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August 20264

Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effects of Esketamine on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Sevoflurane Anesthesia: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of esketamine in preventing emergence delirium in 916 pediatric patients undergoing sevoflurane anesthesia.

Paediatr AnaesthAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Adductor Canal Block and Local Anesthetic Versus Local Anesthetic Alone in ACL Reconstruction: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

This double-blind randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of local infiltration analgesia (LIA) alone versus LIA combined with adductor canal block (ACB) in 100 patients undergoing anterior cruciate…

Am J Sports MedAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effects of Intraoperative Nociception Monitoring during Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated whether Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI)-guided remifentanil administration during surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis reduced postoperative morphine use.

AnesthesiologyAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Physician-Supervised ChatGPT-Assisted Versus Physician-Led Informed Consent for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This prospective, open-label randomized controlled trial compared physician-supervised ChatGPT-assisted with conventional physician-led informed consent in adults scheduled for urologic procedures.

J EndourolAug 1, 2026Read summary

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Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Precision of neuromuscular monitoring in paediatric patients: a randomised prospective agreement study of kinemyography and electromyography.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the precision of kinemyography versus electromyography for neuromuscular monitoring in children under 5 years old.

Br J AnaesthJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Propofol for palliative sedation: A systematic review of clinical outcomes, safety, and ethical implications.

This systematic review evaluated the use of propofol for palliative sedation in terminally ill patients, analyzing clinical outcomes, safety, and ethical implications.

Palliat MedJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Comparative study between ultrasound guided erector spinae block versus thoracic paravertebral block versus quadratus lamborum block for postoperative analgesia after open renal surgeries: a prospective randomized controlled study.

This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae block (ESPB), thoracic paravertebral block (PVB), and quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in 48 patients…

Arch Ital Urol AndrolJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Evaluating Routine Opioid Compared With Nonopioid Prescribing After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated nonopioid versus opioid prescribing for postoperative pain management in adults undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions.

Obstet GynecolJul 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Preoperative Carbohydrate Supplementation Reduces Thirst and Improves Patient Satisfaction Before Elective Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of preoperative carbohydrate supplementation on thirst and patient satisfaction in 262 women undergoing elective cesarean delivery.

Clin NutrJul 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAnesthesiology

Multisystemic Anesthetic Management and Patient Blood Management in Urgent Liver Transplantation for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: A Case Report.

A 42-year-old woman with chronic cholestatic liver disease developed acute-on-chronic liver failure, necessitating urgent liver transplantation.

Transplant ProcJul 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Efficacy of Sensory Stimulation in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of sensory stimulation (SS) on ICU patients, analyzing 22 randomized controlled trials with 1,522 participants.

Dimens Crit Care NursJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Perioperative immersive virtual reality intervention for acute and persistent postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of perioperative immersive virtual reality (VR) on acute and persistent postoperative pain in 120 patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Eur J Surg OncolJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterologyOpen access

High-flow nasal cannula oxygenation in sedated endoscopy for high-risk obstructive sleep apnea patients: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygenation in preventing hypoxemia during sedated gastroenteroscopy in 600 high-risk obstructive sleep apnea…

Ann MedJul 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Anaesthetic challenges in staged repair of coarctation and severe aortic stenosis in dextrocardia with situs inversus.

A 53-year-old male with dextrocardia and situs inversus presented with severe aortic stenosis, a bicuspid aortic valve, an ascending aortic aneurysm, and post-ductal coarctation of the aorta.

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac AnnJul 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Liposomal bupivacaine versus ropivacaine for surgical site infiltration in lumbar fusion: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) versus ropivacaine for surgical site infiltration in 202 patients undergoing lumbar fusion.

Ann MedJul 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Transversus abdominis plane block improved surgical conditions in neuromuscular blocker-free pediatric laparoscopic hernia repair: a randomized trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on surgical conditions in 80 pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair without neuromuscular blockers.

Surg EndoscJul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Perioperative Gabapentin After Benign Anorectal Surgery: Statistically Significant but Clinically Uncertain? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed perioperative gabapentin versus placebo or standard analgesia in patients undergoing benign anorectal surgery, including randomised trials and observational cohorts.

Am SurgJul 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)Open access

CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of a tibial osteoid osteoma in pregnancy.

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 34 weeks' gestation presented with severe right lower extremity pain due to an osteoid osteoma. CT imaging confirmed an 8 mm subperiosteal nidus.

Skeletal RadiolJul 23, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Outcomes in randomized trials of tracheal intubation in the critically ill: A systematic review.

This systematic review analyzed 43 randomized controlled trials on tracheal intubation in critically ill adults. The study identified 15 primary and 46 secondary outcomes, with hypoxemia being the most reported primary…

Am J Emerg MedJul 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effects of low-dose esketamine on early quality of recovery following minimally invasive esophagectomy: a multicenter, randomized controlled study.

This multicenter, randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of low-dose esketamine on quality of recovery in 198 patients undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy.

Ann MedJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effect of ketofol versus Fentanyl-Midazolam sedation on neurological recovery in traumatic brain Injury: A randomised study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of ketofol versus fentanyl-midazolam sedation on neurological recovery in adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

J Clin NeurosciJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Closed-loop vasopressor systems for hemodynamic control in perioperative and critical care settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of closed-loop vasopressor (CLV) systems compared to manual titration in adults undergoing surgery or in intensive care.

J Clin Monit ComputJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effects of permissive hypercapnia on intraoperative cerebral oxygenation and early postoperative cognitive function in older patients with fragile brain function during the non-acute phase undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of permissive hypercapnia (PHC) on cerebral oxygenation and cognitive function in 76 older patients with fragile brain function undergoing laparoscopic…

Exp GerontolJul 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Beyond procedure-specific protocols: a systematic review identifying a universal anaesthesiological core across Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society guidelines.

This systematic review examined Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines to identify a universal anaesthesiological core across 24 included guidelines.

Br J AnaesthJul 18, 2026Read summary

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