Neutral head position for placement of internal jugular vein catheters.

abstract：:Anxiety before induction of anaesthesia was studied in 100 patients who were allocated randomly to one of two groups. Patients in one group were anaesthetised in an anaesthetic room and those in the other group were anaesthetised inside the operating theatre. Both subjective and objective induces of anxiety were used ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Soni JC,Thomas DA

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesised that the genetic effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the TACR1 gene, which encodes NK1 receptors, could influence the sex difference in postoperative nausea and vomiting. Thirty-two selected single nucleotide polymorphisms were genotyped by the Sanger sequencing method in 200 patients who unde...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hayase T,Sugino S,Moriya H,Yamakage M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although bedside screening tests are routinely used to identify people at high risk of having a difficult airway, their clinical utility is unclear. We estimated the diagnostic accuracy of commonly used bedside examination tests for assessing the airway in adult patients without apparent anatomical abnormalities sched...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Roth D,Pace NL,Lee A,Hovhannisyan K,Warenits AM,Arrich J,Herkner H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dr Nathan Cooley Keep (1800-1875) was a Boston dentist and doctor who carried our pioneering work in both dentistry and anaesthesia. He worked with William Morton before the first public demonstration of ether anaesthesia, formed the world's first anaesthetic partnership with Morton but parted company with him and lat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Keep P

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, anaesthesia-related mortality, morbidity and risk factors have almost exclusively been studied qualitatively rather than quantitatively. Therefore, knowledge of the relative risk associated with many anaesthesia-related factors is still lacking. Recently, a quantitative study of the determinants and preventio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Arbous MS,Grobbee DE,van Kleef JW,Meursing AE

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an infant who presented with a combination of upper airway obstruction and atlanto-axial subluxation, secondary to a pharyngeal abscess resulting from cosmetic ear piercing. This combination posed a number of difficulties for the anasthetist and a detailed plan was formulated to prepare the child for anast...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Brookes A,Moriarty A

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：: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：: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：:Serratus anterior plane and pectoral nerves blocks are recently described alternatives to established regional anaesthesia techniques in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and trauma. We performed a systematic review to establish the current state of evidence for the analgesic role of these fascial plane blocks in thes...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Jack JM,McLellan E,Versyck B,Englesakis MF,Chin KJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of a patient who ingested a potentially fatal dose of phenylbutazone. Her clinical condition deteriorated despite adequate supportive therapy and the use of charcoal haemoperfusion proved life-saving. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Strong JE,Wilson J,Douglas JF,Coppel DL

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients who had a history of severe postoperative vomiting were divided into two groups. The first group received various anaesthetic drugs and the second group received a pethidine promethazine premedication and thiopentone, alcuronium, fentanyl and droperidol. There was a significant reduction in posto...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fisher MM

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and safety of remifentanil and alfentanil for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery were compared. Premedicated patients received a loading dose of remifentanil (1.0 microgram.kg-1; n = 116) and a continuous infusion of 0.5 microgram.kg-1.min-1, or a loading dose of alfentanil (25 micrograms.kg-1; n...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Schüttler J,Albrecht S,Breivik H,Osnes S,Prys-Roberts C,Holder K,Chauvin M,Viby-Mogensen J,Mogensen T,Gustafson I,Lof L,Noronha D,Kirkham AJ

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Laryngeal Tube S and the LMA-ProSeal are supraglottic instruments with an improved airway seal and a drainage tube to protect against regurgitation and to facilitate passage of a gastric tube. We compared the feasibility of these two instruments in a randomised, controlled clinical trial. One hundred and sixty pat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Klaver NS,Kuizenga K,Ballast A,Fidler V

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using target-controlled infusions (TCI) we aimed to determine the most appropriate dose of remifentanil required for intubation, using a steady effect-site concentration of propofol and without the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs. Sixty ASA III patients presenting for elective surgery were randomly allocated to on...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Troy AM,Huthinson RC,Easy WR,Kenney GN

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with dystrophia myotonica presented for urgent Caesarean section. Their per- and postoperative courses illustrate the anaesthetic problems posed by this disease. Respiratory difficulties are compounded by pregnancy and there is increased susceptibility to uterine haemorrhage. Choice of anaesthetic agent i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Blumgart CH,Hughes DG,Redfern N

