End-tidal carbon dioxide concentration as an indicator of pulmonary blood flow during closed heart surgery in children. A report of two cases.

abstract：:We have assessed tracheal intubating conditions in 60 ASA I or II patients after induction of anaesthesia with propofol 2.5 mg kg-1 and alfentanil 10 or 20 micrograms kg-1 with or without i.v. lignocaine 1 mg kg-1. No neuromuscular blocking agents were administered. Patients were allocated randomly to four groups: gro...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Davidson JA,Gillespie JA

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used mivacurium in four myasthenic patients presenting for thymectomy. Supramaximal single twitch stimulation was applied to the ulnar nerve at the wrist and the force of contraction of the adductor pollicis was measured. After an initial bolus dose of 30 micrograms kg-1 (approximately one-fifth of the normal ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Paterson IG,Hood JR,Russell SH,Weston MD,Hirsch NP

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the effect on propofol pharmacokinetics of changes in its binding to plasma proteins is consistent with the predictions of the well-stirred model of hepatic elimination for nonrestrictively cleared drug. However, whether changes in binding lead to clinically ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Takizawa E,Hiraoka H,Takizawa D,Goto F

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ivabradine lowers heart rate (HR) without affecting contractility or vascular tone. It is licensed for HR control in chronic heart diseases. We performed a systematic review and meta-analyses to examine whether ivabradine could decrease major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality in critically i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Chen A,Elia N,Dunaiceva J,Rudiger A,Walder B,Bollen Pinto B

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurological deterioration from intraspinal haematoma following insertion of a spinal needle is extremely rare. We present the case of a 28-yr-old female, who presented with complete paraplegia following attempted spinal anaesthesia for delivery of her third child. Space-occupying iatrogenic spinal haemorrhage from a ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jaeger M,Rickels E,Schmidt A,Samii M,Blömer U

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effect of clonidine, dexmedetomidine and morphine on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit in the rat. In one group, each agonist was injected i.p. in 6-12 male Wistar rats. In another group of rats, yohimbine, naloxone or saline was injected with an agonist. At 30 min, radiolabelled saline...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Asai T,Mapleson WW,Power I

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurone specific enolase (NSE) and S-100 beta protein have been used as markers of brain damage. We hypothesized that blood concentrations of NSE and S-100 beta protein reflect cognitive dysfunction after abdominal surgery. We studied 65 elderly patients in whom neuropsychological testing was performed before abdomina...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rasmussen LS,Christiansen M,Rasmussen H,Kristensen PA,Moller JT

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial PO2 (PaO2) has been related to inspired oxygen concentration (FIO2 range 0.21-0.60) in 20 patients, breathing spontaneously, while recovering from a range of conditions treated in an intensive therapy unit. There was a highly significant linear trend (P < 0.001) for the mean venous admixture ("virtual shunt")...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Petros AJ,Doré CJ,Nunn JF

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined in 51 healthy patients undergoing body surface surgery the dose requirements for propofol, as part of a total i.v. anaesthesia technique with an alfentanil infusion. After premedication with temazepam, patients received alfentanil 50 micrograms kg-1 followed by an infusion of 50 micrograms kg-1 h-1. Pati...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Richards MJ,Skues MA,Jarvis AP,Prys-Roberts C

更新日期：1990-08-01 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:Intraoperative fluid therapy regimens using oesophageal Doppler monitoring (ODM) to optimize stroke volume (SV) (goal-directed fluid therapy, GDT) have been associated with a reduction in length of stay (LOS) and complication rates after major surgery. We hypothesized that intraoperative GDT would reduce the...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Challand C,Struthers R,Sneyd JR,Erasmus PD,Mellor N,Hosie KB,Minto G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even mild perioperative hypothermia is associated with several severe adverse effects. Resistive heating has possible advantages compared with other active warming systems because it can heat several fields independently. To assess this new warming system, we measured core temperature in patients during surg...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Matsuzaki Y,Matsukawa T,Ohki K,Yamamoto Y,Nakamura M,Oshibuchi T

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of atracurium in 25 patients undergoing general surgical procedures is described, neuromuscular function being monitored by the "train-of-four" stimuli. An initial dose of atracurium 0.5 mg kg-1 proved to be clinically acceptable, giving good conditions for endotracheal intubation and adequate muscle relaxatio...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hunter JM,Jones RS,Utting JE

