Caudal block for postoperative analgesia in children.

abstract：:Eighty-three patients were given midazolam 0.1 mg.kg-1 by intramuscular injection as premedication before general anaesthesia with alfentanil-nitrous oxide. During anaesthesia patients were presented (through headphones) with either statements about common facts of some years ago (group A) (n = 43) or new verbal assoc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： De Roode A,Jelicic M,Bonke B,Bovill JG

更新日期：1995-03-01 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：:The effects of sufentanil on intracranial pressure, mean arterial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure and heart rate were studied in 20 neurosurgical intensive care unit patients. Epidural intracranial pressure probes were implanted in patients who suffered head injury, intracerebral haemorrhage or underwent tumour ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Weinstabl C,Mayer N,Richling B,Czech T,Spiss CK

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of propofol during low flow (1.6 l.min-1.m-2) hypothermic (27-29 degrees C) cardiopulmonary bypass on systemic haemodynamic and metabolic variables were studied in 20 patients in a parallel group comparison. Patients in the control group underwent two consecutive control periods, whereas those in the propo...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Laycock GJ,Alston RP

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minaxolone has been used to induce anaesthesia, and in incremental doses to supplement nitrous oxide, in 100 patients undergoing minor surgical procedures. Half the patients received a small dose of fentanyl before induction. Minaxolone proved to be a satisfactory induction agent. The commonest complications were an i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Punchihewa VG,Morgan M,Lumley J,Whitwam JG

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A continuous infusion of ketamine, following an initial dose of 1 mg/kg, has been used as sole anaesthetic in over 200 adult patients. The pre-operative use of 4 mg lorazepam has made this acceptable with respect to emergence sequelae and dreams. The technique can be used with neuromuscular blocking drugs and controll...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lilburn JK,Dundee JW,Moore J

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most anaesthetic equipment needs to be modified to fulfil anti-pollution recommendations. A method of modifying a Cape-Waine Anaesthetic Ventilator is described in detail showing what parts need to be replaced or removed. A list of the new parts required together with their cost is given and the modification can be ma...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Zorab JS,Fox DE

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fit 27-year-old man presented with severe facial trauma following an industrial accident. Initial assessment showed severe swelling around the lower jaw and haemorrhage from the mouth, nose, scalp and left ear. The patient was conscious with a Glasgow Coma Score of 13 but in respiratory distress. Following adoption ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Neal MR,Groves J,Gell IR

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep venous thrombosis is a recognised complication of trauma to the leg and may lead to pulmonary thrombo-embolism, but paradoxical thrombo-embolism is rare. A case of fatal paradoxical thrombo-embolism which followed a leg injury in a previously fit 36-year-old male is presented and contributory factors are reviewed...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Coleman SA,Wilson-MacDonald J

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concise guidelines are presented that recommend the method of choice for skin antisepsis before central neuraxial blockade. The Working Party specifically considered the concentration of antiseptic agent to use and its method of application. The advice presented is based on previously published guidelines, laboratory ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.,Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association,Regional Anaesthesia UK.,Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.,Campbell JP,Plaat F,Checketts MR,Bogod D,Tighe

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:Eighty-six adult day-case patients were recruited into a prospective, randomised study and allocated to one of two groups. Patients received either intravenous remifentanil 0.3 microg.kg(-1) or an equivalent volume of sodium chloride 0.9% followed by induction of anaesthesia with propofol target-controlled infusion un...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Grewal K,Samsoon G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Summary The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of pulse dye densitometry with that of bolus thermodilution cardiac output measurement in patients before and after elective coronary artery bypass grafting. Twenty-eight patients were studied. Agreement between mean thermodilution and pulse dye densitometry ca...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Baulig W,Bernhard EO,Bettex D,Schmidlin D,Schmid ER

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen patients were monitored for nocturnal body position (supine vs. side) and arterial oxygen saturation pre-operatively and on the second postoperative night after major abdominal surgery. The number of positional changes were significantly decreased after operation (p < 0.05) with a trend towards more time spen...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rosenberg-Adamsen S,Stausholm K,Edvardsen L,Zwarts M,Kehlet H,Rosenberg J

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The demyelinating diseases are classified and the current concepts of the aetiology and pathophysiology of the most common of these diseases, multiple sclerosis, are described. The effects of the impaired function, local responses and known complications of the disease on the choice of anaesthetic, drugs and technique...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Jones RM,Healy TE

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared a rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia using propofol 2 mg.kg-1 and alfentanil 50 micrograms.kg-1, with a standard technique using thiopentone 5 mg.kg-1 and suxamethonium 1 mg.kg-1. The incidence of complications, and the quality of conditions for intubation, were similar in both groups. The patien...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Beck GN,Masterson GR,Richards J,Bunting P

