Issue #[05] | Week of [18/07/2025] - [24/07/2025]

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This week's issue is full of Obsevational studies, but there's some interesting papers including some RCTs and systematic reviews & meta-analyses.

Do you think it's better to include all papers in the newsletter, or should I limit it to guidelines, systematic reviews & meta-analyses, RCTs, and reviews?

Some numbers:

1-Anesthesiology:

• Guidelines: 01
• Systematic reviews & meta analyses: 06
• RCTs: 15
• Obsevational studies: 04
• Reviews: 07
• Other: 32

2-Critical Care:

• Guidelines: 00
• Systematic reviews & meta analyses: 03
• RCTs: 05
• Obsevational studies: 36
• Reviews: 06
• Other: 41

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Anesthesiology:

1-General:

1. Efficacy and safety of ciprofol versus propofol for anesthesia in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscope: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT), BMC Anesthesiology, 19 July 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Link
2. Continuation versus Discontinuation of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Before Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Link
3. Efficacy and safety of adamgammadex for reversing rocuronium-induced deep neuromuscular block: a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, positive-controlled phase III trial, BJA, August 2025, RCT, Link
4. Deep versus Moderate Neuromuscular Blockade During Total Hip Replacement Surgery on Postoperative Recovery and Immune Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 17 July 2025, RCT, Link
5. Development of insulin and its pharmacology and perioperative use: a narrative review, BJA, August 2025, Review, Link
6. Evidence-Based Frailty Assessment for the Older Surgical Patient: a Narrative Review of Instruments, Barriers and Solutions, Current Anesthesiology Reports, 21 July 2025, Review, Link
7. Anesthetic Management of a Bronchopleural Fistula for Non-Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Case Reports, Link
8. Frailty and perioperative outcomes: SNAP-3 as a call to action, BJA, August 2025, Editorial, Link
9. Frailty in the perioperative setting: lessons from SNAP-3, BJA, August 2025, Editorial, Link
10. Non-anaemic iron deficiency in surgical patients: more than just a laboratory finding?, BJA, August 2025, Editorial, Link
11. Intra-arterial lidocaine improves long-term survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation. Response to Br J Anaesth 2025, BJA, 23 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
12. A black swan spotted during emergence from general anaesthesia: alpha and delta oscillations present in a conversing patient, British Journal of Anaesthesia, 23 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
13. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in the perioperative period: withdraw or continue? A multicentre randomised controlled trial, BJA, 22 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
14. Drug challenge testing in the investigation of neuromuscular blocking agent hypersensitivity. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025, BJA, August 2025, Correspondence, Link
15. Mitigating the systemic loss of nitrous oxide. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2024, BJA, August 2025, Correspondence, Link
16. Intra-arterial lidocaine improves long-term survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025, BJA, August 2025, Correspondence, Link

2-Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

17. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen versus Mechanical Ventilation Through a Laryngeal Mask During General Anesthesia Without Muscle Paralysis: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 21 July 2025, RCT, Link
18. Incidence of transient sinus pause in cardiac rhythm increases with the use of hyperangulated videolaryngoscope blade compared to standard angle blade during tracheal intubation: A prospective randomized controlled trial, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 24 July 2025, RCT, Link
19. Clinical Decision-Making and Process Complications During Difficult Airway Management, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 17 July 2025, Letter to the Editor, Link

