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abstract：:The case histories are reported of one patient who developed evidence of extradural infection 16 days postpartum, and another who spontaneously developed an extradural haematoma. Several points of interest and concern raised by these case histories are discussed. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Crawford JS

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ultrasound cardiac output monitor (USCOM) is a continuous wave Doppler system designed to measure cardiac output (CO) non-invasively and intermittently either from the pulmonary or from the aortic valve. USCOM scan quality is critical to obtaining reliable data and during anaesthesia it is said to deteri...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Huang L,Critchley LA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 325 patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery who had preoperative ambulatory ECG monitoring performed for a duration of 5130 h (range 8-24 h; mean 15.8 h). Sixty-four subjects (20%) had one or more episodes of ST segment depression consistent with myocardial ischaemia. Of all preoperative cardiovascu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Allman KG,Muir A,Howell SJ,Hemming AE,Sear JW,Foëx P

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Desflurane (DES)-induced preconditioning is mediated by large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (BK(Ca)). Whether BK(Ca) are involved in anaesthetic-induced post-conditioning is unknown. We tested the hypothesis that DES-induced post-conditioning is mediated by BK(Ca) upstream of the mitochond...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Stumpner J,Lange M,Beck A,Smul TM,Lotz CA,Kehl F,Roewer N,Redel A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis-induced organ failure is the major cause of death in critical care units, and is characterized by a massive dysregulated inflammatory response and oxidative stress. We investigated the effects of treatment with antioxidants that protect mitochondria (MitoQ, MitoE, or melatonin) in a rat model of lipop...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lowes DA,Webster NR,Murphy MP,Galley HF

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early clot amplitudes measured on thromboelastometry (ROTEM®) predict maximum clot firmness (MCF) in adults. In this multicentre, retrospective study, we aimed to confirm the suspected relationship between early ROTEM® variables and MCF, in children undergoing cardiac or non-cardiac surgery. METHODS:4762 RO...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Perez-Ferrer A,Vicente-Sanchez J,Carceles-Baron MD,Van der Linden P,Faraoni D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of bolus doses of phenoperidine 1-2 mg i.v. either alone, or combined with pancuronium 2-4 mg, were investigated in seven patients in traumatic coma. Phenoperidine alone significantly reduced mean arterial pressure (MAP) by a mean (+/- SEM) of 13.2 (+/- 2.8) mm Hg. Overall there was no significant change i...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bingham RM,Hinds CJ

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac rate and rhythm were compared in 60 patients having dental extractions under conventional general anaesthesia using halothane, enflurane or isoflurane to supplement nitrous oxide in oxygen. The incidence of arrhythmia was higher in the halothane group when compared with both the enflurane (P less than 0.05) an...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Casson WR,Jones RM

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clonidine is an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist with analgesic properties. This study aimed to see if the addition of clonidine to morphine when given by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) would improve analgesia beyond the first 12 h after surgery. METHODS:Sixty patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery were ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jeffs SA,Hall JE,Morris S

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer survivorship represents a growing clinical challenge for pain clinicians. The population of cancer survivors is rapidly expanding and many of these patients experience pain as a sequelae of their disease and its treatment. The features, pathophysiology and natural history of some painful conditions observed in ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Brown M,Farquhar-Smith P

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effects of alfentanil administered intrathecally on somatosympathetic reflexes evoked by stimulation of radial and tibial nerves in 10 anaesthetized and paralysed dogs. In five animals, alfentanil was administered in doses of 100, 100, 200 and 400 micrograms in 0.8 ml and 800 micrograms in 1.6 ml p...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wang C,Chakrabarti MK,Whitwam JG

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the efficacy of patient-controlled interscalene analgesia (PCIA) using ropivacaine with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) using nicomorphine in 60 patients (n = 30 in each group), in a prospective, randomized study. In both groups, all patients received interscalene block with 0.75% ropivacaine befor...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Borgeat A,Tewes E,Biasca N,Gerber C

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beta-adrenergic agonists enhance behavioural and electroencephalographic arousal reactions. We explored whether adding esmolol, a short-acting beta(1)-adrenoceptor antagonist, to propofol anaesthesia modified the bispectral index (BIS) during induction of anaesthesia and orotracheal intubation. METHODS:Fift...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Menigaux C,Guignard B,Adam F,Sessler DI,Joly V,Chauvin M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have measured the n-octanol/water distribution coefficients at 37 degrees C of two steroidal myoneural blockers (pancuronium and vecuronium) and of their 3-hydroxy metabolites over a pH range from 1.5 to 11. Pancuronium was found not to be lipid soluble. The mean distribution coefficient of 3-hydroxy vecuronium at ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Weindlamayr-Goettel M,Gilley H,Sipos E,Steinbereithner K

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the dog, pancuronium 0.2 mg/kg increased left ventricular systolic pressure and systemic arterial pressure, but did not change central venous pressure. Repeated doses produced diminishing responses and eventually no change in arterial pressure. After tachyphylaxis was established, a pressor response to pancuronium ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Domenech JS,Garcia RC,Sastain JM,Loyola AQ,Oroz JS

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease is a congenital haemoglobinopathy with a high incidence of perioperative complications. Traditional anaesthetic management, based largely on extrapolation from biochemical models, has emphasized avoidance of red cell sickling to prevent exacerbations of the disease. This historical review outlines ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Firth PG