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficient use of operating theatres requires accurate case scheduling. One common method is 'booking to the mean'. Here, the mean times for individual operations are summed to approximate the time allocated to the list. An alternative approach is 'probabilistic scheduling'. Here, the means and standard deviation o...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Pandit JJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:J waves appear on an electrocardiogram as an elevation of the J point in the terminal portion of the QRS complex. J waves are often benign, but may be associated with malignant ventricular arrhythmias. In some cases, such problems appear to have been precipitated by propofol infusions. We observed a sudden increase in...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Takaishi K,Kawahito S,Yamada H,Soeki T,Sata M,Kitahata H

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the respiratory effects of 5 and 10 cmH2O pressure support ventilation during anaesthesia with 1.5% end-tidal concentration of isoflurane in nine healthy, spontaneously breathing, adult patients. Some of the patients demonstrated an irregular respiratory pattern with periods of apnoea and we therefore ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bhatt SB,Chui PT,Gin T,Tam YH,Oh TE

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied whether an intravenous bolus of cimetidine altered the disposition of extradurally administered lignocaine in the parturient. Mothers who requested extradural analgesia for elective Caesarean section were randomly pretreated with either cimetidine 200 mg intravenously (n = 5) or no H2-receptor antagonist (n...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Flynn RJ,Moore J,Collier PS,Howard PJ

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy provide important information in patients with acute head injury. However, optimal patient management requires intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. There are few reports on the use of ICP sensors in an MR environment. We tested the Ventrix parenchymal intracranial pr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Coles JP,Steiner LA,Martin J,Donovan T,Hutchinson PJ,Carpenter TA,Menon DK

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty ASA physical status I and II, premedicated patients were administered propofol 2 mg x kg-1 and remifentanil 2 microg x kg-1 (group R), alfentanil 50 microg x kg-1 (group A) or suxamethonium 1 mg x kg-1 (group S) as a rapid bolus. One minute after study drug administration, tracheal intubation was performed. Intu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Alexander R,Booth J,Olufolabi AJ,El-Moalem HE,Glass PS

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a randomised, double-blinded, two-centre trial we evaluated the effect of a microbiological filter (Supor, Pall Life Sciences) on propofol injection pain. We studied 336 unpremedicated adult patients, who graded pain experienced during induction of anaesthesia with propofol on a 4-point verbal rating scale. Use of ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Davies AF,Vadodaria B,Hopwood B,Dexter T,Conn D

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive neck flexion and rotation in certain surgical positions may cause kinking of the internal jugular vein that obstructs cerebral venous blood flow and results in elevated intracranial pressure. The objective of this study was to measure internal jugular vein flow and identify potential impediments to venous fl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Yeoh TY,Tan A,Manninen P,Chan VW,Venkatraghavan L

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the repeated effect of sterilisation on light intensity in laryngoscopes from Penlon, Riester, Heine (two different blades), Medicon and Upsher. Light intensity was measured by a light meter using two methods. Measurements were performed before the decontamination procedure was carried out and subsequently ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bucx MJ,Veldman DJ,Beenhakker MM,Koster R

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The action of orphenadrine when given towards the end of a general anaesthetic is described. It is shown to delay the need for postoperative analgesia and extend the analgesic action of papaveretum. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fry EN

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate was designed originally for rapid targeted replacement of the coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X. Dosing strategies for the approved indication of vitamin K antagonist-related bleeding vary greatly. They include INR and bodyweight-related protocols as well as fixed...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Erdoes G,Koster A,Ortmann E,Meesters MI,Bolliger D,Baryshnikova E,Martinez Lopez De Arroyabe B,Ahmed A,Lance MD,Ranucci M,von Heymann C,Agarwal S,Ravn HB

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death guidelines for urgent surgery recommend a fully staffed emergency operating theatre and restriction of 'after-midnight' operating to immediate life-, limb- or organ-threatening conditions. Audit performed in our institution demonstrated significant decreases...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cosgrove JF,Gaughan M,Snowden CP,Lees T

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case history of a patient with unusual injuries following blunt thoracic trauma is presented. There was a pneumopericardium, bilateral tension pneumothoraces and rupture of the thoracic trachea, and the shock lung syndrome developed. Some points which arose in the management of the case are discussed, and it is poin...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McCaughey W,King R

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Vital View laryngoscope (Vital Signs, NJ, USA) consists of a plastic disposable blade containing a fibrelight and a non-disposable handle; there is therefore no need to sterilise the blade and no concern about disintegration of the fibrelight. In a random cross-over design, we compared the Vital View laryngoscope ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Asai T,Uchiyama Y,Yamamoto K,Johmura S,Shingu K

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00