abstract：:This study aimed to examine the attitudes of intensivists and haematologists to the use of blood and blood products using a scenario-based postal questionnaire. One hundred and sixty-two intensivists and 77 haematologists responded to the survey. In four scenarios, the baseline haemoglobin thresholds for red cell tran...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Boraless H,Rao MP,Morgan C,Soni N,Goldhill DR,Brett SJ,Boralessi H,Contreras M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the analgesic efficacy of an epidural infusion of ropivacaine and ropivacaine with sufentanil following major knee surgery. In a double-blind clinical trial, 115 adult patients received either epidural ropivacaine (R group, 2 mg.ml(-1)), or ropivacaine (2 mg.ml(-1)) with sufentanil (RS group, 1 mic...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lorenzini C,Moreira LB,Ferreira MB

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current recommendation of one consultant session per 500 deliveries with full sessional cover for units over 3000 deliveries is arbitrary and is not based on workload. The Audit Commission has questioned the wide variability of anaesthetic staffing on labour wards. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wee MY,Yentis SM,Thomas P

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-one patients received a standardised anaesthetic and were randomly assigned to three groups: tracheal intubation via direct laryngoscopy, tracheal intubation via an intubating laryngeal mask airway with immediate removal of the device, and tracheal intubation via an intubating laryngeal mask airway with delayed ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Choyce A,Avidan MS,Harvey A,Patel C,Timberlake C,Sarang K,Tilbrook L

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a double blind, prospective, controlled trial comparing intubating conditions after induction with a propofol-ephedrine combination or propofol alone, followed by rocuronium. One hundred adult patients were randomly assigned to receive either propofol 2.5 mg x kg(-1) and ephedrine 15 mg in combination or ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Tan CH,Onisong MK,Chiu WK

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-two children were randomly allocated to receive, during inhalational anaesthesia with isoflurane and nitrous oxide, either 1.0 microg x kg(-1) remifentanil (n = 33) or saline (n = 29) just before the tunnelling phase of ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion, in a double-blind study. The remifentanil group showed ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chambers N,Lopez T,Thomas J,James MF

更新日期：2002-02-01 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：:Little is known about the haemodynamic effects of inhaled xenon on regional organ perfusion. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 79% xenon ventilation on organ perfusion in pigs. We investigated 10 pigs, which were randomly allocated to receive either xenon 79% or total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Schmidt M,Marx T,Kotzerke J,Lüderwald S,Armbruster S,Topalidis P,Schirmer U,Reinelt H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duration of laryngoscopy must be kept as short as possible to prevent disturbances of oxygenation and ventilation. Because the factors associated with prolonged laryngoscopy are not well known, we studied 1000 patients undergoing tracheal intubation under general anaesthesia to determine the possible effects of their ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Saghaei M,Safavi MR

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed adequacy of ventilation in 20 critically ill patients with multiple organ failure using a Pneupac Ventipac portable ventilator and the effects on patients' haemodynamic stability. Baseline data were recorded over 15 min for a range of respiratory, haemodynamic and oxygen transport variables during ventilat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： McCluskey A,Gwinnutt CL,Hardy L,Haslett R,Bowles B,Kishen R

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lloyd Davies position was developed to facilitate access to the pelvis for gynaecological, urological and colorectal procedures. Previous case reports have demonstrated that prolonged adoption (> 4 h) of this position has been associated with the development of bilateral compartment syndrome of the calves. All thr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Turnbull D,Mills GH

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-dependency units are of benefit to patients and to the associated intensive care unit. However, the effectiveness of high-dependency care has not been quantified. We studied 100 consecutive patients whose high-dependency unit admission was longer than 48 h. The Logistic Organ Dysfunction System was used to assess...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： De Silva RJ,Anderson A,Tempest H,Ridley S

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-six adult day-case patients were recruited into a prospective, randomised study and allocated to one of two groups. Patients received either intravenous remifentanil 0.3 microg.kg(-1) or an equivalent volume of sodium chloride 0.9% followed by induction of anaesthesia with propofol target-controlled infusion un...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Grewal K,Samsoon G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal anaesthesia is a safe, routinely performed procedure. However, in patients with lumbar cutaneous abnormities or deformities of the lower extremities, a previously undetected spinal anomaly may be present. In such patients, it may be prudent to avoid central neuraxial block to prevent neural damage. This instruc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wenger M,Hauswirth CB,Brodhage RP

