ANESTHESIA

This study tested two medications, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to prevent low blood pressure during C-sections with spinal anesthesia. 98 women participated, and those who received norepinephrine had fewer episodes of low blood pressure (14.9% vs 42.6%) and more stable hear…

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of wound infections after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could improve reco…

This study tested two drugs, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to treat low blood pressure during major surgery under general anesthesia. Over 3,600 adults having long surgeries (over 2 hours) took part. The goal was to see which drug leads to fewer serious problems like kidney i…

This study tested whether giving each patient a personalized blood flow target during major abdominal surgery could lower the risk of serious complications like kidney injury, heart attack, severe infections, or death within a week. Over 1,100 high-risk adults (aged 45+) took par…

This study compared two types of epidural pain relief during labor: the standard epidural and a newer technique called dural puncture epidural. Researchers wanted to see which method required fewer extra pain-relief interventions from doctors. The study involved 130 healthy pregn…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (PENG and SFIC) to see which provides better pain relief for people having hip surgery. 100 adults aged 40 and older took part. The goal was to find a method that works quickly and reduces the need for strong painkillers.

This study tested a faster way to give anesthesia medicines before placing a breathing tube. It involved 154 adults who needed general anesthesia and had a higher risk for difficult intubation. Researchers compared the new method to the standard approach to see which one allowed …

This study compared two nerve block techniques—paravertebral block and erector spinae plane (ESP) block—for controlling pain after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). 80 adults undergoing VATS were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks either before or after surgery.…

This pilot study tested two different IV drug combinations used during wisdom tooth extraction in 73 people. One mix included ketamine, the other used propofol instead. Researchers measured how quickly patients recovered, how satisfied they and their surgeons were, and whether th…

This study tested a new FDA-approved sedative, remimazolam, against the standard drug propofol for patients having a heart imaging test called TEE. The goal was to see if remimazolam provides better blood pressure stability and faster recovery. 105 adults participated, and resear…

This study tested whether adding a second nerve block (serratus plane block) to a standard one (paravertebral block) reduces the amount of opioid painkillers needed after video-assisted lung surgery. 112 adults aged 18 to 75 scheduled for lung removal took part. The main goal was…

This study looked at two common ways to help children aged 2 to 12 feel less anxious before an endoscopy (a scope procedure). One method was watching a short video, and the other was a nasal spray medicine called dexmedetomidine. Researchers measured anxiety levels at different t…

This study looked at whether using a fast-acting opioid called remifentanil during general anesthesia for emergency C-sections is safe for premature babies. It compared two groups of mothers and their preterm infants: one group received remifentanil, the other did not. The main g…

This study looked at whether injecting numbing medicine around the nerve bundle (instead of directly into it) could lower the chance of severe rebound pain after shoulder surgery. Rebound pain is a short but intense pain that can happen as the numbing medicine wears off. The stud…

This study tested three different oral sedatives (dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and midazolam) in 60 children aged 3-7 years before inguinal hernia surgery. The goal was to see which drug provides the best sedation and pain control. Results help doctors choose the safest and most ef…

This study tested a new drug called HSK3486 to see if it works as well as a standard anesthesia drug (propofol) for putting adults to sleep before planned surgery. 255 people took part. The goal was to measure how often the drug successfully induced anesthesia and how much inject…

This study tested whether giving methadone as a pill before heart surgery works as well as giving it through an IV during surgery for controlling pain afterward. 41 adults having planned heart surgery took part. Researchers measured how much extra pain medicine they needed and th…

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided TAP block (a type of nerve block in the belly area) can reduce pain and improve stability during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement called TAVI. Fifty adults having elective TAVI took part. The goal was to see if the block …

This study tested two methods of pain control after hip replacement surgery in 60 adults. One group received a continuous nerve block near the spine (erector spinae plane block), while the other received standard epidural pain relief. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid use,…

This study looked at whether avoiding morphine during heart surgery can lower the risk of serious side effects like breathing trouble, confusion, and bowel problems. 268 adults having planned heart surgery took part. Instead of morphine, doctors used a mix of other pain medicines…

This study compared two pain management approaches for 62 children having tonsil surgery. One group received standard opioid pain medicine, while the other got a non-opioid combination. The goal was to see if the non-opioid plan controls pain just as well, with fewer side effects…

This study tested whether teaching patients about pain before surgery (called pain neuroscience education) could lower their anxiety, stress, and pain after a total abdominal hysterectomy. 62 adults having this surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple education sessi…

This study tested a special interactive tool called PIRA, designed to prepare children aged 4 to 10 for surgery in a fun, kid-friendly way. Researchers compared it to standard preoperative education to see if it could lower anxiety in children and parents, and reduce confusion af…

This study tested if using a special laser before applying numbing gel (lidocaine) can reduce pain during dental procedures. Twenty adults were split into three groups: laser plus numbing gel, fake laser plus numbing gel, and fake laser plus Vaseline. Researchers measured pain le…

This study looked at 200 adults having day surgery with general anesthesia. It compared giving pain medication prescriptions before surgery versus after surgery. The goal was to see which approach reduced moderate-to-severe pain at home within the first 24 hours.

