Cardiorespiratory effects of high frequency intermittent positive pressure ventilation in the dog.

abstract：:We studied 34 patients undergoing elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm under combined general anaesthesia and epidural block to evaluate the acute effects of diaspirin crosslinked haemoglobin (DCLHb) 50, 100 and 200 mg kg-1 i.v. Haemodynamic variables were measured continuously using pulmonary and radial ar...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Garrioch MA,McClure JH,Wildsmith JA

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We gave either midazolam or propofol for induction of anaesthesia to 140 ASA I or II female patients (18-60 yr). ED50 values were obtained by probit analysis for three clinical end-points: loss of response to command; loss of eyelash reflex; failure to respond to application of an anaesthetic face mask delivering 1% i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McClune S,McKay AC,Wright PM,Patterson CC,Clarke RS

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of anaesthesia on dynamic nitric oxide production, concentrations of tetrahydrobiopterin and the accumulation of cyclic GMP (cGMP) in the rat central nervous system (CNS). Rats were assigned to anaesthesia with halothane, isoflurane, pentobarbital, diazepam, ketamine or xenon (n=6 per group...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Galley HF,Le Cras AE,Logan SD,Webster NR

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:. Missense variants in the ryanodine receptor 1 gene ( RYR1 ) are associated with malignant hyperthermia but only a minority of these have met the criteria for use in predictive DNA diagnosis. We examined the utility of a simplified method of segregation analysis and a functional assay for determining the pa...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Merritt A,Booms P,Shaw MA,Miller DM,Daly C,Bilmen JG,Stowell KM,Allen PD,Steele DS,Hopkins PM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested the hypothesis that premedication with i.m. midazolam decreases core temperature dose-dependently. We studied six male volunteers, in random order, on 3 days: (1) no midazolam administration (control day), (2) midazolam 0.025 mg kg-1 i.m., (3) midazolam 0.075 mg kg-1 i.m. On the first day, subjects were main...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Matsukawa T,Hanagata K,Ozaki M,Iwashita H,Koshimizu M,Kumazawa T

更新日期：1997-04-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative delirium and cognitive decline are common in elderly surgical patients after non-cardiac surgery. Despite this prevalence and clinical importance, no specific aetiological factor has been identified for postoperative delirium and cognitive decline. In experimental setting in a rat model, nitrou...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Leung JM,Sands LP,Vaurio LE,Wang Y

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mechanosensory thalamocortical relay neurones (TCNs) receive glutamatergic excitatory input and are subjected to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)Aergic inhibitory input. This study assessed the effects of an increase in concentration of isoflurane on thalamic excitatory and inhibitory mechanisms. METHODS:TCNs...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Detsch O,Kochs E,Siemers M,Bromm B,Vahle-Hinz C

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 72-yr-old patient was to undergo a left lumbar plexus block by the posterior approach to achieve postoperative analgesia after hip replacement. The block failed after three unsuccessful attempts to identify nerve structures and a fascia iliaca compartment block was performed. Postoperatively the patient received eno...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Aveline C,Bonnet F

更新日期：2004-10-01 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：:BW 403C65, an isoquinolinium bisquaternary compound, was investigated for its neuromuscular blocking properties. In vitro in from preparations, low concentrations induced an increase in miniature endplate potentials (m.e.p.p.) frequency without altering their amplitude. With increasing concentrations m.e.p.p. frequenc...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Post EL,Sokoll MD,Gergis SD,Dretchen KL,Cronnelly R

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fresh gas flow rate necessary to prevent rebreathing in T-piece anaesthesia is well established at twice total ventilation. The minimum reservoir volume to avoid air dilution of anaesthetic gases in the alveolus at this flow rate is, however, undecided. A lung model was constructed to represent spontaneous respira...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Naunton A

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:LMA CTrach (CT), a modified version of the intubating LMA Fastrach, allows continuous video-endoscopy of the tracheal intubation procedure. We tested the hypothesis that the CT is efficient for tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients who are at risk of a difficult airway. METHODS:After Ethics' Commit...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Dhonneur G,Ndoko SK,Yavchitz A,Foucrier A,Fessenmeyer C,Pollian C,Combes X,Tual L

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen patients (10 men and five women; mean age 67.3 yr) with a history of a recent (less than 1 yr) myocardial infarction underwent ambulatory ECG monitoring for 5 days after non-cardiac surgery. The duration, number and severity of ischaemic episodes were maximal within the first 12 h after surgery and again on th...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Metzler H,Mahla E,Rotman B,Rehak P,Potisk S,List WF

