Tramadol use is associated with enhanced postoperative outcomes in breast cancer patients: a retrospective clinical study with in vitro confirmation.

abstract：:Amethocaine 1% solution was mixed with equal volumes of water, 0.9% saline or 10% dextrose to prepare respectively, hypobaric, isobaric and hyperbaric solutions which were compared for intradural spinal anaesthesia in 60 patients. Thirty patients received 10 mg and 30 patients received 15 mg of amethocaine. Injections...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Brown DT,Wildsmith JA,Covino BG,Scott DB

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is associated with a number of life-threatening complications. We present a case of massive and fatal arterial haemorrhage that occurred in the intensive care unit during an elective PDT on an 86-year-old woman following earlier evacuation of a traumatic subdural haematoma....

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Shlugman D,Satya-Krishna R,Loh L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background.:Compromised tissue oxygenation is one of the root causes of dysfunction of various organs and postoperative complications. Oxygenation of different tissue beds may follow different patterns of change during physiological derangement. Methods.:Patients undergoing elective major posterior spine surgery parti...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Meng L,Xiao J,Gudelunas K,Yu Z,Zhong Z,Hu X

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:We evaluated the use of an inexpensive trans-illuminating light wand for tracheal intubation. Expertise in its use was acquired quickly, thereby providing successful per-oral intubation in all patients who were able to open the mouth, irrespective of the view obtained of the epiglottis and larynx. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ainsworth QP,Howells TH

更新日期：1989-05-01 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：:The influence of halothane was studied on train-of-four fade during spontaneous recovery from neuromuscular block produced by atracurium in 42 children undergoing routine surgical procedures under general anaesthesia. The ulnar nerve was stimulated at the wrist, and compound electromyographic responses were recorded f...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Woloszczuk-Gebicka B

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the extent and frequency of dose errors and treatment delays made as a consequence of preparing drug infusions at the bedside, rather than using pre-filled syringes. METHODS:Forty-eight nurses with critical care experience volunteered to take part in this randomized, blinded, controlled stud...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Adapa RM,Mani V,Murray LJ,Degnan BA,Ercole A,Cadman B,Williams CE,Gupta AK,Wheeler DW

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Muscle relaxants facilitate tracheal intubation, but they are often not used for short peripheral surgical procedures. The consequences of this practice on the upper airway are still a matter of controversy. We therefore compared the incidence of post-intubation symptoms in a randomized study comparing patie...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Combes X,Andriamifidy L,Dufresne E,Suen P,Sauvat S,Scherrer E,Feiss P,Marty J,Duvaldestin P

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 1442 patients who had major gynaecological surgery were recruited into three multicentre studies using a standard general anaesthetic technique in order to assess the efficacy of various doses of orally administered ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. A total of 1257 patients...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Haigh CG,Kaplan LA,Durham JM,Dupeyron JP,Harmer M,Kenny GN

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neuromuscular and cardiovascular effects of atracurium were compared during nitrous oxide-isoflurane and nitrous oxide-fentanyl anaesthesia in healthy surgical patients. The dose-response curve was shifted significantly to the left during nitrous oxide-isoflurane anaesthesia (ED50 0.068 mg kg-1) as compared with n...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rupp SM,Fahey MR,Miller RD

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Circadian rhythms coordinate almost all physiological functions and are implicated in major disease development. Even though circadian rhythms have a major impact on human health, little is known about how they affect general anaesthesia. The purpose of this study was to understand if the time of day affects...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Szolnoki J,Polaner DM,Eckle T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gliding characteristics were evaluated of 10-ml plastic syringes used to identify the extradural space by "loss of resistance" techniques. This was undertaken quantitatively, by measuring the force necessary to depress syringe plungers, and qualitatively, by examining travel characteristics in terms of the force a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bricker SR,Coleman P

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of ketamine analgesia on gastric emptying was assessed in five healthy volunteers. Gastric emptying, estimated indirectly by the absorption of orally administered paracetamol, was not significantly delayed following administration of i.m. ketamine when compared with placebo. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Grant IS,Nimmo WS,Clements JA

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dynamic variables reliably predict fluid responsiveness (FR) in adults, but no data are available regarding their performance in infants. The aim of this prospective study was to assess whether pulse pressure variation (PPV) and stroke volume variation (SVV), in contrast to central venous pressure (CVP) and ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Renner J,Broch O,Duetschke P,Scheewe J,Höcker J,Moseby M,Jung O,Bein B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tracheal tube tip and cuff positions of different cuffed paediatric tracheal tube brands in the trachea can vary with design. METHODS:Data from three clinical studies with measured tracheal lengths were pooled in a database including 422 children aged from birth to 16 yr. Dimensional data of seven cuffed pa...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kemper M,Imach S,Buehler PK,Thomas J,Dave M,Weiss M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is commonly perceived as a risk factor for decline in renal function, especially in patients with preoperative renal dysfunction. There are few data on the effects of CPB on renal function in patients with mild preoperative renal dysfunction. The purpose of t...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Loef BG,Henning RH,Navis G,Rankin AJ,van Oeveren W,Ebels T,Epema AH

