A comparison of different modes of noninvasive ventilatory support: effects on ventilation and inspiratory muscle effort.

abstract：:In this study, we measured the performance of medical students and anaesthetists using a new tracker needle during simulated sciatic nerve block on soft embalmed cadavers. The tracker needle incorporates a piezo element near its tip that generates an electrical signal in response to insonation. A circle, superimposed ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McKendrick M,Sadler A,Taylor A,Seeley J,Filipescu T,Mustafa A,McKendrick G,Halcrow J,Raju P,McLeod GA

更新日期：2021-02-01 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 GlideScope(®) videolaryngoscope is widely utilised in the management of the difficult airway. However, complications such as mucosal injury, palatal and tonsillar perforations have been reported with its use. The Shikani optical stylet has shown promise in aiding difficult intubations. This randomised controlled t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Phua DS,Mah CL,Wang CF

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dextran is used clinically for plasma volume expansion, improvement of blood flow and thromboprophylaxis, but has been associated with untoward side effects. Immunoprophylaxis with dextran I (hapten), before the infusion of dextran-70, has reduced the incidence of serious dextran-induced anaphylactoid reactions. We re...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Berg EM,Fasting S,Sellevold OF

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen patients were monitored for nocturnal body position (supine vs. side) and arterial oxygen saturation pre-operatively and on the second postoperative night after major abdominal surgery. The number of positional changes were significantly decreased after operation (p < 0.05) with a trend towards more time spen...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rosenberg-Adamsen S,Stausholm K,Edvardsen L,Zwarts M,Kehlet H,Rosenberg J

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients undergoing elective procedures on the larynx and pharynx were anaesthetised using a propofol infusion and a bolus of vecuronium. High frequency jet ventilation was employed via a 7 French gauge catheter, with a second catheter being used to measure expired carbon dioxide levels. The Bullard laryngoscop...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mendel P,Bristow A

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of subhypnotic doses of propofol on intrathecal morphine-induced pruritus was studied in a prospective, randomly allocated, double-blind controlled trial. Fifty-eight women undergoing elective lower segment Caesarean section for a singleton fetus received spinal anaesthesia with 2.5 ml hyperbaric 0.5% bupiv...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Warwick JP,Kearns CF,Scott WE

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously undiagnosed thyrotoxic patient was anaesthetised for an emergency Caesarean section. The recovery period was complicated by an acute thyroid crisis resulting in loss of consciousness following an apparently normal recovery from general anaesthesia. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Pugh S,Lalwani K,Awal A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Study A, the incidence of arterial oxygen desaturation was studied using pulse oximetry (SaO2) in 100 sedated and 100 nonsedated patients breathing room air who underwent diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Hypoxia (SaO2 92% or less of at least 15 s duration) occurred in 17% and 6% of sedated patients and ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wang CY,Ling LC,Cardosa MS,Wong AK,Wong NW

更新日期：2000-07-01 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：:Minaxolone has been used to induce anaesthesia, and in incremental doses to supplement nitrous oxide, in 100 patients undergoing minor surgical procedures. Half the patients received a small dose of fentanyl before induction. Minaxolone proved to be a satisfactory induction agent. The commonest complications were an i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Punchihewa VG,Morgan M,Lumley J,Whitwam JG

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripherally inserted central catheters are often positioned blindly in the central circulation, and this may result in high malposition rates, especially in critically ill patients. Recently, a new technology has been introduced (Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System) that uses an electro-magnetic system to guide posit...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Johnston AJ,Holder A,Bishop SM,See TC,Streater CT

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：: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：:There are conflicting results with regard to the use of catheter-based techniques for continuous paravertebral block. Local anaesthetic spread within the paravertebral space is limited and the clinical effect is often variable. Discrepancies between needle tip position and final catheter position can also be problemat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Luyet C,Meyer C,Herrmann G,Hatch GM,Ross S,Eichenberger U

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Negatively marked multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are part of the assessment process in both the Primary and Final examinations for the fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. It is said that candidates who guess will lose marks in the MCQ paper. We studied candidates attending a pre-examination revision co...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hammond EJ,McIndoe AK,Sansome AJ,Spargo PM

