PRESS (Propofol, Remifentanil, Electricity/EEG, Setup and Setting) to Start: Introducing a Total Intravenous Anaesthesia Checklist at a Large Teaching Hospital.

Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) is becoming more widely used, and as of yet there are few safety checks for the use of TIVA when compared to inhaled anaesthesia. This study aims to assess the feasibility and utility of introducing a TIVA checklist at a large teaching hospital. Methods A survey was sent out to all consultant and trainee anaesthetists at our hospital regarding their use of TIVA and errors in practice related to its use.

Guillain-Barré syndrome: a review.

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disease which is a common cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis and should be suspected in all patients with unexplained motor weakness. Specific management strategies are more effective if given early in the course of the disease.