Abstract:
:In rats injected s.c. with formalin, behavioural correlates of the amount and pattern of Fos-like immunoreactivity (Fos-Ll) (molecular responses to pain) were studied to test if early phase treatment with 75% nitrous oxide or 2% halothane, or both, suppressed subsequent spinal sensitization. Rats were allocated to four treatment groups: (1) 100% oxygen (control, n = 15), (2) 75% nitrous oxide (0.5 MAC, n = 12), (3) 2% halothane (1 MAC, n = 12), and (4) 75% nitrous oxide with 2% halothane (1.5 MAC, n = 18) for 20 min. Each rat then received a s.c. injection of 1% formalin 50 microliters into the left hindpaw and anaesthesia was maintained for another 5 min (early phase). A fifth group of rats receiving fentanyl 100 micrograms kg-1 (n = 12) 10 min before formalin injection were studied simultaneously as a positive control. Rats in all groups were killed 60 min after formalin injection and maximal counts of Fos-Ll labelled neurones in the dorsal horn of the rat spinal cord were compared according to laminar distribution. Formalin-induced behavioural hyperalgesia during the early phase was suppressed completely by fentanyl, 75% nitrous oxide, or 2% halothane, or both. The late phase response was attenuated by all four anaesthetic regimens within 20 min after injection, whereas behavioural scores for the nitrous oxide, halothane, or both, groups were nearly identical to the control 20 min later. Fentanyl suppressed the late phase response until 30 min after formalin injection but failed to reduce it thereafter. The numbers of Fos-Ll labelled neurones for groups given nitrous oxide, or halothane, or both, were identical to the control, whereas numbers for fentanyl were 47.2% less (P < 0.01). The decrease occurred predominantly in the neck of the dorsal horn (44.9% of control, P < 0.01) and also in the nucleus proprius and superficial laminae (54.4% and 56.2% of control, P < 0.05). In summary, we found that nitrous oxide, or halothane, or both, did not suppress subsequent spinal sensitization to noxious stimulation. This result supports the previous hypothesis that inhalation anaesthesia lacks pre-emptive analgesic action. Inhalation anaesthetic agents, unlike fentanyl, suppress the early and late phase response because of anaesthetic but not analgesic effects. Thus, we suggest that measuring the genetic product of c-fos proto-oncogene is a useful adjunct to pharmacological tests whenever behavioural hyperalgesia is questionable or unobtainable.
journal_name
Br J Anaesthjournal_title
British journal of anaesthesiaauthors
Sun WZ,Shyu BC,Shieh JYdoi
10.1093/bja/76.1.99subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1996-01-01 00:00:00pages
99-105issue
1eissn
0007-0912issn
1471-6771pii
S0007-0912(17)43948-1journal_volume
76pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:The properties of methadone suggest a potential advantage for epidural over i.v. administration for pain relief, but little supportive evidence exists. METHODS:To investigate the pharmacokinetic and the pharmacodynamic properties of epidural and i.v. methadone, four doses of methadone (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 0...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/aet234
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have examined the role of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurones in propofol anaesthesia in mice using the righting reflex. Propofol i.p. increased the percentage of loss of the righting reflex in a dose-dependent manner with an ED50 value of 140 (95% confidence limits 123-160) mg kg-1 (n = 40; eight animals per d...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/83.4.665
更新日期:1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The problems of selection of tracheal tubes, and the need for a rationale, are outlined. Tracheal tubes of 7.5 mm and 8.5 mm i.d. are recommended for female and male patients, respectively. Tracheal size was determined using high pressure-low volume cuffs as measuring devices. The average diameter of the cuff at seal ...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/58.1.111
更新日期:1986-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Retrospective clinical studies suggest there is a risk for neurodevelopmental impairment following early childhood exposure to anaesthesia. In the developing animal brain, including those of non-human primates (NHPs), anaesthetics induce apoptotic cell death. We previously reported that a 5 h isoflurane (ISO...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/aex123
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Methodology for assessment of depth of anaesthesia based on analysis of the electroencephalogram (EEG) is controversial. Techniques range from display of single measures, for example median value of the frequency spectrum, to dedicated pattern recognition systems based on measures of several EEG features. We have comp...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/77.2.172
更新日期:1996-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Days alive and out of hospital (DAH) has been proposed as a pragmatic outcome measure of surgical quality. However, there is a lack of procedure specific data or data within an optimised fast-track protocol. Furthermore, information about influence of follow-up duration and types of complications on DAH is l...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.bja.2019.07.022
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:There are no published data to predict tracheostomy tube size as growth proceeds in children requiring long-term ventilation. METHODS:A retrospective audit was undertaken of children having long-term ventilation, managed from the Southport spinal injuries unit. The dates of step-up in size of tracheostomy t...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/aeh296
更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We randomized women having elective Caesarean section to receive either no preload (control group, n=33) or 4% gelatin solution (Gelofusine) 15 ml kg(-1) (colloid group, n=35) i.v. before spinal anaesthesia. Intravenous metaraminol was titrated at 0.25-0.75 mg min(-1) to maintain systolic arterial pressure (SAP) in th...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/87.5.772
更新日期:2001-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Summary While complex physiological mechanisms exist to regulate and optimize tissue oxygenation under various conditions, clinical and experimental evidence indicates that anaemia, unchecked, is associated with organ injury and unfavourable outcomes. More data (especially from human studies) are needed to answer ques...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1093/bja/aer350
更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have measured the onset and extent of the miotic effect of morphine and alfentanil in conscious patients. Forty unpremedicated ASA I and II patients were allocated randomly to four groups to receive either i.v. saline (control group), morphine 0.1 mg kg-1, alfentanil 4.0 micrograms kg-1 or a combination of these do...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/65.3.415
更新日期:1990-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Descriptions of the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of morphine and its metabolites in young children are scant. Previous studies have not differentiated the effects of size from those related to age during infancy. METHODS:Postoperative children 0-3 yr old were given an intravenous loading dose of morphine...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/aeh042
