BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorial I
pp. 411-414(4)
Author: Pandit, J. J.

Editorial II
pp. 414-417(4)
Author: Bodenham, A. R.

A comparison of the analgesic efficacy and side-effects of paravertebral vs epidural blockade for thoracotomy—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
pp. 418-426(9)
Authors: Davies, R. G.; Myles, P. S.; Graham, J. M.

The influence of xenon on regulation of the autonomic nervous system in patients at high risk of perioperative cardiac complications ^†Presented, in part, at the 2003 ASA annual meeting in San Francisco, CA and at the 2004 ASA annual meeting in Las Vegas, NE, USA.
pp. 427-436(10)
Authors: Hanss, R.; Bein, B.; Turowski, P.; Cavus, E.; Bauer, M.; Andretzke, M.; Steinfath, M.; Scholz, J.; Tonner, P. H.

Effects of candesartan and enalaprilat on the organ-specific microvascular permeability during haemorrhagic shock in rats
pp. 437-443(7)
Authors: Schumacher, J.; Puchakayala, M. R.; Binkowski, K.; Eichler, W.; Dendorfer, A.; Klotz, K.-F.

Magnesium moderately decreases remifentanil dosage required for pain management after cardiac surgery ^†Presented in part at the 79th Clinical and Scientific Meeting of the International Anaesthesia Research Society on March 11, 2005 in Honolulu, HI, USA.
pp. 444-449(6)
Authors: Steinlechner, B.; Dworschak, M.; Birkenberg, B.; Grubhofer, G.; Weigl, M.; Schiferer, A.; Lang, T.; Rajek, A.

Short-term mortality in hip fracture patients admitted during weekends and holidays
pp. 450-454(5)
Authors: Foss, N. B.; Kehlet, H.

Molar substitution and C2/C6 ratio of hydroxyethyl starch: influence on blood coagulation ^†Declaration of interest. This study was funded by a grants from B. Braun Melsungen AG and the Department of Anaesthesiology of the University Hospital Lausanne. Marc-Alexander Burmeister and Andreas Fisch are employees of B. Braun AG (Melsungen and Crissier) and Donat R. Spahn is doing paid consulting for B. Braun Medical AG, Switzerland. The Department of Anaesthesiology of the University Hospital Lausanne has done other research projects in collaboration with B. Braun Melsungen AG and has thereby received other funding in the past. The Department of Anesthesiology of the University Hospital Lausanne has also received educational funds from competitor companies.
pp. 455-463(9)
Authors: von Roten, I.; Madjdpour, C.; Frascarolo, P.; Burmeister, M.-A.; Fisch, A.; Schramm, S.; Bombeli, T.; Spahn, D. R.

Segmental spinal anaesthesia for cholecystectomy in a patient with severe lung disease
pp. 464-466(3)
Authors: van Zundert, A. A. J.; Stultiens, G.; Jakimowicz, J. J.; van den Borne, B. E. E. M.; van der Ham, W. G. J. M.; Wildsmith, J. A. W.

Neurosurgical operations with the patient in sitting position: analysis of risk factors using transcranial Doppler sonography
pp. 467-472(6)
Authors: Engelhardt, M.; Folkers, W.; Brenke, C.; Scholz, M.; Harders, A.; Fidorra, H.; Schmieder, K.

Sugammadex, a new reversal agent for neuromuscular block induced by rocuronium in the anaesthetized Rhesus monkey^†Declaration of interest. This study was supported by a grant from Organon. A. Bom is employed by Organon and L.H.D.J. Booij is a member of their scientific advisory board. H.D. de Boer is currently working at the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
pp. 473-479(7)
Authors: de Boer, H. D.; van Egmond, J.; van de Pol, F.; Bom, A.; Booij, L. H. D. J.

The impact of age on bispectral index values and EEG bispectrum during anaesthesia with desflurane and halothane in children
pp. 480-485(6)
Authors: Tirel, O.; Wodey, E.; Harris, R.; Bansard, J. Y.; Ecoffey, C.; Senhadji, L.