3-Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

20. 2024 EACTS/EACTAIC Guidelines on Patient Blood Management in Adult Cardiac Surgery in Collaboration With EBCP, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Guidelines, Link
21. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Local-Regional versus General Anesthesia for Elective Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Link
22. Local Versus General Anesthesia for Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Link
23. A single, blind, randomised controlled trial comparing postoperative analgesic effects of superficial and deep parasternal intercostal blocks in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 23 July 2025, RCT, Link
24. Effects of liquid resuscitation guided by internal jugular vein variability during deep inhalation on preventing propofol-induced hypotension in elderly patients, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 July 2025, RCT, Link
25. Effect of Esketamine on Postoperative Delirium and Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomized Controlled Study, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, RCT, Link
26. Effect of Bicuspid or Tricuspid Aortic Valve on Preoperative Coagulation in Patients Scheduled for Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, observational study, Link
27. How We Would Use Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: What We Would Do for Ourselves During the Perioperative Period, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Review, Link
28. Dependability of Large Language Models in Cardiovascular Medicine: A Scoping Review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 22 July 2025, Review, Link
29. Examining the Safety of Continuing Preoperative Renin-angiotensin System Inhibitors in Noncardiac Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Review, Link
30. Hyperoxia in Cardiac Surgery: Where Do We Stand?, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 21 July 2025, Review, Link
31. Advances in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. III. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter Type 2 Inhibitors, Part 1: Efficacy in Heart Failure and Myocardial Infarction, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Review, Link
32. A 2024 Update From the American Society of Echocardiography: Multimodality Imaging for Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
33. Commentary: refining patient stratification for haemoadsorption in cardiac surgery: comparative reflections on RECCAS, REMOVE, and SIRAKI02, Critical Care, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
34. Beyond the 3Ds of the Aortic Valve: Rethinking Durability, Dysfunction, and Decision-Making in TAVR and SAVR, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 18 July 2025, Commentary, Link
35. Three-Dimensional Intracardiac Echo: Have Structural Heart Interventions Moved Beyond Transesophageal Echocardiography?, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
36. Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Aortic Insufficiency: An Exercise in Machine Learning, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
37. Noninvasion and Its Relevance in Modern Imaging for Aortic Regurgitation, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
38. Moderate Aortic Stenosis: Can We Predict Who Will Benefit from Intervention?, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
39. Aortic Stenosis: A Lifetime of Decision Making, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
40. Does Benzodiazepine-Free Cardiac Anesthesia Reduce Postoperative Delirium?, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
41. The Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Workforce in 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Admittedly Ugly, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
42. The Evolving Landscape of Cardiac Anesthesia: Strength in Numbers, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
43. Advances in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection – expanding the roles of goal-directed echocardiographic imaging throughout the perioperative period, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 23 July 2025, Editorial, Link
44. Optimizing Sedation Strategies for Catheter Ablation Procedures: Balancing Safety, Efficacy, and Practice Variations, Circulation, 21 July 2025, Editorial, Link

4-Thoracic:

45. Comparison of the Effects of Combined Rhomboid Intercostal and Sub-Serratus Plane Block versus Rhomboid Intercostal Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Wedge Resection, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, RCT, Link
46. Anesthetic Management of a Bronchopleural Fistula for Non-Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Case Reports, Link

5-Neuro:

47. Solving the enigma of burst suppression. Response to Br J Anaesth 2025, BJA, 2025, Commentary, Link

6-Obstetrics & Gynecology:

48. The median Effective Dose (ED₅₀) and the 95% Effective Dose (ED₉₅) of alfentanil in inhibiting responses to cervical dilation when combined with ciprofol during hysteroscopic procedure: a prospective, double-blind, dose-finding clinical study, BMC Anesthesiology, 19 July 2025, RCT! dose finding study, Link
49. Prevalence of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Abnormalities and Raised Serum NT-proBNP in Early-Onset Preeclampsia, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 21 July 2025, observational study, Link

7-Pediatric:

50. Intraoperative Assessment of Cerebral Autoregulation With Cerebral Oximetry Index in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, observational study, Link
51. Combining A ‘Z’ Suture With A Stopcock Assembly For Pediatric Femoral Venous Access Closure, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 21 July 2025, Letter to the Editor, Link

8-Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management

52. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Local-Regional versus General Anesthesia for Elective Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Link
53. Regional anaesthesia modalities for primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis, BJA, August 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Link
54. Telehealth and Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Treatments for High-Impact Chronic Pain, JAMA, 23 July 2025, RCT, Link
55. A single, blind, randomised controlled trial comparing postoperative analgesic effects of superficial and deep parasternal intercostal blocks in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 23 July 2025, RCT, Link
56. Evaluation of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to low-concentration lidocaine/ropivacaine mixtures in ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block, MC Anesthesiology, 17 July 2025, RCT, Link
57. Bilateral External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Intravenous Morphine for Rescue Pain Relief in Patients With Epidurals Following Upper Abdominal Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A Practice, 23 July 2025, RCT, Link
58. Comparison of the Effects of Combined Rhomboid Intercostal and Sub-Serratus Plane Block versus Rhomboid Intercostal Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Wedge Resection, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, RCT, Link
59. Combining ropivacaine transversus abdominis plane block with intravenous lidocaine infusion in adults undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: an open-label, dose-escalation exploratory trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 22 July 2025, RCT! dose finding study, Link
60. Factors associated with a reduction in the preventive effect of intravenous dexamethasone on rebound pain after axillary brachial plexus block, BJA, 22 July 2025, observational study, Link
61. Paravertebral and Brachial Plexus Neurolysis as Analgesic Tools in Stage IV Breast Cancer: A Case Report, A&A Practice, 21 July 2025, Case Report, Link
62. Pectoserratus Plane Block in Breast Surgery: Analgesic Doses of Local Anesthetics Can Be Used for Surgical Anesthesia—A Case Report, A&A Practice, 21 July 2025, Case Report, Link
63. Predictive role of central nervous system-driven symptoms in the development of chronic primary pain, BJA, August 2025, Commentary, Link
64. Respiratory impact of local anaesthetic volume after an interscalene brachial plexus block with an extrafascial injection: time to advocate for continuous interscalene brachial plexus blocks for shoulder surgery. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025, BJA, August 2025, letter to editor, Link
65. Respiratory impact of local anaesthetic volume after interscalene brachial plexus block with extrafascial injection. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025, BJA, August 2025, Letter to editor, Link

