ANESTHESIA, GENERAL

This study looked at whether psychological support could help reduce anxiety in women about to undergo egg retrieval for IVF. 180 women were split into two groups: one received psychological help, the other did not. Their anxiety levels were measured using a questionnaire just be…

This study looked at how psychological factors like self-esteem and personality traits influence pain after cosmetic breast surgery. Researchers followed 52 adults to see if these traits could help predict pain levels and recovery. The goal is to create more personalized pain man…

This study looked at 120 women having planned C-sections under general anesthesia. It compared two ways of removing the breathing tube: one using positive pressure and one using suction. The goal was to see which method helps prevent low oxygen levels in the first hour after surg…

This study looked at 258 adults having non-cardiac surgery to see if checking blood pressure every minute with a standard cuff works as well as using a continuous artery line to prevent low blood pressure during anesthesia start. The goal was to find out if the simpler method is …

This study looked at 45 adults having gynecological surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers compared a standard brain monitor (BIS) that gives a single number to a newer one (DSA) that shows a detailed color map of brain waves. The goal was to see if the detailed map helps …

This study looked at how brain waves change in healthy people when they are given propofol, a common anesthesia drug. Researchers used wireless devices to track brain activity from the start of anesthesia until the person lost consciousness. The goal was to better understand the …

This study looked at 68 adults undergoing arm or leg surgery with general anesthesia. Researchers compared two ways of removing the breathing tube: one using positive pressure and one using suction. The goal was to see which method helped patients breathe on their own longer with…

This study looked at 44,000 adults to see if we can predict when a common breathing device (supraglottic airway) fails during anesthesia and needs to be replaced with a different tube. Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze patient information available before surger…

This study looked at whether the depth of anesthesia affects a person's ability to hear spoken words without being aware of it, and whether this influences anxiety after surgery. Researchers studied 70 adults undergoing urologic or orthopedic procedures. The goal was to understan…

This study compared two common low-flow anesthetics, desflurane and sevoflurane, in 40 adults having ear, nose, or throat surgery. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and how quickly patients woke up after surgery. The goal was to see if one anesthetic…

This observational study involved 100 adults aged 18-65 receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Researchers compared different anesthesia drugs to see how they affected seizure length, quality, and how quickly patients woke up. The goal was to find which anesthetic works best …

This study surveyed 251 health professionals in Turkey to understand their views on whether conversations during surgery might subconsciously affect patients under general anesthesia. The goal was to gather opinions from anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses, not to test a trea…

This study looked at 80 pregnant women having planned C-sections under general anesthesia. It compared two methods: inhaled anesthesia (sevoflurane) and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Researchers measured how each affected the mother's vital signs, depth of anesthesia, and …