Patient evaluation of four different combinations of intravenous anaesthetics for short outpatient procedures.

abstract：:This is a review of glycopyrrolate whose function in clinical practice is compared with that of atropine. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mirakhur RK,Dundee JW

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind controlled study was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of patient-controlled analgesia in burn patients. This method was compared with conventional analgesic therapy consisting of intermittent intravenous morphine injections. Twenty-four adult patients hospitalised for burn injuries participat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Choiniere M,Grenier R,Paquette C

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood samples were taken from six children aged between 10 months and 15 years, at intervals over a period of 40 hours while they were receiving continuous morphine infusions. The plasma morphine values obtained showed similar and consistent levels 15-30 minutes after starting the infusions. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bray RJ,Beeton C,Hinton W,Seviour JA

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the design and working of a computer-controlled, closed anaesthetic breathing system which rapidly achieves and maintains a prescribed end-tidal concentration of isoflurane in oxygen. The system is simple to set up and not expensive; the only nonstandard component is a modified glass syringe. We have demon...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lockwood GG,Chakrabarti MK,Whitwam JG

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doxacurium was administered to 50 adult patients for determination of potency (n = 10), onset and duration of clinical relaxation (n = 40). Cumulative dose-response showed the ED95 to be 33.24 micrograms.kg-1 (95% confidence limits 27.4-39.3). Doxacurium 33 micrograms.kg-1 was then administered to four groups of 10 pa...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Maddineni VR,Cooper R,Stanley JC,Mirakhur RK,Clarke RS

更新日期：1992-07-01 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：: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 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：:We compared the use of sevoflurane and propofol with three different doses of rocuronium for modified rapid-sequence induction of anaesthesia. One hundred and forty adult patients were randomly allocated to have a rapid-sequence intravenous induction with propofol 2-3 mg.kg-1 (group P) or an inhalational induction wit...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lowry DW,Carroll MT,Mirakhur RK,Hayes A,Hughes D,O'Hare R

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：:Posterior transversus abdominis plane blocks have been reported to be an effective method of providing analgesia after lower abdominal surgery. We compared the efficacy of a novel technique of providing continuous transversus abdominis plane analgesia with epidural analgesia in patients on an enhanced recovery program...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Niraj G,Kelkar A,Hart E,Horst C,Malik D,Yeow C,Singh B,Chaudhri S

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:It is now apparent that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will remain endemic for some time. Improved therapeutics and a vaccine may shorten this period, but both are far from certain. Plans must be put in place on the assumption that the virus and its...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cook TM,McGuire B,Mushambi M,Misra U,Carey C,Lucas N,O'Sullivan E,Harrop-Griffiths W

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：: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：:One hundred and fifty women in labour provided with extradural analgesia were monitored and an incidence of Horner's syndrome of 1.33% was noted. Fifty women undergoing Caesarean section under extradural analgesia were also monitored and an incidence of Horner's syndrome of 4% was noted. From the results we found it i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Clayton KC

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty healthy Hong Kong Chinese patients between the ages of 15 and 31 years with bilaterally impacted lower third molar teeth, scheduled for surgical removal were studied. All the patients presented twice (for the right and left sides) and received, on separate occasions, patient or anaesthetist-controlled midazolam...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rodrigo MR,Tong CK

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-three patients were given midazolam 0.1 mg.kg-1 by intramuscular injection as premedication before general anaesthesia with alfentanil-nitrous oxide. During anaesthesia patients were presented (through headphones) with either statements about common facts of some years ago (group A) (n = 43) or new verbal assoc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： De Roode A,Jelicic M,Bonke B,Bovill JG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical anesthesia of the respiratory tract for fibreoptic bronchoscopy was compared, in a single-blind study, inhaled from a simple and inexpensive jet nebuliser, administered by cricothyroid injection or by a 'spray-as-you-go technique'. Each technique was supplemented by spraying lignocaine through the fibrescope a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Isaac PA,Barry JE,Vaughan RS,Rosen M,Newcombe RG

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple lead electrocardiographic recordings from 20 patients were studied before, during and after a period of induced hypotension with sodium nitroprusside. Although small changes in ST segment and T wave were observed in 9 patients, none of these persisted into the postoperative period. Other significant changes w...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Simpson P,Bellamy D,Cole P

更新日期：1976-11-01 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：:Coagulopathy in patients with traumatic brain injury is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality. Although timely and aggressive treatment of coagulopathy is of paramount importance, excessive transfusion of blood products has been linked with poor long-term outcomes in patients with traumatic brain inju...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gratz J,Güting H,Thorn S,Brazinova A,Görlinger K,Schäfer N,Schöchl H,Stanworth S,Maegele M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthetists require a good knowledge of the excretion of drugs in breast milk and the potential hazards to suckling infants of drug ingestion via breast milk. A brief account of the physiology of lactation is given. The mechanisms of drug passage into breast milk are discussed followed by a review of the excretion i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lee JJ,Rubin AP

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stability of propofol emulsion following the addition of various amounts of lignocaine solution was investigated. The investigations used were macroscopic and microscopic observations and electroacoustic determination of both droplet size and zeta potential. Evidence of emulsion instability was present following t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lilley EM,Isert PR,Carasso ML,Kennedy RA

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of the laryngeal mask is widely accepted, but there is a lack of consensus on the best insertion method and on the use of the mask for certain surgical procedures. We sent a questionnaire to all anaesthetists in Wales to discover the frequency of use of the laryngeal mask and the preferred insertion metho...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Dingley J,Asai T

更新日期：1996-06-01 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：:We assessed conditions for insertion of a laryngeal mask airway in 90 unpremedicated adult patients who received either thiopentone 5 mg.kg-1 preceded by 40 mg of topical lignocaine spray to the posterior pharyngeal wall or propofol 2.5 mg.kg-1 alone in a randomised, single-blinded trial. All patients received fentany...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Seavell CR,Cook TM,Cox CM

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Harold King was an analytical chemist of distinction, who worked with Sir Henry Dale and his colleagues in the Medical Research Institute, later the Medical Research Council. He helped to quash the theory that the anaesthetic action of ether was attributable to its impurities. Interest in alkaloids led to the elucidat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gray TC

更新日期：1991-08-01 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：:We reviewed the literature on management of general and regional anaesthesia in pregnant women with anticipated airway difficulty. We identified 138 publications comprising 158 cases; these either described equipment or techniques for the provision of general anaesthesia, or the management of women with regional analg...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mushambi MC,Athanassoglou V,Kinsella SM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00