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reduction in acute pain perception following dextromethorphan has previously been investigated in patients undergoing general anaesthesia. This random and double-blind study examined the effects of pre-incisional oral dextromethorphan on postoperative pain and intravenous patient-controlled morphine demand in 60 d...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Weinbroum AA,Lalayev G,Yashar T,Ben-Abraham R,Niv D,Flaishon R

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies of patients have shown that anaesthesia with nitrous oxide (N2O) increases the plasma levels of total homocysteine. In a randomised, controlled trial we measured the plasma total homocysteine levels in patients undergoing general surgery before and after anaesthesia with and without N2O. Plasma total ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Foschi D,Rizzi A,Zighetti ML,Bissi M,Corsi F,Trabucchi E,Mezzetti M,Cattaneo M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the in vitro longevity of a conventional soda lime carbon dioxide absorbent and an absorbent free from strong alkali (Amsorb). Although the times taken to breakthrough of carbon dioxide (> 0.5%) within an in vitro low flow breathing system were shorter with the alkali-free absorbent, we found that the size a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bedi A,Gallagher AC,Fee JP,Murray JM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An elderly female patient presenting for phaco-emulsification and intra-ocular lens implant under local anaesthesia developed pulmonary oedema after surgery and underwent emergency tracheal intubation. The pulmonary oedema may have been caused by her omission of routine oral diuretic medication before surgery and havi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Taylor I,Watters M

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Vital View laryngoscope (Vital Signs, NJ, USA) consists of a plastic disposable blade containing a fibrelight and a non-disposable handle; there is therefore no need to sterilise the blade and no concern about disintegration of the fibrelight. In a random cross-over design, we compared the Vital View laryngoscope ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Asai T,Uchiyama Y,Yamamoto K,Johmura S,Shingu K

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation has previously been used successfully to treat both acute and chronic ventilatory failure secondary to a number of conditions, including scoliosis. We report two patients in whom it was used, on three separate occasions, to treat acute ventilatory failure following corrective...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Doherty MJ,Millner PA,Latham M,Dickson RA,Elliott MW

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare recovery and psychomotor performance after maintenance of anaesthesia with sevoflurane or sevoflurane supplemented with remifentanil. Sixty-six per cent nitrous oxide was used in all patients. Twenty patients each were randomly allocated to maintenance of anaesthesia with sevoflura...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Breslin DS,Reid JE,Mirakhur RK,Hayes AH,McBrien ME

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of Buscopan 20 mg, given at the end of surgery, on analgesic requirements in 44 ASA I and II patients presenting as day cases for laparoscopic sterilisation using Filshie clips. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either intravenous Buscopan 20 mg or saline placebo at the end of surg...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Habib A,Sharpe P,Anderson S,Francis S,Davidson AC,Smith G

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amide local anaesthetics impair blood clotting in a concentration-dependent manner by inhibition of platelet function and enhanced fibrinolysis. We hypothesised that the presence of ropivacaine in the epidural space could decrease the efficacy of an epidural blood patch, as this technique requires that the injected bl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Porter J,Crowe B,Cahill M,Shorten G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data were collected from 1057 consecutive patients who received patient-controlled epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief, using 0.1% bupivacaine with 5 microg x ml(-1) fentanyl in all cases. Prescriptions were not otherwise standardised. On the first postoperative day, 741/801 patients (92.5%) had adequate ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wigfull J,Welchew E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A postal questionnaire survey was carried out to determine the activities, motivation and barriers to continuing medical education amongst career grade anaesthetists in Scotland. Four hundred and ten consultants and 49 non-consultant career grade anaesthetists were surveyed with a response rate of 84.5%. All responden...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Chambers WA,Ferguson K,Prescott GJ

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After carotid endarterectomy under general anaesthesia, the rapid elimination of desflurane and sevoflurane may allow earlier postoperative neurological assessment than after the use of isoflurane. However, desflurane may be associated with tachycardia and hypertension and may therefore increase cardiovascular risk. W...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Umbrain V,Keeris J,D'Haese J,Verborgh C,Debing E,Van den Brande P,Camu F