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken to compare the effects of general anaesthesia (GA) and spinal anaesthesia (SA) on the need for postoperative hospitalization and early postoperative comfort in patients undergoing fast-track total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS:One hundred and twenty subjects were randomly alloca...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Harsten A,Kehlet H,Toksvig-Larsen S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is a major public health concern. Patient contact in the operating theatre (OT) can contribute to HCAI via microbial contamination. The application of hand hygiene is effective in reducing infection rates. Limited data are available on adhere...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Krediet AC,Kalkman CJ,Bonten MJ,Gigengack AC,Barach P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three formulations of etomidate were evaluated in unpremedicated patients undergoing minor gynaecological procedures. There was a high frequency of pain on injection (up to 50%) and excitatory phenomena (up to 95%) with all formulations. The frequency of excitatory phenomena was significantly greater than that after m...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Zacharias M,Clarke RS,Dundee JW,Johnston SB

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We explored whether a previously successful initiative to improve first-case on-time starts succeeded because (i) preoperative steps started earlier (but the process did not necessarily improve) or (ii) the process was brought into better control. METHODS:We analysed 35 months of data comprising 28 882 firs...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tiwari V,Ehrenfeld JM,Sandberg WS

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:We have compared the anaesthetic and analgesic efficacy of levobupivacaine with that of racemic bupivacaine in 66 male patients undergoing ambulatory primary inguinal herniorrhaphy. Patients were allocated randomly in a double-blind manner to local infiltration anaesthesia (0.25% w/v 50 ml) with either racemic bupivac...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bay-Nielsen M,Klarskov B,Bech K,Andersen J,Kehlet H

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compares cardiac output (CO) measurements obtained by lithium dilution (LiDCO), pulse power analysis (PulseCO), and continuous thermodilution (CTD) with bolus thermodilution (BTD) in ponies. METHODS:Eight isoflurane-anaesthetized Shetland ponies received xylazine, ketamine, and midazolam infusion...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ambrisko TD,Coppens P,Kabes R,Moens Y

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Short-axis ultrasound-guided placement of central venous catheters (CVCs) is widely accepted as safe practice. However, utilizing the long-axis approach could further improve safety, as it allows for better visualization of the needle as it is advanced to the target vessel. However, the long-axis approach ha...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ball RD,Scouras NE,Orebaugh S,Wilde J,Sakai T

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:In theory, setting an infrared multi-gas analyser to measure a volatile anaesthetic different from that in the sampled gas mixture may cause interference with carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide readings. The theory was investigated during evaluation of the Dräger Cicero EM anaesthetic workstation for the Medical Devices...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wilkes AR,Mapleson WW

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung function and clinical evidence of muscle weakness were assessed in 12 ASA I patients who received vecuronium 0.01 mg kg-1 pretreatment as a part of their anaesthetic management, before and 3 min after pretreatment. Most patients demonstrated ptosis and diplopia, while five of the 12 were unable to raise the head ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mahajan RP,Laverty J

更新日期：1992-09-01 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：:Using an airway management training model, we have assessed anaesthesia personnel in their use of correct cricoid force and ability to retain this skill after a short training programme. A perspex device, working on a hydraulic principle, was used to measure cricoid pressure when applied to the model. After initial as...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ashurst N,Rout CC,Rocke DA,Gouws E

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective randomized multi-centre study, the mortality following internal fixation surgery for fracture of the upper femur was investigated in 538 elderly patients allocated to receive subarachnoid blockade or general (narcotic-relaxant) anaesthesia. The 28-day mortality was 6.6% with subarachnoid, and 5.9% wit...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Davis FM,Woolner DF,Frampton C,Wilkinson A,Grant A,Harrison RT,Roberts MT,Thadaka R

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum concentrations of the cytokine, interleukin-6 (IL-6), increase after surgical trauma. IL-6 mediates the synthesis of acute phase proteins and stimulates secretion of pituitary hormones. We have examined the time course of circulating IL-6, and cortisol and growth hormone responses in patients undergoing hysterec...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Moore CM,Desborough JP,Powell H,Burrin JM,Hall GM

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the incidence of respiratory complications and hypoxic episodes during inhalation induction with isoflurane in 75 healthy unpremedicated children. Problems occurred less frequently when 4% isoflurane in oxygen was used from the outset than with traditional techniques using nitrous oxide and a gradually...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Warde D,Nagi H,Raftery S

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anaesthetic risks of acromegaly include difficulties in airway management, hypertension, and cardiac, gastrointestinal and renal problems. To estimate the incidence of major complications in this rare group of patients, we reviewed 28 patients with acromegaly who had pituitary tumour excision over a 10-yr period. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Seidman PA,Kofke WA,Policare R,Young M

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00