Ketamine-diazepam anaesthesia in a patient with carcinoid syndrome.

abstract：:We report a rare complication following transfusion of a large volume of blood in an adult patient. An electrophysiological disturbance of the cardiac cycle with prolongation of the QT interval developed, which was followed by recurrent episodes of torsade de pointes, a unique form of ventricular tachycardia. The most...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kulkarni P,Bhattacharya S,Petros AJ

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although several local anaesthetic techniques are described for nasal analgesia during awake intubation, there has been little attempt to evaluate their effectiveness. We examined pain scores associated with nasal intubation in a randomised cross-over study of 25 volunteers. Local anaesthesia consisted of topical aero...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cara DM,Norris AM,Neale LJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nimodipine is widely used in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage for the prevention and treatment of delayed ischaemic neurological deficits. Intravenous nimodipine has significant vasodilatory properties and may compromise the achievement of haemodynamic targets in patients who receive hypertensive hype...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Radhakrishnan D,Menon DK

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal data have demonstrated increased block duration after local anaesthetic injections in diabetic rat models. Whether the same is true in humans is currently undefined. We, therefore, undertook this prospective cohort study to test the hypothesis that type-2 diabetic patients suffering from diabetic peripheral neu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Baeriswyl M,Taffé P,Kirkham KR,Bathory I,Rancati V,Crevoisier X,Cherix S,Albrecht E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 53-year-old man with hypopharyngeal stenosis following curative chemoradiotherapy for a tongue base tumour presented three years later for an attempt at pharyngeal dilatation. The first attempt 6 months previously was abandoned when awake fibreoptic intubation failed due to partial airway obstruction and desaturatio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Paton L,Gupta S,Blacoe D

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Patient Safety Agency has issued a Patient Safety Alert with the aim of eliminating Luer connectors from equipment for lumbar puncture and subarachnoid injections by 1 April 2011, and from all neuraxial and regional anaesthesia equipment in 2013. B-link (UK) Ltd and InterVene Ltd have produced non-Luer co...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cook TM,Payne S,Skryabina E,Hurford D,Clow E,Georgiou A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unusual case of brachial plexus palsy developed in a patient following general anaesthesia in the sitting position. Congenital skeletal anomalies together with severe bony degenerative changes surrounding the nerve roots probably precipitated the palsy. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Saady A

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing the calculated plasma concentration of propofol has been shown to increase choice reaction time and visual and auditory response times. We studied the relationship of reaction to a vibrating handset as the effect-site target-controlled propofol concentration was incrementally increased in 20 patients during...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Anderson KJ,Allam S,Chapman R,Kenny GN

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 19-year-old epileptic patient taking carbamazepine was anaesthetised for a sigmoid colectomy. Such patients are reported to show a resistance to the actions of competitive neuromuscular blocking drugs, and a conventional dose of vecuronium (0.1 mg.kg-1) produced relaxation for only 18 min. Subsequently she received ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Norman J

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and ten obstetric anaesthetists completed a questionnaire assessing how they would perform a rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia for a Caesarean section and their continued management during a failed tracheal intubation. The survey revealed considerable variation in the timing and application of cricoi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thwaites AJ,Rice CP,Smith I

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous epidural analgesia may be complicated by intravascular or subarachnoid injection of local analgesic, with disastrous consequences. One of the techniques described to prevent these complications is the aspiration test. It is the current standard of practice to employ a micropore bacterial filter for epidural...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Charlton GA,Lawes EG

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A predicted difficult airway is sometimes considered a contra-indication to rapid sequence induction of general anaesthesia, even in an urgent case such as a category-1 caesarean section for fetal distress. However, formally assessing the risk is difficult because of the rarity and urgency of such cases. We have used ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Krom AJ,Cohen Y,Miller JP,Ezri T,Halpern SH,Ginosar Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intentional normovolaemic haemodilution is a blood saving technique which can be performed when major blood loss is expected. Severe coronary artery disease and particularly left main stenosis are considered a contraindication for intentional normovolaemic haemodilution. The effects and complications of limited intent...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Herregods L,Foubert L,Moerman A,François K,Rolly G

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A can't intubate, can't ventilate scenario can result in morbidity and death. Although a rare occurrence (1:50 000 general anaesthetics), it is crucial that anaesthetists maintain the skills necessary to perform cricothyroidotomy, and are well-equipped with appropriate tools. We undertook a bench study comparing a new...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： King W,Teare J,Vandrevala T,Cartwright S,Mohammed KB,Patel B

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The circulatory depressant action of papaveretum was demonstrated when the drug was injected accidentally into the radial artery during neuroanaesthesia in the upright (sitting) position. The signs of air embolism were mimicked. The condition reponded promptly to a vasopressor given intravenously. There were no harmfu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Michel R,Adams AP

