Issue #[15-26] | [10/10/2025] - [01/01/2026]

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Hey! Long time no see. I know, I know—it’s been a while, since October 2025! But we’re back today, January 3rd, 2026, and I promise I’m not going to “time-skip” over the incredible papers published while I was away.

This issue is a bit of a long read because I’ve gathered the very best from the past few months. Think of it as a buffet of articles: pick and choose what interests you most, and enjoy the feast!, And a huge welcome to the new readers who joined us during the break—I’m thrilled to have you here for your first issue!

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Anesthesiology:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- General:

1. European Malignant Hyperthermia Group 2025 guidelines for the investigation of malignant hyperthermia susceptibility, BJA, 31 December 2025, Link
2. SFAR & SFPC recommendations for professional practice in the prevention of medication errors in anaesthesia and intensive care, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 26 November 2025, Link
3. Fifth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Executive Summary, A&A, 14 November 2025, Link
4. Chinese clinical practice guidelines for total intravenous anaesthesia: a systematic review and expert consensus-based recommendations, BJA, 13 November 2025, Link
5. ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in surgery – Update 2025, Clinical Nutrition, October 2025, Link

2- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

6. Difficult Airway Society 2025 guidelines for management of unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation in adults, BJA, 6 November 2025, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

7. Perioperative hemodynamic optimization - Adults including obstetrics, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, January 2026, Link
8. 2025 ACC/AHA/HRS/ISACHD/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, JACC, 18 December 2025, Link
9. Management of Ischemic Heart Disease in Patients With Heart Failure: JACC: Heart Failure Position Statement, JACC: Heart Failure, 1 December 2025, Link
10. Executive Summary of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee (2024) on Clinical Practice for Cardiac Evaluation and Management of Patients Having Noncardiac Surgeries, A&A, 25 November 2025, Link

4- Thoracic:

11. Monitoring in Thoracic Anesthesia: EACTAIC Consensus Document, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 18 December 2025, Link
12. European Respiratory Society and European Society of Thoracic Surgeons clinical practice guideline on fitness for curative intent treatment of lung cancer, European Respiratory Journal, 13 November 2025, Link
13. Airway Management in Thoracic Anesthesia: EACTAIC Consensus Document, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 5 December 2025, Link

5- Pediatric:

14. Perioperative hemodynamic optimization - Paediatrics, Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine, January 2026, Link

6- Orthopedic:

15. Pain management after hallux valgus repair surgery: an updated systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) recommendations, EJA, January 2025, Link

7- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management

16. Pain management for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: An update of the systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) recommendations, EJA, 13 October 2025, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- AI:

17. Artificial intelligence in airway management: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, November 2025, Link

2- General:

18. Pooled Efficacy and Exploration of Effect Modifiers of Exercise Prehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-regression Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, A&A, 16 December 2025, Link
19. Eight strategic elements that support successful implementation of beneficial nutritional interventions in the perioperative setting: A systematic review, Clinical Nutrition, 15 December 2025, Link
20. Effects of perioperative benzodiazepine administration on postoperative patient-reported outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, BJA, December 2025, Link
21. Effects of perioperative benzodiazepine administration on postoperative patient-reported outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, BJA, December 2025, Link
22. Effect of dexmedetomidine on postoperative mortality and prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Anesthesiology, 24 November 2025, Link
23. Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor and perioperative complications: a systematic review, BMC Anesthesiology, 13 November 2025, Link
24. The economic burden of anesthetic-related adverse events: a systematic review and empirical analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 November 2025, Link
25. Use of prothrombin complex concentrates in liver transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, November 2025, Link
26. Immunonutrition in minimally invasive major abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, Clinical Nutrition, November 2025, Link
27. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in solid organ transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, October 2025, Link

3- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

28. A comparison of McGrath video laryngoscope versus macintosh laryngoscope for intubation undergoing general anesthesia: a meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 December 2025, Link

4- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

29. Association of Preoperative Frailty and Postoperative Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Major Cardiac Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, A&A, 23 December 2025, Link
30. Stellate ganglion block for preventing perioperative arrhythmias: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 16 December 2025, Link
31. Remimazolam compared to dexmedetomidine on the incidence of hypotension in middle aged and elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 December 2025, Link
32. Intraoperative Hemoadsorption and Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 4 December 2025, Link
33. Definitions for Vasoplegia Associated With On-Pump Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis, Critical Care Explorations, December 2025, Link
34. Intraoperative electroencephalogram-derived measures and their association with postoperative delirium: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, December 2025, Link
35. Effects of Volatile Sedation Versus Propofol on Time to Extubation in the Intensive Care Unit After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, December 2025, Link
36. Multivariable Prediction Models for Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal, Anesthesiology, December 2025, Link
37. The Effects of Daytime Variation on Short-Term Outcomes of Cardiac Surgical Patients: A PRISMA-Compliant Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 25 November 2025, Link
38. The Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Renal Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Compliant With Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 15 November 2025, Link
39. Impact of Hypotension Prediction Index-Guided Management on Intraoperative Hypotension and Postoperative Outcomes in Abdominal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 30 October 2025, Link
40. Evaluating Topical Antifibrinolytics in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 30 October 2025, Link
41. The organ protective effects of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHC) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 22 October 2025, Link

5- Neuro:

42. Comparative efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion block versus scalp block for hemodynamic stability during craniotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 November 2025, Link
43. The effects of preoperative carbohydrate loading on postoperative outcomes in neurosurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 19 November 2025, Link
44. Effect of Bundled Care on External VentricularDrain Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 17 November 2025, Link

6- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

45. Nebulized dexmedetomidine for post-dural puncture headache after cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 21 October 2025, Link

7- Pediatric:

46. Efficacy of dexmedetomidine in preventing emergence agitation in children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy: a meta-analysis and systematic review, BMC Anesthesiology, 30 December 2025, Link
47. Effect of neuromuscular blocking agents on tracheal intubation quality in paediatric patients: a systematic review using network meta-analysis and meta-regression, BJA, December 2025, Link
48. Impact of preoperative fasting duration on perioperative complications in elective paediatric procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 27 November 2025, Link
49. Oral Prednisolone for Postoperative Analgesia Management in Paediatric Tonsillectomy: A Meta-Analysis of Published Studies, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 27 November 2025, Link
50. Bispectral index-guided anesthesia in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, November 2025, Link
51. Effect of neuromuscular blocking agents on tracheal intubation quality in paediatric patients: a systematic review using network meta-analysis and meta-regression, BJA, 10 October 2025, Link

8- Orthopedic:

52. Single-shot perineural femoral nerve block and falls after lower limb orthopaedic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 31 December 2025, Link
53. Effectiveness of gabapentinoids in orthopedic surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of postoperative pain, and opioid-sparing effects, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 November 2025, Link

9- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management

54. The analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 December 2025, Link
55. Comparative efficacy of chest wall fascial plane blocks for cardiac surgery via median sternotomy: a network meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 December 2025, Link
56. Breathing new life into pain management: a systematic review of nebulised ketamine for analgesia, Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 4 December 2025, Link
57. Transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative pain management and opioid sparing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, BJA, 2 December 2025, Link
58. The association between preoperative anxiety and chronic post-surgical pain after general anaesthesia, a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
59. Identifying predictors of neuropathic pain medication prescribing, adherence, and discontinuation: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 27 November 2025, Link
60. Efficacy and safety of co-administered bupivacaine and liposomal bupivacaine in interscalene brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 November 2025, Link
61. Comparative efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion block versus scalp block for hemodynamic stability during craniotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 November 2025, Link
62. The effect of low-dose ketamine compared to morphine on the severity of acute pain in emergency situations: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 26 November 2025, Link
63. Ultrasound-Guided Versus Conventional Radioscopic–Guided Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections for Cervical Radicular Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, A&A, 24 November 2025, Link
64. Efficacy and safety of hydromorphone for preemptive analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 November 2025, Link
65. Safety of clonidine and dexmedetomidine in peripheral nerve blocks: a systematic review of preclinical evidence, BJA, 31 October 2025, Link
66. Esmolol as an Adjunct in Multimodal Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Its Opioid-Sparing and Analgesic Effects, A&A, 24 October 2025, Link
67. Efficacy and Safety of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block for Rib Fracture Pain: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 16 October 2025, Link
68. Complications Associated with use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulators for Pain Management, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 16 October 2025, Link
69. Comparison of perioperative analgesic efficacy between serratus anterior plane block and thoracic paravertebral block in adult patients undergoing thoracic and breast surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 October 2025, Link

Clinical trials:

1- General:

70. Individualised Perioperative Blood Pressure and Fluid Therapy in Oesophagectomy: a prospective, single-blind, randomised controlled trial, Anesthesiology, 26 December 2025, Link
71. Comparative efficacy of modified nasopharyngeal airway and nasal cannula for oxygenation in deeply sedated patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 11 December 2025, Link
72. Longitudinal changes in haemoglobin, iron stores, and inflammatory markers following surgery and in critical illness: an analysis from the Practical Anaemia Bundle for Sustained Blood Recovery randomised clinical trial, BJA, 8 December 2025, Link
73. Integrated analysis of metabolomics combined and net-work pharmacology reveals the effects of dexmedetomidine on early postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients: randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 8 December 2025, Link
74. Effect of silicone and PVC tube intubation on postoperative sore throat after thyroid surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 7 December 2025, Link
75. Neck extension during thyroidectomy: effects on early postoperative cognitive function and optic nerve sheath diameter- a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 1 December 2025, Link
76. Phenylephrine Vs. Norepinephrine on the Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System and Postoperative Complications in Acute Abdomen Emergency Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Critical Care Medicine, December 2025, Link
77. The effect of corticosteroids on early recovery after major surgery in elderly patients: the CORTERAS trial: Study protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled trial, EJAIC, December 2025, Link
78. IMpact of PerioperAtive KeTamine on Enhanced Recovery After abdominal Surgery (IMPAKT ERAS): a pragmatic randomised single-cluster trial, BJA, December 2025, Link
79. Discharge with a smartphone application for follow-up after day care surgery: a randomised controlled trial, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
80. Comparative study between nalbuphine and dexmedetomidine for conscious sedation in patients undergoing colonoscopy: randomized comparative trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 November 2025, Link
81. Comparative effects of remimazolam and propofol on hemodynamic stability during sedation for painless gastroscopy: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 25 November 2025, Link
82. Comparison of effects of remimazolam and propofol on mask ventilation during general anaesthesia induction: A randomised controlled trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 20 November 2025, Link
83. Benefits in adults allowed to drink clear liquids before anaesthesia until called to the operating room: A randomised pilot study, EJA, 19 November 2025, Link
84. Effect of remimazolam on inflammatory reaction after ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a randomised controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 November 2025, Link
85. The effects of ciprofol and propofol on hypoxemia during gastrointestinal endoscopy in overweight and obese patients: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 November 2025, Link
86. Butorphanol premedication improves postoperative lung function and analgesic outcomes in laparoscopic surgery: a randomized dose-response study, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 November 2025, Link
87. Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Block Combined with Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia on Analgesia and Early Recovery after Open Hepatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 3 November 2025, Link
88. Effect of perioperative dexmedetomidine on acute kidney injury after partial nephrectomy: a single-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, BJA, November 2025, Link
89. Argipressin for prevention of blood loss in hepatic resection: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial, BJA, 30 October 2025, Link
90. Esketamine attenuates hemodynamic oscillations during anesthesia induction in elderly gastrointestinal surgical patients: a randomized trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 October 2025, Link
91. Intraoperative tight blood glucose control reduces the incidence of postoperative pneumonia in minimally invasive esophagectomy: a randomized clinical trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 15 October 2025, Link

2- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

92. Video laryngoscope versus disposcope endoscope for anticipated laryngeal tumor related difficult intubation in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 December 2025, Link
93. A randomised controlled trial comparing of the efficacy and safety of left lung isolation for minimally invasive direct coronary artery surgery using video-imaging double-lumen endobronchial tube with a bronchial blocker paced through a video-imaging single-lumen tracheal tube, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 December 2025, Link
94. Tramadol and postoperative sore throat after tracheal intubation in thyroid surgery - a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 22 December 2025, Link
95. Mechanical power and the association with postoperative impaired oxygenation and pulmonary complications in orthopedic patients: post hoc analysis of a cluster factorial randomized trial, Anesthesiology, 18 December 2025, Link
96. Preoxygenation with high-flow nasal oxygen at various flow rates in elective surgical patients: a prospective, randomised, single-blind clinical trial, BJA, 18 December 2025, Link
97. Subglottic jet ventilation versus supraglottic jet ventilation for flexible bronchoscopy: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 December 2025, Link
98. Intraoperative Driving Pressure–Guided High PEEP vs Standard Low PEEP for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, JAMA, 3 December 2025, Link
    1. Intraoperative Driving Pressure–Guided High PEEP vs Standard Low PEEP for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications: Research Summary, JAMA, 3 December 2025, Link
99. Effect of head-elevated versus neutral position on tracheal intubation using a hyper-angulated video laryngoscope under cervical spine immobilization: a randomised crossover trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 3 December 2025, Link
100. Association of intraoperative end-tidal CO₂ levels with postoperative outcomes: a patient-level analysis of two randomised clinical trials, BJA, December 2025, Link
101. Driving pressure guided ventilation versus conventional lung protective strategy in morbid obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 November 2025, Link
102. Jiancheng Dual-Channel vs. i-gel Laryngeal Mask Airway for Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy: A Randomized Trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 19 November 2025, Link
103. Quality of intubation using remifentanil in obese patients (OBEREM): a randomised, double-blind pilot trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 7 November 2025, Link
104. The effect of oxygen reserve index guided oxygen titration on oxidative stress in rhinoplasty surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 4 November 2025, Link
105. Applying positive end-expiratory pressure to facemask ventilation improves post-induction lung atelectasis: a three-arm randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 October 2025, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

106. Safety and efficacy of 6% hydroxyethyl starch in patients undergoing major surgery: The randomised controlled PHOENICS trial, EJA, January 2026, Link
107. Reversal of neuromuscular blockade after coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized control trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 December 2025, Link
108. Pressure monitoring-augmented long-axis in-plane vs. long-axis in-plane alone for ultrasound-guided radial artery catheterization in elderly patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: A randomized prospective trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 17 December 2025, Link
109. Effect of Goal-Directed Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management on Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A, 16 December 2025, Link
110. Prophylactic norepinephrine infusion to reduce severe hypotension during induction of anaesthesia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled single-centre clinical trial, BJA, 10 December 2025, Link
111. Cryopreserved vs Liquid-Stored Platelets for the Treatment of Surgical Bleeding: The CLIP-II Randomized Noninferiority Clinical Trial, JAMA, 8 December 2025, Link
     1. Cost-Effectiveness of Cryopreserved vs Liquid-Stored Platelets for Managing Surgical Bleeding, JAMA Open, 8 December 2025, Link
     2. Cryopreserved vs Liquid-Stored Platelets for the Treatment of Surgical Bleeding: Research Summary, JAMA, 8 December 2025, Link
     3. An Oasis in the Platelet Desert?, JAMA, 8 December 2025, Link
112. Pain as a Driver of Myocardial Injury in Hip Fracture Patients: A Hip Fracture Accelerated Surgical Treatment and Care Track (HIP ATTACK) Trial Secondary Analysis, Anesthesiology, 4 December 2025, Link
113. Impact of propofol or sevoflurane on the renoprotective effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery: the HypnoRenalRIP randomised clinical trial, BJA, December 2025, Link
114. Restrictive versus liberal oxygenation in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted heart surgery: a randomised controlled trial, BJA, December 2025, Link
115. A Single-blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Postoperative Analgesic Effects of Superficial and Deep Parasternal Intercostals Blocks in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, December 2025, Link
116. Effects of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrates on Insulin Resistance and Postoperative Recovery in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Preliminary Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, December 2025, Link
117. Ultrasound-Guided In-Plane Subclavian Vein Puncture versus Prior Ultrasound and Landmark Technique: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A, 25 November 2025, Link
118. Influence of Pre-emptive Haptoglobin on Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A, 21 November 2025, Link
119. Cost-utility of point-of-care viscoelastic hemostatic assays in the management of bleeding during cardiac surgery: a single-blinded prospective multicenter stepped wedge cluster randomized trial in French context, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 20 November 2025, Link
120. Individualized Flow-Controlled versus Pressure-Controlled Ventilation in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Anesthesiology, 17 November 2025, Link
121. Dynamic needle tip positioning in short-axis versus long-axis ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation: a randomised controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 November 2025, Link
122. Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery (DOCS): a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, BJA, 13 November 2025, Link
123. Liberal or Restrictive Postoperative Transfusion in Patients at High Cardiac Risk: The TOP Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA, 7 November 2025, Link
     1. Postoperative Transfusion in Patients at High Cardiac Risk: Evidence, Uncertainty, and Nuance, JAMA, 7 November 2025, Link
124. Low dose of landiolol does not prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery in non-Asian patients: a multicentre randomised study, BJA, 6 November 2025, Link
125. Perioperative Multimodal General Anesthesia Focusing on Specific Central Nervous System Targets Does Not Reduce Postoperative Interleukin-6 and Neurofilament Light Levels in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 5 November 2025, Link
126. A Combined Intravenous and Oral Metoprolol Regimen to Reduce Perioperative Myocardial Injury: The ORION Trial, A&A, 17 October 2025, Link
127. Proactive vs Reactive Treatment of Hypotension During Surgery: The PRETREAT Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA, 12 October 2025, Link
     1. Perioperative Outcomes—The Limits of Blood Pressure–Centered Strategies, JAMA, 12 October 2025, Link
128. Individualized Perioperative Blood Pressure Management in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: The IMPROVE-multi Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA, 12 October 2025, Link
     1. Perioperative Outcomes—The Limits of Blood Pressure–Centered Strategies, JAMA, 12 October 2025, Link

