Zomepirac, dihydrocodeine and placebo compared in postoperative pain after day-case surgery. The relationship between the effects of single and multiple doses.

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：:Using human nasal cytological brushings, we have investigated the effects of morphine on ciliary function by measurement of cilia beat frequency in vitro, and we have also determined opioid receptor binding in these specimens. We obtained ciliated samples from seven volunteers, and measured cilia beat frequency using ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Selwyn DA,Raphael JH,Lambert DG,Langton JA

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are a known public health problem, and there is increasing recognition of the importance of perioperative falls for risk prediction and quality assessment. Our objective was to review existing literature regarding the occurrence, injuries, and risk factors of preoperative and postoperative falls. A systematized ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kronzer VL,Wildes TM,Stark SL,Avidan MS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Owing to complexities of measuring dead space, ventilatory failure is difficult to quantify in critical care. A simple, novel index called ventilatory ratio (VR) can quantify ventilatory efficiency at the bedside. The study objectives were to evaluate physiological properties of VR and examine its clinical a...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sinha P,Singh S,Hardman JG,Bersten AD,Soni N,Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group.

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A recent study showed that the noble gas helium induces early myocardial preconditioning. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been shown to be an important mediator in the signal transduction of late preconditioning. In the present study, we investigated whether helium induces late preconditioning in a concentratio...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Huhn R,Heinen A,Weber NC,Hieber S,Hollmann MW,Schlack W,Preckel B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The analgesia/nociception index (ANI), a 0-100 non-invasive index calculated from heart rate variability, reflects the analgesia/nociception balance during general anaesthesia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ANI in the assessment of immediate postoperative pain in adult patients undergoing general...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Boselli E,Daniela-Ionescu M,Bégou G,Bouvet L,Dabouz R,Magnin C,Allaouchiche B

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:State entropy (SE) is a newly available monitor for depth of anaesthesia. We investigated whether the relationship between predicted effect-site propofol concentration and Bispectral Index (BIS) and SE values is useful for predicting loss of verbal contact and loss of consciousness during steady-state condit...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Iannuzzi M,Iannuzzi E,Rossi F,Berrino L,Chiefari M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atelectasis is known to develop during anaesthesia and after operation atelectasis leads to impaired oxygenation. Lung recruitment manoeuvres, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) have been proposed for reduction of atelectasis but their benefits have not be...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lumb AB,Greenhill SJ,Simpson MP,Stewart J

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：Background:In addition to general anaesthetic effects, sevoflurane can also induce hyperactive behaviours during induction and recovery, which may contribute to neurotoxicity; however, the mechanism of such effects is unclear. Volatile anaesthetics including isoflurane have been found to activate the kainate (GluK2) re...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Liang P,Li F,Liu J,Liao D,Huang H,Zhou C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methylene blue-treated fresh-frozen plasma (MB-FFP) is mainly used in Europe. The advantage of the methylene blue system is that units can be treated individually. The combined action of methylene blue and illumination is a photodynamic process preventing viral RNA and DNA replication. We report the first immediate al...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Dewachter P,Castro S,Nicaise-Roland P,Chollet-Martin S,Le Beller C,Lillo-le-Louet A,Mouton-Faivre C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 20 patients undergoing thoracotomy, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial of intercostal bupivacaine. Bupivacaine 0.25% was infused at 5 ml h-1 through each of two catheters placed in the intercostal space at operation. Mean (95% confidence limits) 24-h requirements for morphine from a patie...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Dryden CM,McMenemin I,Duthie DJ

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the perioperative management of a 31-yr-old primipara with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia, who required urgent Caesarean delivery at 33 weeks' gestation. Peripartum haemorrhage was inevitable and was pre-empted by transfusion of multiple blood products, the effects of which were monitored by Thrombelastograph....

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Monte S,Lyons G

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As general anaesthesia may compromise the immune system, it has been hypothesized that latent varicella-zoster virus is more likely to be reactivated and cause herpes zoster in mothers after Caesarean deliveries under general anaesthesia. Our study was thus aimed at investigating the risk of herpes zoster am...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Chen YH,Rau RH,Keller JJ,Lin HC

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variant of a rebreathing/indicator-dilution technique was used to measure lung volume. Two or three indicators, which should have essentially the same pulmonary volume of distribution, were used. Gas compositions were measured by respiratory mass spectrometry and an extrapolation was used to allow for oxygen consump...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Black AM,Hahn CE,Maynard P,Scott IL

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of gas leakage around an uncuffed tracheal tube on the performance of Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME) was examined experimentally. Such leaks were shown to cause measurable decreases in the humidity output and efficiency of HME. The magnitude of the decrease in humidity output was shown to be dependent u...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tilling SE,Hayes B

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Days alive and out of hospital (DAH) has been proposed as a pragmatic outcome measure of surgical quality. However, there is a lack of procedure specific data or data within an optimised fast-track protocol. Furthermore, information about influence of follow-up duration and types of complications on DAH is l...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jørgensen CC,Petersen PB,Kehlet H,Lundbeck Foundation Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement Collaborative Group.

