abstract：:Anaesthesia for fetal surgery is described as used for thirteen procedures in seven patients. Analgesia was accomplished by local infiltration of lignocaine 1% by the surgeons and small incremental doses of intravenous medication by the anaesthetist as needed to make the mother comfortable and reduce fetal movement. T...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Spielman FJ,Seeds JW,Corke BC

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique of general anaesthesia is described which has been used for trans-bronchial lung biopsy in 100 patients. Sixty-seven were day cases. An early pneumothorax was detected in four patients, but only one needed tube drainage. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Barr AM,Kurer FL

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen patients with advanced cystic fibrosis complicated by pneumothorax required either pleurectomy or abrasion pleurodesis. Anaesthesia with nitrous oxide and oxygen was combined with controlled ventilation to both lungs, usually through a double lumen endobronchial tube. Spontaneous ventilation was restored at t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Robinson DA,Branthwaite MA

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with dystrophia myotonica was given dantrolene sodium to try to provide muscle relaxation during a cholecystectomy. Dantrolene was used as it is accepted that the drug has a place in the control of spasticity and also causes muscle relaxation, whereas conventional muscle relaxants are unable to control myoto...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Phillips DC,Ellis FR,Exley KA,Ness MA

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effective dose of thiopentone in 90% ( ED90 ) of unpremedicated children is 10.5 mg/kg. This is significantly greater (p less than 0.01) than in premedicated children. The ED90 in children premedicated with TDP (a mixture of trimeprazine , droperidol and physeptone with atropine) is 4.2 mg/kg which is significantl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Duncan BB,Zaimi F,Newman GB,Jenkins JG,Aveling W

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pre-operative radionuclide angiography, a non-invasive technique for evaluating ventricular function, was performed on 34 consecutive patients undergoing aortobifemoral bypass grafting for abdominal aortic occlusive disease, to determine whether pre-existing coronary artery disease causes significant modification of c...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Commin P,Coriat P,Fauchet M,Kural S,Menasche P,Romary D,Echter E

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrous oxide concentrations (V/V) at the delivery Rotameters block, nasal mask, pharynx and venous blood, were compared. There was a dilution of approximately 50% of the delivered nitrous oxide at the nasal mask which was further reduced in the pharynx. Venous blood concentrations 10 minutes after inhalation of nitro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sher AM,Braude BM,Cleaton-Jones PE,Moyes DG,Mallett J

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients who had a history of severe postoperative vomiting were divided into two groups. The first group received various anaesthetic drugs and the second group received a pethidine promethazine premedication and thiopentone, alcuronium, fentanyl and droperidol. There was a significant reduction in posto...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Fisher MM

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anaesthetic technique is described for laparoscopy using an intravenous induction, atracurium 0.2 mg/kg for muscle relaxation and intermittent positive pressure ventilation of the lungs with nitrous oxide and oxygen. It was found to be a suitable and simple technique. Recovery of spontaneous ventilation was achieve...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sleigh JW,Matheson KH,Boys JE

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extradural analgesia is well established for relief of pain but in certain cases unusual difficulties may be encountered. We report our experiences of a patient with congenital ichthyosis who required extradural analgesia for the relief of pain in labour. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Smart G,Bradshaw EG

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of cutaneous liquid crystal thermometry (EZ Temp) as an estimate of core temperature during routine surgery was investigated in 20 patients. Seventeen per cent of the recordings made with the EZ Temp were more than 1 degree C different from oesophageal temperature. There was a poor correlation between EZ Temp ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lacoumenta S,Hall GM

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

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 technique is described for the determination of equipotent rates of infusion of intravenous hypnotic agents. Two end points have been defined; the rates needed to suppress the initial response to the surgical incision in 50% (ED50) and 95% (ED95) of patients receiving continuous infusion anaesthesia to supplement 67...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sear JW,Phillips KC,Andrews CJ,Prys-Roberts C

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of pneumothorax in the neonatal period is reviewed. Most infants who developed a pneumothorax were undergoing intermittent positive pressure ventilation. The most common underlying pathology associated with pneumothorax was idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome. This was the only condition in which a ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Jones RM,Rutter N,Cooper AC,Pullan CR

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-five operative procedures were performed in 32 patients with Down's syndrome at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney in a single year recently. Atropine premedication was administered to 25 patients with Down's syndrome on 38 occasions. Three dosage regimes of atropine were used: 20 micrograms/kg, 1...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wark HJ,Overton JH,Marian P

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An oesophageal probe which incorporates facilities for pressure, temperature, electrocardiographic and stethoscopic monitoring is described. Actual and potential uses are outlined. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Baker AB,McLeod C

更新日期：1983-09-01 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：:The case described illustrates a most unusual course of events due to a perforation in the wall of the bladder during transurethral lithotripsy. Irrigation fluid forced its way retroperitoneally to the mediastinum. The differential diagnostic problems encountered are discussed. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sundnes KO,Vaagenes P,Kvarstein B

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia were studied on the plasma concentration and metabolism of a continuous infusion of etomidate in six patients. Continuous etomidate infusions (20 micrograms/kg/minute) with analgesic cover may be a suitable anaesthetic for cardiac surgery. This rate of infusion pro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Oduro A,Tomlinson AA,Voice A,Davies GK

更新日期：1983-07-01 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：:The anaesthetic management of patients undergoing tracheal resection for tracheal stenosis and the advantage of the maintenance of spontaneous respiration without intubation of the distal tracheal segment is discussed. The case reports of two such patients using a continuous intravenous infusion of Althesin with maint...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Vyas AB,Lyons SM,Dundee JW