4- Thoracic:

129. Effect of thoracic paravertebral block with ropivacaine and compound betamethasone on postoperative pain after thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, Medicine, 26 December 2025, Link
130. Effects of rhomboid intercostal and sub-serratus plane block on perioperative analgesic efficacy and diaphragm excursion in video-assisted thoracic surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 18 December 2025, Link
131. Efficacy of opioid-free anesthesia in reducing postoperative adverse events for thoracoscopic pulmonary surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 12 December 2025, Link
132. Dexmedetomidine versus ketamine as adjuvants in external oblique intercostal plane block for post thoracotomy pain: a randomised trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 November 2025, Link
133. Driving Pressure–Guided Tidal Volume Titration Reduces Lung Injury in Thoracic Surgery With One-Lung Ventilation: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 19 November 2025, Link
134. Effects of intraoperative higher versus lower positive end-expiratory pressure during one-lung ventilation for thoracic surgery on postoperative pulmonary complications (PROTHOR): a multicentre, international, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial, The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 12 November 2025, Link
135. Comparative effects of flow- versus volume-controlled one-lung ventilation on gas exchange and respiratory system mechanics in thoracic surgery: A randomised controlled clinical trial, EJA, 7 November 2025, Link
136. Efficacy and safety of remimazolam tosilate in elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia for bronchoscopy. A randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 4 November 2025, Link
137. The Effects of Nonintubated Anesthesia onNeutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Tumor Markers Among Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lung Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 1 November 2025, Link
138. Effect of intraoperative paravertebral or intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative complications and inflammation after lung resection surgery: a randomised controlled trial, BJA, November 2025, Link
139. Impact of acupressure combined with flexible pressure sensor manometry on anesthesia recovery in patients undergoing Bronchoalveolar lavage: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 October 2025, Link
140. Feasibility and safety evaluation of remimazolam in geriatric patients during bronchoscopy: a single-centre randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 13 October 2025, Link

5- Neuro:

141. Impact of desflurane versus isoflurane on early cognitive function of the elderly undergoing lumbar surgery: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 9 December 2025, Link
142. The Impact of Preoperative Positive Suggestions on Dreaming With Intravenous Sedation: A Randomized Controlled, Blinded Trial, A&A, 25 November 2025, Link
143. Comparison of the Effect of Low-dose and Standard-dose Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Neurological Outcomes in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Undergoing Aneurysmal Neck Clipping: a Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 17 November 2025, Link
144. Opioid-Sparing Anesthesia Technique for Supratentorial Craniotomy in Geriatric Patients: A Randomized Open-Labeled Preliminary Study, A&A, 3 November 2025, Link
145. Comparison of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Versus Conventional Care in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy for Intracranial Aneurysms: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A Practice, November 2025, Link
146. The effect of raw EEG implementation for assessing depth of anaesthesia on patient quality of recovery: A multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial, EJA, 31 October 2025, Link
147. Preoperative Pregabalin and the Cp50 for Skin Incision During Target-Controlled Propofol Infusion: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial, A&A, 29 October 2025, Link
148. Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on recovery after internal spinal fixation: a randomised controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 October 2025, Link
149. Effect of perioperative intranasal insulin on postoperative delirium in elderly hip fracture patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized controlled study, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 October 2025, Link
150. Sedation vs General Anesthesia for Endovascular Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: The SEGA Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Neurology, 13 October 2025, Link

6- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

151. Esketamine as an opioid-sparing adjuvant for epidural labour analgesia: a randomised, double-blind trial evaluating postpartum depression, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 December 2025, Link
152. Intrathecal morphine versus transversalis fascia and transversus abdominis plane blocks combination on obstetric quality of recovery after cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 December 2025, Link
153. Comparison of analgesia efficacy between single-orifice and multiorifice wire-reinforced catheters for labour analgesia with the dural puncture epidural technique: A double-blind randomised controlled trial, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 8 December 2025, Link
154. Effects of a multistage virtual reality intervention on perioperative anxiety and recovery in patients undergoing elective gynecological surgery: a prospective single-blind randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 December 2025, Link
155. Effects of penehyclidine hydrochloride or droperidol combined with dexamethasone on preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting after remimazolam-alfentanil general anesthesia for gynecological day surgery, BMC Anesthesiology, 4 December 2025, Link
156. Effects of remimazolam versus propofol on the optic nerve sheath diameter in patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 November 2025, Link
157. Dural puncture epidural technique with 23-, 25- or 27-gauge pencil point spinal needles versus standard epidural technique for labor analgesia: a randomized trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 November 2025, Link
158. Effects of different bupivacaine concentrations with dural puncture epidural technique for labor analgesia: a prospective randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 November 2025, Link
159. Effect of intraoperative intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine on postoperative ileus in parturients undergoing cesarean section with combined spinal-epidural anesthesia: a single center, prospective, double blind, randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 24 November 2025, Link
160. The effect of remimazolam combined with low-dose propofol on diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing hysteroscopic surgery: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 22 November 2025, Link
161. Impact of Mental Training on the stress of anaesthesiology residents before performing obstetrical epidural analgesia: a prospective randomised educational trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 15 November 2025, Link
162. Intrathecal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine plus fentanyl for anaesthesia for Caesarean delivery: a randomised double-blind noninferiority trial, BJA, 12 November 2025, Link
163. Comparison of the potency-ratio of ciprofol and propofol on sedative effects in painless hysteroscopy: a randomized double-blind dose-response study, BMC Anesthesiology, 31 October 2025, Link
164. Estimation of median effective doses and 95% effective doses of oliceridine combined with propofol for day-case hysteroscopy under total intravenous anesthesia with preserved spontaneous breathing: an up-and-down sequential allocation trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 October 2025, Link
165. Optimal analgesia after laparoscopic total hysterectomy with pre-pneumoperitoneum phrenic nerve block using different ropivacaine concentrations: randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 October 2025, Link

