A multipurpose rubber adaptor.

abstract：:Oocyte retrieval is a procedure where sedation is recommended. This paper presents the process of setting up a new, non-anaesthetist delivered service in our institution, the development of safety systems and the audit data we have used to assure quality, effectiveness and safety. Logbook data were collected for 4342 ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Edwards JA,Kinsella J,Shaw A,Evans S,Anderson KJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this double-blind, randomised study was to assess the effects of the addition of 0.5 mg of vecuronium bromide to a standard local anaesthetic mixture used for peribulbar anaesthesia. We studied 60 patients undergoing regional anaesthesia for intra-ocular surgery and were primarily interested in the quality ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Reah G,Bodenham AR,Braithwaite P,Esmond J,Menage MJ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients, scheduled for Caesarean section were randomly allocated to receive by the epidural route in a double-blind fashion one of the following patient-controlled analgesia mixtures for the relief of postoperative pain: sufentanil 2 micrograms.ml-1 in 0.9% sodium chloride, sufentanil 2 micrograms.ml-1 + adrena...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Vercauteren MP,Vandeput DM,Meert TF,Adriaensen HA

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing the calculated plasma concentration of propofol has been shown to increase choice reaction time and visual and auditory response times. We studied the relationship of reaction to a vibrating handset as the effect-site target-controlled propofol concentration was incrementally increased in 20 patients during...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Anderson KJ,Allam S,Chapman R,Kenny GN

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients had their arterial oxygen saturation measured pre-operatively and on days 1, 4 and 7 after laparotomy. Measurements were performed in the supine, sitting and standing positions on each day. Arterial oxygen saturation was significantly higher during sitting and standing on days 1 and 4 after operation c...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mynster T,Jensen LM,Jensen FG,Kehlet H,Rosenberg J

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six healthy patients, ASA 1, aged 16-41 years, scheduled for elective plastic surgery were studied to determine if thoracocervical or lumbar epidural blocks affected the lag time of the pulse oximeter response. Patients were allocated to receive thoracocervical epidural block (n = 20) (group 1) (lignocaine 1%) ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Xue FS,Liao X,Tong SY,Liu QH,An G,Luo LK

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare obstetric complication. The exact pathogenesis of this syndrome remains unknown and significant controversy exists whether coagulopathy should always be present. We used thromboelastography to assess the effect of amniotic fluid on coagulation and platelet function in pregnant women. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Harnett MJ,Hepner DL,Datta S,Kodali BS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite being a standard procedure during induction of anaesthesia, facemask ventilation can be a major challenge especially for inexperienced anaesthetists. We manufactured a Jaw-Thrust-Device designed to keep the patient's jaws in an optimised position, and thus to maintain the airway in a permanently patent state. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： von Goedecke A,Mitterschiffthaler L,Paal P,Mitterlechner T,Wenzel V,Herff H

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:Acute cardiac herniation after radical pneumonectomy is extremely rare and is associated with an immediate mortality greater than 50%. We report a patient in whom cardiac herniation produced no signs or symptoms. The heart was returned to its correct position and the pericardial defect was repaired. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Self RJ,Vaughan RS

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Memory for stimuli presented during inhalation anaesthesia was tested in 80 children undergoing eye surgery. Two groups were exposed, in a random double-blind study, to repeated neutral phrases including either the colour orange or green. A postoperative colouring task was used as a test of implicit memory to detect a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bonke B,Van Dam ME,Van Kleff JW,Slijper FM

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of 247 patients who had general anaesthesia for dental procedures, the incidence of individual anxieties was noted using a questionnaire completed by the patient. The most common anxieties related to the period before transfer to the operating theatre, intra-operative awareness and postoperative pain. These...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McCleane GJ,Cooper R

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study, conducted in 110 patients undergoing surgery of moderate duration, compared the pharmacodynamic equivalence, efficacy and safety of 1% and 2% formulations of propofol. Anaesthesia was induced with propofol 2 mg.kg-1 given over 40 s and supplementary bolus injections of propofol were given if needed. There ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Servin FS,Desmonts JM,Melloni C,Martinelli G

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 78-year-old woman admitted for an elective hip operation was maintained on atenolol for control of her hypertension. She received neostigmine and atropine for reversal of muscle relaxation at the end of general anaesthesia. She then developed prolonged bradycardia and hypotension which necessitated the use of adrena...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Eldor J,Hoffman B,Davidson JT

