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In the December 2009 BJA ...
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: NP; doi:10.1093/bja/aep331 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EDITORIALS Back

P. A. Lönnqvist
Cuffed or uncuffed tracheal tubes during anaesthesia in infants and small children: time to put the eternal discussion to rest?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 783-785; doi:10.1093/bja/aep330 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. R. Bodenham and S. J. Howell
General anaesthesia vs local anaesthesia: an ongoing story
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 785-789; doi:10.1093/bja/aep310 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. M. Hall
Management of diabetes during surgery: 30 yr of the Alberti regimen
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 789-791; doi:10.1093/bja/aep315 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEW ARTICLE Back

A. A. Klein, S. T. Webb, S. Tsui, C. Sudarshan, L. Shapiro, and C. Densem
Transcatheter aortic valve insertion: anaesthetic implications of emerging new technology
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 792-799; doi:10.1093/bja/aep311 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CARDIOVASCULAR Back

O. Thom, D. M. Taylor, R. E. Wolfe, J. Cade, P. Myles, H. Krum, and R. Wolfe
Comparison of a supra-sternal cardiac output monitor (USCOM) with the pulmonary artery catheter
BJA Advance Access published on October 28, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 800-804; doi:10.1093/bja/aep296 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Saravanan, A. R. Exley, K. Valchanov, N. D. Casey, and F. Falter
Impact of xenon anaesthesia in isolated cardiopulmonary bypass on very early leucocyte and platelet activation and clearance: a randomized, controlled study
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 805-810; doi:10.1093/bja/aep297 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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R. Kazan, D. Bracco, and T. M. Hemmerling
Reduced cerebral oxygen saturation measured by absolute cerebral oximetry during thoracic surgery correlates with postoperative complications
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 811-816; doi:10.1093/bja/aep309 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-S. Nho, S.-Y. Lee, J.-M. Kang, M.-C. Kim, Y.-K. Choi, O.-Y. Shin, D.-S. Kim, and M.-I. Kwon
Effects of maintaining a remifentanil infusion on the recovery profiles during emergence from anaesthesia and tracheal extubation
BJA Advance Access published on October 28, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 817-821; doi:10.1093/bja/aep307 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Perl, E. Carstens, A. Hirn, M. Quintel, W. Vautz, J. Nolte, and M. Jünger
Determination of serum propofol concentrations by breath analysis using ion mobility spectrometry
BJA Advance Access published on November 3, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 822-827; doi:10.1093/bja/aep312 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CRITICAL CARE Back

J. Sellares, I. Acerbi, H. Loureiro, R. L. Dellaca, M. Ferrer, A. Torres, D. Navajas, and R. Farre
Respiratory impedance during weaning from mechanical ventilation in a mixed population of critically ill patients
BJA Advance Access published on November 3, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 828-832; doi:10.1093/bja/aep301 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. L. Hill, D. A. Lowes, N. R. Webster, C. C. Sheth, N. A. R. Gow, and H. F. Galley
Regulation of pentraxin-3 by antioxidants
BJA Advance Access published on October 28, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 833-839; doi:10.1093/bja/aep298 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

M. Zaar, N. H. Secher, P. I. Johansson, B. Vainer, M. Ezban, H. Agersø, P. L. Madsen, N. Lomholt, M. B. Hermit, and B. Lauritzen
Effects of a recombinant FVIIa analogue, NN1731, on blood loss and survival after liver trauma in the pig
BJA Advance Access published on October 6, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 840-847; doi:10.1093/bja/aep274 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROANAESTHESIA Back

R. N. Upton, A. M. Martinez, and C. Grant
Comparison of the sedative properties of CNS 7056, midazolam, and propofol in sheep
BJA Advance Access published on September 29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 848-857; doi:10.1093/bja/aep269 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Liu, S. Aldea, D. François, M. Cherqui-Michel, M. Giansily-Blaizot, and M. Fischler
Recombinant activated factor VII for a patient with factor VII deficiency undergoing urgent intracerebral haematoma evacuation with underlying cavernous angioma
BJA Advance Access published on October 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 858-860; doi:10.1093/bja/aep293 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OBSTETRICS Back