7- Pediatric:

166. Comparison of positive pressure ventilation strategies in young children undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with laryngeal mask airway: a prospective randomized study, BMC Anesthesiology, 19 December 2025, Link
167. A cost-effectiveness analysis of melatonin in comparison with midazolam for anxiety prior to general anaesthesia in children: the MAGIC randomised controlled trial (melatonin for anxiety prior to general anaesthesia in children), BMC Anesthesiology, 17 December 2025, Link
168. Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Retrolaminar Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Noninferiority Clinical Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, December 2025, Link
169. Effect of High Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Perioperative Atelectasis in Neonates and Small Infants (0–6 months) with Healthy Lungs: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 19 November 2025, Link
170. Preoperative sedation with intravenous S-ketamine versus midazolam in preschool children: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 21 November 2025, Link
171. Comparison of the anesthetic efficacy and recovery quality of remimazolam besylate versus sevoflurane for pediatric circumcision: a single-center, prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled study protocol, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 October 2025, Link
172. Intravenous Lidocaine for Postoperative Pain in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomies: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial, A&A, 24 October 2025, Link

8- Orthopedic:

173. Effect of S-Ketamine on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Anesthesiology, January 2026, Link
174. The effect of intraoperative dexmedetomidine versus ketamine on postoperative pain in patients receiving a femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty: a randomized trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 December 2025, Link
175. Optimizing Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Perineural Dexamethasone with iPACK and Adductor Canal Block, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 19 December 2025, Link
176. Comparison of anesthetic effects of spinal anesthesia at L5-S1 and L3-4 under real-time ultrasound guidance in total knee arthroplasty: a single center randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 1 December 2025, Link

9- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management

177. Thoracic epidural insertion using extended reality hologram assistance: a randomised trial of regional anaesthesia skill performance on the soft embalmed Thiel cadaver, BJA, 31 December 2025, Link
178. Ultrasound-guided External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block with Ropivacaine for Analgesia after Open Hepatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study, Anesthesiology, 29 December 2025, Link
179. Effect of nalbuphine and morphine as adjuvants to bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block: a randomized controlled trial with machine learning-based predictive analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 December 2025, Link
180. The analgesic effect of fascia iliaca compartment block combined with superior cluneal nerve block after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, triple-blind, randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 22 December 2025, Link
181. Optimizing Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Perineural Dexamethasone with iPACK and Adductor Canal Block, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 19 December 2025, Link
182. Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia by Emergency Physicians for Hip Fractures and Delirium: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 15 December 2025, Link
183. Dexmedetomidine versus ketamine for preemptive caudal analgesia in single-level lumbar laminectomy: A randomized controlled trial, Medicine, 12 December 2025, Link
184. Combined Betamethasone and Ropivacaine for Scalp Nerve Block for Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 10 December 2025, Link
185. Oxycodone reduces postoperative pulmonary complications compared to sufentanil in high-risk patients with pulmonary dysfunction: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 9 December 2025, Link
186. Liposomal bupivacaine as an adjunct to bupivacaine-based brachial plexus block in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair: a prospective double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 7 December 2025, Link
187. A comparative study on the efficacy of ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block combined with modified superficial cervical plexus block in proximal humerus fracture surgery, Medicine, 5 December 2025, Link
188. External oblique intercostal plane block as an alternative to subcostal TAP block for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized study, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 December 2025, Link
189. Pain as a Driver of Myocardial Injury in Hip Fracture Patients: A Hip Fracture Accelerated Surgical Treatment and Care Track (HIP ATTACK) Trial Secondary Analysis, Anesthesiology, 4 December 2025, Link
190. The Analgesic Effects of Ultrasound-guided Recto-intercostal Fascial Plane Block in Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 3 December 2025, Link
191. Effect of postoperative analgesia with the combination of dexmedetomidine and butorphanol after spinal posterior surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 3 December 2025, Link
192. Duration of analgesia after supraclavicular brachial plexus block with intravenous dexamethasone with or without dexmedetomidine: a randomised, placebo-controlled, triple-blind trial, BJA, 1 December 2025, Link
193. Liposomal Bupivacaine, Plain Bupivacaine, and Saline for Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks: The CLEVELAND Randomized Trial, Anesthesiology, 1 December 2025, Link
194. Impact of Intraoperative Clonidine on Postoperative Opioid Use in Patients With Endometriosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A practice, december 2025, Link
195. Ultrasound-guided versus neurostimulation-guided bilateral transperineal pudendal nerve block for analgesia in outpatient haemorrhoid surgery: protocol for a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
196. Perioperative cognitive behavioural therapy compared with pain education and mindfulness for chronic postsurgical pain in breast cancer patients with high pain catastrophising characteristics: a randomised, controlled, parallel group clinical trial, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
197. Erector Spinae Plane block with fascial plane catheter for the Early Analgesia of Rib fractures in trauma (ESPEAR): a multicentre feasibility randomised trial, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
198. Is there a difference in the postoperative quality of recovery and analgesia between erector spinae and serratus anterior plane blocks following modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled study, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 November 2025, Link
199. Is the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block a viable alternative to the erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in breast surgery? A prospective, randomized trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 November 2025, Link
200. Comparison of genicular nerve block and its combination with IPACK block for analgesia and recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 November 2025, Link
201. Efficacy and safety of lidocaine versus sufentanil in patient-controlled intravenous analgesia after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 November 2025, Link
202. Virtual reality for reducing intraoperative anxiety and improving patient satisfaction under regional anesthesia among palestinian patients: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 November 2025, Link
203. Dexmedetomidine versus ketamine as adjuvants in external oblique intercostal plane block for post-thoracotomy pain: a randomised trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 November 2025, Link
204. Effectiveness of pericapsular nerve group block for hip fracture pain management in the emergency department: results of the ED-PENG-B randomised controlled trial, BMC Emergency Medicine, 26 November 2025, Link
205. Ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block versus local infiltration anesthesia for thermal ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a non-inferior, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 25 November 2025, Link
206. Quality of early recovery after ultrasound-guided serratus plane block for transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation surgery under general anesthesia: a single-center randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 24 November 2025, Link
207. Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block versus erector spinae plane block analgesia for cardiac surgery with median sternotomy: a noninferiority randomised controlled trial, BJA, 24 November 2025, Link
208. Ultrasound-guided intermediate versus deep cervical plexus block for carotid endarterectomy: a randomized controlled study, BMC Anesthesiology, 21 November 2025, Link
209. Impact of Ultrasound-guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Block on Early Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Microvascular Decompression: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 21 November 2025, Link
210. Oxycodone/naloxone versus placebo for acute spinal pain in compliant participants: secondary analysis of a randomised clinical trial, BJA, 20 November 2025, Link
211. Continuous posterior extrathoracic fascial plane block versus continuous paravertebral block for pain management in patients with multiple rib fractures: a randomised controlled noninferiority trial, BJA, 20 November 2025, Link
212. The effect of continuous intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative analgesia in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 November 2025, Link
213. Addition of metamizole to paracetamol at home after painful ambulatory arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A double-blind randomised controlled superiority trial, EJA, 19 November 2025, Link
214. Comparison of subcostal transversus abdominis block with intraperitoneal instillation of bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine for pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, randomized double-blinded controlled study, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 November 2025, Link
215. Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Preventing Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 12 November 2025, Link
216. Single-shot versus slow infusion interscalene block and its impact on diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing shoulder surgery, a double blind randomized controlled trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 7 November 2025, Link
217. Optimizing the superior trunk block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized, double-blind comparison of low- vs. conventional-dose ropivacaine on anesthesia, analgesia, and diaphragmatic function, BMC Anesthesiology, 31 October 2025, Link
218. Ultrasound-guided trans-perineal pudendal nerve block for post-hemorrhoidectomy voiding complications: a prospective randomized double-blinded study, BMC Anesthesiology, 31 October 2025, Link
219. Comfort-Focused Assessment and Patient-Reported Experience After Regional versus General Anaesthesia: Post Hoc Analysis of a Cluster-Randomised Trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 31 October 2025, Link
220. Lower thoracic paravertebral block via posterior pathway of medial arcuate ligament under direct visualization versus transmuscular quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia following retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 October 2025, Link
221. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus rhomboid intercostal sub-serratus plane block for postoperative analgesia in open radical nephrectomy: a randomized clinical study, BMC Anesthesiology, 22 October 2025, Link
222. Effects of ultrasound-guided adductor canal block at different volumes on postoperative analgesia management in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a prospective clinical study, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 October 2025, Link
223. Effect of liposomal bupivacaine for the suprascapular nerve combined with axillary nerve block on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder surgery: a randomized, observer-blinded trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 October 2025, Link

Reviews:

1- AI:

224. Artificial intelligence in cardiothoracic monitoring and echocardiography, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 3 December 2025, Link
225. Dependability of Large Language Models in Cardiovascular Medicine: A Scoping Review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, December 2025, Link
226. The Potential Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Preoperative Optimization and Predicting Risks of Morbidity and Mortality: A Narrative Focused Review, A&A Practice, October 2025, Link

2- General:

227. Future directions in viscoelastic hemostatic assay usage in bleeding patients, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 9 December 2025, Link
228. Protecting clinician autonomy and patient safety within the climate debate: the case for desflurane in modern anaesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 3 December 2025, Link
229. Improving the safety of prehospital emergency anaesthesia, Current Opinion in Critical Care, December 2025, Link
230. Characterisation and evaluation of early mobilisation interventions after emergency laparotomy surgery: a scoping review, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
231. Sex-based differences in anesthesia approaches and outcomes: a narrative review, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 3 December 2025, Link
232. The effect of patient resilience on perioperative outcomes: a scoping review, BJA, December 2025, Link
233. Leveraging the Multifaceted Platelet Storage Lesion to Advance Precision Platelet Transfusion Medicine, Anesthesiology, 21 November 2025, Link
234. Psychological safety in the operating theatre environment, BJA Edu, 21 November 2025, Link
235. Perioperative care of patients who decline blood products, BJA Edu, 21 November 2025, Link
236. Perioperative Inflammation and Immune Response in Anesthesia: Implications for Recovery and Postoperative Outcomes, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 13 November 2025, Link
237. Perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis and surgical site infection prevention, what clinicians and researchers must know, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, November 2025, Link
238. Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement: a narrative review of best practices for perioperative management of patients with bleeding disorders, BJA, November 2025, Link
239. Anaesthetic Considerations for Patient Blood Management in Cancer Surgery: A Narrative Review, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 29 October 2025, Link

3- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

240. High-Frequency Jet Ventilation for Percutaneous Image-Guided Tumor Ablation, A&A Practice, January 2026, Link
241. Management of Out–of–operating room Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy-related Emergencies, Anesthesiology, 29 December 2025, Link
242. Anesthetic Care of Interventional Pulmonology Patients, Anesthesiology, December 2025, Link
243. Pulmonary atelectasis in anaesthesia and critical care, BJA Edu, 17 November 2025, Link
244. Education in airway management: a narrative review, BJA, 4 November 2025, Link
245. Positive end-expiratory pressure optimisation during general anaesthesia in patients with obesity: a narrative review of respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes, BJA, 16 October 2025, Link

4- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

246. Perioperative Considerations for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Ablative Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation, Anesthesiology, January 2026, Link
247. Patients with adult congenital heart disease presenting for noncardiac surgery, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 16 December 2025, Link
248. Combined Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilators in Cardiac Surgery: A Scoping Review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 12 December 2025, Link
249. Perioperative Vasopressor Management in Noncardiac Surgical Patients, Anesthesiology, 12 December 2025, Link
250. Preoperative anemia in cardiac surgery patients: how to achieve clinical optimization – a narrative review, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 9 December 2025, Link
251. Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury, BJA Edu, 8 December 2025, Link
252. Advances in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. VI. Sacubitril/valsartan, an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 5 December 2025, Link
253. Will prothrombin complex concentrate replace plasma in cardiac surgical bleeding in North America?, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 4 December 2025, Link
254. The use of methadone in cardiac surgery: resurgence of an old drug?, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 3 December 2025, Link
255. Heart Failure in 2025: Update With Perioperative Considerations, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, December 2025, Link
256. Intraoperative Management for Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 19 November 2025, Link
257. Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Perioperative Strategies and Emerging Biomarkers, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 13 November 2025, Link
258. Cardiovascular Risks of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Narrative Review, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 13 November 2025, Link
259. Anesthetic Perspective on Total Arch Replacement With Frozen Elephant Trunk Surgery, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 7 November 2025, Link
260. Dissecting the “Triple Hit” of Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders after CABG: A Narrative Review of Microemboli, Hypoperfusion, and Inflammation, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 30 October 2025, Link
261. The Year in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2025, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 29 October 2025, Link
262. Microcirculation in Anaesthesia: What Every Anaesthesiologist Should Know?, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 29 October 2025, Link
263. Cardiac Tamponade: Impact of Pathophysiology on Clinical Practice, Anesthesiology, 20 October 2025, Link

5- Thoracic:

264. Intraoperative mechanical ventilation during thoracic surgery: contemporary controversies and evolving strategies, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, February 2026, Link
265. Airway management in thoracic anesthesia in the light of the guidelines of EACTAIC-thoracic group: what is next?, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, February 2026, Link
266. Robotic thoracic surgery: what is different in anesthesia?, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, February 2026, Link
267. Cognitive aids in thoracic emergencies, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, February 2026, Link
268. Pain management in thoracic surgery: bridging evidence and practice, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, February 2026, Link
269. Fraction of inspired oxygen in thoracic surgery: how much is too much?, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 1 December 2025, Link
270. Pharmacology of thoracic anesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 25 November 2025, Link
271. Perioperative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use in Lung Transplantation: Analysis of Outcomes and Future Directions, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 27 October 2025, Link
272. Anesthesia strategies to minimize lung atelectasis in peripheral bronchoscopy, Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 6 October 2025, Link

6- Neuro:

273. Dexmedetomidine for prevention of postoperative delirium in elderly patients through hypoxia-inducible factor: A narrative review, Medicine, 19 December 2025, Link
274. Anaesthesia for cervical spine surgery. Part 1: elective surgery, BJA Edu, 19 December 2025, Link
275. Optimising postoperative spine outcomes: an umbrella review of enhanced recovery after spinal surgery (ERASS) protocols, BJA, December 2025, Link
276. Effects of Adjunct Analgesics and Novel Anesthetic Agents on Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: A Scoping Review, AA, 25 November 2025, Link
277. Targeting glycolysis and maintaining glucose homeostasis for treating perioperative neurocognitive disorder: a narrative review, BJA, 14 November 2025, Link
278. Emerging Role of Electroencephalographic Aperiodic Activity in Anesthesia: A Narrative Review, Anesthesiology, 4 November 2025, Link

7- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

279. Management of phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy, BJA Edu, 29 December 2025, Link
280. Respiratory disease in pregnancy, BJA Edu, December 2025, Link
281. Management of uterine atony in obstetric anaesthesia, BJA Edu, 21 November 2025, Link
282. The pregnant and postpartum stomach, EJA, 19 November 2025, Link
283. Postpartum Hemorrhage, JAMA, 22 October 2025, Mini review, Link
284. Point-of-care visco-elastic testing for postpartum hemorrhage: A narrative review, EJA, 14 October 2025, Link

8- Pediatric:

285. Postoperative respiratory adverse events in pediatric anesthesia: Risk factors, clinical implications, and management strategies, Medicine, 26 December 2025, Link
286. Peripheral regional anesthesia techniques in pediatric cardiac surgery: A scoping review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 18 December 2025, Link
287. Neuromuscular scoliosis surgery in children, BJA Edu, December 2025, Link
288. Analgesia for paediatric scoliosis surgery, BJA Edu, December 2025, Link
289. Anaesthesia for paediatric interventional radiology, BJA Edu, December 2025, Link
290. Environmental exposure to air pollution and pollen and the risk of perioperative respiratory adverse events in paediatric anaesthesia: A narrative review, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, November 2025, Link
291. Foreign body removal, Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 13 October 2025, Link