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The oesophageal leak pressure is defined as the pressure which breaks the seal between the cuff of a supraglottic airway and the peri-cuff mucosa, allowing penetration of fluid into the pharynx and the oral cavity. As a consequence, a decrease in this variable increases the risk of reflux and can lead to pul...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hensel M,Schmidbauer W,Geppert D,Sehner S,Bogusch G,Kerner T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brachytherapy presents the anaesthetist with unique problems. Information on anaesthesia for brachytherapy, however, is limited. The aim of this paper is to report on our experience involving a large number of brachytherapy procedures. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of records of 1622 anaesthetic procedur...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Benrath J,Kozek-Langenecker S,Hüpfl M,Lierz P,Gustorff B

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated the value of lower oesophageal contractility (LOC) in detecting awareness during anaesthesia in 20 human volunteer patients. LOC was measured either with subjects awake or after induction with propofol, during induction with propofol, and then as consciousness returned. Statistically significant c...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Isaac PA,Rosen M

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe a practical method of training anaesthetists in the technique of awake fibreoptic intubation. This is performed on a training course using the delegates as subjects. METHODS:The first 15 subjects underwent cardiovascular monitoring during airway fibreoptic endoscopy performed by other course mem...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Patil V,Barker GL,Harwood RJ,Woodall NM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retention of nitrous oxide in samples of nitrous oxide in air held in disposable plastic syringes, glass syringes and custom-made nylon film bags was studied by means of gas chromatography at intervals of 90 min, 24, 48 and 120 h after filling the containers. After 24 h the nylon bags retained a mean concentration...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Austin JC,Shaw R,Crichton R,Cleaton-Jones PE,Moyes D

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Double-lumen tubes (DLTs) are frequently used to establish one-lung ventilation (OLV). Their correct placement is crucial. We hypothesized that electrical impedance tomography (EIT) reliably displays distribution of ventilation between left and right lung and may thus be used to verify correct DLT placement ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Steinmann D,Stahl CA,Minner J,Schumann S,Loop T,Kirschbaum A,Priebe HJ,Guttmann J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chloral hydrate 25, 50 or 75 mg kg-1 or midazolam 0.4, 0.5 or 0.6 mg kg-1, all given by mouth in combination with atropine 0.03 mg kg-1, were compared as premedication in 248 children in a randomized, double-blind study. Chloral hydrate was significantly less palatable than midazolam. The anxiolytic effect of chloral ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Saarnivaara L,Lindgren L,Klemola UM

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the performance of the pneuPAC hyperbaric variant HB, a ventilator designed for use in a one-man hyperbaric chamber. The ventilator delivered minute volumes of 11-23 litre at 1 atm abs to 7.6-16 litre at 2.5 atm abs. The delivered minute volume may be controlled easily from outside the chamber by manipulat...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Spittal MJ,Hunter SJ,Jones L

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated, in six healthy male volunteers, the effect of high thoracic extradural anaesthesia on the ventilatory pattern and hypercapnic ventilatory response. Ventilatory variables were determined using a respiratory inductive plethysmograph. Duration of inspiration, rib cage excursion and its contribution ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kochi T,Sako S,Nishino T,Mizuguchi T

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effects of minor surgery and endotracheal intubation on postoperative breathing patterns. We measured breathing patterns and laryngeal resistance during the periods immediately before intubation (preoperative) and immediately after extubation following minor surgery (postoperative) in eight patients ana...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tanaka A,Isono S,Sato J,Nishino T

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-frequency oscillation (HFO) is a widely used lung-protective ventilatory strategy in paediatric and neonatal acute lung injury. Its safe and effective use has been hindered by inadequate recruitment of the lung during oscillation and, until recently, the lack of an adequately powered oscillator for use ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Moganasundram S,Durward A,Tibby SM,Murdoch IA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on mitochondrial respiration was examined in rat liver mitochondria. The addition of SNP 1 mmol litre-1 during state 3 respiration inhibited the oxygen uptake by 63.4%. A mixture of SNP 1 mmol litre-1 and glutathione (GSH) 1 mmol litre-1 inhibited the oxygen uptake more mark...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Nakamura S,Shin T,Hirokata Y,Shigematsu A

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after fast-track cardiac anaesthesia, risk factors for PONV and its influence on the length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:A prospective study was performed in the cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kogan A,Eidelman LA,Raanani E,Orlov B,Shenkin O,Vidne BA

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00