Haemodynamic and oxygen transport effects of propofol infusion in critically ill adults.

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：:The 2001 Report of the National Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Deaths recommended that an echocardiogram should be performed on patients with aortic stenosis prior to anaesthesia. In this study we present the patient details, management and outcome of the 272 hip fracture patients with a previously undiagnose...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McBrien ME,Heyburn G,Stevenson M,McDonald S,Johnston NJ,Elliott JR,Beringer TR

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 68-year-old woman presented with dyspnoea having undergone a short period of tracheal intubation during an episode of congestive cardiac failure 10 days earlier. On the fourth day of admission, she suddenly developed acute respiratory distress followed by a cardiac arrest and was found to have an enlarging neck mass...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ooi GC,Irwin MG,Lam LK,Cheng SW

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomised, double-blind placebo controlled study was undertaken to assess the analgesic efficacy of diclofenac. Following major abdominal surgery and 12 hours later, patients received either placebo or diclofenac 75 mg intramuscularly and their cumulative morphine requirements administered by a patient-controlled s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hodsman NB,Burns J,Blyth A,Kenny GN,McArdle CS,Rotman H

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively audited the bacterial contamination of re-usable analgesia infusion pumps. In a one-month period, 112 samples from the handset and keypads of our analgesia infusion pumps were cultured for bacterial contamination. Forty-five percent of handset swabs and 46% of keypad swabs grew bacteria; the commonest...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rothwell M,Pearson D,Wright K,Barlow D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 15-year old girl underwent a posterior spinal fusion procedure for severe lordoscoliosis. On turning to the prone position acute posture-related upper airway obstruction occurred. During surgery, manipulation of the spine caused several episodes of loss of cardiac output. Retrospective assessment of the pre-operativ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bagshaw ON,Jardine A

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty anaesthetists calculated maximum permissible doses of eight local anaesthetic formulations for simulated patients three times with three methods: an electronic calculator; nomogram; and pen and paper. Correct dose calculations with the nomogram (85/120) were more frequent than with the calculator (71/120) or pen...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Walker JD,Williams N,Williams DJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-four patients received general anaesthesia for Caesarean section. Seven percent of the elective group and 28% of the emergency patients reported dreaming or recall of voices during the procedure (p less than 0.05) at postoperative interview. One patient from each group reported feeling pain or suffocation. All...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bogod DG,Orton JK,Yau HM,Oh TE

更新日期：1990-04-01 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：:One hundred unpremedicated female patients of ASA grade 1 or 2 who underwent laparoscopy as outpatients were allocated randomly to one of four groups. All patients received general anaesthesia with fentanyl, thiopentone, halothane, nitrous oxide and oxygen; suxamethonium was given to facilitate tracheal intubation. In...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ho RT,Jawan B,Fung ST,Cheung HK,Lee JH

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large lateral hole of the Sprotte needle is claimed to aid cerebrospinal fluid efflux during the performance of spinal anaesthesia. Using theoretical calculations and practical measurement we have shown that reducing the area of the lateral hole to that of the cross sectional area of the needle does not affect the...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Aglan MY,Stansby PK

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously unreported hazard of free-standing 'Tec' type vaporizers relating to their positioning downstream of the oxygen flush is presented. Three Enfluratec Mark III vaporizers were studied; measurement of delivered enflurane concentration was performed at a flow rate of 8 litres/minute, during and after the appl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kelly DA

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In resource-constrained settings, where inequalities in access to and quality of surgical care results in excess mortality, peri-operative care registries are uncommon. A south-south collaboration supported the implementation of a context specific, clinician-led, multicentre real-time peri-operative registry in Ethiop...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Network for Peri-operative Critical care (N4PCc)*.