Critical Care:

1-Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

1. Target for Anticoagulation in the Management of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiogenic Shock (TARGET-ECMO): Rationale and Design for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Chest Critical Care, 21 July 2025, RCT, Link
2. Distal versus conventional radial artery catheterization for hemodynamic monitoring in intensive care setting: a randomized, controlled, non-inferiority trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 July 2025, RCT, Link
3. Fluid balance after cardiac arrest: Any impact on outcome? Insights from the MIMIC IV database, Resuscitation Plus, 17 July 2025, Observational study, Link
4. Peripheral Norepinephrine Protocol Implementation is Associated with Decreased Central Venous Catheter Placement in a Medical Intensive Care Unit, Chest Critical Care, 21 July 2025, Observational study, Link
5. Prognostic Value of Noninvasive Central Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Hemodynamic Shock, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, prospective cohort, Link
6. Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation Has a Poor Association with Cardiac Index during Early Intensive Care Unit Stay after Cardiac Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, observational study, Link
7. Outcomes of Patients Requiring VA-ECMO for Cardiogenic Shock and Evaluation of Programmatic Changes, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, retrospective cohort, Link
8. Rivers of Life: A Brief History of Circulation in Life Support, A&A Practice, July 2025, Review, Link
9. Pro: Use of Temporary Ventricular Assist Devices for Left Ventricular Unloading During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Pro and Con, Link
10. Con: LV Unloading with Mechanical Devices during V-A ECMO Should NOT Be Routine Care, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Pro and Con, Link
11. A Bridge Through the (Ventricular Tachycardia) Storm: The Role of Continuous Stellate Ganglion Blockade—A Case Report, A&A Practice, 21 July 2025, Case report, Link
12. A Foley in the Heart: Management of Cardiac Injury, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 24 July 2025, Case Report, Link
13. A Rare Case of Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa Pseudoaneurysm Masquerading as a Pseudo-Aortic Regurgitation—A Case Report, A&A Practice, 21 July 2025, Case report, Link
14. Left Ventricular Outpouchings Following Acute Anterior Myocardial Infarction: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Case report, Link
15. Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Better Pressor, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Case Report, Link
16. The Pitfalls of Comparing Different Mechanical Circulatory Support Modalities, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
17. Cardiogenic Shock: A Cardiac Anesthesiologist Perspective on an Ever-Evolving Clinical Challenge, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Editorial, Link
18. Encouraging long-term functional and psychological outcomes after cardiac arrest, ScienceDirect, 22 July 2025, Editorial, Link
19. Waveform Analysis in Ventricular Fibrillation: A Possible Light on the Path Toward Personalized Resuscitation, Resuscitation, 21 July 2025, Editorial, Link
20. 2025 ASE Guidelines on Echocardiographic Evaluation of the Right Heart with Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension: A Welcome and Necessary Update, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 21 July 2025, Editorial, Link
21. Commentary: refining patient stratification for haemoadsorption in cardiac surgery: comparative reflections on RECCAS, REMOVE, and SIRAKI02, Critical Care, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
22. Reply to: Pain as a trigger of sudden cardiac and non-cardiac death, Resuscitation, 17 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
23. Pain as a trigger of sudden cardiac and non-cardiac death, Resuscitation, 21 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
24. Rescue Transesophageal Echocardiography Matrix for In-hospital Hemodynamic Instability and Cardiac Arrest Imaging, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Letter to the Editor, Link
25. High Rates of Descending Aortic Thrombi in ECPella with Impella CP: When Should Clinicians Escalate to Impella 5.5 to Avoid This Complication?, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, Letter to the Editor, Link

2-Thorax/Lungs/Airways/Mechanical ventilation:

26. Negative extra-abdominal pressure (NEXAP)-based lung recruitment maneuver versus standard lung recruitment maneuver in the treatment of postoperative atelectasis after cardiac surgery: A single-center randomized controlled trial, Journal of critical care, October 2025, RCT, Link
27. Does inspiratory muscle training affect expiratory muscle thickness in respiratory intensive care patients? A pilot randomized controlled study, Journal of critical care, October 2025, RCT, Link
28. Oral care for intubated patients in the intensive care unit: examination of bacterial count and microbiota, Critical Care, 23 July 2025, observational study, Link
29. Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Before Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Critical Care Medicine, 18 July 2025, observational study, Link
30. Diagnostic performance of Pneumonia multiplex PCR in critically ill immunocompromised patients, Critical Care, 17 July 2025, observational study, Link
31. Unifying Weaning Success Criteria to Bridge the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Gap: Variations in Determinants Based on Definitions of Successful Weaning, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, observational study, Link
32. Predictive Factors of Mortality in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation–Assisted Patients as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, observational study, Link
33. Prediction of Postoperative Lung Graft Dysfunction During the Procedure: A Single-Center Cohort Study of Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, August 2025, observational study, Link
34. Effects of the beach chair position on respiratory mechanics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease hospitalized in intensive care unit, BMC Anesthesiology, 21 July 2025, observational study, Link
35. Post-extubation polyuria: characterization of an underrecognized phenomenon in a proof-of-concept study, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
36. Noninvasive ventilation failure in thoracic trauma: A retrospective study on predictive scores, ventilatory strategies and pain management’, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
37. Comparison of PEEP tables based on oxygenation vs. driving pressure-guided PEEP titration in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome due to COVID-19, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
38. Noninvasive respiratory supports in ICU, Intensive Care Medicine, 23 July 2025, Review, Link
39. Beyond feasibility: standardization and reproducibility as the next frontier for respiratory muscle ultrasound, Critical Care, 21 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
40. MicroCLOTS: immunothrombotic culprit of atypical acute respiratory distress syndrome, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 20 July 2025, Editorial, Link
41. Correspondence about the article "Effect of hydrocortisone on mortality in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia: the REMAP-CAP corticosteroid domain randomized clinical trial": author’s reply, Intensive Care Medicine, 22 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
42. Let PEEP do the talking?, Intensive Care Medicine, 22 July 2025, Editorial, Link
43. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Inhaled Sedation—Reply, JAMA, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
44. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Inhaled Sedation, JAMA, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
45. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Inhaled Sedation, JAMA, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
46. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Inhaled Sedation, JAMA, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
47. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Inhaled Sedation, JAMA, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link
48. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Inhaled Sedation, JAMA, 23 July 2025, Commentary, Link

3-Neuro-muscular:

49. Patterns of prevention effectiveness in postoperative neurocognitive disorder and delayed neurocognitive recovery research: a systematic review with meta-regression of randomised trials, British Journal of Anaesthesia, August 2025, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Link
50. Risk factors associated with acute kidney injury in patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of critical care, October 2025, systematic review and meta-analysis, Link
51. Evaluating extreme temperature values and patient outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: Post-hoc insights from the Earlydrain trial, Journal of critical care, October 2025, Post-hoc Analysis, Link
52. Changes in Infarct Volume and Cerebral Edema After Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients With Stroke Randomized to ApTOLL or Placebo: A Secondary Analysis of April Trial, Stroke, 18 July 2025, Post-hoc Analysis, Link
53. Strategic analysis of apnea testing to determine brain death with PaCO₂ and pH targets in China: A multi-center retrospective study, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
54. Hypertension Is Associated With Earlier Onset of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Women: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Stroke, July 24, 2025, observational study, Link
55. Postoperative Monitoring After Elective Intracranial Surgery in a Postanesthesia Care Unit is Safe, Efficient, and Cost-Effective, Neurocritical care, 21 July 2025, observational study, Link
56. Biomarkers of Thromboelastography Platelet Mapping Predict Hematoma Expansion After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage?, Stroke, 18 July 2025, observational study, Link

4-Renal:

57. Risk factors associated with acute kidney injury in patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of critical care, October 2025, systematic review and meta-analysis, Link
58. Long-term mortality after stage 1 acute kidney injury in critically ill patients - an observational cohort study, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
59. Impact of fluid removal rate on patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
60. Association of vasopressor use during renal replacement therapy and mortality, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
61. Cystatin C-derived measures of renal function as risk factors for mortality and renal replacement therapy in the critically ill – An analysis of the SWECRIT cohort, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
62. Acute skeletal muscle wasting in patients with acute kidney injury requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy: A prospective multicenter study, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
63. Does ability and willingness to use continuous RRT improve patient outcomes? A few answers, plenty of questions and opportunities for research, Intensive Care Medicine, 21 July 2025, Editorial, Link

