Efficacy and safety of remimazolam compared with propofol in hypertensive patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: a single-center, randomized, controlled study
Remimazolam, as a novel anesthetic, has recently been shown to improve hemodynamic stability during anesthesia induction and maintenance; however, it has not been reported in the hypertensive population. This ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 12, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yaqi Huang, Ting Yan, Guiting Lu, Huirong Luo, Zhongmeng Lai and Liangcheng Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of pre-infusion of hypertonic saline on postoperative delirium in geriatric patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy: a randomized controlled trial
Neuroinflammation may be a potential mechanism of postoperative delirium (POD) in geriatric patients, and hypertonic saline (HS) has immunomodulatory properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate wh... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 11, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fang Xu, Yanan Li, Xupeng Wang, Ran Sun, Zilei Zheng, Qi Zhang, Mingyang Gao, Wei Tao, Juan Zhao and Qiujun Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Nebulized dexmedetomidine for attenuating hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in adult patients undergoing surgeries under general anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sympathetic stimulation associated with laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation (ETI) may lead to adverse cardio-/cerebro-vascular events in susceptible patients. Nebulization is a novel route for dexmedetomi... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 11, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mayank Gupta, Rachna Rohilla, Priyanka Gupta, Hemanthkumar Tamilchelvan, Udita Joshi and Jyoti Kanwat Tags: Research Source Type: research
A pre-anesthetic bolus of ketamine versus dexmedetomidine for prevention of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study
We aimed to evaluate whether a single dose of ketamine or dexmedetomidine before induction of general anesthesia could reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium (primary outcome) or cognitive dysfunction ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 11, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Huda F. Ghazaly, Tarek S. Hemaida, Zaher Z. Zaher, Omar M. Elkhodary and Soudy S. Hammad Tags: Research Source Type: research
Twelfth thoracic vertebra erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia and early recovery after lumbar spine surgery in elderly patients: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
Severe pain after lumbar spine surgery can delay recovery in elderly patients. We explored the efficacy of T12 erector spinal plane block (ESPB) in elderly patients who underwent lumbar spine surgery. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Aijia Zhang, Jiaxin Chen, Xiaoyun Zhang, Tao Jiang, Dongmei Li, Xuemin Cai, Haixu Wang and Wengang Ding Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of thermal softening of double-lumen endobronchial tubes on postoperative sore throat in patients with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection: a randomized controlled trial
The incidence of postoperative sore throat (POST) after tracheal intubation using double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs) is higher in patients with prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Wenlong Yan, Jianyue Cai, Chenchen Zhu, Yu Chen, Jun Fang, Hui Xu, Xiaojing Zheng, Yingting Zhou, Yanhu Xie, Min Zhang and Shuhua Shu Tags: Research Source Type: research
A novel nomogram for predicting the prolonged length of stay in post-anesthesia care unit after elective operation
Prolonged length of stay in post-anesthesia care unit (PLOS in PACU) is a combination of risk factors and complications that can compromise quality of care and operating room efficiency. Our study aimed to dev... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fuquan Fang, Tiantian Liu, Jun Li, Yanchang Yang, Wenxin Hang, Dandan Yan, Sujuan Ye, Pin Wu, Yuhan Hu and Zhiyong Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
One-lung ventilation with a bronchial blocker in thoracic patients
Lung isolation is a technique used in a multitude of surgeries to ensure single-lung ventilation with collapse of the contralateral lung, as to achieve improved access and visualization of relevant anatomical ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 6, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Paulo Andr és Cano, Luis Carlos Mora, Irene Enríquez, Matías Santiago Reis, Eva Martínez and Fernando Barturen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of intravenous glucocorticoids on postoperative delirium in adult patients undergoing major surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis
The effects of intravenous glucocorticoids on postoperative delirium (POD) in adult patients undergoing major surgery remain controversial. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to assess whether intraven... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 6, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Chengwei Li, Zheng Zhang, Lin Xu, Xiaojie Lin, Xinyi Sun, Jianjun Li and Penghui Wei Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided dexmedetomidine combination with modified high fascia iliaca compartment block for arthroscopic knee surgery: what is the optimal dose of dexmedetomidine?
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopedic procedure for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Although effective in relieving pain and improving function, postoperative pain is still a common and distressi... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 6, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: An Chen, Wanqing Duan, Ruijinlin Hao, Chen Wang and Xingguo Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Epidural nalbuphine versus dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine in lower limb orthopedic surgeries for postoperative analgesia: a randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to compare the addition of either nalbuphine or... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 6, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Manal S. E. Farmawy, Sherif M. S. Mowafy and Rehab A. Wahdan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Goal-directed fluid therapy using stroke volume variation on length of stay and postoperative gastrointestinal function after major abdominal surgery-a randomized controlled trial
The effectiveness of goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) in promoting postoperative recovery remains unclear, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of GDFT on length of hospital stay and postoperativ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 4, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yanxia Sun, Xuan Liang, Fang Chai, Dongjing Shi and Yue Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of magnesium sulfate perioperative infusion on postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort in male patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection of gastrointestinal cancer: a prospective, randomized and controlled study
Laparoscopic radical resection of gastrointestinal cancer is associated with a high incidence of postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD). Studies on the benefits of magnesium sulfate intraveno... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 2, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Wencai Jiang, Xu Zeng, Xinyu Zhou, Ou Liao, Feng Ju, Zhifu Zhao and Xianjie Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of erector spinae plane block and serratus anterior plane block for postoperative analgesia in uniportal thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial
Postoperative pain remains a significant concern following uniportal thoracoscopic surgery. The analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in terms of post... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Wei Wu, Huan Xu, Xue Chen, Wenxin He and Hong Shi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of intrathecal low-dose bupivacaine and morphine with intravenous patient control analgesia for postoperative analgesia for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
This study aimed to evaluate the differences in postoperativ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Miao Guo, Suhong Tang, Yixin Wang, Fengxia Liu, Lin Wang, Dawei Yang and Jianyou Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
