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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
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 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
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Effect of Family Intervention on Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed family interventions to prevent postoperative delirium (POD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. It included 6 randomized controlled trials with 508 patients.

J Cardiovasc NursApr 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Trending Ability and Accuracy of Minimally Invasive Pulse Wave Analysis Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the accuracy and ability to track cardiac-output changes of minimally invasive pulse wave analysis devices compared with reference techniques.

Anesth AnalgApr 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Low-Dose Perineural Dexamethasone Enhances Analgesia After Pediatric Hand Surgery Without Elevating Systemic Stress Markers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This triple-blinded randomized controlled trial evaluated perineural dexamethasone with supraclavicular brachial plexus block in 90 children aged 3 months to 6 years undergoing elective upper-extremity surgery.

J Pediatr OrthopApr 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effect of Local Anesthetic Solution at Different Temperatures for Epidural Labor Analgesia on Intrapartum Fever: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This double-blind randomized controlled trial compared warmed (37°C) with room-temperature (22°C) epidural local anesthetic in 220 nulliparous parturients receiving labor analgesia.

Anesth AnalgApr 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Immersive virtual reality-assisted anatomy training improves endotracheal intubation performance in simulation: a randomized controlled trial among Chinese non-anesthesiology residents.

This randomized controlled trial compared immersive virtual reality (IVR)-assisted with conventional anatomy training for endotracheal intubation (ETI) among 90 novice non-anesthesiology residents in China’s…

Ann MedApr 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Effect of Preoperative Ibuprofen on Pain Perception and Pulse Rate in Paediatric Patients with Deep Caries: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

This randomised controlled trial evaluated whether preoperative ibuprofen reduces pain and stress responses during vital pulp therapy in 44 children aged 7–13 years with reversible pulpitis in mandibular first permanent…

Eur J Paediatr DentApr 1, 2026Read summary

March 20264

Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Opioid-free versus opioid-based anesthesia for quality of recovery following laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial.

This randomized non-inferiority trial compared opioid-free with opioid-based anesthesia in 110 women with ASA physical status I–II undergoing elective laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Anaesth Crit Care Pain MedMar 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Bone cement implantation syndrome following cemented hip arthroplasty for traumatic and oncologic indications: A systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence, risk factors, and outcomes.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) in cemented primary unilateral total hip or hemiarthroplasty, using…

Orthop Traumatol Surg ResMar 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

The effect of dexmedetomidine in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis and septic shock: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed dexmedetomidine (DEX) versus other sedatives or placebo in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis or septic shock.

Ann MedMar 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Perioperative Ketamine and Esketamine for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): A Systematic Review.

This systematic review assessed perioperative ketamine and esketamine within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), drawing on randomized trials, reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical guidelines.

J Invest SurgMar 11, 2026Read summary

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