This study looked at whether a medicine called dexmedetomidine can keep blood pressure and heart rate stable when a breathing tube is placed in people with controlled high blood pressure. 70 adults having planned surgery under general anesthesia took part. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether adding an extra nerve block (iPACK) to the usual one can better control pain and reduce opioid use after ACL reconstruction. 90 adults having ACL surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard plus iPACK block. …

This study looked at whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could help people use fewer strong painkillers after breast reduction surgery. 78 adults took part. The goal was to see if adding this block to standard pain care reduces opioid use and side effects l…

This study combined brain wave (EEG), blood pressure, and heart rate data from 330 patients to create a smarter anesthesia monitor. The goal was to better track how deeply a patient is sedated during surgery, regardless of their age or the type of anesthesia used. The system uses…

This study looked at 60 adults having kidney stone surgery to see how different anesthesia flows affect eye pressure and the optic nerve. Patients were placed face-down and given either low-flow or high-flow anesthesia. The goal was to find which method better protects the eyes d…

This study observed over 6,400 adults undergoing surgery to see how doctors prescribe sugammadex, a drug that reverses muscle relaxants. Researchers tracked dosing, re-administration rates, and side effects within 24 hours. No extra tests or treatments were given—just routine car…

This study followed 204 adults who had a kidney removed to find out why some develop chronic pain lasting months or years. Researchers measured pain levels right after surgery, at 3 months, and at 1 year. They also looked at factors like age, weight, and smoking to see which ones…

This study tested a new way to give anesthesia without using a face mask. Normally, patients breathe pure oxygen through a tight-fitting mask before and during the start of anesthesia. The researchers wanted to see if a device that delivers warm, moist oxygen through the nose (Op…

This study looked at 120 children with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma who needed eye exams under anesthesia. The goal was to see if a specific, standardized anesthesia protocol would produce reliable and repeatable eye pressure measurements. Researchers measured how deep the anes…

This study tested a small, portable device called MARIE that measures carbon dioxide (CO2) in the breath of 40 adults after surgery. The goal was to see if it works as well as standard hospital monitors to detect breathing problems early. Researchers compared MARIE's readings wit…

This study looked at whether a video call with an anesthesiologist before surgery works as well as an in-person visit. 172 adults scheduled for surgery at a French hospital took part. Researchers checked if both methods were equally good at gathering medical info, assessing surgi…

This study looked at whether video consultations (teleconsultations) could work well for children needing anesthesia before surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers checked how often these video visits failed and had to switch to a phone call or in-person visit. The goal…

This study tested three different breathing tube devices (GMA-Tulip, i-gel, and LMA-Supreme) in 498 adults having breast or lower abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. The goal was to see which device gives the best view of the airway and maintains safe breathing during sur…

This study looked at 320 adults who had heart surgery to see how well two risk scores (EuroSCORE-II and POSPOM) predict the chance of dying in the hospital. Researchers reviewed medical records from a single hospital between 2020 and 2024. No new treatments were given—the goal wa…

This study looked at 119 adults to find out whether using 100% oxygen or 50% oxygen during breathing tube removal after general anesthesia leads to fewer drops in blood oxygen levels. The goal is to improve safety and reduce complications like low oxygen or collapsed lungs. The r…

This study looked at whether a special brain monitor (4-channel EEG) can help doctors give just the right amount of sedation during a procedure called ERCP. The goal was to keep patients safely asleep, avoid side effects, and help them wake up faster. 84 adults having elective ER…

This study looked at whether mental training could lower stress in anesthesiology residents before they perform epidural pain relief for childbirth. 32 residents were split into two groups: one received mental preparation, the other did not. Their stress levels were measured befo…

This completed study looked at 153 people having liver surgery for cancer. Researchers compared different anesthesia methods to see if they influenced the body's immune response and long-term outcomes. Participants had blood tests before and after surgery and were followed for on…

This study compared two methods for placing a special double-lumen breathing tube in 916 adults having lung surgery. One method uses a traditional laryngoscope, the other uses a video laryngoscope with a camera. The goal was to see which method works best on the first try.

This study looked at 485 patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery to see if a computer method called fuzzy logic could help predict who is at highest risk of dying. Fuzzy logic is a way for computers to handle uncertain information, similar to how doctors think. The resear…

This study looked at how a low dose of the anesthetic sevoflurane, combined with short-term pain, affects memory and automatic body responses in healthy adults. Researchers used brain scans to see which parts of the brain are involved. The study involved 42 participants over two …

This study tested two methods—CoolStick and ethyl chloride spray—for checking how well anesthesia blocks sensation before a C-section. Sixty-four pregnant women having planned C-sections took part. The goal was to see which tool works better for measuring numbness, not to provide…

This study looked at whether patients can effectively preoxygenate themselves before surgery by holding the oxygen mask. It involved 110 adults scheduled for surgery. The goal was to see if this method works and how it affects anxiety.

