Effect of age and gender on ventricular-arterial coupling estimated using a non-invasive technique
Left ventricular-arterial coupling is assessed as the ratio of left ventricular end-systolic elastance (Ees) to arterial elastance (Ea). Previous studies have introduced non-invasive estimations of Ees/Ea. It ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yurie Obata, Yuka Matsuki, Kazuhiro Okafuji and Kenji Shigemi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Safety and effcacy of remimazolam tosilate for sedation during combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for orthopedic procedures: a randomized controlled trial
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of Remimazolam in the context of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for sedation during orthopedic surgery. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yufei Chen, Yimeng Cai, Guoqing Yu, Xi Zhang, Tian Hu and Rui Xue Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mass intraoperative endothelial glycocalyx shedding affects postoperative systemic inflammation response
Off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCABG) has a high incidence of postoperative systemic inflammation response syndrome (SIRS), and perioperative endothelial glycocalyx layer (EGL) disruption can be one o... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: JiaWan Wang and Yan Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Intrathecal morphine delivery at prepontine cistern to control refractory cancer-related pain: a case report of extensive metastatic and refractory cancer pain
Extensive metastatic and refractory cancer pain is common, and exhibits a dissatisfactory response to the conventional intrathecal infusion of opioid analgesics. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Qing Li, Yan-ling Long, Yun-wu He, Hui Long, Zhen-ping Xiao, Yong-lin Li, Wu-zhou Yang, Li-ping Jiang, Wei Gao and Cong Zou Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

The safety of preoperative carbohydrate drinks in extremely elderly patients assessed by gastric ultrasonography: a randomized controlled trial
Modern perioperative guidelines encourage drinking oral carbohydrates 2 h before management. Nevertheless, research on the safety of preoperative carbohydrate drinks, particularly in extremely elderly patients... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Lingyang Chen, Nana Wang, Guohao Xie, Mingcang Wang, Yulong Yu, Huiqin Wang and Xiangming Fang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evidence-based systematic review of removal of peripheral arterial catheter in critically ill adult patients
To evaluate and summarize literature pertaining to evidence of peripheral arterial catheterization in adults, and to provide a reference for clinical practice. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Hongju Wang, Lihuan He, Chun Han and Jianhong Wan Tags: Research Source Type: research

External validation of the modified Marsh and Schnider models for medium-chain triglyceride propofol in target-controlled infusion anesthesia
Propofol formulated with medium- and long-chain triglycerides (MCT/LCT propofol) has rapidly replaced propofol formulated with long-chain triglycerides (LCT propofol). Despite this shift, the modified Marsh an... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Seongheon Lee, Dongho Kang, Eunjin Song, Sungah Yoo and Seongwook Jeong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Alternative blood transfusion triggers: a narrative review
Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin levels, is a global public health concern. Anemia is an independent factor worsening outcomes in various patient groups. Blood transfusion has been the traditional treat... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ardak Arynov, Dilyara Kaidarova and Barbara Kabon Tags: Review Source Type: research

Molecular hydrogen attenuates sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy in mice by promoting autophagy
Approximately 40 to 60% of patients with sepsis develop sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC), which is associated with a substantial increase in mortality. We have found that molecular hydrogen (H2) inhalation imp... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yan Cui, Yingning Li, Shuqi Meng, Yu Song and Keliang Xie Tags: Research Source Type: research

The role of dexmedetomidine administered via intravenous infusion as adjunctive therapy to mitigate postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients undergoing regional anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This meta-analysis aimed to assess whether continuous intravenous administration of DEX during surgery can be part of the measures to prevent the onset of postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dys... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Di Wang, Xiao He, Zicen Li, He Tao and Congjie Bi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Retraction Note: Effect of apoptosis in neural stem cells treated with sevoflurane
This article has been retracted. Please see the Retraction Notice for more detail: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02448-2. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jianlei Qiu, Pengcai Shi, Wude Mao, Yuyi Zhao, Wenshuai Liu and Yuelan Wang Tags: Retraction Note Source Type: research

Analgesic effect of the ultrasound-guided thoracolumbar paravertebral block in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy: a randomized controlled trial
Paravertebral block has similar effect as epidural anesthesia, and has good somatic and visceral analgesic effect. Paravertebral block is widely used in thoracic surgery, but rarely used in abdominal surgery. (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Guojiang Yin, Yue Li, Pengxiao Wei, Xuyuan Ma, Bixi Li, Guosheng Gan and Xiaoyang Song Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of esketamine on the EC50 of remifentanil for blunting cardiovascular responses to endotracheal intubation in female patients under general anesthesia: a sequential allocation dose-finding study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of esketamine on the dose –effect relationship between remifentanil and the cardiovascular response to endotracheal intubation during target-controlled infusion (TCI) ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 21, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fan Ziqiang, He Keyu, Xue Yun, Liu Li and Bai Yiping Tags: Research Source Type: research

Operator gender differences in major mechanical complications after central line insertions: a subgroup analysis of a prospective multicentre cohort study
The objective of this subgroup analysis was t... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 21, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Leila Naddi, Janna H übinette, Thomas Kander, Ola Borgquist and Maria Adrian Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of esketamine combined with propofol-induced general anesthesia on cerebral blood flow velocity: a randomized clinical trial
Esketamine is increasingly used in clinical anesthesia. The effect of esketamine on the blood flow velocity of the middle cerebral artery has a clinical guiding effect. To investigate the effect of esketamine ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - February 20, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shuang Yan, Qiying Li and Kaihua He Tags: Research Source Type: research