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May 20268

Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Choice of Anesthesia in Microelectrode Recording-guided Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease (CHAMPION): A Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial.

This noninferiority randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of general anesthesia versus conscious sedation on microelectrode recording quality during deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's disease.

AnesthesiologyMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Clinical Performance in Critical Care Simulation under Sleep Deprivation: Effects of Power Napping in the Recovery Napping Protocol for Anesthesiologist Performance (R-NAP) Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a 30-minute nap on clinical performance in anesthesia residents after a 24-hour shift.

AnesthesiologyMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Respiratory Depression after Perioperative Methadone Administration: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed postoperative respiratory depression after perioperative intravenous methadone versus other opioids in adult and pediatric surgical patients.

Anesth AnalgMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning versus conventional palpation for improving the success rate of radial artery catheterization: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning (DNTP) versus conventional palpation for radial artery catheterization in 160 elective surgery patients.

J Vasc AccessMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Observed preprocedural fasting duration and interventions intended to reduce them: A reference list-based review and meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis reviewed 79 studies on preprocedural fasting durations, involving 60,112 patients, to assess observed fasting times and interventions aimed at reducing them.

Am J SurgMay 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Combined Pain Neuroscience Education and Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Post-Thoracoscopic Pain.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of combining pain neuroscience education (PNE) with progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on postoperative pain in 58 patients after thoracoscopic lung resection.

Pain Manag NursMay 5, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiologyOpen access

Cardiac POCUS in Undifferentiated Shock Revealing Aortic Dissection.

A 43-year-old man with Marfan syndrome and a history of ascending aortic replacement presented in shock after transfer to the ICU.

J Clin UltrasoundMay 4, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Automated control of inspired oxygen in mechanically ventilated trauma and acute care surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of automated physiologic closed-loop control (PCLC) of inspired oxygen fraction (FIO2) compared to manual control (MC) in mechanically ventilated trauma and…

J Trauma Acute Care SurgMay 1, 2026Read summary

April 202616

Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effect of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Cesarean Section - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine in erector spinae plane blocks for 50 patients undergoing cesarean sections.

J Perianesth NursApr 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

The effect of intravenous ondansetron on maternal spinal-induced hypotension in preeclamptic patients undergoing caesarean delivery: A randomised, controlled clinical trial.

This prospective, double-blinded randomised controlled trial at a single university hospital evaluated intravenous ondansetron for preventing spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension in 120 preeclamptic patients…

Eur J AnaesthesiolApr 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiothoracic Surgery

Evaluation of clinical impact of ultra fast-track versus conventional extubation in patients undergoing nonemergency cardiac surgery: 'CARDU-FAST': A randomised clinical trial.

This single-centre randomised clinical trial compared operating-theatre extubation (ultra fast-track, UFT) with early ICU extubation (fast-track, FT) in 612 adults undergoing major nonemergency cardiac surgery.

Eur J AnaesthesiolApr 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportObstetrics & Gynecology

Early detection of Ogilvie syndrome as the key to successful postoperative management: A case report.

A 35-year-old woman developed Ogilvie syndrome postoperatively after a caesarean section. She presented with severe ileus, abdominal pain, and fever.

J Perioper PractApr 25, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Application of a new airway opening device with automatic position adjustment in bronchoscopy: A multicenter, prospective, open-label, and randomized controlled study.

This multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluated a new airway opening device in 400 adult patients undergoing bronchoscopy.

Technol Health CareApr 21, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Clinical Outcomes of Different Heparin Anticoagulation Monitoring Targets in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the clinical outcomes of conservative versus standard heparin anticoagulation protocols during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in 601 patients.

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthApr 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Methemoglobin Formation Reflects Systemic Nitric Oxide Uptake: The Critical Role of Delivery Method-Results from Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

This retrospective secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial examined methemoglobin (metHb) formation as a marker of systemic nitric oxide (NO) uptake in adults undergoing cardiac surgery with signs or…

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthApr 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Sweep Flow Nitric Oxide Effects on Coagulation, Inflammation, and Endothelial System Activation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

This randomized controlled trial assessed whether sweep-flow nitric oxide (sNO) altered inflammatory, endothelial, and coagulation biomarkers in 53 neonates and children receiving ECMO, and examined biomarker patterns…

ASAIO JApr 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Best practice in obstetric general anaesthesia: an umbrella review of pharmacological strategies for induction of general anaesthesia.

This umbrella review evaluated pharmacological strategies for induction of general anaesthesia in caesarean deliveries, analyzing data from various studies.

AnaesthesiaApr 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Evaluating the utility of melatonin in spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis assessed melatonin after spine surgery, drawing on six moderate-quality randomized trials identified from 749 screened studies.

Spine JApr 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effect of General Anesthesia Combined with Single-Shot, Single-Level Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Tumor Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This single-centre prospective randomised controlled trial evaluated unilateral, ultrasound-guided, single-level thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in children aged 4–12 years undergoing thoracoscopic mediastinal tumor…

J Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthApr 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effect of Oral Corticosteroid Premedication on the Success of Anaesthetising Mandibular Teeth With Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials assessed whether oral corticosteroid premedication improves inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) success in patients with mandibular teeth diagnosed…

Int Endod JApr 14, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiothoracic Surgery

Intraoperative 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography for Early Detection of Pulmonary Vascular Complications in Lung Transplantation: A Case-Based Teaching Series.

This case-based teaching series describes three lung transplant operations in which intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) identified pulmonary vascular abnormalities and informed surgical decisions.

Semin Cardiothorac Vasc AnesthApr 13, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effect of intraoperative 40-hz gamma-frequency auditory stimulation on postoperative delirium in older adults undergoing major surgery: a randomized clinical trial protocol.

This prospective, parallel-group randomized controlled trial protocol will evaluate intraoperative 40-Hz gamma-frequency auditory stimulation in 550 older adults undergoing major noncardiac, nonneurosurgical surgery…

Ann MedApr 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Comparison of VCV and PCV-VG modes on diaphragmatic function in diabetic patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study.

This prospective randomized controlled study compared pressure-controlled volume-guaranteed ventilation (PCV-VG) with volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) in 80 adults with type II diabetes undergoing elective…

Ann MedApr 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Acupressure for postoperative pain after cesarean delivery: A meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled nine randomized controlled trials involving 712 postpartum women to assess acupressure for pain after cesarean delivery.

Int J Gynaecol ObstetApr 9, 2026Read summary

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