Awareness during anaesthesia for implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation. Recall of defibrillation shocks.

abstract：:Pre-operative anaemia is associated with poor outcomes after elective surgery but its relationship with outcomes after emergency surgery is unclear. We analysed National Emergency Laparotomy Audit data from 1 December 2013 to 30 November 2017, excluding laparotomy for haemorrhage. Anaemia was classified as 'mild' 129-...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Boyd-Carson H,Shah A,Sugavanam A,Reid J,Stanworth SJ,Oliver CM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The deployment of physician-led pre-hospital enhanced care teams capable of critical care interventions at the scene of injury may confer a survival benefit to victims of major trauma. However, the evidence base for this widely adopted model is disputed. Failure to identify a clear survival benefit has been attributed...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hepple DJ,Durrand JW,Bouamra O,Godfrey P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain relief after surgery is frequently inadequate. In the last few years much research has been devoted to improving the situation. Unfortunately, very little work has been undertaken to explore the patients' contribution to pain management. The beliefs and attitudes held by patients when they enter the hospital envi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Brydon CW,Asbury AJ

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the effect of propofol and propofol with suxamethonium on serum potassium concentration during induction of general anaesthesia. Forty patients were studied during elective surgery and serum electrolytes were measured before and after the induction of anaesthesia. Patients were all...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fogarty DJ,McCleane GJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study, conducted in 110 patients undergoing surgery of moderate duration, compared the pharmacodynamic equivalence, efficacy and safety of 1% and 2% formulations of propofol. Anaesthesia was induced with propofol 2 mg.kg-1 given over 40 s and supplementary bolus injections of propofol were given if needed. There ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Servin FS,Desmonts JM,Melloni C,Martinelli G

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced HLA-DR expression on monocytes has been suggested as a predictive marker of immunosuppression following very high risk surgery, but there are few reports in lower risk surgery. In 32 patients undergoing low to intermediate risk surgery, blood samples were analysed by flow cytometry for HLA-DR expression and nu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Handy JM,Scott AJ,Cross AM,Sinha P,O'Dea KP,Takata M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multipurpose rubber right-angle adaptor has been described. Thic can connect the patient to both masks and endotracheal tubes in several anaesthetic systems. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gran L

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood glucose levels were measured immediately after induction of anaesthesia and again intraoperatively in 26 children fasted overnight for operations in the morning and 28 children fasted from 8.00 a.m. for afternoon surgery. The mean post-induction glucose concentration of the afternoon surgery group was significan...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Redfern N,Addison GM,Meakin G

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a well-defined fast-track setup for total hip and knee arthroplasty, with a multimodal analgesic regimen consisting of intra-operative local anaesthetic infiltration and oral celecoxib, gabapentin and paracetamol for 6 days postoperatively, we conducted a prospective, consecutive, observational study. The purpose w...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Andersen LØ,Gaarn-Larsen L,Kristensen BB,Husted H,Otte KS,Kehlet H

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recovery is an abstract quantity the definition of which varies according to the pre-dilection of individual institutions, clinicians or patients. While traditionally focused on immediate postoperative restitution of function and readiness for discharge, recovery assessment has progressively expanded its focus to incl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bowyer AJ,Royse CF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen and nitrous oxide pipes were cross-connected during the servicing of an anaesthetic machine. This resulted in the delivery of 100% nitrous oxide instead of 100% oxygen at the end of the operation. The patient fully recovered and was discharged on the 13th day. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bonsu AK,Stead AL

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Propofol is the most commonly administered intravenous agent for anaesthesia in children. However, there are concerns that the emulsified preparation may not be safe in children with an allergy to egg, peanut, soybean or other legumes. We conducted a retrospective study of children with immunologically confirmed egg, ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sommerfield DL,Lucas M,Schilling A,Drake-Brockman TFE,Sommerfield A,Arnold A,von Ungern-Sternberg BS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the haemodynamic effects of inhaled xenon on regional organ perfusion. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 79% xenon ventilation on organ perfusion in pigs. We investigated 10 pigs, which were randomly allocated to receive either xenon 79% or total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Schmidt M,Marx T,Kotzerke J,Lüderwald S,Armbruster S,Topalidis P,Schirmer U,Reinelt H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antireflux valves are widely used in conjunction with patient-controlled analgesia devices. It is important to appreciate the limitations and dangers of these systems. They can achieve a potential 'stored volume' if occluded and they may, as part of the administration set, retard fluid administration. Seven antireflux...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kluger MT,Owen H

