Comparison of anesthetic effects of different doses of alfentanil combined with ciprofol in elderly patients undergoing ERCP: a randomized controlled trial
Patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are often old and poor in physical fitness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anesthetic effect of different doses of al... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 31, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jun Hu, Xiuxia Gu, Wenhao Zhu, Xiuli Zhu, Fanceng Ji, Yanhua Luo and Ning Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Retraction Note: Associations of systemic oxygen consumption with age and body temperature under general anesthesia: retrospective cohort study
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 31, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Satoshi Kimura, Kazuyoshi Shimizu and Hiroshi Morimatsu Tags: Retraction Note Source Type: research

Correction: Analysis of the efficacy of subclinical doses of esketamine in combination with propofol in non-intubated general anesthesia procedures - a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 31, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Haoming Chen, Xizhi Ding, Guilin Xiang, Liu Xu, Qian Liu, Qiang Fu and Peng Li Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Antiemetic prophylaxis with droperidol in morphine-based intravenous patient-controlled analgesia: a propensity score matched cohort study
This study aimed to evaluate the antiemetic benefits and sedat... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 28, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jia Qi Tan, Hsiang-Ling Wu, Yi-Chien Wang, Juan P. Cata, Jui-Tai Chen, Yih-Giun Cherng and Ying-Hsuan Tai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Development and validation of a screening method for difficult tracheal intubation based on geometric simulation and computer technology
This study aims to develop and validate a geometry-assisted difficult airway screening method (GADAS method) for difficult tra... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 25, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yue Yu, Jingjing Cao, Xinyuan Tang, Zhiyuan Dong, Jianling Xu, Bin Wang, Pingping Cheng, Mingfang Wang, Yue Wu, Weidong Yao and Xiaogan Jiang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Propofol TCI or sevoflurane anesthesia without muscle relaxant for thoracoscopic thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients: a prospective, observational study
Myasthenia gravis (MG) patients interact unpredictably with anesthetic agents, including neuromuscular blocking agents. Here, we investigate the effectiveness of general anesthesia without muscle relaxants usi... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 21, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Vo Van Hien, Nguyen Huu Tu and Nguyen Dang Thu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of preoperative patient education and simulated mouth breathing training on opioid requirements in the post-anesthesia care unit after nasal surgery: a randomized controlled study
This study aimed to investigate t... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 20, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yu Jeong Bang, Sojin Kim, Jin Kyoung Kim, Hara Kim, Seungmo Kim, Chi Song Chung, Seung Yeon Yoo, Heejoon Jeong, Boram Park and Sang Hyun Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Rate of residual neuromuscular block using single ‑dose rocuronium in general anesthesia for ENT Surgery: a retrospective cohort study
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 19, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Orlando Carrillo-Torres, Mar ía Guadalupe Pliego-Sánchez, Víctor Joshua Pérez-Muñoz, Jennifer Sánchez-Jurado, Verónica Camacho-Vacherón and José Damián Carrillo-Ruiz Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Total intravenous anesthesia decreases hospital stay but not incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications after lung resection surgery: a propensity score matching study
There is no consensus regarding the superiority of volatile or total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in reducing the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after lung resection surgery (LRS). ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 17, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fu-Kai Hsu, Hung-Wei Cheng, Wei-Nung Teng, Po-Kuei Hsu, Han-Shui Hsu, Wen-Kuei Chang and Chien ‑Kun Ting Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of hemoglobin and oxygen saturation on adverse outcomes in children with tetralogy of fallot: a retrospective observational study
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a common cyanotic congenital heart malformation that carries a high risk of right-to-left shunting. Anemia is characterized by decreased hemoglobin (Hb) levels that can affect tiss... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 17, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Qiao Liu, Xie Wu, Yinan Li, Hongbai Wang, Ran An, Dou Dou, Dongyun Bie, Yuan Jia, Su Yuan, Fuxia Yan and Jie Ding Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block on postoperative sore throat and postoperative sleep disturbance after lumbar spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Postoperative sore throat and sleep disturbance are prevalent among patients undergoing spinal surgery, and these conditions can substantially impact their postoperative satisfaction and quality of life. The p... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 14, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Decai Luo, Yanhong Su and Yong Pang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Piloting an ICU follow-up clinic to improve health-related quality of life in ICU survivors after a prolonged intensive care stay (PINA): feasibility of a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
ICU survivors often suffer from prolonged physical and mental impairments resulting in the so called “Post-Intensive Care Syndrome” (PICS). The aftercare of former ICU patients affected by PICS in particular h... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 14, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Karl Philipp Drewitz, Claudia Hasenpusch, Christine Bernardi, Susanne Brandstetter, Christoph Fisser, Katharina Pielmeier, Magdalena Rohr, Vreni Brunnthaler, Konrad Schmidt, Maximilian V. Malfertheiner and Christian J. Apfelbacher Tags: Research Source Type: research

Peri-partum respiratory management of pregnant women with neuro-muscular disorders: a prospective observational study (IT-NEUMA-Pregn study)
Pregnant women with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) often display respiratory muscle impairment which increases the risk for pulmonary complications (PCs). The aim of this study was to identify pregnant NMDs pat... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 13, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fabrizio Racca, Yaroslava Longhitano, Christian Zanza, Mario Giosu è Balzanelli, Gaetano Draisci, Paolo Augusto Stoia, Evelina Gollo, Mariella Maio, Claudia Grattarola, Marinella Astuto, Antonello Ciccarelli, Giulia Racca, Tatsiana Romenskaya, Benedetta Tags: Research Source Type: research

Oral midazolam vs. intranasal dexmedetomidine plus oral midazolam for sedation of pediatric outpatients: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
Moderate to deep sedation is required for dental treatment of children with dental anxiety. Midazolam is the most commonly used sedative, whereas intranasal dexmedetomidine is increasingly used in pediatric se... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Juan Nie, Chanchan Chen, Jing Xie and Guicong Ding Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of goal-directed hemodynamic therapy on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing radical cystectomy: a randomized controlled trial
This study investigated the effects of intraoperative goal-directed hemodynamic therapy (GDHT) on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing open radical cystectomy. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - October 9, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Hyun-Kyu Yoon, Min Hur, Dong Hyuk Kim, Ja Hyeon Ku and Jin-Tae Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research