A survey of acute pain services in the UK.

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：:A randomised, double-blind comparison of the efficacy, duration of action and side effects of two analgesic regimens following elective epidural Caesarean section is described. Patients received epidural diamorphine 3 mg or intramuscular morphine 10 mg in the immediate postoperative period. Time to next analgesia was ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Stevens JD,Braithwaite P,Corke CF,Madej TH,Wheatley RG

更新日期：1991-04-01 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：:A patient with dystrophia myotonica was given dantrolene sodium to try to provide muscle relaxation during a cholecystectomy. Dantrolene was used as it is accepted that the drug has a place in the control of spasticity and also causes muscle relaxation, whereas conventional muscle relaxants are unable to control myoto...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Phillips DC,Ellis FR,Exley KA,Ness MA

更新日期：1984-06-01 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：:An oesophageal probe which incorporates facilities for pressure, temperature, electrocardiographic and stethoscopic monitoring is described. Actual and potential uses are outlined. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Baker AB,McLeod C

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimum time interval for 10 ml boluses of bupivacaine 0.0625% + fentanyl 2 μg.ml-1 as part of a programmed intermittent epidural bolus regimen has been found to be 40 min. This regimen was shown to be effective without the use of supplementary patient-controlled epidural analgesia boluses in 90% of women during t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Zakus P,Arzola C,Bittencourt R,Downey K,Ye XY,Carvalho JC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lloyd Davies position was developed to facilitate access to the pelvis for gynaecological, urological and colorectal procedures. Previous case reports have demonstrated that prolonged adoption (> 4 h) of this position has been associated with the development of bilateral compartment syndrome of the calves. All thr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Turnbull D,Mills GH

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent of airborne environmental bacterial contamination which occurs following tracheal suction has been investigated in patients undergoing intermittent positive pressure ventilation in the intensive therapy unit. Two methods of performing suction, one using a conventional open technique and one using a closed s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cobley M,Atkins M,Jones PL

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A can't intubate, can't ventilate scenario can result in morbidity and death. Although a rare occurrence (1:50 000 general anaesthetics), it is crucial that anaesthetists maintain the skills necessary to perform cricothyroidotomy, and are well-equipped with appropriate tools. We undertook a bench study comparing a new...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： King W,Teare J,Vandrevala T,Cartwright S,Mohammed KB,Patel B

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The numbers of anaesthetists and of surgeons in the English Health Regions and in Wales as at September 1978, are given in whole-time equivalents per 100,000 of population. All Regional figures are presented as percentages of the national average so that comparisons between Regions can be made. Marked inter-Regional d...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rees LT

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the predictability of inspired desflurane concentration during low-flow anaesthesia using a to-and-fro breathing system. Twenty-two adult patients requiring mechanical ventilation of the lungs during surgery took part in the study. Using a fresh gas flow of 1 l.min-1, the ratio of inspired desflurane ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gowrie-Mohan S,Muralitharan V,Lockwood GG

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factors that influence the induction of anaesthesia with propofol were investigated in a prospective study of 1000 patients. Pre-operative albumin and urea concentrations correlated with the minimum induction dose of propofol, but less strong correlations were found with haemoglobin, globulin and total protein concent...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McCleane GJ,Fogarty DF,Watters CH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-year-old boy with symptoms of a minor upper respiratory tract infection developed Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia that presented as hypoxaemia under anaesthesia for minor emergency surgery. The patient required 72 hours of mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit after the anaesthetic and thereafter made ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Campbell NN

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Datex 'Normac' infrared anaesthetic agent monitor has been evaluated for accuracy of calibration, stability and speed of response. Accuracy was assessed by comparing with a gas chromatograph calibrated using volumetric standards and was found to be very good for isoflurane and enflurane but was slightly less accur...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Luff NP,White DC

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have evaluated the use of an intravascular ion-selective electrode for continuous plasma potassium monitoring in patients during and after cardiac surgery. Potassium estimations from the indwelling electrode provided a rapid and sensitive, but only moderately reliable, indicator of potassium as confirmed by blood s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Drake HF,Treasure T,Smith B

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is described of an extensive block and hypotension which occurred after inadvertent dural puncture and subsequent epidural injection of bupivacaine. The subarachnoid spread of solution from the extradural space was confirmed radiologically. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Leach A,Smith GB

