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  1. To observe the effects of different positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ventilation strategies on pulmonary compliance and complications in patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostate surgery.

    Authors: Menglan Cheng, Lifeng Ni, Ling’er Huang, Yanfeng Zhou and Kuirong Wang
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:347
  2. Cataract surgery is one of the most frequent surgeries in the world. It is a very safe procedure mostly performed under topical anesthesia in outpatients centers. Due to the growing lack of anesthesiologists, ...

    Authors: Michele Fostier, Gintare Januleviciute, Fabrice Fauconnier, Edith Collard and Virginie Dubois
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:345

    The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Anesthesiology 2023 23:124

  3. Dexamethasone is widely used in the prevention of postoperative complications in oral surgery and strengthening the analgesic effect after anesthesia, but the efficacy is controversial, and the relationship be...

    Authors: Wang Zhou, Fan Liu, Junbiao Fang and Lianghui Han
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:344
  4. Hypotension during anesthesia induction is a common event, and occurs more frequently in patients with hypertension than in healthy individuals. Intraoperative hypotension in non-cardiac surgery is reportedly ...

    Authors: Takayuki Hojo, Yukifumi Kimura, Makiko Shibuya and Toshiaki Fujisawa
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:343
  5. Lumbar disc herniation is seen in 5–15% of patients with lumbar back pain and is the most common spine disorder demanding surgical correction. Spinal surgery is one of the most effective management for these p...

    Authors: Xinyuan Wu, Jieling Huang, Yuling Zhang, Luying Chen, Yandong Ji, Wuhua Ma and Yuhui Li
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:342
  6. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) has always been the first choice for postoperative pain treatment, but associated complications and contraindications may limit its use. Our study put forward a new analgesic ...

    Authors: Wenwen Xu, Youpei Li, Nanqi Li, Yu Sun, Chao Wang and Ke An
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:341
  7. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is beneficial for pain management after conducting abdominal surgery.

    Authors: Dina Yehia Kassim, Hatem ElMoutaz Mahmoud, Dina Mahmoud Fakhry and Mariana AbdElSayed Mansour
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:340
  8. Tracheal intubation during anesthesia can be facilitated by the neuromuscular blocking agent cisatracurium. However, limited data exists about onset time, duration of action and effect on intubating conditions...

    Authors: Matias Vested, Camilla Meno Kristensen, Pernille Pape, Malene Vang, Mian Hartoft, Caroline Hjelmdal and Lars Simon Rasmussen
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:339
  9. This prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial compared the efficacy of two dexmedetomidine doses (50 and 100-μg) combined with levobupivacaine on sensory block duration in infraclavicular brachi...

    Authors: Huda F. Ghazaly, Ahmed Alsaied A. Aly, Zaher Zaki Zaher, Mahmoud M. Hassan and Ahmed Abdelreheem Mahmoud
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:338
  10. Endotracheal tube with an inflated cuff was used to manage and maintain the airway during general anesthesia in children. When the lateral pressure exerted by an inflated Endotracheal tube cuff on tracheal muc...

    Authors: Biniam Assefa, Hirbo Samuel, Fissiha Fentie, Tenbite Daniel, Assefa Hika, Bacha Aberra and Belete Alemu
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:337

    The Comment to this article has been published in BMC Anesthesiology 2023 23:207

    The Matters Arising to this article has been published in BMC Anesthesiology 2023 23:136

  11. Despite evidence that high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) promotes oxygenation, its application in sedated gastroscopy in elderly patients has received little attention. This study investigated the e...

    Authors: Wenwen Zhang, Hailing Yin, Yajie Xu, Zhaojing Fang, Wanling Wang, Chen Zhang, Hongwei Shi and Xiaoliang Wang
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:335
  12. Developing adequate regional anaesthesia for knee surgeries without affecting lower limb mobilization is crucial to perioperative analgesia. However, reports in this regard are limited. We proposed a technique...

    Authors: Wen-Yi Gong, Chen-Guang Li, Jing-Yu Zhang, Xiao-Hui Liao, Cheng Zhu, Jie Min, Xiao-Fang Yue and Kun Fan
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:334

    The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:383

  13. Airway management of patients with direct airway trauma caused by penetrating neck injuries is always challenging. When a failed airway occurs and surgery access is difficult, it is crucial to find the optimal...