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) for analgesia in labour is widely used as a method of providing pain relief while minimising motor blockade. Aiming to further reduce the associated motor weakness, we investigated the use of alfentanil alone as the initial intrathecal injection in a double-blind study. Thirty women were...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hughes DA,Hill DA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volatile anaesthetic agents potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents and retard their rate of reversal. We hypothesised that there was a difference in the rate of reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade based on the selection of inhalation agent. Thirty-eight patients undergoing elective surgical procedu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sutcliffe DG,Murphy CM,Maslow A,Uppington J,Shorten GD

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this double-blind study was to investigate the incidence of transient neurological symptoms after the use of isobaric lidocaine and isobaric prilocaine for spinal anaesthesia. Seventy patients (ASA 1-2, age between 18 and 70 years) were randomly assigned to two groups of 35 patients each, to receive eit...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： de Weert K,Traksel M,Gielen M,Slappendel R,Weber E,Dirksen R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the efficacy and safety of a remifentanil (0.25 microg x kg(-1) x min(-1)-based balanced anaesthetic technique with a bupivacaine-based regional anaesthetic technique in an open label, multicentre study in 271 ASA physical status 1 or 2 children aged 1-12 years. Subjects requiring major intra-abdominal, ur...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Prys-Roberts C,Lerman J,Murat I,Taivainen T,Lopez T,Lejus C,Spahr-Schopfer I,Splinter W,Kirkham AJ

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve tissue protein S-100 and neurone-specific enolase levels in serum were studied in 10 patients before, during and for 2 days after elective carotid endarterectomy performed under general anaesthesia and using a Javid Shunt. In six patients, simultaneous cerebrospinal fluid samples were also obtained. Serum nerve ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gao F,Harris DN,Sapsed-Byrne S,Standfield NJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Study A, the incidence of arterial oxygen desaturation was studied using pulse oximetry (SaO2) in 100 sedated and 100 nonsedated patients breathing room air who underwent diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Hypoxia (SaO2 92% or less of at least 15 s duration) occurred in 17% and 6% of sedated patients and ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Wang CY,Ling LC,Cardosa MS,Wong AK,Wong NW

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) humidify, warm and filter inspired gas, protecting patients and apparatus during anaesthesia. Their incorporation into paediatric anaesthetic breathing systems is recommended. We experienced delays in inhalational induction whilst using a Mapleson F breathing system with an HME. We ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Da Fonseca JM,Wheeler DW,Pook JA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an infant who presented with a combination of upper airway obstruction and atlanto-axial subluxation, secondary to a pharyngeal abscess resulting from cosmetic ear piercing. This combination posed a number of difficulties for the anasthetist and a detailed plan was formulated to prepare the child for anast...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Brookes A,Moriarty A

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acquired immune deficiency syndrome has reached pandemic proportions. Anaesthetists should be aware of the implications of dealing with increasing numbers of both diagnosed and undiagnosed, symptomatic and asymptomatic, human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in the fields of intensive therapy, operating th...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Avidan MS,Jones N,Pozniak AL

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrophysiological monitoring of selected neural pathways of the brain, brainstem, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system has become mandatory in some surgery of the nervous system where preventable neural injury can occur. Evoked potentials are relatively simple methods of testing the integrity of various aspect...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Kumar A,Bhattacharya A,Makhija N

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a randomised, double-blind, prospective trial to discover whether intravenous ketorolac 10 mg made up to 2 ml with saline, with or without venous occlusion for 2 min, reduces the pain on injection of propofol. In 90 patients, pain scores were obtained during injection of propofol following pretreatment of...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Yull DN,Barkshire KF,Dexter T

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of arterial blood pressure to an increase in intrathoracic pressure has been shown to be predictive of pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. We devised a new method, which we termed the arterial pressure ratio. We defined arterial pressure ratio as the ratio of systolic blood pressure of the final beat duri...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Uehara H,Takenaka I,Aoyama K,Kadoya T,Sata T,Shigematsu A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate whether the application of cricoid pressure at the time of induction of anaesthesia was associated with a lesser incidence of postoperative nausea or vomiting in the immediate postoperative period compared with a group in which no cricoid pressure was applied, in patients undergoing day ca...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Khan FA,ul Haq A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tried to determine if a blood conservation pressure transducer system reduced blood transfusions, increased haemoglobin concentration or reduced line infections in critically ill patients. One hundred patients were randomly allocated to conventional or blood conserving systems attached to systemic and pulmonary art...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Thorpe S,Thomas AN

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00