age), who underwent open heart surgery. All patients r...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Swaminathan R,Morgan DB,Ionescu M,Hill GL

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of severe respiratory depression complicating epidural diamorphine administration are reported. In both cases, the dura had been punctured. The risk of epidural opiate administration in association with a breach in the dura is reiterated. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Corke CF,Wheatley RG

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with severe Guillain-Barré syndrome responded to treatment with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins. It is suggested, on the basis of recent case reports, that immunoglobulins may have an important rôle in the future treatment of this immune-mediated disease. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rajah A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence and aetiology of peri-operative stroke in patients undergoing general surgical procedures are reviewed. Some general recommendations on the peri-operative anaesthetic management of these patients are summarised. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kam PC,Calcroft RM

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients who received electroconvulsive therapy were anaesthetised with either propofol or methohexitone in a randomised crossover study. Recovery times were similar but patients who received propofol tended to be orientated sooner. The decrease in arterial blood pressure after induction was greater with propof...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rouse EC

更新日期：1988-03-01 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：:Plasma concentrations of lignocaine were determined in six ASA 1 children treated with thoracic paravertebral blockade. Peak concentrations ranged between 1.7 and 3.0 micrograms.ml-1 after a bolus injection of lignocaine 0.5 ml.kg-1 (lignocaine 10 mg.ml-1 with adrenaline 5 micrograms.ml-1) and peak plasma concentratio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lönnqvist PA

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the degree to which cricoid pressure (Sellick manoeuvre) actually compresses the oesophagus, we measured the effect of cricoid pressure and paralaryngeal pressure on the outer anteroposterior diameter of the upper oesophagus with ultrasound in 39 healthy volunteers. The mean (SD) outer anteroposterior oesoph...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Andruszkiewicz P,Wojtczak J,Wroblewski L,Kaczor M,Sobczyk D,Kowalik I

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine whether a single oral dose of omeprazole 40 mg is effective in increasing the pH of gastric residue above 2.5 at the time of anaesthetic induction in adult patients scheduled for elective gynaecological surgery. The patients were allocated to receive either chlorazepate dipotassiu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ng Wingtin L,Glomaud D,Hardy F,Phil S

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duration of laryngoscopy must be kept as short as possible to prevent disturbances of oxygenation and ventilation. Because the factors associated with prolonged laryngoscopy are not well known, we studied 1000 patients undergoing tracheal intubation under general anaesthesia to determine the possible effects of their ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Saghaei M,Safavi MR

更新日期：2001-12-01 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 purpose of this double-blind study was to investigate the incidence of transient neurological symptoms after the use of isobaric lidocaine and isobaric prilocaine for spinal anaesthesia. Seventy patients (ASA 1-2, age between 18 and 70 years) were randomly assigned to two groups of 35 patients each, to receive eit...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： de Weert K,Traksel M,Gielen M,Slappendel R,Weber E,Dirksen R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The triggering of phantom limb pain by subarachnoid or epidural anaesthesia has been well described leading to the suggestion that neuraxial regional anaesthesia is relatively contraindicated in lower limb amputees. We report our experience of the provision of anaesthesia for repeat Caesarean section on two occasions ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Uncles DR,Glynn CJ,Carrie LE

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described for the determination of equipotent rates of infusion of intravenous hypnotic agents. Two end points have been defined; the rates needed to suppress the initial response to the surgical incision in 50% (ED50) and 95% (ED95) of patients receiving continuous infusion anaesthesia to supplement 67...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sear JW,Phillips KC,Andrews CJ,Prys-Roberts C

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00