    Authors: Jun Tian, Xing Tao, Xiang Quan and Sanmei Zhang
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:333
  14. To explore whether hepatic vein systolic filling fraction (SFF) is associated with central venous pressure (CVP) and right ventricular (RV) systolic function in critically ill patients.

    Authors: Hongmin Zhang, Ye Liu, Qing Zhang, Xiaoting Wang and Dawei Liu
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:332
  15. Oxygen therapy after extubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) is essential in order to maintain adequate oxygenation, especially in patients who have undertaken cardiovascular surgery. A Venturi mask (VM) h...

    Authors: Deguchi Shiho, Yusuke Kusaka, Shoko Nakano and Osamu Umegaki
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:331
  16. This meta-analysis compared the quality of lung collapse and the resultant adverse reactions between the use of double-lumen endotracheal tubes (DLT) and bronchial blockers (BB) in minimally invasive thoracic ...

    Authors: Ying-ying Xiang, Qi Chen, Xi-xi Tang and Lei Cao
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:330
  17. Modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through the perichondrial approach (M-TAPA) is a new technique that provides effective analgesia of the anterior and lateral thoracoabdominal walls by administering local ...

    Authors: Ayşegül Bilge, Betül Başaran, Tayfun Et, Muhammet Korkusuz, Rafet Yarımoğlu, Hatice Toprak and Nuh Kumru
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:329
  18. To investigate the effect of different depth of anesthesia on inflammatory factors and hospital outcomes in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer, in order to select a...

    Authors: An-qing Lv, Li-cai Huang, Wei-long Lao, Qi-liang Song, Qi-fu Zhou, Zong-ming Jiang and Zhong-hua Chen
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:328
  19. The study aimed to investigate whether prophylactic use of glycopyrrolate decreases the vasopressor requirements to prevent hypotension following spinal anesthesia during non-elective cesarean section.

    Authors: Rajesh Deshar, Asish Subedi, Krishna Pokharel, Birendra Prasad Sah and Jagat Narayan Prasad
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:327
  20. Transesophageal echocardiographic imaging plays an important role in assessing coronary sinus anatomy prior to placement of a retrograde cardioplegia cannula. The coronary sinus can be imaged in the long axis ...

    Authors: Tzonghuei Chen, Geoffrey Hayward, Patricia Apruzzese and Andrew Maslow
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:326
  21. There is scarce data on the safety and efficacy of opioid-free anesthesia (OFA), in resource-limited settings due to the non-availability of dexmedetomidine, the reference OFA agent. We aimed to demonstrate th...

    Authors: Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Roddy Stephan Bengono Bengono, Junette Mbengono Metogo, Raymond Ndikontar, Serges Ngouatna, Ferdinand Ndom Ntock and Jacqueline Ze Minkande
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:325
  22. Fluid resuscitation is necessary to correct the sepsis-induced hypoperfusion, which is contradictory to the treatment of heart failure. This study explored the association between fluid balance (FB) of the fir...

    Authors: Bufan Zhang, Shaohua Guo, Zean Fu, Naishi Wu and Zhigang Liu
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:324
  23. Fentanyl is selected to manage pain in critical care patients on mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU). However, the usefulness of fentanyl compared with other opioids is unknown. This study ...

    Authors: Yoshitaka Aoki, Hiromi Kato, Naoyuki Fujimura, Yuji Suzuki, Masaaki Sakuraya and Matsuyuki Doi
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:323
  24. Low postoperative mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) values have been linked to poor outcomes after cardiac surgery. The present study was designed to assess whether SvO2 values of < 60% at intensive care unit...

    Authors: Timo I Kaakinen, Tomi Ikäläinen, Tiina M Erkinaro, Jaana M Karhu, Janne H Liisanantti, Pasi P Ohtonen and Tero I Ala-Kokko
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:322
  25. To evaluate the analgesic efficacy and spread of variable volumes of local anesthetics (LA) in Erector spinae plane block (ESPB).