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laryngospasm occurring after tracheal extubation in children is potentially dangerous. This study uses acupuncture with bloodletting at the Shao Shang (L 11) or Shang Yang (Li 1) acupoints to investigate whether this technique can prevent or treat laryngospasm. Seventy-six patients were randomly divided into two group...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lee CK,Chien TJ,Hsu JC,Yang CY,Hsiao JM,Huang YR,Chang CL

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with type 2N von Willebrand's disease scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass graft for severe three-vessel coronary artery disease with involvement of the left main stem. He was given a pre-operative bolus of 3000 IU factor VIII/Willebrand factor concentrate (approximately 40 IU.kg(-1)), f...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gerling V,Lahpor JR,Buhre W

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is described of an extensive block and hypotension which occurred after inadvertent dural puncture and subsequent epidural injection of bupivacaine. The subarachnoid spread of solution from the extradural space was confirmed radiologically. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Leach A,Smith GB

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this prospective study, cardiac output was measured in 38 intensive care unit patients before and after a fluid challenge, using both pulse contour analysis (Nexfin(®); BMEYE, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) and transthoracic echocardiography. The ability of the Nexfin device to detect significant changes in the veloci...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Taton O,Fagnoul D,De Backer D,Vincent JL

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthetic procedures for successful separation of pygopagus twins are described. A bony union in the sacral region and communication of the subarachnoid space in this region were the main abnormalities. Various anaesthetic problems during the operation and in the immediate postoperative period are discussed. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Roy M

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biocompatibility of minimal extracorporeal circuits has improved; however, anticoagulation is still required. We compared standard high-dose anticoagulation with a low-dose heparin regimen in a retrospective study of patients who underwent coronary bypass surgery using minimal cardiopulmonary bypass. One hundred p...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fromes Y,Daghildjian K,Caumartin L,Fischer M,Rouquette I,Deleuze P,Bical OM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma concentrations of lignocaine were determined in six ASA 1 children treated with thoracic paravertebral blockade. Peak concentrations ranged between 1.7 and 3.0 micrograms.ml-1 after a bolus injection of lignocaine 0.5 ml.kg-1 (lignocaine 10 mg.ml-1 with adrenaline 5 micrograms.ml-1) and peak plasma concentratio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lönnqvist PA

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 45 ASA I/II children aged between 2 and 13 years scheduled for elective strabismus surgery, randomly allocated to receive either a peribulbar block or topical lidocaine 2% combined with general anaesthesia, or general anaesthesia alone. The incidence and severity of the occulocardiac reflex, the requirement...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gupta N,Kumar R,Kumar S,Sehgal R,Sharma KR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have prospectively assessed pain and anxiety of spinal puncture in 180 adult patients randomly allocated to one of three equal groups. On the morning of surgery group 1 had an EMLA patch, whereas group 2 and 3 had placebo patches. Group 2 also had infiltration analgesia with 2 ml lignocaine 2% with adrenaline, imme...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Koscielniak-Nielsen Z,Hesselbjerg L,Brushøj J,Jensen MB,Pedersen HS

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An infant with Pierre Robin anomaly was anaesthetised for cardiac catheterisation. There was cor pulmonale with the pulmonary artery pressure at systemic level, a patent foramen ovale and a persistent ductus arteriosus. The effects of alterations in blood gases on the haemodynamics and intracardiac shunts are consider...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Freeman MK,Manners JM

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthetists have traditionally focused on technological and pharmacological advances when considering the provision of anaesthetic care. Anaesthetists are expected to be able to communicate effectively with peers, patients, their families and others in the medical community; however, few details are provided regardi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cyna AM,Andrew MI,Tan SG

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：:An 11-year-old boy suffered an inadvertent dural puncture during placement of an epidural catheter for postoperative analgesia. He developed symptoms of mild headache only, but severe and protracted orthostatic nausea and dizziness, which eventually resolved completely following epidural blood patch. His symptoms were...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McHale J,O'Donovan FC

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylactic oxytocin administration at the third stage of labour reduces blood loss and the need for additional uterotonic drugs. Obesity is known to be associated with an increased risk of uterine atony and postpartum haemorrhage. It is unknown whether women with obesity require higher doses of oxytocin in order to ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Peska E,Balki M,Maxwell C,Ye XY,Downey K,Carvalho JCA

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00