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Anesthesiology:

Guidelines & Consensus:

Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

1. Expert Consensus Statement on Anesthesia Care for Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy from the Society for Airway Management, the Society for Head and Neck Anesthesia, the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, and the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 9 October 2026, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- Neuro:

2. Normal Saline versus Balanced Crystalloids in Intracranial Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 12 October 2026, Link
3. Perioperative sleep interventions for postoperative delirium prevention: a Bayesian network meta-analysis and systematic review, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 October 2026, Link

2- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

4. Low- vs. standard-dose rocuronium for tracheal intubation with remifentanil: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 October 2026, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

5. Clinical prediction models in cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Critical Care, 15 October 2026, Link
6. Intravenous Prostacyclins to Permit Heparin Use During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Systematic Review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 15 October 2026, Link
7. The effect of near-infrared spectroscopy-guided intraoperative care on neurocognitive and functional outcomes after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, BJA, 14 October 2026, Link
8. Remimazolam versus Propofol for Anesthesia Induction and Maintenance in Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 9 October 2026, Link

4- General:

9. The role of fibrinogen concentrate in the reduction of allogeneic blood product requirements: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 12 October 2026, Link

5- Pediatric:

10. Low- vs. standard-dose rocuronium for tracheal intubation with remifentanil: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 October 2026, Link

6- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

11. Long-term opioid use in the United States: Prescribing patterns, dose intensity, and policy impact in chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review, Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, December 2026, Link
12. Respiratory safety and analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques for shoulder surgery: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 16 October 2026, Link
13. Associations Between Pain Acceptance and Opioid Use Among Adults Living with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 15 October 2026, Link
14. Analgesic efficacy of uni-level erector spinae plane block in breast cancer surgery patients: a systematic review and Meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 12 October 2026, Link

7- Other:

15. Operating room noise levels in anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 14 October 2026, Link
16. Incidence and reasons for cancellation on the day of elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Anaesthesia, 12 October 2026, Link
17. Impact of audiovisual information added to face-to-face preanesthetic interview compared to conventional consultation on adults’ anxiety, knowledge, and satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Anesthesiology, 9 October 2026, Link
18. Effects of desflurane and sevoflurane on postoperative recovery in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Perioperative Medicine, 8 October 2026, Link
19. Erratum to ‘Effects of departmental green anaesthesia interventions on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions: a systematic review’ (Br J Anaesth 2025; 135: 79-88), BJA, 8 October 2026, Link
20. Postoperative Complications Associated with Preoperative Hypoalbuminaemia in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 6 October 2026, Link

Clinical trials:

1- AI:

21. Technology and Innovation in Practice Management, Anesthesiology Clinics, 12 October 2026, Link
22. Artificial Intelligence-Driven Clinical Decision Support for Postoperative Delirium Prevention: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 9 October 2026, Link

2- Neuro:

23. Effect of Deep Versus Moderate Neuromuscular Block on Chronic Postsurgical Pain After Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 7 October 2026, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

24. Effect of sniffing position on transesophageal echocardiography probe insertion: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 15 October 2026, Link
25. Effect of Sevoflurane, Propofol, and Remifentanil on Hemodynamic Response to Pneumoperitoneum and Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 14 October 2026, Link
26. Intraoperative Dobutamine Plus Norepinephrine to Prevent Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Septic Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA, 14 October 2026, Link
27. The impact of intraoperative hemoadsorption during cardiac surgery for infective endocarditis, Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, 14 October 2026, Link
28. Viscoelastic and transfusion effects of residual cardiopulmonary bypass circuit blood reinfusion after coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 11 October 2026, Link

4- Abdomen:

29. Nebulized lidocaine for preventing postoperative pulmonary complications in major abdominal surgery, BMC Anesthesiology, 12 October 2026, Link

5- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

30. Effect of preoperative 5% dextrose versus 0.9% normal saline on perioperative blood loss during elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: a double-blind randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 15 October 2026, Link
31. Effects of dural puncture epidural technique at different lumbar interspaces on labor analgesia: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 October 2026, Link
32. The effect of epidural analgesia with hydromorphone combined with ropivacaine on intrapartum fever in women undergoing vaginal delivery, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 October 2026, Link

6- Pediatric:

33. Esketamine reduces acute postoperative pain after short laparoscopic surgery in children: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 9 October 2026, Link

7- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

34. Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block for Cardiac Surgery via Median Sternotomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 15 October 2026, Link
35. External oblique intercostal plane block vs port-site infiltration for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 12 October 2026, Link
36. Preprocedural ultrasound-assisted midline continuous spinal anesthesia in older patients: is there an advantage over the conventional landmark-guided paramedian technique? A randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 9 October 2026, Link
37. Infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the knee (IPACK) vs. selective tibial nerve block for analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomised controlled trial, Anaesthesia, 6 October 2026, Link

8- Other:

38. Characterization of the Bispectral Index in Healthy Volunteers Receiving Inhalation Anesthetics in Combination With Opioids in a Randomized Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 14 October 2026, Link

Reviews:

1- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

39. Anesthetic management for tracheal resection and reconstruction: conventional principles and emerging innovations, Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 5 October 2026, Link

2- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

40. Vasopressors to treat or prevent hypotension during and after major surgery: a scoping review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 14 October 2026, Link
41. THE YEAR IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA: SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2026, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 13 October 2026, Link
42. Anesthetic Management of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 13 October 2026, Link

3- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

43. Corrigendum to “Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A review and updates for the emergency physician” [Am. J. Emerg. Med. volume 110 (2026) 54–61], The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2 October 2026, Link

4- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

44. Regional anaesthesia for craniotomy, BJA Edu, 13 October 2026, Link

5- Other:

45. Clinical accuracy and reliability of point-of-care ultrasound for perioperative diaphragmatic assessment: a scoping review, BJA, 15 October 2026, Link
46. Sustainability Opportunities in the Practice of Anesthesiology and Its Subspecialties, Anesthesiology Clinics, 10 October 2026, Link
47. Sustainable anesthesia and environmental stewardship: balancing ecological responsibility with patient safety, Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 9 October 2026, Link
48. Twelve tips for implementing patient-centred precision care in anaesthesia, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 8 October 2026, Link

Critical Care:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

1. Multidisciplinary Approach to Antiplatelet Management in Coronary Syndromes: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, Circulation, 13 October 2026, Link

2- Neuromuscular:

2. Diagnosis and management of blunt cerebrovascular injuries: A Western Trauma Association critical decisions algorithm, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 5 October 2026, Link

3- Trauma:

3. Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: Traumatic hemothorax, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 12 October 2026, Link

4- Infectious Diseases:

4. Correction to: Infective Endocarditis: Diagnosis, Antibiotic Therapy, and Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, Circulation, 12 October 2026, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

5. Effect of vasopressin and its analogues on microcirculatory perfusion: a systematic review, Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, 10 October 2026, Link
6. Impact of Cardiac Rhythm Dynamics during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on Clinical Outcomes in Patients Treated with Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Resuscitation, 6 October 2026, Link
7. Automated External Defibrillators for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review, Resuscitation, 6 October 2026, Link

2- Thorax/Lungs/Airways/Mechanical ventilation:

8. Advanced assisted ventilation modes for weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation in adult patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Critical Care, 14 October 2026, Link
9. Weaning-induced pulmonary oedema during ventilator liberation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes, incidence, and diagnostic definitions., Chest Critical Care, 10 October 2026, Link
10. Video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for pediatric emergency tracheal intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Resuscitation Plus, 7 October 2026, Link

3- Neuromuscular:

11. Thrombolysis in the Delayed Treatment Window for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Stroke, 13 October 2026, Link
12. Use of Desmopressin in Spontaneous Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Among Patients Taking Antiplatelet Therapy: Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-analysis, Neurocritical Care, 12 October 2026, Link
13. Prone Positioning in Neurocritical Care Patients with Invasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Neurocritical Care, 7 October 2026, Link

4- Blood & hemostasis:

14. Optimal Transfusion Thresholds in Patients with Acute Brain Injury: A Bayesian Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Neurocritical Care, 12 October 2026, Link

5- Nutrition:

15. Contemporary nutritional strategies in severe burn care: A systematic review and meta-analysis on glutamine supplementation, vitamin C, and macronutrient ratios, Burns, December 2026, Link

6- Infectious Diseases:

16. Burden of sepsis in obstetric critically ill patients: A qualitative systematic review, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 6 October 2026, Link

7- Sedation & analgesia:

17. “Effects of different sedative agents in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and network meta-analysis”, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 October 2026, Link
18. Remimazolam versus propofol for sedation in ICU patients with mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials, Critical Care, 7 October 2026, Link

Clinical trials:

1- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

19. Roxadustat Treatment After PCI Among Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 9 October 2026, Link