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July 202624

Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Remimazolam vs. propofol anaesthesia for delirium in older patients recovering from lung resections: a randomised non-inferiority trial.

This randomised non-inferiority trial compared remimazolam with propofol anaesthesia in patients aged 65 years or older undergoing lung resection.

AnaesthesiaJul 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Automated Versus Manual Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Control in Mechanically Ventilated Children: A Randomized Crossover Trial.

This randomized crossover trial evaluated automated versus manual endotracheal tube cuff pressure control in mechanically ventilated children aged 1 month to 18 years.

Paediatr AnaesthJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Cerebral Hemodynamic and Metabolic Responses to Anesthesia and Vasopressors in Adult Shoulder Surgery: A 2 × 2 Factorial Design Randomized Controlled Trial with Light-based Neuromonitoring (CHEM-FACT Study).

The CHEM-FACT study was a 2 × 2 factorial randomized controlled trial of 40 adults undergoing shoulder surgery in the beach chair position; 39 were analyzed.

AnesthesiologyJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Neuromuscular Blockade Depth and Oculocardiac Reflex in Pediatric Strabismus Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This prospective, double-blinded randomized trial compared moderate-to-deep with minimal-to-shallow neuromuscular blockade in children aged 3 to 18 years undergoing strabismus surgery under general anesthesia.

AnesthesiologyJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative pain in patients undergoing thoracoscopic partial lung resection: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postoperative pain in 119 patients undergoing thoracoscopic partial lung resection.

Ann MedJul 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older adults with gastrointestinal tumors: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in 103 older adults undergoing laparoscopic…

J Geriatr OncolJul 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Regional Nerve Blocks for Middle Ear Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With GRADE Assessment.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized trials of superficial cervical plexus or great auricular nerve blocks in adults undergoing middle ear surgery.

Otol NeurotolJul 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Influence of Oliceridine on the Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in High-Risk Patients Stratified Using Apfel Score After General Anesthesia: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of oliceridine versus fentanyl on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in 279 high-risk patients undergoing general anesthesia.

J Invest SurgJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

The Effect of a Virtual Reality Environment and Hand Massage Applied in the Preoperative Area on Patient Outcomes.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of virtual reality and hand massage on preoperative anxiety, vital signs, pain, and patient satisfaction in 78 elective surgery patients.

J Perianesth NursJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Characteristics of Intraoperative Hypothermia and Rewarming Responses in Elderly Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia Across Different Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitutions.

This randomized controlled trial investigated intraoperative hypothermia (IH) in 500 elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia, identifying risk factors and evaluating rewarming strategies in 80 patients.

J Perianesth NursJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Development of a nalmefene formulation suitable for a community-use auto-injector.

This preclinical and clinical formulation study evaluated whether magnesium chloride could accelerate intramuscular nalmefene absorption and reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Br J Clin PharmacolJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Analgesia for Awake Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in Trauma Emergency Bay: A Randomized Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Block With Local Infiltration.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) versus local infiltration for analgesia during internal jugular vein cannulation in 60 awake…

J Emerg MedJul 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Volume-controlled ventilation versus pressure-controlled ventilation with volume guarantee in emergency surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of pressure-controlled ventilation with volume guarantee versus volume-controlled ventilation in 106 adults undergoing emergency laparotomy.

SurgeryJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Comparison of Esketamine and Remifentanil Combined With Propofol for Painless Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial compared esketamine with remifentanil, each combined with propofol, for elective painless flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in 206 adults.

Clin TherJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Enhanced recovery after distal radius fracture surgery using combined short- and long-acting nerve blocks: A randomized controlled trial.

This multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label equivalence trial compared two regional anesthesia strategies in adults undergoing wrist fracture fixation at seven French centers.

Anaesth Crit Care Pain MedJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

High-flow nasal oxygen versus standard care during flexible bronchoscopy in children under general anaesthesia-The BUFFALO randomised controlled pilot trial.

The BUFFALO study was a bi-centre, unmasked, randomised controlled pilot trial comparing nasal high-flow oxygen (NHF) with standard-care oxygen after anaesthesia induction for elective flexible bronchoscopy in children…

Anaesth Crit Care Pain MedJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Comparison of intrathecal morphine, lateral quadratus lumborum block, and their combination for analgesia and quality of recovery after Caesarean delivery: a randomised, double-blind, two-centre clinical trial.

This randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial compared the analgesic effects and quality of recovery after Caesarean delivery among women receiving lateral quadratus lumborum block (QLB), intrathecal morphine (ITM)…

Br J AnaesthJul 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Perioperative dexmedetomidine reduces the risk of postoperative complications in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine on postoperative complications in high-risk elderly patients (age ≥60 years, RCRI ≥3) undergoing major non-cardiac…

Chin Med J (Engl)Jul 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

The Effect of TENS on Pain and Analgesic Consumption After Total Hip Replacement.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on postoperative pain and analgesic use in 60 patients after total hip arthroplasty.

Pain Manag NursJul 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Regional anaesthesia and chronic postsurgical pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the impact of regional anaesthesia on chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) in 18,794 subjects across 158 randomised controlled trials.

Br J AnaesthJul 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Impact of epidural versus wound catheter analgesia for patients undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial compared thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and continuous wound infusion (CWI) in 116 patients undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy.

PancreatologyJul 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Milrinone versus Dobutamine as Supportive Agent for Right Ventricular Dysfunction after Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Comparative Study.

This randomized, open-label, parallel-group trial compared milrinone with dobutamine in 88 adults with new right ventricular systolic dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass. TAPSE improved over 24 hours in both groups.

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthJul 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Impact of patient positioning on the occurrence of perioperative respiratory adverse events in children -a cluster randomised trial - The POSSUM trial.

The POSSUM trial was a prospective cluster-randomised trial assessing whether head elevation before and after surgery affected perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAE) in children undergoing general anaesthesia.

Anaesth Crit Care Pain MedJul 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)

RF Noise Artifacts From a High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation System: A Retrospective Imaging Cohort With Illustrative Cases.

Unexpected RF noise artifact "followed" a patient with an implanted spinal cord stimulator to multiple MR systems. Subsequent testing and clinical scanning showed no artifact, implying that the artifact originated from…

J Magn Reson ImagingJul 5, 2026Read case

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