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of flexible bronchoscopy in the management of patients admitted to a busy Regional burns unit, with particular reference to possible smoke inhalation injury. The basic procedure employed was that used in routine bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma,...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Clark CJ,Reid WH,Telfer AB,Campbell D

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred patients undergoing microsurgery of the ear were anaesthetised using thiopentone, nitrous oxide, oxygen and either halothane or enflurane with spontaneous respiration. Blood pressure was reduced to approximately 70 mmHg by the use of hypotensive agents. The efficacy of halothane and enflurane in producing ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Eltringham RJ,Young PN,Fairbairn ML,Robinson JM

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical trial was performed to compare the effects of intramuscular dihydrocodeine with caudal bupivacaine on postoperative pain and recovery in 181 children who had undergone either circumcision, inguinal herniotomy or orchidopexy performed under general anaesthesia. Linear analogues were used in assess level of c...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bramwell RG,Bullen C,Radford P

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind randomized study midazolam 15 mg and flunitrazepam 2 mg caused a significantly better night's sleep than placebo. Midazolam had a moderate sedative effect the following morning but, in other respects studied, no residual effects were found. In contrast, flunitrazepam decreased both the degree of appr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sjövall S,Kanto J,Kangas L,Pakkanen A

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The short-term objective of the DHSS of a 1:1 consultant: junior ratio by 1988 is compatible with current trends in consultant expansion and implies no reduction in registrars before then. The target of doubling the number of consultants in 15 years cannot be met in anaesthesia without a fairly sharp, and relatively s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Vickers MD

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to find out how the response to operative trauma is influenced by chronic alcohol consumption, 53 patients (28 alcoholics and 25 non-alcoholics) were investigated. The chronic alcoholic was defined as a person having a regular, daily alcohol consumption of over 70 g pure alcohol for at least 3 years. The mean...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Haxholdt OS,Johansson G

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of a case of status asthmaticus complicated by surgical emphysema is described. In view of voice changes, intubation was necessary but intermittent positive pressure ventilation was considered unwise, because of the surgical emphysema. A means of maintaining adequate sedation in an intubated patient whi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Mather SJ,Edbrooke DL,Newby DM

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of increasing concentrations of nitrous oxide 30, 50 and 70% on the hepatic circulation and hepatic oxygen consumption were investigated in seven normocapnic greyhounds. Hepatic arterial and portal venous blood flows were measured continuously using electromagnetic flow probes, and mean arterial pressure a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thomson IA,Hughes RL,Fitch W,Campbell D

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood concentrations of disoprofol (Diprivan) after single intravenous doses of 1, 2 or 3 mg/kg have been examined in a subpopulation from previously reported clinical studies. The linear relationship between sleep time and dose could be explained by the linearity of the pharmacokinetics at these doses. After a si...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Adam HK,Kay B,Douglas EJ

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclavian venous catheterisation, using a Seldinger technique, was attempted in 25 children weighing less than 10 kg (mean 6.4 kg). Catheterisation was successful in 24 cases. Initial catheter position was satisfactory in 19 of the 24 cases (79%) and with repositioning it was possible to obtain satisfactory flow and ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Pybus DA,Poole JL,Crawford MC

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty patients scheduled for routine eye surgery were randomly allocated to receive either diazepam 0.2 mg/kg or ascorbic acid 100 mg orally 90 minutes pre-operatively in a double-blind fashion. Diazepam caused no significant change in intra-ocular pressure. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Trew CT,Manus NJ,Jackson DM

更新日期：1982-03-01 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：:A survey of nurses and anaesthetists in a 500-bed teaching hospital set out to discover how they located a drug container in order to read its label and verify its contents. Members of each group assessed the value of seven factors thought to help in this location and answered questions on personal errors in drug admi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Smellie GD,Lees NW,Smith EM

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Triservice anaesthetic apparatus is a draw-over using ambient air as the primary carrier gas. Its modules are a self-inflating bag, a vaporiser, a supplementary oxygen regulator and a ventilator; each is described. The outputs of halothane and trichloroethylene were measured with changes of temperature, continuous...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Houghton IT

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The position of doctors with domestic commitments (DDCs) at present training in the specialty of anaesthesia in the British National Health Service is considered and proposals are made for their future employment in career grades. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Edmonds-Seal J,McNeilly RH

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of central nervous system depression which developed 7 hours after an intrathecal injection of 4 mg of morphine is described. The patient lapsed into coma with bradypnoea and "pin-point' pupils and there was no response to naloxone 0.4 mg. Treatment was continued for 3 hours. No postoperative analgesics were re...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sidi A,Davidson JT,Behar M,Olshwang D

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports of anaesthetic misadventures were regularly collected in the Anaesthetic Department of a district general hospital, to identify recurring problems. Eighty-one misadventures, none of which had serious outcome, were reported during a 6-month period, in which 8312 anaesthetics were administered. Human error was m...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Craig J,Wilson ME

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The duration of sleep following intravenous administration of three doses of disoprofol (1.2 and 3 mg/kg) was compared with that following methohexione 1 or 2 mg/kg. Disoprofol and methohexitone were shown to be approximately equipotent. Side-effects were dose-related for both drugs, but the incidence was significantl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kay B,Stephenson DK

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of ketamine in patients with carcinoid syndrome is controversial because of the catecholamine response to this agent. Prior administration of diazepam modifies the catecholamine response to ketamine and may make its use in such patients safe. The successful use of a diazepam-ketamine technique for anaesthesia ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Eisenkraft JB,Dimich I,Miller R

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00