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and ninety-eight children, aged 3 to 12 years, who were scheduled for tonsillectomy were randomly allocated to receive either diclofenac 1.0 mg.kg-1 or papaveretum 0.2 mg.kg-1 by intramuscular injection after induction of anaesthesia. There were no significant differences between the treatment groups in op...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thiagarajan J,Bates S,Hitchcock M,Morgan-Hughes J

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Portex introducer for the laryngeal mask airway was designed as an aid to successful insertion, acting as an idealised 'artificial hard palate' to guide the tip of the laryngeal mask into the correct position. A number of authors have investigated laryngeal mask insertion by unskilled personnel in certain situatio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Dingley J,Baynham P,Swart M,Vaughan RS

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A safety block is described which protects the patient from expiratory obstruction when using scavenging systems, and provides the anaesthetist with a visual and auditory check on the functioning of the system. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bethune DW,Collis JM,Latimer RD

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most anaesthetists using target-controlled infusion systems will have observed that the calculated effect-site concentration at loss of consciousness is usually higher than the concentration at emergence. Inertia is the ability of biological systems to keep a functional state at rest or in activity and is an active pr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sepúlveda PO,Tapia LF,Monsalves S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the attitudes of intensivists and haematologists to the use of blood and blood products using a scenario-based postal questionnaire. One hundred and sixty-two intensivists and 77 haematologists responded to the survey. In four scenarios, the baseline haemoglobin thresholds for red cell tran...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Boraless H,Rao MP,Morgan C,Soni N,Goldhill DR,Brett SJ,Boralessi H,Contreras M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three currently available condenser humidifiers were studied to assess their ability to conserve water loss and to measure the resistance imposed by the apparatus. The value and possible effectiveness of these devices in clinical practice is discussed. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Walker AK,Bethune DW

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomised study was carried out in 60 anaesthetised patients with no evidence of airway difficulties, to compare the Williams Airway Intubator and the Ovassapian Fibreoptic Intubating Airway for bronchoscopic view and ease of railroading a tracheal tube during fibreoptic orotracheal intubation. The Williams Airway ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Greenland KB,Lam MC,Irwin MG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Fontan procedure is performed for patients with a hypoplastic right ventricle, and pregnancies following this palliative surgery are likely to increase. We present a parturient with the Fontan physiology who successfully underwent two consecutive caesarean deliveries; the first under general anaesthesia for emerge...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Eid L,Ginosar Y,Elchalal U,Pollak A,Weiniger CF

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence and origin of contamination of the vocal cords in 53 trauma patients was studied when tracheal intubation was performed before hospital admission. Eighteen patients (34%) had gross contamination which was blood in 15 patients and gastric contents in three patients. This has implications for prehospital a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lockey DJ,Coats T,Parr MJ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Difficulty in tracheal intubation in paediatric intensive care patients is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Delays to intubation and interruption to oxygenation and ventilation are poorly tolerated. We developed a safe and atraumatic tracheal intubation technique. A floppy-tipped guidewire and airway...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cross D,Nyman A,James P,Durward A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-stage propofol infusion combined with fentanyl was used to maintain anaesthesia during coronary artery surgery in patients with good ventricular function. Whole blood propofol concentrations were measured at frequent intervals; plasma protein binding was measured before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Russell GN,Wright EL,Fox MA,Douglas EJ,Cockshott ID

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Triservice anaesthetic apparatus is a draw-over using ambient air as the primary carrier gas. Its modules are a self-inflating bag, a vaporiser, a supplementary oxygen regulator and a ventilator; each is described. The outputs of halothane and trichloroethylene were measured with changes of temperature, continuous...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Houghton IT

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to measure anxiety levels in 91 partners of women undergoing elective Caesarean section under regional anaesthesia and to outline potential relieving factors. Twenty-eight percent of partners were pathologically anxious. There was a positive association between anxiety and prior attendance at t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Taylor IR,Bullough AS,van Hamel JC,Campbell DN

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients who received electroconvulsive therapy were anaesthetised with either propofol or methohexitone in a randomised crossover study. Recovery times were similar but patients who received propofol tended to be orientated sooner. The decrease in arterial blood pressure after induction was greater with propof...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rouse EC

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lamotrigine, a sodium channel blocker that selectively inhibits the neuronal release of glutamate, has been shown to produce analgesia in acute and chronic pain models in rats without causing noticeable sedation. After oral administration it also reduces pain scores, as assessed by the cold pain test, in volunteers. T...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Klamt JG,Posner J

更新日期：1999-08-01 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