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies with an emulsion formulation of ICI 35 868 (2,6- diisopropylphenol ) indicate that this new formulation has anaesthetic properties in rats and mice, and haemodynamic effects in the mini-pig which are similar to those of the previously available Cremophor formulation. Administration of the emulsion formulation ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Glen JB,Hunter SC

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The time course of the plasma lignocaine concentration, following caudal anaesthesia, was studied in 11 healthy children (3.5-9 yr). Plasma lignocaine concentrations were measured for up to 6 h after administration (5 mg kg-1). Peak plasma concentration was 2.05 +/- 0.08 micrograms ml-1 and occurred at 28.2 +/- 2.9 mi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ecoffey C,Desparmet J,Berdeaux A,Maury M,Giudicelli JF,Saint-Maurice C

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paravertebral regional anaesthesia is used to treat pain after several surgical procedures. This study aimed to improve on our first published ultrasound-guided approach to the paravertebral space (PVS) and to investigate a possible discrepancy between the needle, catheter, and contrast dye position. METHOD...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Luyet C,Herrmann G,Ross S,Vogt A,Greif R,Moriggl B,Eichenberger U

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After cardiac surgery adequate postoperative analgesia is necessary. We assessed analgesia using intrathecal morphine and clonidine. METHODS:In a double-blind randomized study, 45 patients having coronary artery bypass graft surgery were allocated randomly to receive i.v. patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lena P,Balarac N,Arnulf JJ,Teboul J,Bonnet F

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The water soluble benzodiazepine midazolam was compared with diazepam, in doses of 0.07 mg kg-1 and 0.15 mg kg-1 respectively, administered i.v. to 100 patients undergoing gastroscopy. The degree of sedation, ease of endoscopy and recovery were comparable in the two groups. The effects of both drugs on arterial pressu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Whitwam JG,Al-Khudhairi D,McCloy RF

更新日期：1983-08-01 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：:In this study, we have compared two different doses of clonidine (bolus of 25 micrograms and infusion of 19 micrograms h-1; bolus of 50 micrograms and infusion of 37 micrograms h-1, both added to 0.03% bupivacaine) with a control group of 0.03% bupivacaine alone. The study was performed in a randomized, double-blind m...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Tremlett MR,Kelly PJ,Parkins J,Hughes D,Redfern N

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility of an interaction between diazepam and pancuronium bromide was investigated in six patients undergoing general anaesthesia maintained with fentanyl, droperidol and nitrous oxide. Neuromuscular blockade was controlled using a feedback mechanism which automatically adjusted the rate of injection of pancu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Asbury AJ,Henderson PD,Brown BH,Turner DJ,Linkens DA

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Miller laryngoscope blades are preferred for laryngoscopy in infants and children <2 yr of age. Despite their long history, the laryngeal view with the Miller blade size 1 has never been compared with that with the Macintosh (MAC) blade in children. This prospective, single-blinded, randomized study was desi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Passi Y,Sathyamoorthy M,Lerman J,Heard C,Marino M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effects of stepwise increasing infusion rates of propofol 200-500 micrograms kg-1 min-1 on blood concentrations of propofol and the disposition and clearance of a bolus dose of indocyanine green (ICG) 0.5 mg kg-1 in 10 acutely instrumented dogs. Drug concentrations and ICG clearance were measured 3...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sear JW,Diedericks J,Foex P

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the effect of sevoflurane anaesthesia on hepatocellular integrity, we measured plasma concentrations of glutathione S-transferase (GST) before anaesthesia and 1, 3, 6 and 24 h after the end of anaesthesia in 41 healthy, Japanese patients undergoing elective, body surface surgery. Sevoflurane (approximately 1...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ray DC,Bomont R,Mizushima A,Kugimiya T,Forbes Howie A,Beckett GJ

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two techniques for endotracheal anaesthesia in dental outpatients have been compared: a spontaneous ventilation technique using nitrous oxide, oxygen and halothane, and a controlled ventilation technique using nitrous oxide and oxygen, with tubocurarine and fentanyl. The latter technique has several advantages: abolit...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Thomas VJ,Thomas WJ,Thurlow AC

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infraclavicular axillary vein cannulation is not commonly used for central venous access because identifying the surface landmarks is difficult. Ultrasound guided axillary vein puncture has not been well described. We assessed ultrasound imaging to guide catheterization of the infraclavicular axillary vein. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Sharma A,Bodenham AR,Mallick A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00