    Authors: Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Rabah Abdella, Emad Eldin Abd El Monem Arida, Nagwa Ahmed Megahed, Wessam Zakaria El-Amrawy and Walid Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:321
  26. It is useful to monitor eye movements during general anesthesia, but few studies have examined neurological finding of the eyes during emergence from general anesthesia maintained with short-acting opioids and...

    Authors: Michiko Kinoshita, Yoko Sakai, Kimiko Katome, Tomomi Matsumoto, Shizuka Sakurai, Yuka Jinnouchi and Katsuya Tanaka
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:320
  27. Circulatory and respiratory depression are common  problems that occur in propofol alone sedation during gastroscopy. As a widely used analgesic adjuvant, intravenous lidocaine can reduce the consumption of pr...

    Authors: Xiu-Ru Qi, Jing-Yi Sun, Li-Xin An and Ke Zhang
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:319
  28. This study aimed to compare the effects of melatonin, dexmedetomidine, and gabapentin on postoperative pain and anxiety following laminectomy.

    Authors: Reza Jouybar, Somayeh Kazemifar, Naeimehossadat Asmarian, Ali Karami and Saeed Khademi
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:318
  29. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most common complications after total thyroidectomy under general anesthesia. Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) has been documented to prevent PONV in p...

    Authors: Ting Lu, Rongrong Li, Jiacheng Sun and Jing Chen
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:317
  30. Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by non-progressive palsy of the abducens (VI) and facial (VII) cranial nerves. Its common features include dysfunctions associated with other crania...

    Authors: Aya Oda, Kana Oue, Yuki Oda, Shima Taguchi, Tamayo Takahashi, Akari Mukai, Mitsuru Doi, Yoshitaka Shimizu, Masahiro Irifune and Mitsuhiro Yoshida
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:316
  31. Body temperature is a vital sign, and temperature monitoring during liver transplantation is important. Tracheal temperature can be measured via an endotracheal tube with a temperature sensor on the cuff of th...

    Authors: Seong-Mi Yang, Hye-Yeon Cho and Hee-Soo Kim
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:315
  32. Difficult endotracheal intubation is one of the most challenging operations in anesthesia. How to better predict difficult airway and make corresponding preparations to reduce the occurrence of accidents is a ...

    Authors: Lin-yu Wang, Kang-da Zhang, Zhi-hua Zhang, Dan-xu Zhang, Huan-liang Wang and Feng Qi
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:314
  33. Sedative gastrointestinal endoscopy is extensively used worldwide. An appropriate degree of sedation leads to more acceptability and satisfaction. Artificial intelligence has rapidly developed in the field of ...

    Authors: Cheng Xu, Yijie Zhu, Lianlian Wu, Honggang Yu, Jun Liu, Fang Zhou, Qiutang Xiong, Shanshan Wang, Shanshan Cui, Xu Huang, Anning Yin, Tingting Xu, Shaoqing Lei and Zhongyuan Xia
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:313
  34. Misplacement of double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs) during bronchial intubation, especially when bronchoscopy guidance is not applicable, threatens effective lung isolation and brings about airway injury d...

    Authors: Jianqiang Guan, Wenxiu Zhu, Xue Xiao, Ziyan Huang, Jibin Xing, Ziqing Hei, Yihan Zhang and Weifeng Yao
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:312
  35. During the COVID-19 first wave in France, the capacity of intensive care unit (ICU) beds almost doubled, mainly because of the opening of temporary ICUs with staff and equipment from anaesthesia.

    Authors: Nathalie Zappella, Chadi Dirani, Brice Lortat Jacob, Sébastien Tanaka, Elie Kantor, Adnan El Kalai, Yassine Rkik, Aurélie Gouel Cheron, Alexy Tran Dinh and Philippe Montravers
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:310
  36. The preanaesthesia assessment clinic (PAC) has been shown to contribute to safe anaesthesia assessment in hospitals. In the PAC, patients are assessed with an interview and can also ask relevant questions abou...

    Authors: Eirunn Wallevik Kristoffersen, Anne Opsal, Tor Oddbjørn Tveit and Mariann Fossum
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:309
  37. Optimal vocal cord visualization depends on the patient’s anatomical factors, characteristics of the laryngoscope, and the operator’s muscle action. This study evaluated the effect of table inclination and thr...

