Performance of proportional and continuous nitric oxide delivery systems during pressure- and volume-controlled ventilation.

abstract：:The Gapmeter Lab Kit series of flowmeters has been calibrated using air. Two of the flowmeters were also calibrated using argon and oxygen as the priming gases. Linear calibration graphs have been obtained for all the Gapmeters. The two low flow Gapmeters are extremely susceptible to back-pressure. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Barnes P,Birdi H

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The trachea of a man who had cut his own throat was successfully intubated using a fibreoptic laryngoscope after attempts at conventional oral intubation had failed. The advantages of the fibreoptic instrument and the method of use in such an injury are discussed. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Davies JR

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Units for the investigation of susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia (MH) were set up in Denmark in 1977 and in Sweden in 1981. Two hundred and ten patients from 76 families have been investigated. The diagnosis of MH susceptibility (MHS) was made by in vitro exposure of muscle from vastus medialis to halothane and...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ording H,Ranklev E,Fletcher R

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been increasing use of invasive techniques, such as extracorporeal organ support, in intensive care units (ICU), and declining autopsy rates. Thus, new measures are needed to maintain high-quality standards. We investigated the potential of computed tomography (CT)-based virtual autopsy to substitu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wichmann D,Heinemann A,Zähler S,Vogel H,Höpker W,Püschel K,Kluge S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The time course of the plasma lignocaine concentration, following caudal anaesthesia, was studied in 11 healthy children (3.5-9 yr). Plasma lignocaine concentrations were measured for up to 6 h after administration (5 mg kg-1). Peak plasma concentration was 2.05 +/- 0.08 micrograms ml-1 and occurred at 28.2 +/- 2.9 mi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ecoffey C,Desparmet J,Berdeaux A,Maury M,Giudicelli JF,Saint-Maurice C

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effect of doxapram on the rates of spontaneous and neostigmine-induced recovery from neuromuscular block with atracurium and vecuronium, by measurement of the time to recovery of T1 (first twitch in the train-of-four) from 25 to 75% of control (recovery index, RI). After each neuromuscular blocking...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Cooper R,McCarthy G,Mirakhur RK,Maddineni VR

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of massive pulmonary embolism occurring at the time of graft reperfusion in a patient undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation. The clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolus was aided by on-table echocardiography. Cardiopulmonary bypass and surgical embolectomy prevented her death. We discuss the dif...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Manji M,Isaac JL,Bion J

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of anaesthesia on postoperative outcome is unclear. Cardioprotective properties of volatile anaesthetics have been demonstrated experimentally and in haemodynamically stable patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Their effects in patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgery have not...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Landoni G,Guarracino F,Cariello C,Franco A,Baldassarri R,Borghi G,Covello RD,Gerli C,Crivellari M,Zangrillo A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volume loading with crystalloid solution results in more pronounced haemodilution in patients who develop arterial hypotension during induction of extradural anaesthesia than in those who remain normotensive. The aim of this study was to describe the time course of this increase in haemodilution. Heart rate, systolic ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Drobin D,Hahn RG

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age and diabetes mellitus have been identified as independent risk factors for cognitive decline after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We tested the effects of CPB on cognitive function in aged and diabetic rats utilizing the Morris water maze (MWM). METHODS:Aged rats (26 months) were ran...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： de Lange F,Dieleman JM,Jungwirth B,Kalkman CJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：: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

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

authors： Wozniak MJ,Sullo N,Qureshi S,Dott W,Cardigan R,Wiltshire M,Morris T,Nath M,Bittar N,Bhudia SK,Kumar T,Goodall AH,Murphy GJ

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of ketamine analgesia on gastric emptying was assessed in five healthy volunteers. Gastric emptying, estimated indirectly by the absorption of orally administered paracetamol, was not significantly delayed following administration of i.m. ketamine when compared with placebo. ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Grant IS,Nimmo WS,Clements JA

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep disordered breathing is a common problem affecting all age groups, particularly in association with certain other medical conditions and syndromes. The pathological consequences of the disorder may be severe, with significant implications for the perioperative management of sufferers. Research into the effects o...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Loadsman JA,Hillman DR

