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In the December 2008 BJA...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aen323 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIAL Back

C. S. Reilly
Can we accurately assess an individual's perioperative risk?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 747-749; doi:10.1093/bja/aen314 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

S. T. Touray, M. A. de Leeuw, W. W. A. Zuurmond, and R. S. G. M. Perez
Psoas compartment block for lower extremity surgery: a meta-analysis
BJA Advance Access published on October 22, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 750-760; doi:10.1093/bja/aen298 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

M. Biais, K. Nouette-Gaulain, V. Cottenceau, P. Revel, and F. Sztark
Uncalibrated pulse contour-derived stroke volume variation predicts fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients undergoing liver transplantation
BJA Advance Access published on October 12, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 761-768; doi:10.1093/bja/aen277 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Fenger-Eriksen, M. Lindberg-Larsen, A. Q. Christensen, J. Ingerslev, and B. Sørensen
Fibrinogen concentrate substitution therapy in patients with massive haemorrhage and low plasma fibrinogen concentrations
BJA Advance Access published on September 25, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 769-773; doi:10.1093/bja/aen270 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE Back

R. Struthers, P. Erasmus, K. Holmes, P. Warman, A. Collingwood, and J. R. Sneyd
Assessing fitness for surgery: a comparison of questionnaire, incremental shuttle walk, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing in general surgical patients
BJA Advance Access published on October 25, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 774-780; doi:10.1093/bja/aen310 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

O. Ahlers, I. Nachtigall, J. Lenze, A. Goldmann, E. Schulte, C. Höhne, G. Fritz, and D. Keh
Intraoperative thoracic epidural anaesthesia attenuates stress-induced immunosuppression in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
BJA Advance Access published on October 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 781-787; doi:10.1093/bja/aen287 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Chen, N. Yamaguchi, and F. Varin
Dose-dependency of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameters after intravenous bolus doses of cisatracurium
BJA Advance Access published on October 28, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 788-797; doi:10.1093/bja/aen308 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

Y. Sakr, C. Krauss, A. C. K. B. Amaral, A. Réa-Neto, M. Specht, K. Reinhart, and G. Marx
Comparison of the performance of SAPS II, SAPS 3, APACHE II, and their customized prognostic models in a surgical intensive care unit
BJA Advance Access published on October 9, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 798-803; doi:10.1093/bja/aen291 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

M. R. B. Ranger, G. J. Irwin, K. M. Bunbury, and J. M. Peutrell
Changing body position alters the location of the spinal cord within the vertebral canal: a magnetic resonance imaging study
BJA Advance Access published on October 19, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 804-809; doi:10.1093/bja/aen295 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Olofsen, J. W. Sleigh, and A. Dahan
Permutation entropy of the electroencephalogram: a measure of anaesthetic drug effect
BJA Advance Access published on October 12, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 810-821; doi:10.1093/bja/aen290 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

J. B. Sartain, J. J. Barry, P. W. Howat, D. I. McCormack, and M. Bryant
Intravenous oxytocin bolus of 2 units is superior to 5 units during elective Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on October 9, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 822-826; doi:10.1093/bja/aen273 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

K. Allegaert, J. Vancraeynest, M. Rayyan, J. de Hoon, V. Cossey, G. Naulaers, and R. Verbesselt
Urinary propofol metabolites in early life after single intravenous bolus
BJA Advance Access published on October 3, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 827-831; doi:10.1093/bja/aen276 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAIN Back

D. M. Pöpping, P. K. Zahn, H. K. Van Aken, B. Dasch, R. Boche, and E. M. Pogatzki-Zahn
Effectiveness and safety of postoperative pain management: a survey of 18 925 consecutive patients between 1998 and 2006 (2nd revision): a database analysis of prospectively raised data
BJA Advance Access published on October 22, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 832-840; doi:10.1093/bja/aen300 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Forastiere, M. Sofra, D. Giannarelli, L. Fabrizi, and G. Simone
Effectiveness of continuous wound infusion of 0.5% ropivacaine by On-Q pain relief system for postoperative pain management after open nephrectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 841-847; doi:10.1093/bja/aen309 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

M. Bachmann, P. Pere, P. Kairaluoma, P. H. Rosenberg, and H. Kallio
Comparison of hyperbaric and plain articaine in spinal anaesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair
BJA Advance Access published on October 15, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 848-854; doi:10.1093/bja/aen294 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Luyet, U. Eichenberger, B. Moriggl, L. Remonda, and R. Greif
Real-time visualization of ultrasound-guided retrobulbar blockade: an imaging study
BJA Advance Access published on October 23, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 855-859; doi:10.1093/bja/aen293 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Satsumae, M. Tanaka, S. Saito, and S. Inomata
Convulsions after ropivacaine 300 mg for brachial plexus block
BJA Advance Access published on October 19, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 860-862; doi:10.1093/bja/aen297 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

R. Komatsu, K. Kamata, I. Hoshi, D. I. Sessler, and M. Ozaki
Airway Scope and gum elastic bougie with Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in patients with simulated restricted neck mobility
BJA Advance Access published on October 3, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 863-869; doi:10.1093/bja/aen288 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. M. Hemmerling, M. C. Bluteau, R. Kazan, and D. Bracco
Significant decrease of cerebral oxygen saturation during single-lung ventilation measured using absolute oximetry
BJA Advance Access published on October 3, 2008
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 870-875; doi:10.1093/bja/aen275 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

V. Ashall and T. Dawes
Metformin and lactic acidosis
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 876-877; doi:10.1093/bja/aen286 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. M. Hemmerling, S. Charabati, and D. Bracco
Unusual case of low bispectral index values due to electrocardiographic interferences
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 877-878; doi:10.1093/bja/aen289 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. S. Morton, G. B. Drummond, A. Rochette, and X. Capdevila
Injection pain due to propofol in children and the ethics of placebo
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 878-879; doi:10.1093/bja/aen301 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Williams, G. Harrison, and C. M. Harper
NICE and warm
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 879-880; doi:10.1093/bja/aen302 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Laquay, P. Pouard, M. A. Silicani, L. Vaccaroni, and G. Orliaguet
Early stages of propofol infusion syndrome in paediatric cardiac surgery: two cases in adolescent girls
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 880-881; doi:10.1093/bja/aen303 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Lehnert, A. Prescher, and C. Neuschaefer-Rube
Is laryngeal mask airway-related vocal chord palsy always laryngeal mask airway-related?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 882; doi:10.1093/bja/aen304 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. B. Clark
Hypotension and Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 882-883; doi:10.1093/bja/aen305 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Perruchoud
Low-cost cardioversion
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 883; doi:10.1093/bja/aen306 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L.-J. Wang, X.-H. Wang, H.-J. Sun, and B. Xu
Effects of inhalation anaesthetics on human sperm motility and vitality in vitro
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 883-884; doi:10.1093/bja/aen307 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

D. Elliott
Stoelting's Anaesthesia and Co-existing Disease
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 885; doi:10.1093/bja/aen311 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. A. Colvin
Raj's Practical Management of Pain
Br. J. Anaesth. 2008 101: 885-886; doi:10.1093/bja/aen312 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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