BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorial I. Heart rate variability, BIS and 'depth of anaesthesia'
pp. 659-662(4)
Author: Pomfrett C.

Editorial II. 'The only man to have all his work done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe' (Anon)
pp. 663-665(3)
Author: Vaughan R.

Comparison of bispectral index, 95% spectral edge frequency and approximate entropy of the EEG, with changes in heart rate variability during induction of general anaesthesia
pp. 666-671(6)
Authors: Sleigh J.; Donovan J.

Comparison of bispectral EEG analysis and auditory evoked potential for monitoring depth of anaesthesia during propofol anaesthesia
pp. 672-678(7)
Authors: Gajraj R.; Doi M.; Mantzaridis H.; Kenny G.

Risk factors for cardiovascular death within 30 days after anaesthesia and urgent or emergency surgery: a nested case-control study
pp. 679-684(6)
Authors: Howell S.; Sear J.; Sear Y.; Yeates D.; Goldacre M.; Foex P.

Cardioventilatory coupling in atrial fibrillation
pp. 685-690(6)
Authors: Larsen P.; Booth P.; Galletly D.

Haemodynamic changes associated with portal triad clamping are suppressed by prior hepatic pedicle infiltration with lidocaine in humans
pp. 691-697(7)
Authors: Lentschener C.; Franco D.; Bouaziz H.; Mercier F.; Fouqueray B.; Landault C.; Mazoit J.; Benhamou D.

Flumazenil antagonizes midazolam-induced airway narrowing during nasal breathing in humans
pp. 698-702(5)
Authors: Oshima T.; Masaki Y.; Toyooka H.

Laryngeal mask airway size selection in males and females: ease of insertion, oropharyngeal leak pressure, pharyngeal mucosal pressures and anatomical position
pp. 703-707(5)
Authors: Brimacombe J.; Keller C.

Direct measurement of mucosal pressures exerted by cuff and non-cuff portions of tracheal tubes with different cuff volumes and head and neck positions
pp. 708-711(4)
Authors: Brimacombe J.; Keller C.; Giampalmo M.; Sparr H.; Berry A.

Placement of the intubating laryngeal mask is easier than the laryngeal mask during manual in-line neck stabilization
pp. 712-714(3)
Authors: Asai T.; Wagle A.; Stacey M.

Analgesic efficacy of paracetamol and diclofenac in children receiving PCA morphine
pp. 715-717(3)
Authors: Morton N.; O'Brien K.

Effect of riluzole on acute pain and hyperalgesia in humans
pp. 718-722(5)
Authors: Hammer N.; Lillesø J.; Pedersen J.; Kehlet H.

Concentration-dependent inotropic effects of halothane, isoflurane and sevoflurane on rat ventricular myocytes
pp. 723-730(8)
Authors: Davies L.; Hamilton D.; Hopkins P.; Boyett M.; Harrison S.

Anaesthetic effect of pregnanolone in combination with allopregnanolone, thiopental, hexobarbital and flurazepam: an EEG study in the rat
pp. 731-737(7)
Authors: Norberg L.; Bäckström T.; Wahlströ G.

Mucosal tissue oxygenation of the porcine during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass
pp. 738-745(8)
Authors: Haisjackl M.; Germann R.; Hasibeder W.; Schwarz B.; Salak N.; Pajk W.; Bonatti J.; Nussbaumer W.; Klima G.; Kox W.; Mutz N.

Anaesthetic management of epidermolysis bullosa
pp. 746-751(6)
Authors: Ames W.; Mayou B.; Williams K.

Short communication. Gastric pressure during emergency Caesarean section under general anaesthesia
pp. 752-754(3)
Authors: Hartsilver E.; Vanner R.; Bewley J.; Clayton T.

Short communication. Spontaneous or neostigmine-induced recovery after maintenance of neuromuscular block with Org 9487 (rapacuronium) or rocuronium following an initial dose of Org 9487
pp. 755-756(2)
Authors: McCourt K.; Mirakhur R.; Lowry D.; Carroll M.; Sparr H.

Short communication. Effect of rocuronium compared with succinylcholine on intraocular pressure during rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia
pp. 757-760(4)
Authors: Chiu C.; Jaais F.; Wang C.

Short communication. Anaesthesia for strabismus surgery: a regional survey
pp. 761-763(3)
Authors: Dell R.; Williams B.

Short communication. Waste anaesthetic gases induce sister chromatid exchanges in lymphocytes of operating room personnel
pp. 764-766(3)
Authors: Hoerauf K.; Wiesner G.; Schroegendorfer K.; Jobst B.; Spacek A.; Harth M.; Sator-Katzenschlager S.; Rüdiger H.

Short communication. Differential effects of isoflurane and i.v. anaesthetic agents on metabolism of alveolar type II cells
pp. 767-769(3)
Authors: Molliex S.; Crestani B.; Dureuil B.; Rolland C.; Aubier M.; Desmonts J.

Case report. Failure to prevent an anaphylactic reaction to a second neuromuscular blocking drug during anaesthesia
pp. 770-773(4)
Authors: Fisher M.; Merefield D.; Baldo B.

Case report. Bladder exstrophy in a neonate at risk of transient myasthenia gravis: a role for remifentanil and epidural analgesia
pp. 774-776(3)
Authors: Wee L.; Stokes M.

Case report. Pulmonary oedema after peribulbar block
pp. 777-779(3)
Authors: Kumar C.; Lawler P.

Equipment. Comparison of a new piezoelectric train-of-four neuromuscular monitor, the paragraph, and the relaxometer mechanomyograph
pp. 780-782(3)
Authors: Dahaba A.; Klobucar F.; Rehak P.; List W.

Commentary. Autologous transfusion, 3 yr on - what is new? What has happened?
pp. 783-784(2)

Abstract. Simplification of super-syringe method allowing routine measurement of respiratory mechanics in patients with ARDS
pp. 785-785(1)
Authors: Bellingan G.; Reilly N.; Puddicome A.; Marshall R.; Goldstone J.

Correspondence. Mortality of medical oncological patients admitted to intensive care
pp. 807-808(2)
Authors: Hulme G.; Columb M.