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lamtec agent monitor is a compact anaesthetic analyser designed to measure halothane, isoflurane and enflurane. It shows good linearity and stability. The faster model can be used for end-tidal measurements up to 25 breaths per minute. Calibration using a standard of the gas to be measured is recommended. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Humphrey SJ,Luff NP,White DC

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clotted blood or organised thrombus in the lower airway may present clinicians with life-threatening airway obstruction or pulmonary collapse. An alternative suction technique is described, which applies suction directly to a tracheal tube. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bodenham AR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pressures used in vivo to administer epidural doses of local anaesthetic were recorded for 16- and 18-gauge multihole catheters. Observations were made on 10 patients in labour for each catheter gauge. The pressure range for the 16-gauge catheters was 39.9-266 kPa, with a mean of 167.2 kPa, and for 18-gauge, a ran...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Power I,Thorburn J

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A non-invasive technique of measuring cardiac output changes is described and studies of its accuracy and reproducibility are reviewed. Cardiac output changes in 11 patients undergoing Caesarean section under general anaesthesia were measured with this technique. Increases in cardiac output after induction and commenc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Newman B

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administration of vasopressors or inotropes during liver transplant surgery is almost universal, as this procedure is often accompanied by massive haemorrhage, acid-base imbalance, and cardiovascular instability. However, the actual agents that should be used and the choice between a vasopressor and an inotrope strate...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hong SH,Park CS,Jung HS,Choi H,Lee SR,Lee J,Choi JH

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：: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：:Twenty five patients were treated with an epidural blood patch for persistent headache, following a known or suspected dural puncture. Fifteen to 20 ml blood was injected into the epidural space through a catheter inserted one space away from the dural puncture. The catheter technique was useful in confirming the clin...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Shah JL,Veness AM

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-year-old boy with symptoms of a minor upper respiratory tract infection developed Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia that presented as hypoxaemia under anaesthesia for minor emergency surgery. The patient required 72 hours of mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit after the anaesthetic and thereafter made ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Campbell NN

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Datex 'Normac' infrared anaesthetic agent monitor has been evaluated for accuracy of calibration, stability and speed of response. Accuracy was assessed by comparing with a gas chromatograph calibrated using volumetric standards and was found to be very good for isoflurane and enflurane but was slightly less accur...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Luff NP,White DC

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the UK, tranexamic acid is recommended for all surgical procedures where expected blood loss exceeds 500 ml. However, the optimal dose, route and timing of administration are not known. This study aimed to evaluate current practice of peri-operative tranexamic acid administration. Patients undergoing primary total ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lloyd TD,Neal-Smith G,Fennelly J,Claireaux H,Bretherton C,Carr AJ,Murphy M,Kendrick BJ,Palmer AJR,collaborators.

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sympathetic blockade after stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine was assessed by liquid crystal thermography. The minimum concentration of bupivacaine required for successful block was between 325 and 406 mumol/litre. Further study of bupivacaine in a solution that contained potassium 5 mmol/litre showed that this ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hardy PA

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, we describe proof of concept of a novel method for delivering volatile anaesthetics, where the liquid anaesthetic (sevoflurane or isoflurane) is formulated into an emulsion that is contained in a compact, lightweight device through which carrier gas flows. Release of anaesthetic is achieved by stirring of the fo...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Paul A,Clark JN,Salama IE,Jenkins BJ,Goodwin N,Wilkes AR,Mahoney PF,Hall JE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The organic and psychological problems of patients suffering from chronic abdominal pain are described and three case histories of patients who had undergone multiple surgery for their abdominal pain are presented. All three were treated by lumbar sympathetic lysis, resulting in relief of their pain. The possible reas...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Duthie AM,Ingham V

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of intra-operative Doppler oesophageal probes provides continuous monitoring of cardiac output. This enables optimisation of intravascular volume and tissue perfusion in major abdominal surgery, which is thought to reduce postoperative complications and shorten hospital stay. Medline and EMBASE were searched u...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Abbas SM,Hill AG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously demonstrated that the peri-operative measurement of increased serum concentrations of the cardiac markers troponins I and T and creatine kinase-MB can be predictors of major cardiovascular outcomes (including cardiac death) at 3 months after surgery. In the present study, we have followed the postop...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Higham H,Sear JW,Sear YM,Kemp M,Hooper RJ,Foex P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00