Effect of two different doses of nalbuphine for postoperative analgesia in children with cleft palate: a randomized controlled trial
Cleft palate repair surgery may result in severe pain in the immediate postoperative period. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different doses of nalbuphine for postoperative analgesia in chil... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 12, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Zhan-ming Chen, Bao-hua Gao and Liang-shan Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The level of partial pressure of carbon dioxide affects respiratory effort in COVID-19 patients undergoing pressure support ventilation with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Patients with COVID-19 undergoing pressure support ventilation (PSV) with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) commonly had high respiratory drive, which could cause self-inflicted lung injury. The aim o... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 12, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yuankai Zhou, Xinchen Wang, Wei Du, Huaiwu He, Xiaoting Wang, Na Cui and Yun Long Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Effects of dexmedetomidine dosage on the short-term cognitive function of elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 12, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jun Fang, Jia Yang, Mingyu Zhai, Qiong Zhang, Min Zhang and Yanhu Xie Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Regional anesthesia might reduce recurrence and metastasis rates in adult patients with cancers after surgery: a meta-analysis
The influence of anesthesia techniques on cancer recurrence and metastasis following oncological surgery is a topic of growing interest. This meta-analysis investigates the potential effects of regional anesth... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 10, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shuang Xie, Liang Li, Fanqing Meng and Huanliang Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Esketamine pretreatment during cesarean section reduced the incidence of postpartum depression: a randomized controlled trail
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental disease in postpartum women, which has received more and more attention in society. Ketamine has been confirmed for its rapid antidepressant effect in women with ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 10, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shixia Xu, Jiaojiao Yang, Jing Li, Min Zhang, Jie Sun, Qingren Liu and Jianjun Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of protocol-based family visitation on physiological indicators in ICU patients: a randomized controlled trial
This study evaluated the effect of a defined family visitation protocol on physiological responses in the ICU. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 9, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Zahra Nazari-Ostad, Mohammad Namazinia, Fatemeh Hajiabadi, Nahid Aghebati, Habibollah Esmaily and Arash Peivandi Yazdi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Convolutional neural network for brachial plexus segmentation at the interscalene level
Regional anesthesia with ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block is widely used for patients undergoing shoulder and upper limb surgery, but needle misplacement can result in complications. The purpose of this... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 8, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yang Xi, Hao Chong, Yan Zhou, Feng Zhu, Yuhang Yao and Geng Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of the effect of dexmedetomidine intrathecal injection and intravenous infusion on subarachnoid blockade during knee arthroscopy procedures: a randomized controlled trial
Comparison of whether intrathecal dexmedetomidine prolongs spinal anesthesia-associated sensorimotor blockade more than intravenous infusion during knee arthroscopy procedures performed under subarachnoid bloc... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 5, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shujiao Liu, Yaorui Sun, YeWen Wang, Chao Sun and Quanyi Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Efficacy of postoperative analgesia with intravenous paracetamol and mannitol injection, combined with thoracic paravertebral nerve block in post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery pain: a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial
Although video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has advantages of reduced injury and faster healing, patients still endure moderate and severe postoperative pain. Paracetamol and mannitol injection, the f... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yin Zhou, Peng Yuan, Qi Xing, Wenjie Jin and Chonglong Shi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of adding low-dose esketamine to sufentanil and propofol sedation during cervical conization: a single-centre, randomized controlled trial
Cervical conization is a brief but painful procedure that can be performed under sufficient sedation with propofol and opioids. However, this sedation approach comes with a high risk of sedation-related advers... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jiguo Si, Xiaomin Li, Yuqi Wang, Nianhai Feng and Min Cui Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of prognostic nutritional index change on prognosis after colorectal cancer surgery under propofol or sevoflurane anesthesia
The alteration of the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) or the utilization of distinct anesthesia strategies has been linked to the prognosis of various cancer types, but the existing evidence is limited and ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 3, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Longtang Zhang, Chong Liu, Qiang Yan and Xiaoli Cai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Carotid blood flow changes following a simulated end-inspiratory occlusion maneuver measured by ultrasound can predict hypotension after the induction of general anesthesia: an observational study
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the predictive value of alterations in cervical artery hemodynamic parameters induced by a simulated end-inspiratory occlusion test (sEIOT) measured by ultr... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 3, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Guangshan Jin, Fuqiang Liu, Yiwen Yang, Jiahui Chen, Qian Wen, Yudong Wang, Ling Yu and Jianhua He Tags: Research Source Type: research

An ambulatory dental treatment of a child with Rett syndrome and limited mouth opening under muscle relaxant-free general anesthesia: a case report
We report a child with RTT who received de... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 2, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Xiao Tan, Bo Zhu, Yanchen Li and Yuguang Huang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Macro- and microscopic changes in veins with short-term central venous catheters: an observational autopsy study
Centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) are indispensable in modern healthcare, but unfortunately, come with complications. Catheter-related thrombosis is a well-known complication reported to occur in 5 –... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 2, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mika M. Rockholt, Leila Naddi, Ahmed M. Badri, Elisabet Englund and Thomas Kander Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of early- and late- neuraxial analgesia on multiparous women: a retrospective monocentric study
The mechanism underlying maternal fever and prolonged labor progression associated with neuraxial analgesia (NA) remains elusive, raising concerns among certain pregnant women regarding the application of NA d... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - January 2, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Wenxing Cheng, Chunyu Xiong, Hao Li, Jiao Wen, Jing Peng, Shiyao Wu, Haotian Pan, Lei Chen, Weina Xia and Yun Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research