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Propofol and thiopentone were compared as anaesthetic agents for electroconvulsive therapy in 31 patients on four occasions in a repeated measure crossover study. Discomfort on injection was significantly more common with propofol (51.6% of anaesthetics) compared to thiopentone (1.6% of anaesthetics). The duration of ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Boey WK,Lai FO

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent of a regional block for Caesarean section must be tested and documented before surgery commences. In recent years a block to 'touch' that includes T5 has increasingly been considered the best predictive test for a pain-free Caesarean section. Our survey examines the consistency with which different anaesthe...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Congreve K,Gardner I,Laxton C,Scrutton M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of a mother with unanticipated profound thrombocytopenia who received a continuous epidural anaesthetic for labour. No neurological sequelae or excessive bleeding occurred. It is clear, after a review of the literature, that more information is needed to define the lower limits of platelet count at...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hew-Wing P,Rolbin SH,Hew E,Amato D

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal anaesthesia is a safe, routinely performed procedure. However, in patients with lumbar cutaneous abnormities or deformities of the lower extremities, a previously undetected spinal anomaly may be present. In such patients, it may be prudent to avoid central neuraxial block to prevent neural damage. This instruc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wenger M,Hauswirth CB,Brodhage RP

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A critically ill septic patient on haemofiltration for acute renal failure suffered sudden circulatory and respiratory collapse. The cause of the collapse was traced to an interaction between mechanical devices (syringe driver infusion pumps and haemofiltration equipment) connected to two central venous catheters. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sundaram R,Dell AE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen concentrations were measured at 12 points around a cardiopulmonary resuscitation practice mannequin following simulated ventilation with a self-inflating bag, a 'Waters' bag and a ventilator to determine whether increased oxygen concentrations may contribute to the risk of combustion from arcing defibrillator p...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Robertshaw H,McAnulty G

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：:A non-invasive technique of measuring cardiac output changes is described and studies of its accuracy and reproducibility are reviewed. Cardiac output changes in 11 patients undergoing Caesarean section under general anaesthesia were measured with this technique. Increases in cardiac output after induction and commenc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Newman B

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spread of iohexol in the epidural space was studied using two types of epidural catheter. Twenty pre-menopausal women undergoing hysterectomy received lumbar epidural analgesia via either multi-orifice or single orifice catheters. Twenty-four hours after surgery, iohexol was injected before catheter removal with t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Magides AD,Sprigg A,Richmond MN

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analgesic efficacy of a single 100-mg suppository of diclofenac sodium given after elective cholecystectomy was studied in 30 healthy patients in a double-blind randomised controlled manner. The mean 24-hour postoperative morphine consumption of the placebo group and the diclofenac group was similar (45 mg). Analy...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Colquhoun AD,Fell D

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The unique pharmacology of remifentanil makes it a popular intra-operative analgesic. Short-acting opioids like remifentanil have been associated with acute opioid tolerance and/or opioid-induced hyperalgesia, two phenomena which have different mechanisms and are pharmacologically distinct. Clinical studies show heter...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Yu EH,Tran DH,Lam SW,Irwin MG

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A ketamine, midazolam and vecuronium infusion was used for total intravenous anesthesia in a patient with Down's syndrome, a ventricular septal defect and pulmonary hypertension. A mixture of ketamine 200 mg, midazolam 5 mg and vecuronium 12 mg in 50 ml of normal saline was infused at 0.5 ml/kg/hour. This simple techn...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Riley DP,McBride LJ

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the utility of a relatively simple bedside method of estimating cardiac index during major surgery or in the intensive care unit, we conducted a prospective study in patients undergoing elective cardiac bypass surgery where a pulmonary artery catheter was inserted as part of routine monitoring. The cardiac i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Berridge JC,Warring-Davies K,Bland JM,Quinn AC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is described whereby gas powered, minute volume divider, ventilators may be adapted to provide intermittent mandatory ventilation. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Manson HJ,Ross DG

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To improve the analgesic efficiency and to simplify the administration of remifentanil for systemic analgesia in labour, we contrived a modified delivery regimen with a specific infusion profile and variable dosing and conducted a single-blind randomised crossover study to compare it with the previous 'classical' regi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Jost A,Ban B,Kamenik M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two studies were carried out on 609 fit, unpremedicated patients to assess the influence of patient age on the response to the rapidly-acting hindered phenol, propofol, which is being evaluated for induction of anaesthesia. In the first study, 1.25 mg/kg was injected over 20 seconds followed by 10-mg increments every ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Dundee JW,Robinson FP,McCollum JS,Patterson CC

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a screening questionnaire to be used by nurses to decide which patients should see an anaesthetist for further evaluation before the day of surgery. Our objective was to measure the accuracy of responses to the questionnaire. Agreement between questionnaire responses and the anaesthetist's assessment was ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hilditch WG,Asbury AJ,Jack E,McGrane S

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00