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Shock index (SI) is calculated as heart rate divided by systolic blood pressure. In the obstetric population, SI of ≥ 0.9 is associated with maternal adverse outcomes. Our primary aim was to investigate the as...
The purpose of this study is to observe whether there is a difference in the anesthetic effect of remimazolam tosilate and remimazolam besylate in daytime hysteroscopic surgery, so as to provide reference for ...
Postoperative pain management remains a significant challenge for patients undergoing posterior urethroplasty (PU). In a previous study, we proposed a novel technique of combined pudendal nerve (PN) and sperma...
IV access is a commonly performed procedure that is often taught based on tradition rather than evidence. The effect of arm retroflexion on vein width, either alone or in combination with a tourniquet or gener...
Newer neuraxial local anesthetic agents which have been used as epidural analgesia have shown to provide reliable pain relief during labor. Ropivacaine and levobupivacaine are newer agents now used for labor a...
The effectiveness of the quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for postoperative pain management depends on the injection pathway used. There is limited research on the block area produced by intramuscular injection ...
Chronic pain from peripheral neuromas is difficult to manage and often requires surgical excision, though intraoperative identification of neuromas can be challenging due to anatomical ambiguity. Mechanical ma...
Neurosurgery performed in the semi-sitting position provides advantages for certain procedures. However, this approach is associated with potential complications, particularly venous air embolism. Due to typic...
This study compared the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and wound infiltration (WI) for postoperative analgesia in patients who underwent lumbar spinal surgery with instrumentat...
Prolonged electroencephalographic depression during surgery is associated with poor outcomes for patients. However, the published literature on electroencephalographic depression caused by a sudden increase in...
The original article was published in BMC Anesthesiology 2024 24:348
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of Narcotrend (NT) monitoring on cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing anesthesia blockade for gastrointestinal tumors and its effect on cerebra...
Currently, the primary surgical treatment for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). The perioperative period is frequently...
Pediatric central nervous system tumors are the most common solid tumors in children and leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Various factors may influence the practice of blood transfusion...
Chronic insomnia disorder is a common sleep disorder. Previous studies have reported increased demand for anesthetics in patients with chronic insomnia disorder. However, few studies have investigated the effe...
Pulse oximetry is a standart of anesthesia for perioperative monitoring. Due to the principles of Hb oxygen dissociation curve, peripheral oxygen saturation has an approximate sensitivity and specificity of 90...
Given the lack of global consensus on anesthesia selection for peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC) placement via open surgery, this study investigates the safety and efficacy of combining local infiltration ane...
Finding the balance of good postoperative analgesia while facilitiating mobility is important for a safe and satisfactory patient experience during Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to compare th...
In addition to their classic genomic effects, glucocorticoids also manifest rapid non genomic effects. We speculate that dexamethasone has the potential prompt onset of analgesic effects. The objective of this...
Patients undergoing high-risk surgeries with acid-based disorders are associated with poor outcomes. The screening of mixed acid-based metabolic disorders by calculating delta anion gap (AG)/delta bicarbonate ...
Peripheral intravenous catheterization is frequently performed in emergency units, but it is a procedure which is difficult for healthcare professionals and painful for patients. The primary objective of the p...
Nosocomial infections pose a global health threat, with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) emerging as a prominent hospital-acquired infection, particularly in intensive care units (ICU).VAP is the commones...
A combination of remimazolam and propofol could produce more stable sedation. A good medication regimen should consider not only efficacy but also safety, especially hypotension. The aim of the current study w...
Ciprofol is a new intravenous anesthetic with a similar chemical structure to propofol. We aimed to compare the incidence of adverse actions like injection pain and time indexes of ciprofol versus propofol on ...
Endothelial dysfunction (ED) promotes the development of atherosclerosis, and studies suggest an association with age-related neurocognitive disorders. It is currently unclear whether ED is also associated wit...
Desmopressin acetate (1-deamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin—DDAVP) is a analogue of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin. DDAVP is suggested to reduce bleeding after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. ...
Working long consecutive hours’ is common for anaesthesia and critical care physicians. It is associated with impaired medical reasoning’s performance of anaesthesiology and serious medical errors. However, no...
As a supportive treatment, the effectiveness of oxygen therapy in ischemic stroke (IS) patients remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) a...
Postoperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) frequently occur following orthopedic surgery and are closely associated with adverse prognosis. PNDs are an emerging concept that includes both postoperative cogn...
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has been increasingly used for airway management; however, LMA insertion can be difficult and cause adverse effects. Therefore, the rapid, safe, and effective insertion of LMA is ne...
Pain after total hip arthroplasty (THA) for femoral neck fracture (FNF) can be severe, potentially leading to serious complications. PENG block has become an optional local analgesic strategy in hip fracture s...
The use of forced-air warming (FAW) blankets is widely recognized for preventing shivering and hypothermia in patients under general anesthesia. Various types of products are currently available for hospitals,...
Postoperative delirium is a common distressing symptom experienced following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The study aimed to investigate the influence of a low preoperative Mini-Cog testing score and 2 differ...
Intraoperative hypothermia is a common complication during cesarean section (C-section) and associated with the high maternal mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to explore the risk factors associated wi...
There are conflicting data on the relationship between preoperative electrocardiogram and postoperative mortality. We aimed to assess the predictive value of preoperative ECG on postoperative all-cause mortali...
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Although serum bicarbonate is a reliable predictor of various disease complications, its relationship with postoperative delirium (POD) remains unclear. Our research aimed to assess the effect of baseline seru...
The purpose of this network meta-analysis was to assess the impact of different protective ventilatory strategies on postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs).
This study is designed to identify risk factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery and establish a nomogram model.
Lower gastrointestinal perforation (LGP) is a surgical emergency disease that can result in secondary bacterial peritonitis. Microbiological studies on LGP are rare. The present study aimed to ascertain the mi...
Delirium is a neurocognitive disorder characterized by an acute and relatively rapid decline in cognition, disturbance of consciousness, reduced ability to focus, and shift of attention. It mainly affects elde...
Recovery after surgery and anesthesia is dependent on patient, surgical, and anesthetic characteristics, as well as the presence of any of numerous adverse sequelae. Postoperative recovery is a complex and mul...
Obstetric anesthesia guidelines are essential for standardizing obstetric anesthesia practices globally and ensuring high-quality patient care. However, practices may vary across different settings, and there ...
Depression is a prevalent perioperative psychiatric complication among elderly hip fracture patients. Esketamine has rapid and robust antidepressant effects. However, it is unknown whether it can alleviate dep...
This study aimed to compile data on the effectiveness of music therapy for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery.
The objective of this study was to observe the incidence and potential risk factors of postoperative depression and anxiety in patients during the early period after undergoing orthognathic surgery.
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women, often necessitating surgical intervention. While surgeries like lumpectomy can be performed under local anesthesia, more extensive procedures typically r...
Simulation is a cornerstone of medical education for difficult airway management. The lack of standards regarding the frequency of retraining that would ensure the maintenance of skills and competencies over t...
Inadequate postoperative analgesia greatly affects the recovery of patients, can poses a substantial health and economic burden. Patient-controlled analgesia is the most commonly used method for postoperative ...
Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) commonly occurs in patients who have indwelling urinary catheters while under general anesthesia. And moderate-to-severe CRBD can lead to significant adverse events a...
Stress cardiomyopathy (SCM) is an acute heart failure syndrome characterized by transient, usually reversible left ventricular systolic dysfunction with normal or enhanced basal compensatory wall motion abnorm...
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