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared insertion of a tracheal tube and laryngeal mask airway (LMA) both with and without the presence of a tube in the oesophagus in 20 ASA I and II patients undergoing elective laparoscopy. After induction of anaesthesia and neuromuscular block, we measured the times for an experienced anaesthetist to corr...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Pace NA,Gajraj NM,Pennant JH,Victory RA,Johnson ER,White PF

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) was established in 2005 as a Special Health Authority when the National Blood Authority and UK Transplant merged. This helped to bring tissue banking and organ transplantation services under one umbrella organization. This merger means that ~!95% of all deceased donors (whether tissue,...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gaum L,Reynolds I,Jones MN,Clarkson AJ,Gillan HL,Kaye SB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thiopentone 4 mg/kg, Althesin 0.055 ml/kg and ketamine 2 mg/kg were compared in 157 children undergoing minor otolaryngological surgery, mostly adenotonsillectomy. Premedication was with pethidine and atropine and anaesthesia was maintained with nitrous oxide in oxygen and halothane. Tracheal intubation was facilitate...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Saarnivaara L

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The auditory steady state response (ASSR) is a sinusoidal evoked potential elicited by rapidly repeated auditory stimuli. The ASSR was recorded in eight patients during high-dose sufentanil anaesthesia for cardiac surgery in order to assess its usefulness as a measure of the level of consciousness. The electroencephal...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Plourde G,Boylan JF

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Robotic surgery pushes the frontiers of innovation in healthcare technology towards improved clinical outcomes. We discuss the evolution to five generations of robotic surgical platforms including stereotactic, endoscopic, bioinspired, microbots on the millimetre scale, and the future development of autonomous systems...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ashrafian H,Clancy O,Grover V,Darzi A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 39-year-old male suffered a closed chest deceleration injury. He presented with clinical and radiological signs consistent with trauma to the thoracic aorta, but also developed sinus bradycardia which was relieved by drainage of a haemothorax. The possible mechanisms of the changes in heart rate are discussed and di...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kong RS,Wood PR

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) is an effective nerve block for shoulder surgery. However, a 100% incidence of phrenic nerve palsy limits the application of ISBPB for patients with limited pulmonary reserve. We examined the incidence of phrenic nerve palsy with a low-volume ISBPB compared with a s...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Riazi S,Carmichael N,Awad I,Holtby RM,McCartney CJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Supraglottic airways (SGAs) have an established role in airway management of difficult airways in both adults and children. However, there are limited data regarding the use of SGAs for primary airway management in children. The aim of this study is to assess the success rates and adverse events related to t...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Jagannathan N,Sequera-Ramos L,Sohn L,Wallis B,Shertzer A,Schaldenbrand K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on contributors to between-individual variability in overall tramadol clearance and O-demethyl tramadol (M1) formation in preterm neonates and young infants are limited. METHODS:A population pharmacokinetic analysis of tramadol and M1 was undertaken using non-linear mixed effects model. Covariate analy...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Allegaert K,van den Anker JN,de Hoon JN,van Schaik RH,Debeer A,Tibboel D,Naulaers G,Anderson BJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 15 patients (ASA I-II) undergoing intraabdominal gynaecological surgery, muscle paralysis for tracheal intubation and surgery was achieved by a combined bolus and demand infusion of vecuronium. The initial loading dose of 67 micrograms kg-1 and the rate of subsequent infusion were determined by evaluation of the ta...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Haraldsted VY,Nielsen JW,Joensen F,Dilling-Hansen B,Hasselstrøm L

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred and twenty adults (ASA grade I, both sexes), received diazepam 10 mg by mouth (50% received atropine 7 micrograms kg-1 in addition) i.m. 45 min before operation. Patients were then allocated randomly to undergo general anaesthesia with either a nitrous oxide-neurolept technique or nitrous oxide-halothane...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wierda JM,Maestrone E,Bencini AF,Boyer A,Rashkovsky OM,Lip H,Karliczek R,Ket JM,Agoston S

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe a practical method of training anaesthetists in the technique of awake fibreoptic intubation. This is performed on a training course using the delegates as subjects. METHODS:The first 15 subjects underwent cardiovascular monitoring during airway fibreoptic endoscopy performed by other course mem...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Patil V,Barker GL,Harwood RJ,Woodall NM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety of performing spinal anaesthesia for both patients and anaesthetists alike in the presence of active infection with the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unclear. Here, we report the clinical characteristics and outcomes for both patients with COVID-19 and the anaesthetists who provided...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Zhong Q,Liu YY,Luo Q,Zou YF,Jiang HX,Li H,Zhang JJ,Li Z,Yang X,Ma M,Tang LJ,Chen YY,Zheng F,Ke JJ,Zhang ZZ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were performed on rats using two analgesimetric tests (tail-flick; hot-plate) before and after injection i.v. of graded doses of aprotinin (12.5, 25.0 and 50 KIU g-1). A dose-related analgesic effect was noted with both tests. Prior administration of naloxone 0.001 mg g-1 i.p. inhibited the analgesic actio...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Novelli GP,Pieraccioli E,Peduto VA,Festimanni F

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00