The effects of an IV fluid bolus on mitral annular velocity and the assessment of diastolic function: a prospective non-randomized study
Abnormal diastolic function is an independent predictor of adverse postoperative outcomes. Mitral annular tissue Doppler velocity (e ’) is a key parameter for assessing diastolic function. The purpose of this s... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sebastian Ayala, Orode Badakhsh, David Li and Neal W. Fleming Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of remote ischemic preconditioning in hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Animal experiments have confirmed that remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) can reduce hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injuries (HIRIs), significantly improving early tissue perfusion and oxygenation of the res... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Chun Tian, Aihua Wang, He Huang and Youwan Chen Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

The effect of different endotracheal tube cuff pressure monitoring systems on postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing tracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial
Postoperative sore throat (POST) is an unpleasant outcome that can occur as a result of tracheal intubation in adults. Increased pressure from the endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff often leads to local mucosal inju... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 25, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Guangli Zhu, Xuan Wang, Xinyu Cao, Chongya Yang, Bin Wang, Yang Ang and Manlin Duan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Combined sedation in pediatric magnetic resonance imaging: determination of median effective dose of intranasal dexmedetomidine combined with oral midazolam
The exact median effective dose (ED50) of intranasal dexmedetomidine combined with oral midazolam sedation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination in children remains unknow and the aim of this study ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Hao Xie, Jialian Zhao, Haiya Tu, Wenyang Wang and Yaoqin Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Preoperative routine measurement of NT-proBNP predicts postoperative morbidity after non-cardiac surgery with intermediate or high surgical risk: an observational study
This study aimed to estimate a clinically applicable NT-proBNP cut... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: G ötz Schmidt, Nora Frieling, Emmanuel Schneck, Marit Habicher, Christian Koch, Kerstin Rubarth, Felix Balzer, Birgit Aßmus and Michael Sander Tags: Research Source Type: research

Time to death and its predictors among adult patients on mechanical ventilation admitted to intensive care units in West Amhara comprehensive specialized hospitals, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study
Mechanical ventilation is the most common intervention for patients with respiratory failure in the intensive care unit. There is limited data from African countries, including Ethiopia on time to death and it... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kenubish Demem, Esubalew Tesfahun, Fetene Nigussie, Aster Tadesse Shibabaw, Temesgen Ayenew and Mengistu Abebe Messelu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association of adherence to the enhanced recovery after surgery pathway and outcomes after laparoscopic total gastrectomy
The current study used a composite outcome to investigate whether applying the ERAS protocol would enhance the recovery of patients undergoing laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG). (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yiming Hao, Qingchuan Zhao, Kun Jiang, Xiangying Feng, Yumei Ma, Jianzhong Zhang, Xi ’an Han, Gang Ji, Hailong Dong and Huang Nie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Integrative proteomics and metabolomics data analysis exploring the mechanism of brain injury after cardiac surgery in chronic stress rats
Preoperative chronic stress (CS) is associated with postoperative brain injury in patients undergoing open heart cardiac surgery. This research is to explore the potential molecular biological mechanisms of br... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Haoqi Yan, Hongbai Wang, Wenlin Chen, Yuan Jia, Fuxia Yan and Su Yuan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Usefulness of lactate to albumin ratio for predicting in-hospital mortality in atrial fibrillation patients admitted to the intensive care unit: a retrospective analysis from MIMIC-IV database
High lactate to albumin ratio (LAR) has been reported to be associated to with poor prognosis in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). However, its role in predicting in-hospital mortality in AF ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 21, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ting Huang and Sen Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research

The use of thermal imaging for evaluation of peripheral tissue perfusion in surgical patients with septic shock
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the ability of central-to-peripheral temperature gradients using thermal imaging to predict in-hospital mortality in surgical patients with septic shock. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 21, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ahmed Hasanin, Radwa Fekry, Maha Mostafa, Sahar Kasem, Amany Eissa, Hassan Mohamed and Heba Raafat Tags: Research Source Type: research

Positive effects of low-dose S-ketamine on preventing myocardial injury after thoracoscopic lobectomy in patients aged 70 to 85
To investigate the effects of low-dose S-ketamine on marker of myocardial injury (BNP, hs-cTnT and HFABP) after thoracoscopic lobectomy in patients aged 70 to 85. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ziqiang Bi, Lijuan Kong, Jiahui Zhao, Dongdong Song and Fengmei Duan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on the quality of postoperative recovery: a meta-analysis
The purpose of the present study was to systematically delve into the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on the quality of recovery after general anesthesia. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Meng Zhang, Huanhuan Zhang, Pan Li and Jianli Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

The efficacy and safety of modified ultraearly oral hydration for alleviating thirst in patients after thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Postoperative fasting following thoracoscopic surgery can cause intense thirst and oral discomfort. However, there is currently no research on ultraearly oral hydration (UEOH) in middle-aged or elderly patient... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yan Xue, Qian Wang, Hongyu Zhao, Ren Pan, Yanfei Xia, Hongmei Wang and Xiarong Qin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Red blood cell transfusion in neurocritical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Anemia can lead to secondary brain damage by reducing arterial oxygen content and brain oxygen supply. Patients with acute brain injury have impaired self-regulation. Brain hypoxia may also occur even in mild ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yun Yu, Yuxuan Fu, Wenying Li, Tiantian Sun, Chan Cheng, Yingzi Chong, Ruquan Han and Weihua Cui Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of diffusion ranges at different local anesthetic volumes during superior laryngeal nerve block
Ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block is a practical and painless approach to avoid the hemodynamic stress response during endotracheal intubation and relieve sore throat after laryngeal surge... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - March 19, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yin Bao, Huijun Wang, Lifeng Li, Hongbo Xu, Yun Li and Guyan Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research