Tracheal tube-tip displacement in children during head-neck movement—a radiological assessment^†Declaration of interest. The tracheal tubes studied were ordered from a local distributor. No financial support was obtained from the manufacturer for the presented study. M.W. is involved in designing paediatric tracheal tube cuffs made from polyurethane in co-operation with Microcuff GmbH, Weinheim, Germany and TYCO Health Care, R&D Athlone, Ireland. No agreements or financial benefits arise from these co-operations.
pp. 486-491(6)
Authors: Weiss, M.; Knirsch, W.; Kretschmar, O.; Dullenkopf, A.; Tomaske, M.; Balmer, C.; Stutz, K.; Gerber, A. C.; Berger, F.

Patient-controlled cervical epidural fentanyl compared with patient-controlled i.v. fentanyl for pain after pharyngolaryngeal surgery
pp. 492-496(5)
Authors: Roussier, M.; Mahul, P.; Pascal, J.; Baylot, D.; Prades, J. M.; Auboyer, C.; Molliex, S.

A comparison of patient-controlled subacromial and i.v. analgesia after open acromioplasty surgery
pp. 497-501(5)
Author: Eroglu, A.

A comparison of two techniques for ultrasound guided infraclavicular block
pp. 502-507(6)
Authors: Bigeleisen, P.; Wilson, M.

Subcutaneous effusion resulting from an epidural catheter fragment
pp. 508-509(2)
Authors: Demiraran, Y.; Yucel, I.; Erdogmus, B.

Respiratory muscle activity and respiratory obstruction after abdominal surgery
pp. 510-515(6)
Authors: Wu, A.; Drummond, G. B.

Evaluation of the CTrach™—an intubating LMA with integrated fibreoptic system ^†Declaration of interest: The corresponding author assures that the authors have no relationships with any firm whose product is mentioned in this article nor with any firm marketing a rival product. A total of five CTrach devices were used in this study, two of them were provided on loan by the LMA Deutschland GmbH for the duration of the study. The purchase of the CTrach included a 1-day training course given by one of the developers in Reading, UK.
pp. 516-521(6)
Authors: Timmermann, A.; Russo, S.; Graf, B. M.

The effect of bi-level positive airway pressure mechanical ventilation on gas exchange during general anaesthesia
pp. 522-532(11)
Authors: Yu, G.; Yang, K.; Baker, A. B.; Young, I.

High-frequency percussive ventilation during surgical bronchial repair in a patient with one lung
pp. 533-536(4)
Authors: Lucangelo, U.; Zin, W. A.; Antonaglia, V.; Gramaticopolo, S.; Maffessanti, M.; Liguori, G.; Cortale, M.; Gullo, A.

Coexisting harlequin and Horner syndromes after high thoracic paravertebral block
pp. 537-538(2)
Author: Crawley, S. M.

Thoracic paravertebral nerve block
pp. 537-537(1)
Authors: Richardson, J.; Cheema, S.

Use of the bispectral index (BIS) monitor to aid in the diagnosis of pseudoseizures
pp. 538-539(2)
Authors: Donnelly, B.; Boyd, V.

Chronic postoperative pain and inguinal herniorrhaphy
pp. 538-538(1)
Author: Hegarty, D.

Unexpected epiglottic oedema and failed intubation following blunt trauma
pp. 539-540(2)
Authors: Pickard, A.; Schou, H.

Training intensity and consultant support: the Canadian experience
pp. 540-541(2)
Authors: McCartney, C. J. L.; Levine, M.

ALS training
pp. 540-540(1)
Authors: Bandara, L.; Kannanparambil, S.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists: A Century of Challenges and Progress. D. R. Bacon, K. E. McGoldrick and M. J. Lema (editors). Published by Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology, Park Ridge, IL, USA. Pp. 226; indexed: illustrated. Price $55.00. ISBN 1-889595-15-2
pp. 542-543(2)
Author: Hall, G. M.

Emergencies in Anaesthesia. K. Allman, A. McIndoe and I. Wilson (editors). Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK. Pp. 475; indexed; illustrated. Price £19.95. ISBN 0-19-852099-9
pp. 542-542(1)
Author: Barker, I.

Peripheral Regional Anaesthesia: An Atlas of Anatomy and Techniques. G. Meier and J. Buettner (editors). Published by Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany. Pp. 251; indexed; illustrated. Price £80.00; €119.95. ISBN 3-13-139791-8
pp. 543-544(2)
Author: Coventry, D. M.

Erratum
pp. 545-545(1)