更新日期:2004-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Forty patients (age range 60-79 yr) undergoing transurethral surgery were allocated randomly to receive 0.5% plain bupivacaine 4 ml at the L2-3 (n = 20) or L4-5 (n = 20) space. The solution was injected over 30 s with the patient in the sitting position. The patient was kept sitting for 2 min, then placed supine and, ...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/64.2.170
更新日期:1990-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Fentanyl or alfentanil, in doses approximating to those used in clinical practice, was added to the priming fluid of an extracorporeal circuit before the institution of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The concentrations of both drugs in the priming fluid were measured over a 20-min period. The concentration of fentanyl ...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/58.9.947
更新日期:1986-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The ventilatory effects of single i.v. doses of morphine 0.1 mg kg-1, pethidine 0.67 mg kg-1 and methadone 0.1 mg kg-1 were compared after ophthalmic surgery in an open, randomized study in 30 children aged 3-8 yr. Ventilatory changes after each drug had distinctive profiles, with appreciable individual variation. Acu...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/70.4.414
更新日期:1993-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Weaning from mechanical ventilation is a challenging step during recovery from critical illness. Weaning failure or early reintubation are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, exposing patients to life-threatening complications. Cardiac dysfunction represents the most common cause of weaning fa...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.bja.2020.07.059
更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::By analysing the EEG, reticular multi-unit activity and behavioural changes, we have classified general anaesthetics into three groups: central nervous system (CNS) depressant, CNS excitant and epileptogenic agents. Changes in CNS neural activity are associated with alteration in transmitter release. We have attempted...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/80.3.365
更新日期:1998-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Patients with metastatic carcinoid tumours often undergo surgical procedures to reduce the tumour burden and associated debilitating symptoms. These procedures and anaesthesia can precipitate a life-threatening carcinoid crisis. To assess perioperative outcomes, we studied retrospectively the medical records of adult ...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/87.3.447
更新日期:2001-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Changes in intragastric pressure after the administration of suxamethonium 1.5 mg kg-1 i.v. were studied in 32 children (mean age 6.9 yr) pretreated with either physiological saline or alfentanil 50 micrograms kg-1. Anaesthesia was induced with thiopentone 5 mg kg-1. The incidence and intensity of muscle fasciculation...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/60.2.176
更新日期:1988-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Experimental studies suggest that mechanical cell washing to remove pro-inflammatory components that accumulate in the supernatant of stored donor red blood cells (RBCs) might reduce inflammation and organ injury in transfused patients. Methods:Cardiac surgery patients at increased risk of large-volume RBC ...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/aex083
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Intraoperative fluid therapy regimens using oesophageal Doppler monitoring (ODM) to optimize stroke volume (SV) (goal-directed fluid therapy, GDT) have been associated with a reduction in length of stay (LOS) and complication rates after major surgery. We hypothesized that intraoperative GDT would reduce the...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/aer273
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Using in vivo microdialysis, we have investigated the effects of propofol on acetylcholine (ACh) release from various regions of the rat brain. Propofol 25 and 50 mg kg-1 i.p. decreased basal ACh release from the frontal cortex by 70% and 85%, respectively. Propofol 25 and 50 mg kg-1 i.p. decreased basal ACh release f...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/80.5.644
更新日期:1998-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Thirty mothers undergoing elective Caesarean section received thiopentone 3.5 mg kg-1 and 30 received etomidate 0.3 mg kg-1 for induction of anaesthesia. Subsequent management of anaesthesia was identical in both groups. Maternal to fetal base excess differences and the degree of biochemical correlation between mother...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/51.2.135
更新日期:1979-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) and low cerebral blood flow (CBF) are associated with ischaemia and poor outcome after brain injury. Therefore, many management protocols target these parameters. This overview summarizes the technical aspects of ICP and CBF monitoring, and their role in the clinical management of br...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1093/bja/ael110
更新日期:2006-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:Background:Kidney transplantation is associated with harmful processes affecting the viability of the graft. One of these processes is associated with the phenomenon of ischaemia-reperfusion injury. Anaesthetic conditioning is a widely described strategy to attenuate ischaemia-reperfusion injury. We therefore conducted...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/aex057
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to explore difficulties at work from anaesthetists' own perspective and to examine how anaesthetists handle and cope with situations that are perceived as difficult and potentially stressful. METHODS:Two sets of interviews were conducted with 19 specialist anaesthetists in Sweden. ...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1093/bja/aem233
更新日期:2007-10-01 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
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/62.2.194
更新日期:1989-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Day-case anaesthesia requires rapidly eliminated anaesthetics which are relatively expensive. This multinational, multicentre European study assessed the relative costs of propofol or sevoflurane anaesthesia in 211 patients. Anaesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol in group 1, with propofol and sevoflurane...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1093/bja/83.4.564
更新日期:1999-10-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.bja.2020.03.007
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Use of inhaled nitric oxide for treatment of pulmonary hypertension in adult critical illness is limited by its mode of delivery and high costs, prompting evaluation of alternative therapies. We report the use of oral sildenafil in a patient with severe secondary pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunctio...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/aei114
更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The analgesia/nociception index (ANI), a 0-100 non-invasive index calculated from heart rate variability, reflects the analgesia/nociception balance during general anaesthesia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ANI in the assessment of immediate postoperative pain in adult patients undergoing general...
journal_title:British journal of anaesthesia
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/bja/aet110
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00