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus-2, which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is highly contagious. Airway management of patients with COVID-19 is high risk to staff and patients. We aimed to develop principles for airway management of patients with COVID-19 to encourage safe, accurate and swift ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cook TM,El-Boghdadly K,McGuire B,McNarry AF,Patel A,Higgs A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laryngeal mask airways and tracheal tubes were studied to determine both their resistance to constant gas flows and additional inspiratory work during simulated inspiration. Laryngeal mask airways imposed less resistance and required lower additional inspiratory work compared with the corresponding sized tracheal tube...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bhatt SB,Kendall AP,Lin ES,Oh TE

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Memory for stimuli presented during inhalation anaesthesia was tested in 80 children undergoing eye surgery. Two groups were exposed, in a random double-blind study, to repeated neutral phrases including either the colour orange or green. A postoperative colouring task was used as a test of implicit memory to detect a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bonke B,Van Dam ME,Van Kleff JW,Slijper FM

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article does not attempt to answer all the questions which might arise with the immediate management of a patient with acute renal failure but an effort has been made to lay down some guidelines and discuss some of the points of controversy. It should be remembered that the management of acute renal failure is an...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rainford DJ

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A laboratory study of a widely available heat and moisture exchanger marketed for paediatric use was undertaken. The deadspace, measured by volume displacement, was 12 ml, similar to that of a standard catheter mount for paediatric use. Pressure drop across the device was measured at several different flows in five sa...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wilkinson KA,Cranston A,Hatch DJ,Fletcher ME

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood samples were taken from six children aged between 10 months and 15 years, at intervals over a period of 40 hours while they were receiving continuous morphine infusions. The plasma morphine values obtained showed similar and consistent levels 15-30 minutes after starting the infusions. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bray RJ,Beeton C,Hinton W,Seviour JA

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 30-gauge spinal needle was evaluated for Caesarean section, using a combined epidural/spinal technique, in 50 mothers. Spinal anaesthesia failed in six mothers and was inadequate in another six. General anaesthesia was required on one occasion. A 25% overall failure rate suggests that a 30-gauge needle is not a prac...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lesser P,Bembridge M,Lyons G,Macdonald R

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a sedative infusion of propofol on haemodynamics and oxygen transport were examined in critically ill adult patients. Ten patients receiving mechanical ventilation for treatment of septic shock and respiratory failure were given a decreasing rate propofol infusion designed to achieve and maintain a stab...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Nimmo GR,Mackenzie SJ,Grant IS

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study group recently evaluated an ED(95) local anaesthetic volume of 0.11 ml.mm(-2) cross-sectional nerve area for the ulnar nerve. This prospective, randomised, double-blind crossover study investigated whether this volume is sufficient for brachial plexus blocks at the axillary level. Ten volunteers received an ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Marhofer P,Eichenberger U,Stöckli S,Huber G,Kapral S,Curatolo M,Kettner S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of a number of drugs to abolish the emergence delirium and unpleasant dreams which follow anaesthesia induced with 2 mg/kg ketamine was studied. These included three benzodiazepines, droperidol and 'neurolept' combinations and four commonly-used premedicants. When given intravenously 10 min before inductio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lilburn JK,Dundee JW,Nair SG,Fee JP,Johnston HM

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The laryngeal mask airway was inserted in 10 cadavers. At postmortem the chest was opened and an infusion set primed with a dilute barium solution was inserted into the oesophagus and ligated in place. A cricoid force of 43 N was then applied and the infusion set was positioned so that when the clamp was opened it gen...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Strang TI

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year-old man presenting for aortic reconstructive surgery showed severe, previously undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea during overnight oximetry monitoring before operation. Postoperatively, in the first 4 hours following extubation, he suffered 238 episodes of respiratory obstruction. These events were associa...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Reeder MK,Goldman MD,Loh L,Muir AD,Casey KR,Gitlin DA

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we compared urinary bladder and oesophageal temperatures with the core temperature obtained from a pulmonary artery catheter in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation. The bladder temperature was a closer approximation to pulmonary artery temperature in this group of patients than the oesop...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Russell SH,Freeman JW

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00