D. H. Lee and I. C. Kwon
Magnesium sulphate has beneficial effects as an adjuvant during general anaesthesia for Caesarean section
BJA Advance Access published on September 24, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 861-866; doi:10.1093/bja/aep265 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PAEDIATRICS Back

M. Weiss, A. Dullenkopf, J. E. Fischer, C. Keller, A. C. Gerber, and the European Paediatric Endotracheal Intubation Study Group
Prospective randomized controlled multi-centre trial of cuffed or uncuffed endotracheal tubes in small children
BJA Advance Access published on November 3, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 867-873; doi:10.1093/bja/aep290 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA Back

R. J. Ni Mhuircheartaigh, R. A. Moore, and H. J. McQuay
Analysis of individual patient data from clinical trials: epidural morphine for postoperative pain
BJA Advance Access published on November 4, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 874-881; doi:10.1093/bja/aep300 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RESPIRATION AND THE AIRWAY Back

V. Uppal, S. Gangaiah, G. Fletcher, and J. Kinsella
Randomized crossover comparison between the i-gel and the LMA-Unique in anaesthetized, paralysed adults
BJA Advance Access published on October 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 882-885; doi:10.1093/bja/aep292 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Parke, S. McGuinness, and M. Eccleston
Nasal high-flow therapy delivers low level positive airway pressure
BJA Advance Access published on October 20, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 886-890; doi:10.1093/bja/aep280 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

N. J. Flint, W. C. Russell, and J. P. Thompson
Comparison of different methods of ventilation via cannula cricothyroidotomy in a trachea–lung model
BJA Advance Access published on September 29, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 891-895; doi:10.1093/bja/aep264 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CORRESPONDENCE Back

M. Cannesson, B. Vallet, F. Michard, D. Lahner, E. Fleischmann, H. Hetz, G. Pestel, G. Gouvêa, R. Diaz, L. Auler, R. Toledo, and J. M. Martinho
Pulse pressure variation and stroke volume variation: from flying blind to flying right?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 896-899; doi:10.1093/bja/aep321 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Forget, X. Wittebole, and P.-F. Laterre
Therapeutic dose of acetaminophen may induce fulminant hepatitis in the presence of risk factors: a report of two cases
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 899-900; doi:10.1093/bja/aep322 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Mukhtar, S. Singh, and A. El-Dawlatly (on behalf of the authors)
Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 900-901; doi:10.1093/bja/aep323 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Dauri, F. Coniglione, S. Faria, R. Fiori, F. Frunzo, F. Massari, G. Simonetti, A. F. Sabato, and S. Masala
Continuous i.v. infusion of remifentanil and intraosseous lidocaine provide better analgesia than intraosseous lidocaine alone in percutaneous vertebroplasty of osteoporotic fractures
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 901-902; doi:10.1093/bja/aep324 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Li, W. Liang, and H. Gu
One-lung ventilation using ProsealTM laryngeal mask airway and Arndt endobronchial blocker in paediatric scoliosis surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 902-903; doi:10.1093/bja/aep325 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Toyosato and G. Someya
A unique effect of propofol on the jaw opening reflex
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 903-904; doi:10.1093/bja/aep326 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

I. Power
Pain Management from Basics to Clinical Practice
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 905; doi:10.1093/bja/aep278 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Barker
The Structured Oral Examination in Clinical Anaesthesia: Practice Examination Papers
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 905-906; doi:10.1093/bja/aep327 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. A. Colvin
Cancer Pain (Clinical Pain Management)
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 906-907; doi:10.1093/bja/aep328 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. R. Webster
Oxford Handbook of Critical Care
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 907; doi:10.1093/bja/aep329 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ABSTRACTS Back

Proceedings of the 9th International Neuromuscular Meeting: Munich, Germany • July 1–4, 2009
Br. J. Anaesth. 2009 103: 908-917; doi:10.1093/bja/aep289 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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