ian.nesbitt - Publications List

Abstract: This details some of the difficulties and successes in following an initial audit through several follow up cycles, including the interface between local and regional initiatives.

I D E Nesbitt, N Redfern, V Bythell (1999) Anaesthetic management of Caesarean Section in the elderly parturient with pre-eclampsia. Anaesthesia. 54: 9. 887-91

Abstract: This case report of a 53 year old woman and associated discussion addressed a previously unexplored area of obstetric anaesthesia. .

Notes: The article was later selected for publication in AnesthesiaFile. 2000; 17(3). It also generated further correspondence in Anaesthesia 2000; 55(7): 717-9.


Journal articles

2008	J J Walton, I D Nesbitt, D M Cressey, J F Cosgrove, A J Kilner (2008) Use of a plastic Yankauer sucker for the reinsertion of a displaced percutaneous dilational tracheostomy tube. Anaesthesia 63: 1. 102 Abstract: Notes:
	D C Randles, J F Cosgrove, I D Nesbitt, T Meek, D M Cressey, A J Kilner (2008) Quality assurance for training in a tertiary-referral intensive care unit. Care of the Critically Ill 24: 11-15. Abstract: Notes: (Presented to Society for Education in Anaesthesia UK. Sheffield, March 2007)
	I Tresham, I D Nesbitt, J Walton, R McCrossan, J F Cosgrove (2008) Critical illness in the elderly: outcomes and decision making. CPD Anaesthesia Abstract: Notes:
2007	R C F Sinclair, I D Nesbitt, D M Cressey, J F Cosgrove (2007) Perioperative care in hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgery. CPD Anaesthesia 9: 3. 145-53 Abstract: Notes:
	S E Wright, I D Nesbitt, D M Cressey, J J Walton (2007) Risks and Benefits of tight glycaemic control. Anaesthesia 62: 2. 194-5 Abstract: Notes:

2006	J F Cosgrove, K Fordy, I Hunter, I D Nesbitt (2006) Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends improve the understanding of oxygen delivery and the pathophysiology of hypoxaemia. Anaesthesia. Abstract: Notes: (Won presentation prize at SEA (Society for Education in Anaesthesia) UK meeting, Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, March 2006.)
	J F Cosgrove, I D Nesbitt, C Bartley (2006) Palliative Care on the Intensive Care Unit. Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care. 17: 283-288 Abstract: Notes:
	J F Cosgrove, I D Nesbitt, C Bartley (2006) Futility in the Critically Ill Adult Patient. Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care 17: 255-262 Abstract: Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2006) Post operative Monitoring. Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care 17: 55-64 Abstract: Notes:
	J F Cosgrove, I D Nesbitt (2006) Death in the Critical Care Setting (editorial). Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care 17: 251-253 Abstract: Notes:
	A Sweenie, G Raftery, A J Kilner, I D Nesbitt, D M Cressey, P Laws, J F Cosgrove (2006) Locally developed guidelines halve the complication rate for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy using the Ciaglia Blue Rhino technique. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care. 34: 782-6. Abstract: Notes:
2005	J F Cosgrove, J Sturman, S Shenfine, P Thomas, I Nesbitt, C P Snowden (2005) Application of intubation guidelines in severe acute poisoning reduces intensive care length of stay Care of the Critically Ill. 21: 5. 130-133. Abstract: Notes:
	E Sykes, C O’Suilleabhain, I Nesbitt, J Cosgrove (2005) PEEP & prone ventilation in liver transplantation: consideration or contraindication? Critical Care 9: S1. 107 Abstract: A case report of an unusual management plan Notes: (Presented at 25th Symposium on Intensive Care & Emergency Medicine Brussels. 21-5 March 2005.)
	I Nesbitt, J F Cosgrove (2005) Another swan song for the Swan-Ganz? CPD Anaesthesia 7: 3. 129-33 Abstract: A review of the PACMan trial. Notes:
	S E Wright, I D Nesbitt, J F Cosgrove (2005) Is less more? Does perioperative fluid restriction improve outcomes in colorectal surgical patients? CPD Anaesthesia 6: 3. 143-5 Abstract: A current area of controversy in critical care & anaesthesia Notes:

	I Hunter, I D Nesbitt, J F Cosgrove (2005) How much positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) is appropriate in ARDS? CPD Anaesthesia 7: 1. 32-5 Abstract: A review of a recently published paper on this topic Notes:
	I Nesbitt, D W Ryan (2005) End of Life Care in ICU (editorial). Care of the Critically Ill 21: 4. 99-100 Abstract: Notes:
2004	D Randles, J Cosgrove, I Nesbitt (2004) Investigation and treatment of myocardial ischaemia in critical care. Hospital Medicine. 65: 6. 380 Abstract: A brief overview of a common but often overlooked condition Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2004.) SDD- the evidence is mounting. CPD Anaesthesia. 6: 1. 41-3 Abstract: Notes:
	I D E Nesbitt, S E Wright (2004) SAFE study: Saline versus albumin for resuscitation in Critical Care. Journal of the Intensive Care Society 5: 3. 122-4 Abstract: A review of another landmark paper Notes:
	D Randles, J F Cosgrove, I D E Nesbitt (2004) Myocardial ischaemia as a cause of failure to wean from mechanical ventilation- an overview of its incience and investigation in critically ill patients. Care of the Critically Ill. 20: 4. 117-8 Abstract: A case report and review of the literature Notes:
	(2004) The power of song. British Medical Journal 329: 1141 Abstract: Notes: used in clinical cases.org as an example of the wider context of medical care
2003	I Nesbitt (2003) Steroid replacement for septic shock: questions remain. CPD Anaesthesia 5: 1. 29-31 Abstract: A review of a key study in critical care Notes:
	J F Cosgrove, I Nesbitt, C Snowden, P Thomas, S Shenfine, W Cowne (2003) Early airway protection reduces intensive care length of stay in severe acute poisoning Intensive Care Medicine 29: S1. S426 Abstract: Notes: (Presented at the 16th Annual Congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. Amsterdam 2003.)
	J A Sayer, A A Bhatti, B Jaques, I Nesbitt (2003) Hyperammonaemic coma post-renal transplantation. Clinical Intensive Care. 14: 1-2. 37-40 Abstract: A case report with discussion Notes:

2002	I Nesbitt (2002) Does tight glycaemic control improve outcome in ITU?. CPD Anaesthesia 4: 2. 80-82 Abstract: An appraisal of a landmark study in ITU Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2002) A lie softly spoken. British Medical Journal 324: 1122 Abstract: Notes:
2001	J F Cosgrove, C P Snowden, J D Green, A I Roy, I D E Nesbitt (2001) Documentation in the Transfer of the Critically Ill. An Ongoing improvement. Care of the Critically Ill 17: 3. 88-93 Abstract: This details some of the difficulties and successes in following an initial audit through several follow up cycles, including the interface between local and regional initiatives. Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2001) Changes in policy of refusal of blood by Jehovah’s Witnesses. British Medical Journal 322: 1124 Abstract: Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2001) Mother and Child. British Medical Journal 323: 503 Abstract: Notes:
2000	I Nesbitt (2000) Pregnancy, anaesthesia and Guillian-Barre Syndrome. Anaesthesia 55: 12. 1227 Abstract: Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2000) From gasman to hospital saviour: how far should we go? . Anaesthesia 55: 121. 1234 Abstract: Notes:
1999	I Nesbitt (1999) The Role of Steroids in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Care of the Critically Ill 15(1): 1. 23-5 feb Abstract: This case report and literature search reviewed the growing evidence to 1998 for a beneficial role of steroids in fibroproliferative ARDS. Notes:
	I D E Nesbitt, N Redfern, V Bythell (1999) Anaesthetic management of Caesarean Section in the elderly parturient with pre-eclampsia. Anaesthesia. 54: 9. 887-91 Abstract: This case report of a 53 year old woman and associated discussion addressed a previously unexplored area of obstetric anaesthesia. . Notes: The article was later selected for publication in AnesthesiaFile. 2000; 17(3). It also generated further correspondence in Anaesthesia 2000; 55(7): 717-9.
1997	I Nesbitt (1997) Early death in Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 52: 1234 Abstract: Notes:
Book chapters

2008	(2008) Chapter 5 Perioperative Care In: Surgery: Problems and solutions. Revision questions for surgical finals Edited by:Andrew Goldberg, Gerald Stansby. Imperial College Press London. Abstract: Notes:
	(2008) Chapter 4 Fluid Balance In: Surgery: Problems and solutions. Revision questions for surgical finals Edited by:Andrew Goldberg, Gerald Stansby. Imperial College Press London. Abstract: Notes:
2007	I Nesbitt (2007) Guidelines, Protocols and Sepsis. . In: Competencies in Critical Care Edited by:Baudoin SV.. Springer-Verlag. London Abstract: Notes:
2006	(2006) Chapter 10: The role of Critical Care in Abdominal Surgery In: Anaesthesia for Abdominal Surgery. Edited by:Kumar C, Bellamy M.. Dekker Publishing. New York. Abstract: Notes:
2004	I Nesbitt (2004) Chapter 5 Perioperative Care In: Surgical Talk: Surgery for Finals. 2nd Ed Edited by:Andrew Goldberg, G Stansby. World Scientific Pub Co Abstract: Notes:
	I Nesbitt (2004) Chapter 4 Fluid Balance In: Surgical Talk: Surgery for Finals 2nd Ed Edited by:Andrew Goldberg, G Stansby. World Scientific Pub Co Abstract: Notes:
Conference papers

2007	I Nesbitt, E Bonner, S Andankrishnan, B Paul, J Walton, D Cressey, A Kilner, J F Cosgrove (2007) Why isn’t activated protein C given? A survey of practice in one UK intensive care unit. Abstract: poster presentation Notes: Presented to the Winter Meeting of the ICS London. 17-18 December 2007
2005	A Sweenie, G Raftery, A J Kilner, I D Nesbitt, D M Cressey, P Laws, J F Cosgrove (2005) Locally developed guidelines halve the complication rate for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy using the Ciaglia Blue Rhino technique. Abstract: poster presentation Notes: Presented to 30th Annual Scientific meeting of ANZICS. Adelaide. 20-23rd October 2005
	I D Nesbitt (2005) Military Anaesthesia in a New Millennium. Abstract: (Presented at September 2005 meeting) Notes:

Journal articles

Book chapters

Conference papers