5-Trauma:

64. Sex- and Age-Related Differences in Post-Burn Pathophysiology, Critical Care Medicine, 17 July 2025, observational study, Link
65. Association between whole blood ratio and risk of mortality in massively transfused trauma patients, Critical Care, 21 July 2025, Correspondence, Link

6-Liver:

66. What the intensivist should know about hyperammonemia without liver failure, Journal of critical care, October 2025, Review, Link

7-Blood & hemostasis:

67. Long-term mortality in ICU patients with hematological malignancies: Impact of organ support duration and ICU length of stay, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
68. Longitudinal analysis of arterial pressure and its impact on outcomes in patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, Intensive Care Medicine, 23 July 2025, Letter to the editor, Link

8-Nutrition:

69. Muscle mass evaluation at lumbar level in ICU patients: a call for collaborative approach between intensivists and radiologists, Critical Care, 22 July 2025, Commentary, Link

9-Infectious Diseases:

70. Diagnostic performance of Pneumonia multiplex PCR in critically ill immunocompromised patients, Critical Care, 17 July 2025, observational study, Link
71. Pulse oximetry beyond oxygen saturation: Early waveform characteristics in sepsis patients with adverse outcomes - A proof-of-concept study, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
72. Sequential assessment of septic patients for immune profiling: A focus on persistent inflammation, immunosuppression, and catabolism syndrome, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
73. Characterization of limitations of life-sustaining therapy decisions and their impact on outcomes in adults with septic shock – Insights from a retrospective cohort, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
74. Sepsis on dementia risk: A population-based cohort study with dose-dependent analysis, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
75. Biomarkers to guide sepsis management, Annals of Intensive Care, 21 July 2025, Review, Link
76. Correspondence about the article "Effect of hydrocortisone on mortality in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia: the REMAP-CAP corticosteroid domain randomized clinical trial": author’s reply, Intensive Care Medicine, 22 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
77. Corticosteroids in sepsis: certainties and shadows, Intensive Care Medicine, 23 July 2025, Editorial, Link
78. Post-sepsis recovery: perspectives on measuring what matters, Intensive Care Medicine, 24 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
79. Consideration of Sociodemographics in Sepsis Risk Prediction: Implications and Next Steps, Critical Care Medicine, 17 July 2025, Editorial, Link

10-Sedation & analgesia:

80. Hypnosis for unplanned procedural pain in the intensive care unit: the HYPIC randomized clinical trial, Critical Care, 18 July 2025, RCT, Link
81. Agitation control with clonidine and haloperidol in critically ill patients: A retrospective analysis, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
82. Optimal Sedation in Older Critically Ill Adults, Critical Care Clinics, 21 July 2025, Review, Link
83. Melatonin Use in the ICU: Mind the (Evidence) Gaps, Critical Care Medicine, 18 July 2025, Editorial, Link
84. Ketamine and Traumatic Memory After Intensive Care Unit Discharge: Patient Population and Sedation Concerns, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 17 July 2025, Letter to the Editor, Link
85. Melatonin for ICU Delirium Prevention: Optimal Pharmacokinetics but No Clinical Benefit in the DEMEL Trial, Intensive Care Medicine, 24 July 2025, Correspondence, Link
86. Neurotoxicity of sedative drugs: a matter of concern in adults?, Intensive Care Medicine, 24 July 2025, Editorial, Link

11-Pediatric critical care:

87. Parent and Provider Perspectives on Short-Term Outcomes of Critically Ill Ventilated Children, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 22 July 2025, observational study, Link

12-Other:

88. Return on investment of rapid ICU workforce upskilling: an economic and cost-effectiveness analysis, Intensive Care Medicine, 21 July 2025, observational study, Link
89. Stratifying risk in ACLF-3 patients: The impact of circulatory and respiratory failure on one-year post-transplant outcomes, Journal of critical care, October 2025, observational study, Link
90. Impact of Visitation Restrictions in ICU on Psychological Symptoms in Family Members: Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic, AJRCCM, 21 July 2025, observational study, Link
91. What every intensivist should know about exertional heat stroke, Journal of critical care, October 2025, Review, Link

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