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a postal survey of cardiac anaesthetists in the UK, to determine the extent of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) use and the main indications for its administration. Questionnaires were sent to anaesthetists at 35 UK hospitals undertaking adult cardiac surgery. Responses were received from 24 hospitals (69%) tot...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Roscoe A,Ahmed AB

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, double-blind study was undertaken to investigate the suitability of intranasally administered fentanyl for postoperative pain management under routine conditions in an unselected population. For postoperative pain relief, patients received either 0.027 mg fentanyl intranasally and sodium chloride 0.9% in...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Striebel HW,Pommerening J,Rieger A

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this prospective randomised study, we compared two techniques for i-gel(™) insertion. One hundred and eighty-one anaesthetised, paralysed adult patients were randomly allocated into one of two groups. In the standard group (n = 91), the i-gel was inserted using the standard technique. In the rotation group (n = 90)...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kim HC,Yoo DH,Kim HJ,Jeon YT,Hwang JW,Park HP

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, we describe proof of concept of a novel method for delivering volatile anaesthetics, where the liquid anaesthetic (sevoflurane or isoflurane) is formulated into an emulsion that is contained in a compact, lightweight device through which carrier gas flows. Release of anaesthetic is achieved by stirring of the fo...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Paul A,Clark JN,Salama IE,Jenkins BJ,Goodwin N,Wilkes AR,Mahoney PF,Hall JE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A device for maintaining a constant pressure in a pressure infusor is described. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Houghton IT

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of a portable generator which liberates oxygen from hydrogen peroxide solutions has been investigated in veterinary anaesthesia to assess its potential as an alternative to conventional oxygen supplies both in emergency situations and in the event of failure of cylinder systems. The reliability of the supply a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hall LW,Kellagher RE,Fleet KJ

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted this study to determine if placement of infraclavicular catheters guided by ultrasound is quicker than placement guided by nerve stimulation. Infraclavicular brachial plexus catheters were inserted in 210 randomly allocated patients who were scheduled for elective hand or elbow surgery. Needle and cathete...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Dhir S,Armstrong K,Armstrong P,Bouzari A,Mall J,Yu J,Ganapathy S,King G

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-seven parturients undergoing elective Caesarean section were allocated randomly to have their legs elevated to approximately 30 degrees on pillows or elevated and wrapped with elasticated Esmarch bandages or neither (controls) following spinal anaesthesia. All patients received intravenous crystalloid (20 ml.kg...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rout CC,Rocke DA,Gouws E

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac output can be measured accurately by transpulmonary arterial thermodilution using the PiCCO (Pulsion Medical Systems, Munich, Germany) system with a femoral artery catheter. We have investigated the accuracy of a new 50 cm 4 French gauge radial artery catheter and the ability to use the system with a shorter r...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Orme RM,Pigott DW,Mihm FG

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and eighty-three patients were studied to examine the role of a number of risk factors in the development of silent ischaemia after general anaesthesia for general and vascular surgery. We collected evidence of cardiovascular risk factors using a binary questionnaire. The patients were monitored pre- and p...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Howell SJ,Hemming AE,Allman KG,Glover L,Sear JW,Foëx P

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the UK, tranexamic acid is recommended for all surgical procedures where expected blood loss exceeds 500 ml. However, the optimal dose, route and timing of administration are not known. This study aimed to evaluate current practice of peri-operative tranexamic acid administration. Patients undergoing primary total ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lloyd TD,Neal-Smith G,Fennelly J,Claireaux H,Bretherton C,Carr AJ,Murphy M,Kendrick BJ,Palmer AJR,collaborators.

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind randomised study was performed to investigate the effect of pH adjustment of bupivacaine, with adrenaline 1:200,000, on the duration of block and pain relief after intercostal nerve blockade following thoracotomy. One group (n = 10) received bupivacaine with adrenaline 1:200,000 (pH = 4.1) and the other...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Swann DG,Armstrong PJ,Douglas E,Brockway M,Bowler GM

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimum time interval for 10 ml boluses of bupivacaine 0.0625% + fentanyl 2 μg.ml-1 as part of a programmed intermittent epidural bolus regimen has been found to be 40 min. This regimen was shown to be effective without the use of supplementary patient-controlled epidural analgesia boluses in 90% of women during t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Zakus P,Arzola C,Bittencourt R,Downey K,Ye XY,Carvalho JC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of intravenous ketanserin on the pressor response to sternotomy was studied in 36 patients undergoing coronary artery surgery. Two doses of the drug (10 mg and 20 mg) were compared with a placebo injection of saline. After induction of anaesthesia, haemodynamic variables were measured until the institution ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cashman JN,Thompson MA,Bennett A

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the performance of the single use laryngeal airway devices Softseal and LMA-Unique in a randomised comparative trial in anaesthetised healthy patients who did not receive neuromuscular blockade. Primary outcome was success of airway placement. Secondary outcomes included manipulations and complication...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cook TM,Trümpelmann P,Beringer R,Stedeford J

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00