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Anesthesiology:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- AI:

1. Responsible use of large language models in manuscript authorship, peer review, and editorial processes: a Delphi consensus among editors-in-chief of anesthesia and pain medicine journals (RULE-AP), BJA, 25 February 2026, Link

2- General:

2. Professional practice guidelines: Eco-Responsible Optimization of Choice and use of Drugs and Medical Devices in Operating Theatres or interventional sector, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 17 February 2026, Link

3- Thoracic:

3. Monitoring in Thoracic Anesthesia: EACTAIC Consensus Document, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link

4- Neuro:

4. Consensus document on electroencephalography education in anaesthesiology: defining learning outcomes: A modified four-round Delphi study, EJA, 19 February 2026, Link

5- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

5. Pain management in childbirth: neuraxial analgesia and drug alternatives, Anesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 17 February 2026, Link

6- Pediatric:

6. Multimodality Approach to Coronary Ischemic Testing in Pediatric Patients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, JAHA, 26 February 2026, Link

7- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

7. Defining the need for analgesia in the emergency department: an international consensus statement, European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 25 February 2026, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- General:

8. A systematic review of efforts to predict day of surgery cancellation, EJA, 25 February 2026, Link
9. Antibiotic Prophylaxis Strategies and Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis, JAMA Open, 19 February 2026, Link

2- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

10. 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, March 2026, Link
11. Sex-related Incidence of Stroke After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link
12. Evaluating Topical Antifibrinolytics in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link
13. Benefits of nitric oxide administration during cardiopulmonary bypass on postoperative outcomes in adult patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review, BMC Anesthesiology, 25 February 2026, Link
14. Preoperative and Intraoperative Risk Factors for Postoperative Pneumonia After Cardiac Surgery: An Ancillary Study of the STERNOCAT (Catheter Outcomes With Sternotomy Cardiac Operated) Randomized Trial and a Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis, Critical Care Medicine, 11 February 2026, Link

3- Neuro:

15. Psychological factors associated with postoperative cognitive outcomes in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 27 February 2026, Link
16. Impaired Cognitive Domains in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, A&A, 16 February 2026, Link

4- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

17. The impact of neuraxial labour analgesia on neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 3 March 2026, Link

5- Pediatric:

18. Effectiveness of parental presence during induction of anaesthesia in managing perioperative anxiety in children: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 February 2026, Link
19. Early Versus Late Extubation After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 19 February 2026, Link

6- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

20. The effect of adding a second multimodal analgesic component to anesthesia regimens on acute postoperative pain outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 4 March 2026, Link

Clinical trials:

1- General:

21. Intranasal low-dose dexmedetomidine alleviates propofol-associated postoperative sleep disturbance in female hysteroscopy patients: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 February 2026, Link
22. Ciprofol versus propofol and the risk of hemodynamic adverse events: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Anesthesiology, 27 February 2026, Link
23. Dexmedetomidine reduces pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgery: a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 February 2026, Link

2- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

24. Combination of COMBO endoscopy oropharyngeal airway and high-flow nasal cannula oxygenation in sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy for morbidly obese patients: a Simon two-stage trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 19 February 2026, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

25. Effect of Subcutaneous vs Topical nitroglycerin on the radial artery dimensions in pediatric patients undergoing surgery: A randomized non-inferiority trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 4 March 2026, Link
26. 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, March 2026, Link

4- Thoracic:

27. Effects of preconditioning with one-lung ventilation on perioperative oxygenation and oxidative stress in thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective single-center randomized controlled clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 February 2026, Link
28. Right lateral decubitus as a strategy to improve left bronchial blocker placement in thoracic operations: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 February 2026, Link
29. Effect of oliceridine versus morphine on the quality of early recovery after thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized, controlled clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 13 February 2026, Link

5- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

30. The 90% effective dose (ED₉₀) of esketamine for inhibiting responses to intraoperative motor stimulation during ambulatory hysteroscopy: a biased-coin up-and-down sequential allocation trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 February 2026, Link

6- Pediatric:

31. The effect of preoperative remimazolam application on emergence delirium in children under sevoflurane anesthesia based on electroencephalogram analysis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, BMC Anesthesiology, 5 March 2026, Link
32. Clinical effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane block versus local anaesthesia wound infiltration for postoperative pain relief after laparoscopic appendicectomy in children: A multicentre, double-blind, randomised, controlled phase III trial, EJA, 4 March 2026, Link
33. A novel dexmedetomidine nasal spray for gastrointestinal recovery in pediatric laparoscopic hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 18 February 2026, Link
34. Effectiveness of McGRATH MAC Video Laryngoscopy for First-Attempt Intubation by Anesthesia Trainees in Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial, A&A, 16 February 2026, Link
35. Lung Ultrasound Evaluation of the Impact of Inspired Oxygen Fraction on Atelectasis During Induction of General Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Shock, 31 December 2025, Link

7- Orthopedic:

36. Impact of a thermal care bundle on perioperative hypothermia, surgical site infection, and readmissions in osteosynthesis patients: A randomized controlled trial, EJA, 17 February 2026, Link

8- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

37. Modified longitudinal intermediate cervical plexus block for supraclavicular nerve analgesia: a randomized, double-blind trial in healthy volunteers, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 February 2026, Link
38. Respiratory effects of rectus sheath block in patients undergoing major upper abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 26 February 2026, Link
39. Morphine Plus Placebo vs Morphine Plus Acetaminophen for Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 24 February 2026, Link
40. Quadratus lumborum block versus femoral nerve block in total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 24 February 2026, Link
41. Ultrasound-guided retro-superior costotransverse ligament space block (RSSB) versus subcostal transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) for postoperative analgesia in gastric cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy : a prospective randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 February 2026, Link
42. Impact of preoperative continuous supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block or anterior quadratus lumborum block versus conventional analgesia on quality of recovery after hip fracture surgery: a three-arm randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 February 2026, Link
43. Application of anterior sciatic nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine in lower leg fracture surgery: a randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 February 2026, Link
44. CYP2D6-Guided Opioid Management and Postoperative Pain Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 20 February 2026, Link
45. Reduced movement-evoked pain with liposomal bupivacaine versus ropivacaine in transversus abdominis plane block for laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 17 February 2026, Link
46. Comparison of sympathetic block and hemodynamic effects of erector spinae plane block and thoracic epidural analgesia in breast surgery: a randomised controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 February 2026, Link

Reviews:

1- AI:

47. Machine learning for hemodynamic instability prediction and hemorrhage management in trauma and perioperative care, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, April 2026, Link
48. Real-time, artificial intelligence–guided intraoperative resuscitation and fluid management in trauma anesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, April 2026, Link
49. Data integration and systems interoperability: the prerequisite for artificial intelligence in anesthesiology, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, April 2026, Link
50. Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics in obstetric anesthesia: early warning for maternal complications, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 11 February 2026, Link

2- General:

51. Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury: What’s New in 2025?, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link
52. Optimizing Perioperative Management of Sarcoidosis in Noncardiac Surgery: A Focused Review and Practical Framework, Anesthesiology, 17 February 2026, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

53. The Year in Coagulation and Transfusion: Selected Highlights, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 4 March 2026, Link
54. Advances in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. VI. Sacubitril-Valsartan, An Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link
55. Respiratory Reactivation of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 Following Cardiac Surgery in Immunocompetent Individuals, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link
56. Management of Liver Cirrhosis in Percutaneous and Surgical Cardiac Interventions, JAHA, 24 February 2026, Link
57. Intraoperative blood pressure management in noncardiac surgery: a narrative review based on current evidence, Intensive Care Medicine, 17 February 2026, Link

4- Thoracic:

58. Perioperative Anesthetic Management of Giant Mediastinal Tumours: Current Advances and Evidence-Based Strategies, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 20 February 2026, Link

5- Neuro:

59. Timing of Surgery After Ischemic Stroke, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, April 2026, Link

6- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

60. Suzetrigine, a novel nonopioid analgesic for acute pain, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 17 February 2026, Link
61. Pain management of adults in the prehospital setting: a scoping review, BMC Emergency Medicine, 17 February 2026, Link
62. Common interventional techniques for cancer-related pain, BJA Edu, 13 February 2026, Link

Critical Care:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

1. 2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, Circulation, 19 February 2026, Link
   1. 2026 Acute Pulmonary Embolism Guideline-at-a-Glance, JACC, 23 February 2026, Link

2- Trauma:

2. Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: Significant blunt cardiac injury, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 20 February 2026, Link
3. Executive summary of the Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines for the Management of Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury, Second Edition, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, March 2026, Link

3- Blood & hemostasis:

4. An American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Stop the Bleed guideline on the use of improvised tourniquets for trauma patients with life-threatening extremity hemorrhage 2025, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 20 February 2026, Link

4- Nutrition:

5. Correction: The Japanese Critical Care Nutrition Guideline 2024, Journal of Intensive Care, 28 February 2026, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- AI:

6. Evaluating the impact of artificial intelligence tools on the detection of chest injuries from medical imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 12 February 2026, Link

2- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

7. Prevalence and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Critical Care, 27 February 2026, Link
8. Intraosseous and intravenous vascular access during adult cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Resuscitation, 26 February 2026, Link
9. The Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurosurgical Patients: A Single-Center Analysis and Systematic Review, Neurocritical Care, 26 February 2026, Link
10. Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration for Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 13 February 2026, Link

3- Thorax/Lungs/Airways/Mechanical ventilation:

11. Effect of driving pressure-limiting strategies on outcomes of patients with ARDS: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Critical Care, 5 March 2026, Link

4- Trauma:

12. Comparative efficacy of prehospital resuscitation strategies on mortality for patients with major trauma: a network meta-analysis, European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 9 February 2026, Link

5- Infectious Diseases:

13. Venoarterial Extracorporeal MembraneOxygenation in Septic Shock and/or Sepsis-induced Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review of Fifteen Studies, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, March 2026, Link
14. Prognostic Factors Associated with Pneumonia in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Neurocritical Care, 26 February 2026, Link
15. Chlorhexidine vs Povidone-Iodine and Incidence of Catheter-Related Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, JAMA Open, 12 February 2026, Link

6- Other:

16. Effects of digital communication tools on patients, family members and health care professionals in adult ICUs: a mixed-methods systematic review, Critical Care, 3 March 2026, Link

Clinical trials: