Edgar Pask and his physiological research--an unsung hero of World War Two.

Edgar Pask died in 1966 at the age of 53. He was the Professor of Anaesthesia in Newcastle upon Tyne, and a quiet and unassuming man. But during the Second World War he had been involved in a number of dangerous and remarkable experiments; these included investigating the effects of acute hypoxia related to high altitude parachute descents, resuscitation techniques and the effectiveness of lifejackets.

A comparison of post-operative morbidity following outpatient dental care under general anaesthesia in paediatric patients with and without disabilities.

An investigation was undertaken of morbidity after outpatient general anaesthesia for comprehensive dental care in a group of paediatric patients over a 1-year period. Data were collated from the patient's hospital notes and from the response to a questionnaire sent to parents/carers. Clinical data were obtained for 55 cases (age range 3-17 years) for whom parents/carers had returned questionnaires.

Epidural bupivacaine dilution for labour. A comparison of three concentrations infused with a fixed dose of fentanyl.

We have compared the effects of three epidural infusions in a randomised, double-blind study of 56 primigravid mothers in labour. An initial dose of bupivacaine 0.5% 8 ml was followed by infusion of either bupivacaine 0.

Oesophageal contractility during total i.v. anaesthesia with and without glycopyrronium.

Somatic movement and spontaneous and provoked oesophageal contractions were noted at time of incision in 51 patients receiving total i.v. anaesthesia with alfentanil and propofol.