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artificial nasopharyngeal airway position and performance were assessed in 120 anaesthetised adult patients. Using a fibreoptic laryngoscope mean distances from nares to larynx were measured at 209 mm (SD 11) in males and 180 mm (SD 11) in females; those from nares to epiglottis were 159 mm (SD 12) in males and 140 mm...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Stoneham MD

更新日期：1993-07-01 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：:We assessed the use of intravenous remifentanil for the insertion of the laryngeal mask airway in 10 healthy awake volunteers, a technique primarily developed to facilitate functional magnetic resonance imaging studies of anaesthesia. Each volunteer received 200 microg glycopyrronium intravenously. Topical airway anae...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lee MC,Absalom AR,Menon DK,Smith HL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases are described of complete collapse of a lung in the absence of bronchial obstruction. The condition was treated by the application of a sustained high pressure (6 kPa) to the affected lung through one limb of a double lumen bronchial tube whilst intermittent positive pressure ventilation was continued thro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Murray JF

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current attitude of conservators towards restoration is to preserve objects and materials in the condition as they are but without attempting to restore them 'as new'. Museum objects have generally ceased to serve their original utilitarian function but have become objects for study, information and inspiration. C...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Houghton IT

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The absorption of morphine 10 mg after intramuscular injection into the gluteal and deltoid muscles was investigated. Ten patients received the injection into the deltoid and 10 were given the injection into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock. Blood was taken at frequent intervals up to 2 hours after the injectio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kirkpatrick T,Henderson PD,Nimmo WS

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The laryngeal mask airway was used in 200 children during a variety of surgical procedures. Some problem with the use of the device was encountered in 47 cases (23%), but in only five cases (2.5%) were the problems serious enough to warrant abandonment of its use. A clear airway was ultimately achieved in 191 children...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mason DG,Bingham RM

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia were studied on the plasma concentration and metabolism of a continuous infusion of etomidate in six patients. Continuous etomidate infusions (20 micrograms/kg/minute) with analgesic cover may be a suitable anaesthetic for cardiac surgery. This rate of infusion pro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Oduro A,Tomlinson AA,Voice A,Davies GK

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite numerous guidelines on the management of anaemia in surgical patients, there is no pragmatic guidance for the diagnosis and management of anaemia and iron deficiency in the postoperative period. A number of experienced researchers and clinicians took part in a two-day expert workshop and developed the followin...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Muñoz M,Acheson AG,Bisbe E,Butcher A,Gómez-Ramírez S,Khalafallah AA,Kehlet H,Kietaibl S,Liumbruno GM,Meybohm P,Rao Baikady R,Shander A,So-Osman C,Spahn DR,Klein AA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of a patient who required positive pressure ventilation following pharyngolaryngo-oesophagectomy during which tracheal injury was sustained is described. Ventilation with a tracheal tube resulted in a massive pneumoperitoneum. Bilateral bronchial intubation was employed with success. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mitchell JB,Ward PM

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mortality remains high for patients on the waiting list for organ transplantation. A marked imbalance between the number of available organs and recipients that need to be transplanted persists. Organs from deceased donors are often declined due to perceived and actual suboptimal quality. Adequate donor management off...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bera KD,Shah A,English MR,Harvey D,Ploeg RJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-seven per cent of surgical patients receiving undiluted diazepam experienced pain on injection while 6-16%, depending on the dose, manifested evidence of clinical thrombophlebitis. This was improved when diazepam, 10 mg, was diluted to 20-40 ml with intravenous solution. In contrast, lorazepam appeared to have ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Graham CW,Pagano RR,Conner JT

更新日期：1978-02-01 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

abstract：:We conducted a national postal survey of trauma anaesthetists in the UK to ascertain current practice for the peri-operative anaesthetic management in patients with fractured necks of femur. We received 155 replies from 218 questionnaires sent (71.1% response rate). Regional anaesthesia was preferred by 75.8% of respo...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sandby-Thomas M,Sullivan G,Hall JE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00