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether exposure to a single general anaesthetic (GA) in early childhood causes long-term neurodevelopmental problems remains unclear. METHODS:PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to October 2019. Studies evaluating neurodevelopmental outcomes...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Ing C,Jackson WM,Zaccariello MJ,Goldberg TE,McCann ME,Grobler A,Davidson A,Sun L,Li G,Warner DO

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined interactions between midazolam, propofol and alfentanil using two end-points of light sedation (hypnosis) and anaesthesia. Quantal dose-response curves were determined in 400 female patients for the drugs individually and in combination. At the hypnotic end-point, interactions were analysed by fitting...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Short TG,Plummer JL,Chui PT

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clonidine is a useful analgesic-sedative agent; however, few data exist regarding its use in infants after congenital heart disease surgery. We thus aimed to assess the absorption and safety of enterally administered clonidine in this setting. METHODS:Sixteen infants (median age 6.7 months) received a singl...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Arenas-Lopez S,Mulla H,Manna S,Durward A,Murdoch IA,Tibby SM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief, Professor Hugh Hemmings, based on the recommendations of Justus-Liebig-University Giessen f...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Boldt J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One explanation for diminished opioid analgesic efficacy is opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH). We report a case of OIH in an infant with gastroschisis, requiring multiple surgical interventions and prolonged sedation for ventilation. This is the first report of OIH in an infant. On day 41 of life after nine separate s...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hallett BR,Chalkiadis GA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative non-cardiac complication rates are as high as 11-28% after high-risk abdominal procedures. Emerging evidence indicates that postoperative cardiac troponin T elevations are associated with adverse outcome in non-cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between pos...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Noordzij PG,van Geffen O,Dijkstra IM,Boerma D,Meinders AJ,Rettig TC,Eefting FD,van Loon D,van de Garde EM,van Dongen EP

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fate of gallamine triethiodide has been investigated in patients undergoing cholecystectomy with choledochostomy (group I), pelvic operations (group II) and orthopaedic operations (group III). Following a single i.v. injection of gallamine 2.5 mg kg(-1) the disappearance of the drug from the serum occurred in thre...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Agoston S,Vermeer GA,Kersten UW,Scaf AH

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathophysiology of the serotoninergic system in malignant hyperthermia (MH) is not completely understood. The serotonin-2 (5HT(2A)) receptor agonist 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane hydrochloride (DOI) induces typical MH symptoms, including skeletal muscle rigidity, an increase in body tempe...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Gerbershagen MU,Wappler F,Fiege M,Kolodzie K,Weisshorn R,Szafarczyk W,Kudlik C,Schulte Am Esch J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of pain on injection of propofol remains unacceptably high in children, despite various strategies to reduce it. A new drug formulation of propofol has, in adult studies, been reported to cause less injection pain compared with other propofol solutions. The aim of the present prospective random...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Nyman Y,von Hofsten K,Georgiadi A,Eksborg S,Lönnqvist PA

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal haemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable maternal death worldwide and encompasses antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum bleeding. This review highlights factors that predispose to severe bleeding, its management, and the most recent treatment and guidelines. Advances in obstetric care have provided p...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Walfish M,Neuman A,Wlody D

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental studies and investigations in patients with cardiac diseases suggest that opioids at clinical concentrations have no important direct effect on myocardial relaxation and contractility. In vivo data on the effect of remifentanil on myocardial function in humans are scarce. This study aimed to inv...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bolliger D,Seeberger MD,Kasper J,Skarvan K,Seeberger E,Lurati Buse G,Buser P,Filipovic M

更新日期：2011-04-01 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

authors： Downing JW,Buley RJ,Brock-Utne JG,Houlton PC

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-one consenting women undergoing elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were randomly divided into two groups. In Group O patients, ondansetron 4 mg was given intravenously at the end of the surgery and 8 mg added to the morphine solution in the PCA syringe. Patients in Group P received only morphin...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Cherian VT,Smith I

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the effect of milrinone on pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) in dogs with hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV). Using a pulmonary arterial occlusion method, we measured effective pulmonary capillary pressure (Pcap) by which total PVR was partitioned into arterial (PVRa) and venous (PVRv) componen...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kato R,Sato J,Nishino T

更新日期：1998-12-01 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