Role of preoperative zinc, magnesium and budesonide gargles in Postoperative Sore Throat (POST) - a randomised control trial
Post-operative sore throat (POST) has an incidence ranging from 21 to 80%. To prevent the development of POST, several pharmacological measures have been tried. Aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - May 1, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Aakanksha Bhanwra, Sanjeev Palta, Richa Saroa, Puja Saxena, Sangeeta Bhanwra and Aditi Jain Tags: Research Source Type: research

My anesthesia Choice-HF: development and preliminary testing of a tool to facilitate conversations about anesthesia for hip fracture surgery
Patients often desire involvement in anesthesia decisions, yet clinicians rarely explain anesthesia options or elicit preferences. We developed My Anesthesia Choice-Hip Fracture, a conversation aid about anest... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - May 1, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mark D. Neuman, Glyn Elwyn, Veena Graff, Viktoria Schmitz and Mary C. Politi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of intravenous anesthetic drugs on fertilization rate in oocyte retrieval
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of intravenous anesthetic drugs on fertilization rate in subjects receiving oocyte retrieval by assisted reproduction technology (ART). (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 29, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yanfang Liu, Yongtao Gao, Cuie Lu, Junjie Chen and Saisai Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Lidocaine effects on neutrophil extracellular trapping and angiogenesis biomarkers in postoperative breast cancer patients with different anesthesia methods: a prospective, randomized trial
Anesthesia techniques and drug selection may influence tumor recurrence and metastasis. Neutrophil extracellular trapping (NETosis), an immunological process, has been linked to an increased susceptibility to ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 27, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Wenjuan Zhang, Jiao Liu, Xiaohui Li, Zhixia Bai, Yan Sun and Xuexin Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Predictive value of S100B and brain derived neurotrophic factor for radiofrequency treatment of lumbar disc prolapse
This work aimed to analyze serum S100B levels and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with lumbar disc prolapse to test their predictive values concerning the therapeutic efficacy of pulsed ra... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 26, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Wael Fathy, Mona Hussein, Rehab Magdy, Hatem Elmoutaz, Neveen A Youssef, Marwa F Abd Alla, Ahmed M El Shaarawy and Mohamed Abdelbadie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Continuous serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia management in the patient who underwent right atrial mass excision: a case report
Serratus posterior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) is a novel periparavertebral block. It provides anterolateral posterior chest wall analgesia. It is an interfascial plane block, performed under ultrasound g... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 25, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ay şe Nurmen Akin, Yahya Yildiz, Selcuk Alver and Bahadir Ciftci Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Correction: Evaluation the quality of bag-mask ventilation by E/C, T/E and hook technique (a new proposed technique)
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Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 25, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Moloud Balafar, Mahboub Pouraghaei, Seyed Pouya Paknezhad, Saba Nemati Ahmad Abad and Hassan Soleimanpour Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Determinants of difficult laryngoscopy based on upper airway indicators: a prospective observational study
The main cause of anesthesia-related deaths is the failure to manage difficult airways. Difficult laryngoscopic exposure is a major cause of unsuccessful management of difficult airways. Inadequate preoperativ... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 24, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jing Yuan, Hui Ye, Xiaoxiang Tan, Hui Zhang and Jie Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of sarcopenia in elderly patients undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty on postoperative outcomes: a propensity score-matched study
Frailty poses a crucial risk for postoperative complications in the elderly, with sarcopenia being a key component. The impact of sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is stil... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 24, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yan Su, Liangyu Peng, Daoqian Dong, Zhengliang Ma and Xiaoping Gu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Erector spinae plane block did not improve postoperative pain-related outcomes and recovery after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery : a randomised controlled double-blinded multi-center trial
There is a sizable niche for a minimally invasive analgesic technique that could facilitate ambulatory video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Our study aimed to determine the analgesic potential of a sin... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: A. Clairoux, A. Moore, M. Caron-Goudreault, M. Soucy-Proulx, M. Thibault, V. Brulotte, ME. B élanger, J. Raft, N. Godin, M. Idrissi, J. Desroches, M. Ruel, A. Fortier and P. Richebé Tags: Research Source Type: research

Optimizing nicardipine dosage for effective control of pituitrin-induced hypertension in laparoscopic myomectomy undergoing total intravenous anesthesia
This study aimed to determine the median effective dose (ED50) and 95% effective dose (ED95) of nicardipine for treating pituitrin-induced hypertension during laparoscopic myomectomy, providing guidance for th... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Chen Wang, Xiaoli Zhao, Yunyun Chen, Jianhua Xia, Xixue Zhang and Tingting Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of converting from propofol to remimazolam with flumazenil reversal on recovery from anesthesia in outpatients with mental disabilities: a randomized controlled trial
General anesthesia is often necessary for dental treatment of outpatients with mental disabilities. Rapid recovery and effective management of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are critical for outpatie... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sooyoung Jeon, Jieun Kim, Myong-Hwan Karm and Jin-Tae Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of bicarbonate Ringer ’s solution with lactated Ringer’s solution among postoperative outcomes in patients with laparoscopic right hemihepatectomy: a single-centre randomised controlled trial
The study was aimed to investigate the positive impact of bicarbonate Ringer ’s solution on postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent laparoscopic right hemihepatectomy. Patients in the two groups were i... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jie Song, Yingying Liu, Yun Li, Xiaoci Huang, Muchun Zhang, Xiaofeng Liu and Xianwen Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Regional analgesia using ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block versus cervical erector spinae block for anterior cervical spine surgery: a randomized trial
Regional analgesia techniques are crucial for pain management after cervical spine surgeries. Anesthesiologists strive to select the most effective and least hazardous regional analgesia technique for the cerv... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Alshaimaa Abdel Fattah Kamel, Ahmed M. Fahmy, Heba M. Fathi, Wael Abd Elrahman Ali Elmesallamy and Osama Yehia A. Khalifa Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perioperative serum syndecan-1 concentrations in patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and its association with the occurrence of postoperative acute kidney injury: a retrospective observational study
Various factors can cause vascular endothelial damage during cardiovascular surgery (CVS) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which has been suggested to be associated with postoperative complications. However,... (Source: BMC Anesthesiology)
Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 22, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Atsushi Miyazaki, Mai Hokka, Norihiko Obata and Satoshi Mizobuchi Tags: Research Source Type: research