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clonidine is a useful analgesic-sedative agent; however, few data exist regarding its use in infants after congenital heart disease surgery. We thus aimed to assess the absorption and safety of enterally administered clonidine in this setting. METHODS:Sixteen infants (median age 6.7 months) received a singl...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Arenas-Lopez S,Mulla H,Manna S,Durward A,Murdoch IA,Tibby SM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 60 patients undergoing operation on the kidney with combined general and epidural anaesthesia, in a double-blind, randomized, controlled study. Patients were allocated to receive a preoperative bolus dose of ketamine 10 mg i.v., followed by an i.v. infusion of ketamine 10 mg h-1 for 48 h after operation, or...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ilkjaer S,Nikolajsen L,Hansen TM,Wernberg M,Brennum J,Dahl JB

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Before the induction of labour in 34 pregnant women 1.5% lignocaine 10 ml was injected into the lumbar extradural space at constant rates between 0.143 and 0.333 ml s-1. Injection pressures and residual pressures were recorded and the extent of analgesia to pinprick was assessed. No significant correlation was found b...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Husemeyer RP,White DC

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study focuses on a recently developed robotic nerve block system and its impact on learning regional anaesthesia skills. We compared success rates, learning curves, performance times, and inter-subject performance variability of robot-assisted vs manual ultrasound (US)-guided nerve block needle guidance...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Morse J,Terrasini N,Wehbe M,Philippona C,Zaouter C,Cyr S,Hemmerling TM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 55-yr-old man received a left supraclavicular brachial plexus block with 0.42% bupivacaine; he had profound motor and sensory block 26 h after injection; complete recovery occurred at 40 h. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Brockway MS,Winter AW,Wildsmith JA

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that propofol can have effects on atrioventricular node conduction. We report a case where administration of propofol was associated with termination of supraventricular tachycardia. Although a similar phenomenon has been reported in children, this is the first such case in an adult. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kannan S,Sherwood N

更新日期：2002-06-01 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：: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：:Healthcare litigation in the UK continues to grow at an alarming rate, with claims against anaesthetists and critical care physicians increasing each year. This has led to a huge financial burden for the taxpayer and a sharp increase in professional indemnity fees for individual doctors. Although such litigation shoul...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Adams JP,Bell MD,Bodenham AR

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the i.v. administration of methylene blue dye on haemoglobin oxygen saturation, measured by a pulse oximeter was investigated. The absorption spectra of various concentrations of haemoglobin, oxyhaemoglobin and methylene blue were compared. The amount of 660-nm light absorbed by methylene blue was suffic...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gorman ES,Shnider MR

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transtracheal jet ventilation (TTJV) is recommended in several airway guidelines as a potentially life-saving procedure during the 'Can't Intubate Can't Oxygenate' (CICO) emergency. Some studies have questioned its effectiveness. METHODS:Our goal was to determine the complication rates of TTJV in the CICO e...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Duggan LV,Ballantyne Scott B,Law JA,Morris IR,Murphy MF,Griesdale DE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-two patients received lumbar extradural anaesthesia for elective Caesarean section. The results obtained from this series were compared with those from a similar (control) group of parturients who received general anaesthesia. The extradural group (mothers and infants) were metabolically acidaemic relative to c...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Downing JW,Houlton PC,Barclay A

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on bupivacaine concentrations in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) during spinal anaesthesia are scarce. The purpose of this study was to determine the concentration of bupivacaine in the lumbar CSF of patients with an adequate level of spinal anaesthesia after injection of plain bupivacaine 0.5%. METHOD...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ruppen W,Steiner LA,Drewe J,Hauenstein L,Brugger S,Seeberger MD

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma concentrations of amethocaine were measured after topical application of amethocaine cream 2 g (5% w/w) to the dorsum of the right hand of 10 adult volunteers. The cream was applied for 240 min and plasma was assayed for amethocaine and its metabolite p-n-butylaminobenzoic acid at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 and 240 min...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mazumdar B,Tomlinson AA,Faulder GC

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In inflammation, leucocytes containing opioid peptides migrate into the tissue. Opioid peptides can be released and bind to opioid receptors on peripheral nerve terminals, which counteracts inflammatory pain. Migration of opioid peptide-containing leucocytes is controlled by chemokines and adhesion molecules. Neurokin...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Rittner HL,Brack A,Stein C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A possible means of rapid cooling in the emergency treatment of malignant hyperpyrexia, peritoneal dialysis using a cold dialysate, is described. Experimental observations in a young man on a regular peritoneal dialysis regime showed that significant heat extraction can be obtained when either a cool (20 degrees C) or...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gjessing J,Barsa J,Tomlin PJ

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00