9- Orthopedic:

292. Postoperative delirium in orthopedic patients – identifying contributing factors and therapeutic strategies: A review, Medicine, 5 December 2025, Link

10- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management

293. Is It Time to Reassess Local Anesthetic and Adjuvant Mixtures? A Narrative Review of Practice, Evidence, and Risks, Anesthesiology, January 2026, Link
294. Pain after lower limb amputation, BJA Edu, 30 December 2025, Link
295. Intraoperative pain management for patients undergoing medication-assisted rehabilitation: a scoping review, BMC Anesthesiology, 10 December 2025, Link
296. Regional anesthesia in cardiothoracic surgery: techniques, evidence, and evolving practice, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 9 December 2025, Link
297. Suzetrigine, a selective NaV1.8 inhibitor in acute and chronic pain: mechanistic insights, clinical outcomes, and future perspectives, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 1 December 2025, Link
298. The effects of platelet-rich plasma on zoster-associated pain: a scoping review, BMC Anesthesiology, 1 December 2025, Link
299. Advances in spinal cord stimulation, BJA Edu, December 2025, Link
300. New persistent opioid use after surgery and traumatic injury: a narrative review of global rates, risk factors, and healthcare interventions, BJA Open, December 2025, Link
301. Perioperative analgesia in high-risk patients: what clinicians and researchers must know? A narrative review, Anesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 14 October 2025, Link

Critical Care:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

1. 2025 ACC/AHA/HRS/ISACHD/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, JACC, 18 December 2025, Link
2. ESICM guidelines on circulatory shock and hemodynamic monitoring 2025, Intensive Care Medicine, 14 November 2025, Link
3. UK consensus statement on priorities to support the process of withdrawal of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, BJA, November 2025, Link
4. 2025 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations, Circulation, 22 October 2025, Link (Full issue)
5. 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, Circulation, 22 October 2025, Link (Full issue)
6. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Executive Summary, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
7. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Epidemiology in Resuscitation, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
8. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 System Saving Lives, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
9. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Adult Basic Life Support, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
10. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Adult Advanced Life Support, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
11. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Special Circumstances in Resuscitation, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
12. European Resuscitation Council and European Society of Intensive Care Medicine Guidelines 2025 Post-Resuscitation Care, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
13. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Education for Resuscitation, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
14. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Ethics in Resuscitation, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
15. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 First Aid, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link

2- Thorax/Lungs/Airways/Mechanical ventilation:

16. Difficult Airway Society 2025 guidelines for management of unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation in adults, BJA, 6 November 2025, Link

3- Neuro-muscular:

17. Consensus statement on standards for neurocritical care units in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), Journal of Critical Care, February 2026, Link
18. Every Minute Counts: A Paradigm Shift in ICH: Perspectives and Recommendations From the Fourth Hemorrhagic Stroke Academia Industry (HEADS) Roundtable, Stroke, 24 November 2025, Link
19. Technical Performance and Interpretation of Digital Subtraction Angiography to Determine Cerebral Circulatory Arrest in Patients Being Evaluated for Brain Death/Death by Neurological Criteria: A Brief Practice Update From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN), Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, 18 November 2025, Link
20. The intensive care medicine research agenda for the management of ICU acquired weakness: a multinational, interprofessional perspective, Intensive Care Medicine, 3 November 2025, Link

4- Trauma:

21. Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: Penetrating thoracic injury, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 17 December 2025, Link

5- Nutrition:

22. Towards optimised nutrition therapy after critical illness: a position statement and research framework by the global research initiative on post-intensive care nutrition (GRIP) consortium, Critical Care, 29 October 2025, Link

6- Infectious Diseases:

23. Necrotizing soft-tissue infections survival guide in adult patients: A position statement by the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 17 December 2025, Link
24. Empirical and targeted antimicrobial therapy in patients with febrile neutropenia and haematological malignancy or after haematopoietic cell transplantation: recommendations from the 10th European Conference on Infections in Leukaemia, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 25 November 2025, Link
25. British Society for Medical Mycology best practice recommendations for the diagnosis of serious fungal diseases: 2025 update, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 10 November 2025, Link

7- Pediatric critical care:

26. Pediatric Intracerebral Hemorrhage Management—Consensus Statement of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization—Part 1: Acute Phase and Workup, Journal of the American Heart Association, 30 December 2025, Link
27. Pediatric Intracerebral Hemorrhage Management—Consensus Statement of the International Pediatric Stroke Organization—Part 2: Outcomes, Rehabilitation, and Transition to Adulthood, Journal of the American Heart Association, 30 December 2025, Link
28. Care of Infants and Children with Tracheostomies: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline, AJRCCM, 20 October 2025, Link
29. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Paediatric Life Support, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link
30. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025 Newborn Resuscitation and Support of Transition of Infants at Birth, Resuscitation, October 2025, Link

8- Other:

31. Challenges and Recommendations for Integrating Circadian Medicine in Critical Care: A Roadmap, CHEST, 20 December 2025, Link
32. Sustainability in Critical Care units: an opinion paper from the SFAR (French Society of Anaesthesia and Critical Care) Sustainability and Critical Care Committees, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, November 2025, Link
33. Rationale and Methodological Approach Underlying the Development of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)–2 Score: A Consensus Statement, JAMA Open, 29 October 2025, Link
    1. Development and Validation of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)-2 Score, JAMA, 29 October 2025, Link
    2. A Revision to Organ Failure Assessment in Critically Ill Patients, JAMA, 29 October 2025, Link