Nonintubated spontaneous ventilation versus intubated mechanical ventilation anesthesia for video-assisted thoracic surgery in terms of perioperative complications and practitioners ’ workload assessments: a pilot randomized control study
The use of nonintubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (NI-VATS) has been increasingly reported to yield favourable outcomes. However, this technology has not been routinely used because its advantages a... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 12, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Xian-gang Kong, Kun Wang, Yu-tao Wei, Bo Sun, Guo-dong Gao, Cheng-wei Song and Cheng-wen Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Placement of bronchial occluder outside the tracheal tube in a patient combined with airway compression undergoing mediastinal tumors resection: a case report
Mediastinal tumors pose a challenging respiratory and circulatory management during anesthesia procedures, there is a risk of circulatory collapse or complete airway obstruction, which in severe cases can lead... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 12, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yihu Zhou, Yueyi Jiang, Yuyan Ding, Lianbing Gu and Jing Tan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative pain after total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) is one of the regional nerve blocks used to reduce pain after total hip arthroplasty (THA). We aim to assess the efficacy of FICB in reducing post-operative pain and opio... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mona Muhe Eldeen Eshag, Lina Omar Mahmoud Hasan, Salem Elshenawy, Mennatallah Samir Ahmed, Abd El-moneam Emad Mostafa, Yomna Ali Abdelghafar, Yusuf Jasim Althawadi, Najwa Medhat Ibraheem, Helmy Badr and Yossef Hassan AbdelQadir Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of esketamine combined with propofol for curative endoscopic resection in colorectum: a prospective, randomized controlled trial
Curative endoscopic resection is widely used to treat colonic polyps and early stage cancers. The anesthetic strategy commonly involves the use of propofol combined with a small dose of opioids for sedation. A... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yimei Ma, Jiali Wang, Yuying Yang and Minmin Yao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Retraction Note: Functional modular networks identify the pivotal genes associated with morphine addiction and potential drug therapies
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yage Jiang, Donglei Wei and Yubo Xie Tags: Retraction Note Source Type: research

Postoperative morbidity and mortality of patients with COVID-19 undergoing cardiovascular surgery: an inverse propensity-weighted study
To evaluate the postoperative morbidity and mortality of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery during the 2022 nationwide Omicron variant infection wave in China. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fei Xu, Yunbo Bai, Fang Xie, Daqi Liu, Zhaoqi Wang and Sheng Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Minimal alveolar concentration of sevoflurane in combination with remimazolam in adults during laryngeal mask insertion: an up-down sequential allocation study
Remimazolam is a novel ultrashort-acting intravenous benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic. The combination of remimazolam and sevoflurane does not increase respiratory sensitivity, produce bronchospasm, or cause o... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 8, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yan Huang, HongYu Liao, LinJi Li, Juan Xu, PingPing Jiang, YanXia Guo and KunPeng Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of ciprofol versus propofol for anesthesia induction in adult patients received elective surgeries: a meta ‑analysis
Propofol is use widely used in anesthesia, known for its effectiveness, may lead to cardiopulmonary issues in some patients. Ciprofol has emerged as a possible alternative to propofol because it can achieve co... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 7, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Dilireba Ainiwaer and Wanwei Jiang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effects of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery with Trendelenburg position on short-term postoperative respiratory diaphragmatic function
To study how Pneumoperitoneum under Trendelenburg position for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery impact the perioperative respiratory parameters, diagrammatic function, etc. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 5, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shuo Xue, Dan Wang, Hong-Qin Tu, Xiao-Ping Gu, Zheng-Liang Ma, Yue Liu and Wei Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Gastric point-of-care ultrasonography in patients undergoing radical gastrointestinal surgery before anesthetic induction: an observational cohort study
Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is a serious perioperative complication. Patients with gastric cancer may experience delayed gastric emptying. However, the role of qualitative and quantitative gastric... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Siming Huang, Shumei Cao, Xia Sun and Jun Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness of tranexamic acid in burn patients undergoing surgery – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Reducing blood loss during excisional surgery in burn patients remains a challenge. Tranexamic acid during surgery can potentially reduce blood loss. The use of tranexamic acid during excisional surgery in bur... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Joeri Slob, Rolf K. Gigengack, Margriet E. van Baar, Stephan A. Loer, Seppe S. H. A. Koopman and Cornelis H. van der Vlies Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Prediction of preload dependency using phenylephrine-induced peripheral perfusion index during general anaesthesia: a prospective observational study
Tracking preload dependency non-invasively to maintain adequate tissue perfusion in the perioperative period can be challenging.The effect of phenylephrine on stroke volume is dependent upon preload. Changes i... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 2, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yusuke Iizuka, Koichi Yoshinaga, Shizuka Amitani, Seiya Nishiyama, Kentaro Fukano, Keika Miyazawa, Asuka Kitajima, Ikumi Sawada, Yuji Otsuka and Masamitsu Sanui Tags: Research Source Type: research

The relationship between preoperative blood pressure during anesthetic examinations and pre-intubation blood pressure
There have been few reports showing the relationship between blood pressure (BP) measured at clinics preoperatively and BP measured before anesthetic intubation/induction. The purpose of this study was to exam... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 2, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ikuya Koibuchi, Yuji Kadoi, Chizu Asou and Shigeru Saito Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common postoperative complication, and Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block can provide effective analgesia for surgical operation. However, but there is not en... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jinfang Zeng, Aonan Hong, Zhen Gu, Jinjin Jian and Xiao Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Behavioral pain scale may not be reliable in awake non-verbal intensive care patients: a case control study
The evaluation of pain in patients, unable of oral communication, often relies on behavioral assessment. However, some critically ill patients, while non-verbal, are awake and have some potential for self-repo... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 29, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Christian Waydhas, Christopher Ull, Oliver Cruciger, Uwe Hamsen, Thomas A. Schildhauer, Robert Gaschler and Christina Weckwerth Tags: Research Source Type: research