    Authors: Efrain Riveros-Perez, Lori Bolgla, Nianlan Yang, Bibiana Avella-Molano, Camila Albo and Alexander Rocuts
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:308
  38. Data on the efficacy of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) after progression of respiratory failure in patients who have already received oxygen therapy, or CPAP outside ICU is limited. The study aimed to find pre...

    Authors: Andrey I. Yaroshetskiy, Zamira M. Merzhoeva, Natalia A. Tsareva, Natalia V. Trushenko, Galia S. Nuralieva, Vasily D. Konanykhin, Anna P. Krasnoshchekova and Sergey N. Avdeev
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:307
  39. Preoxygenation is crucial for providing sufficient oxygen reservoir to a patient before intubation and enables the extension of the period between breathing termination and critical desaturation (safe apnoea t...

    Authors: Tsai-Lien Chiang, Ka-Wai Tam, Jui-Tai Chen, Chung-Shun Wong, Chun-Ting Yeh, Ting-Yun Huang and Jiann-Ruey Ong
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:306
  40. Opioids analgesics commonly used in abortion procedures are associated with respiratory and circulatory depression. Esketamine is a N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA) antagonist and a common analgesic. The d...

    Authors: Jiejuan Chen, Xiaohua Zou, Bailong Hu, Yang Yang, Feng Wang, Qian Zhou and Minhuan Shen
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:305
  41. Ropivacaine is commonly applied for local anesthesia and may cause neurotoxicity. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) exhibits neuroprotective effects on multiple neurological disorders. This study investigated the mechanis...

    Authors: Weicai Xu, Xiaojun Li, Long Chen, Xiaopan Luo, Sheliang Shen and Jing Wang
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:304
  42. In a recent publication in BMC Anesthesiology, Rincon, et al.present accuracy data for three pulse oximeters with sensors located at three different anatomic sites. Their results for the Masimo Radical with fi...

    Authors: Steven J. Barker and William C. Wilson
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:303

    The original article was published in BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:77

  43. When a difficult airway is unanticipatedly encountered and the initial laryngoscopic intubation fails, a supraglottic airway device (SAD) may be placed to aid ventilation and oxygenation, and act as a conduit ...

    Authors: Chun-ling Yan, Yi-qi-yuan Zhang, Ying Chen, Zong-yang Qv and Ming-zhang Zuo
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:302
  44. The revised-Risk Analysis Index (RAI-rev) can accurately predict postoperative mortality risk. However, the association of RAI-rev with composite outcome of major morbidity and mortality (MMM) among older surg...

    Authors: Bin Wei, Yanan Zong, Mao Xu, Xiaoxiao Wang and Xiangyang Guo
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:301
  45. In patients with end stage liver disease (ESLD) scheduled for liver transplantation (LT), an intraoperative incidental finding of elevated mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) may be observed. Its associati...

    Authors: Alexandre Joosten, François Martin Carrier, Aïmane Menioui, Philippe Van der Linden, Brenton Alexander, Audrey Coilly, Nicolas Golse, Marc-Antoine Allard, Valerio Lucidi, Daniel Azoulay, Salima Naili, Leila Toubal, Maya Moussa, Lydia Karam, Hung Pham, Edita Laukaityte…
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:300
  46. Recent evidence suggests that ultrasound measurements of carotid and brachial artery corrected flow time (FTc) and respirophasic variation in blood flow peak velocity (ΔVpeak) are valuable for predicting fluid...

    Authors: Jianjun Shen, Shaobing Dai, Xia Tao, Xinzhong Chen and Lili Xu
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:299
  47. Intravenous dantrolene is often prescribed for hypermetabolic syndromes other than the approved indication of malignant hyperthermia (MH). To clarify the extent of and indications for dantrolene use in conditi...

    Authors: Stanley N. Caroff, Christopher B. Roberts, Henry Rosenberg, Joseph R. Tobin, Stacey Watt, Darlene Mashman, Sheila Riazi and Rosalind M. Berkowitz
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:298
  48. The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) promotes improvements in clinical care outcomes by managing data entered in the National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry (NACOR). Each case included in NACOR is cla...

    Authors: James Harvey Jones and Neal Fleming
    Citation: BMC Anesthesiology 2022 22:297

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