This study looked at how children's lungs change during anesthesia for MRI scans. Researchers used a special imaging technique to measure poorly ventilated areas in the lungs of 30 children aged 1 to 6. The goal was to better understand these changes and help make anesthesia safe…

This study looked at how the brain processes what we see while under anesthesia. Researchers used brain scans to measure brain activity in 36 healthy volunteers. They also tested if using ultrasound on the brain could help people wake up faster from anesthesia.

This study used 60 patients to teach artificial intelligence how to recognize when the brain isn't getting enough blood (ischemia) during surgery. Patients having carotid artery surgery or clot removal were monitored with non-invasive devices that track heart rate, brain oxygen, …

This study looked at whether checking patients by phone before surgery leads to more cancellations than in-person visits. Researchers reviewed records of over 1,100 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery at two hospitals. The goal is to see if phone assessments are a safe and p…

This study looked at 72 adults having surgery under general anesthesia to compare two types of airway devices: a classic glottis mask airway (GMA) and a tulip-shaped GMA. The goal was to see which one leads to less stomach acid backing up into the throat during ventilation. Resea…

This study used a special brain imaging technique called near-infrared spectroscopy to measure blood flow changes in the brain when people under general anesthesia experienced pain or heard sounds. The goal was to understand how the brain processes these signals while asleep. 44 …

This study looked at a new method to set breathing machines for children during anesthesia. Instead of using a standard breath size, they measured the air that actually reaches the lungs (alveolar ventilation) using a special device. The goal was to find a steady target that keep…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical stimulation at specific acupoints (Neiguan and Shenmen) could lower the risk of postoperative delirium—a state of confusion—in 226 older adults having abdominal surgery. Researchers also monitored brain wave patterns to understand how…

This study looked at 172 patients in the intensive care unit after surgery who needed insulin. Researchers compared two different ways of giving insulin through a vein to see which method caused fewer ups and downs in blood sugar levels. The goal was to find out if a special setu…

This study looked at whether a quick nap (under 30 minutes) can help sleep-deprived anesthesiology residents perform better. 44 doctors-in-training who worked night shifts took part in high-fidelity simulations. Researchers measured their technical and teamwork skills, as well as…

This study looked at 57 people having surgery to see how two different hand muscles recover from muscle relaxants given during anesthesia. Doctors measured the time it took for each muscle to return to normal function. The goal is to help anesthesiologists better monitor when it'…

This study looked at 60 children having planned surgery under anesthesia. Doctors wanted to see if giving a small amount of fluid (3 ml per kg of body weight over 2 minutes) could predict whether the child would need more fluids later. The goal is to avoid giving too much fluid, …

This study tested whether a non-invasive monitor, already used in adults, can also measure pain signals in children under general anesthesia. Thirty children aged 5-12 received brief, mild electrical stimulations of varying strength before surgery. The goal was to see if the moni…

This study looked at how well BD NRFit spinal needles and syringes work in real-world medical settings. 161 patients who needed a spinal procedure (like an epidural or spinal tap) were included. The main goal was to see if the needles and syringes performed correctly and safely, …

This study looked at 348 adults who had open heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Researchers wanted to see if the ratio of time on the machine to time the heart was stopped affected recovery. The goal is to help surgeons better plan operations to reduce complications.

This study looked at 332 people having a procedure to remove a blood clot from the brain after a stroke. Researchers wanted to see if using sedation (keeping the patient sleepy but breathing on their own) or general anesthesia (being fully asleep with a breathing tube) led to bet…

This study looked at whether giving spinal anesthesia quickly (15 seconds) or slowly (90 seconds) changes blood pressure and heart function in elderly patients with a broken hip. Eighty-four patients over age 65 took part. Researchers measured blood pressure and other heart measu…

This study tested two devices that measure pain in children aged 1 to 12 during surgery. The goal was to see how well they detect pain signals. Fifty children took part, and the results help doctors choose better pain monitors for young patients.

This study tested a new way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air patients breathe during anesthesia, without using chemical filters. Current chemical filters can create harmful compounds, increase costs, and create environmental waste. The trial included 286 low- to medium…

This study used brain imaging to understand how a low dose of the sedative dexmedetomidine reduces pain. Seventeen healthy adults received the drug while researchers measured changes in brain fluid flow. The goal was to learn more about the drug's pain-relieving effects, not to t…

This study tested whether alerts in electronic medical records can help anesthesia providers reduce the amount of fresh gas they use during surgery. Over 300 providers participated, and researchers measured changes in gas flow over 90 days. The goal was to improve efficiency and …

This study tested whether a PENG block (a type of nerve block) can reduce inflammation and improve survival in 60 older adults (over 65) having hip fracture surgery. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and tracked deaths within 30 days. The goal was to see if this …