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Anesthesiology:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

1. Anaesthesiologic management of patients at risk of pulmonary aspiration: a Swiss consensus statement, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 April 2026, Link

2- Other:

2. Perioperative management of patients taking sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) multidisciplinary consensus statement, BJA, 30 April 2026, Link
3. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Position Statement on Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Ambulatory Surgery: A Simplified Approach, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 20 April 2026, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- Neuro:

4. General Anesthesia Versus Conscious Sedation for Endovascular Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 1 April 2026, Link
5. Effect of perioperative esketamine administration on the incidence of postoperative delirium: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 1 April 2026, Link

2- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

6. Closed-loop systems for automated hypnotic delivery during general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 20 April 2026, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

7. Trending Ability and Accuracy of Minimally Invasive Pulse Wave Analysis Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 6 April 2026, Link
8. Hypotension Prediction Index-Guided Hemodynamic Management on Postoperative Organ Outcome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials, A&A Practice, April 2026, Link
9. Landiolol for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 30 March 2026, Link

4- Thoracic:

10. Incidence and Associations of Acute Kidney Injury after Lung Resection Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 25 April 2026, Link
11. Effects of perioperative intravenous lidocaine on postoperative recovery quality in thoracoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 31 March 2026, Link

5- Abdomen:

12. Efficacy and Safety of Ketamine or Esketamine versus Fentanyl-Class Opioids as Adjuncts to Propofol for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, A&A Practice, April 2026, Link

6- General:

13. Remimazolam-based total intravenous vs. sevoflurane-based balanced general anesthesia on perioperative outcomes in adult surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 31 March 2026, Link

7- Pediatric:

14. Postanesthesia Apnea in Former Preterm Infants for Inguinal Herniorrhaphy: An Update of Risk Factors from an Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis, Anesthesiology, 30 March 2026, Link

8- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

15. The multifaceted neural architecture of pain modulation by emotion and cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 30 April 2026, Link
16. External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Thoracoabdominal Procedures: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 24 April 2026, Link
17. Comparison of liposomal bupivacaine and regular bupivacaine in the transversus abdominis plane for postoperative analgesia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 21 April 2026, Link
18. Efficacy comparison of articaine versus lidocaine in dental anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, BMC Anesthesiology, 18 April 2026, Link
19. Intranasal analgesia as an alternative to intravenous therapy for acute pain in adult emergency department patients: a systematic review, European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 13 April 2026, Link
20. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Dexmedetomidine and Local Anesthetics compared with Local Anesthetics Isolated for Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 6 April 2026, Link
21. Analgesic Effects of Intravenous Lidocaine in Laparoscopic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With Trial Sequential Analysis, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2 April 2026, Link

9- Other:

22. Pharmacotherapeutic interventions to improve postoperative sleep quality in older adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 15 April 2026, Link

Clinical trials:

1- Neuro:

23. Efficacy and safety evaluation of intravenous esketamine in alleviating perioperative depressive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 15 April 2026, Link
24. Apolipoprotein E Mimetic Peptide CN-105 and Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients: The Phase 2 MARBLE Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 3 April 2026, Link

2- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

25. Evaluation of clinical impact of ultra fast-track versus conventional extubation in patients undergoing nonemergency cardiac surgery: ‘CARDU-FAST’: A randomised clinical trial, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 28 April 2026, Link
26. Effect of different administration times of dexmedetomidine on the ED50 of sufentanil to inhibit the cardiovascular response in elderly patients with double lumen tracheal intubation: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 April 2026, Link
27. Videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for double-lumen tube intubation: the DOuble-Lumen intubation with VIdeolaryngoscopy (DOLVI) multicentre randomised trial, BJA, 24 April 2026, Link
28. EIT-guided individualized PEEP titration versus conventional lung-protective ventilation to prevent pulmonary complications in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 24 April 2026, Link
29. Comparison of hemodynamic responses to endotracheal intubation with oliceridine and sufentanil during induction: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 23 April 2026, Link
30. Effect of intermittent recruitment manoeuvre combined with PEEP on postoperative atelectasis in obese patients: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 13 April 2026, Link
31. Individualised positive end-expiratory pressure to minimize driving pressure and postoperative pulmonary complications in minimally invasive thoracic and abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 10 April 2026, Link
32. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 8 April 2026, Link
33. Effects of different pneumoperitoneum pressures on the upper airway assessed by ultrasonography: a prospective, randomized, observer-blinded clinical study, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 April 2026, Link
34. Hemodynamic Response to Intubation with Four Different Laryngoscopes in CABG Surgery: A Randomized Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 5 April 2026, Link
35. Comparison of Time for Endotracheal Intubation with Flexible Tip Bougie Versus Standard Bougie During Videolaryngoscopy in Simulated Cervical Spine Immobilization in Adult Patients - A Randomized Control Trial, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 1 April 2026, Link

3- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

36. Effect of two-session remote ischaemic preconditioning on myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: randomised clinical trial, BJA, 21 April 2026, Link
37. Methemoglobin Formation Reflects Systemic Nitric Oxide Uptake: The Critical Role of Delivery Method. Results from Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 17 April 2026, Link
38. Preemptive noradrenaline infusion: a game-changer against post-induction hypotension in surgical sepsis: a randomized double blind trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 11 April 2026, Link
39. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA Open, 8 April 2026, Link
40. Comparing Clinical Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients Who Receive Sugammadex Versus Placebo: A Prospective Randomized Blinded Controlled Trial, Critical Care Explorations, April 2026, Link

4- Thoracic:

41. Two-Lung Ventilation Attenuates Systemic Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Responses During Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 24 April 2026, Link
42. Effect of different lung recruitment maneuvers on postoperative respiratory outcomes and lung aeration, assessed by lung ultrasound, in patients undergoing thoracoscopic sympathectomy: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 30 March 2026, Link

5- Abdomen:

43. Effect of dexmedetomidine on recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function in patients with adhesive bowel obstruction: a single-center randomized clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 1 April 2026, Link

6- General:

44. Feasibility pilot trial for the Trajectories of Recovery after Intravenous propofol versus inhaled VolatilE anesthesia (THRIVE) Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial, Anesthesiology, 8 April 2026, Link

7- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

45. The effect of intravenous ondansetron on maternal spinal-induced hypotension in preeclamptic patients undergoing caesarean delivery: A randomised, controlled clinical trial, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 30 April 2026, Link
46. Impact of maltodestrin intake in elective cesarean section: A randomized study, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 29 April 2026, Link
47. Impact of esketamine-based opioid-free anesthesia on quality of recovery after laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial using the QoR-40 questionnaire, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 April 2026, Link
48. High-dose versus low-dose dexamethasone for postoperative analgesia after Caesarean delivery: a randomised, double-blind, two-centre trial, BJA, 13 April 2026, Link
49. Comparison of fractionated versus bolus administration of different doses of hyperbaric bupivacaine combined with opioids in spinal anesthesia for caesarean section – a prospective, randomized, participant-blind clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 7 April 2026, Link
50. Effect of Local Anesthetic Solution at Different Temperatures for Epidural Labor Analgesia on Intrapartum Fever: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 6 April 2026, Link

8- Pediatric:

51. Symptom-Based Dosing for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal: The OPTimize NOW Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA, 25 April 2026, Link
52. Effective doses of remimazolam for sedation in paediatric magnetic resonance imaging following dexmedetomidine premedication: a dose-finding study, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 April 2026, Link
53. Effect of General Anesthesia Combined With Single-Shot, Single-Level Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Tumour Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 15 April 2026, Link
54. Comparing pericapsular nerve group block and fascia iliaca compartment block for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia in hip surgeries in pediatrics: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 15 April 2026, Link
55. Palonosetron and dexamethasone for the prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting in children undergoing strabismus surgery: A randomised, double-blind clinical trial, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 3 April 2026, Link
56. Median effective dose (ED₅₀) of esketamine combined with different doses of propofol for children to inhibit the response to gastroscope insertion: a prospective dose–response clinical study, BMC Anesthesiology, 2 April 2026, Link

9- Orthopedic:

57. Intrawound Tobramycin Plus Vancomycin to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Tibial Fractures: The TOBRA Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA, 15 April 2026, Link
58. The effect of preemptive intravenous paracetamol-mannitol on postoperative analgesia and quality of recovery in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, BMC Anesthesiology, 9 April 2026, Link

10- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

59. Effect of 16-gauge needle as needle-over-needle guidance introducer in single-operator real-time ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 April 2026, Link
60. Safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine in combination with ropivacaine for lumbar paravertebral block in posterior lumbar surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 7 April 2026, Link
61. Comparison of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic hysterectomy: a prospective randomized non-inferiority clinical trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 2 April 2026, Link
62. Efficacy of coadministration of calcitonin and hyperbaric bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia for unilateral open inguinal hernia repair in tramadol abuse patients: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 28 March 2026, Link

11- Other:

63. A comparison of ciprofol-nalbuphine versus propofol-nalbuphine on safety and efficacy during gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 24 April 2026, Link
64. Effect of intraoperative CO₂-targeted ventilation on postoperative grip strength recovery in older patients undergoing open abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 15 April 2026, Link
65. 3D models and simulations training improves TEE performance on pediatric patients with simple valvular congenital heart disease compared to traditional apprenticeship training: a clinical randomized controlled trial, BMC Anesthesiology, 29 March 2026, Link

Reviews:

1- AI:

66. Generative Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology: Current Evidence, Clinical Applications, and the Emerging Role of Small Models, Anesthesiology, 6 April 2026, Link
67. Personalizing anesthetic management in trauma patients using machine learning, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 23 March 2026, Link

2- Neuro:

68. Intraoperative electroencephalographic burst suppression: a narrative review and clinical framework for interpretation and management, BJA, 20 April 2026, Link

3- Airway & Mechanical Ventilation:

69. Airway ultrasound in anesthesia training: a scoping review, BJA, 22 April 2026, Link
70. Practical integration of bedside real-time lung ultrasound and electrical impedance tomography for guiding personalized perioperative lung protective ventilation in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 28 March 2026, Link

4- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

71. 2025 Update on Vascular Anesthesia, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 25 April 2026, Link
72. “Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm: An Anesthesiologist’s Perspective and Narrative Review”, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 22 April 2026, Link
73. The Year in Perioperative Echocardiography: Selected Highlights from 2025, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 18 April 2026, Link
74. Physiology, monitoring, and optimization of perioperative tissue oxygenation: a narrative review, BJA, 13 April 2026, Link
75. Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Contemporary Mechanisms, Imaging, and Perioperative Implications for Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists and Intensivists, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 7 April 2026, Link
76. Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Analgesic Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: Evaluating the Role of Nerve Block Techniques, The Clinical Journal of Pain, 3 April 2026, Link
77. Perioperative management of adults with heart valve disease having noncardiac surgery: a narrative review, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 19 March 2026, Link
78. Coronary vasomotor dysfunction and anesthesia management in noncardiac surgery, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 19 March 2026, Link

5- General:

79. Viscoelastic Coagulation Testing in the Perioperative Period – Pros and Cons, Current Anesthesiology Reports, 14 April 2026, Link
80. Perioperative Cardiovascular Medication Management for Noncardiac Surgery, JAMA, 31 March 2026, Link
81. Perioperative anesthesia care for patients with diabetes mellitus: a review of current literature with focus on oral antidiabetic medication, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 19 March 2026, Link
82. Liver disease and general anesthesia: what the anesthesiologist needs to know, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 17 March 2026, Link
83. Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs, gastrointestinal function and critical illness, Current Opinion in Critical Care, 4 March 2026, Link

6- Obstetrics & Gynecology:

84. Maternal cardiac arrest: a simulation-based review of anesthetic protocols and perimortem cesarean delivery, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, June 2026, Link
85. Left ventricular cardiomyopathies in pregnancy: clinical challenges, diagnosis, and management, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 17 March 2026, Link

7- Pediatric:

86. The future of pediatric airway management, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, June 2026, Link
87. Let’s talk about Leadership in Pediatric Anesthesia!, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, June 2026, Link
88. Anaesthesia for paediatric liver transplantation, BJA Edu, 29 April 2026, Link
89. Remimazolam in pediatric sedation and anesthesia: current perspectives and clinical considerations, Journal of Intensive Care, 15 April 2026, Link
90. Prevalence, Expression, Assessment, Mechanisms, and Management of Pain in Autistic Children: A Scoping Review, A & A Practice, April 2026, Link
91. Pediatric anesthesia as a navigator: current practice and hot topics in preoperative assessment, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 17 March 2026, Link
92. Current controversies in pediatric regional anesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 17 March 2026, Link

8- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management:

93. Beyond Unconsciousness: Optimizing Antinociception during General Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, 29 April 2026, Link
94. Interventions for managing pain after traumatic peripheral nerve injury, BJA Edu, 9 April 2026, Link

9- Other:

95. Frailty in anesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, June 2026, Link
96. Improving efficiency and workflows in the nonoperating room anesthesia setting, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 27 April 2026, Link
97. Traditional learning meets adaptive learning: the present and future of education in nonoperating room anesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 27 April 2026, Link
98. Applying enhanced recovery after surgery principles to the nonoperating room anesthesia environment: rationale, current evidence, and future directions, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 27 April 2026, Link
99. Anesthetic techniques and outcomes in nonoperating room anesthesia, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 27 April 2026, Link
100. Defining estimands in anesthesia clinical trials: a scoping review and framework, BJA, 20 April 2026, Link
101. Sustainable Anesthesia: A Scoping Review of Carbon Reduction Strategies, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 20 April 2026, Link
102. How team debriefings can transform anesthesia culture, BJA Edu, 9 April 2026, Link
103. Intravenous iron for perioperative anemia: recent advances, practical considerations, and future directions, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 31 March 2026, Link
104. Dexmedetomidine: an update, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 31 March 2026, Link
105. Xenon anesthesia: shedding light on brain dynamics and clinical niches, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 31 March 2026, Link

Critical Care:

Guidelines & Consensus:

1- AI:

1. AI Models for Surgical Decision Support in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review in Relation to Trials and Guidelines, Neurocritical Care, 6 April 2026, Link

2- Thorax/Lungs/Airways/Mechanical ventilation:

2. Defining the Resolution of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Delphi Consensus Study, Critical Care Medicine, 2 April 2026, Link

3- Neuro-muscular:

3. Consensus statement from the 2025 Delphi panel on cerebral microdialysis in critical care, Critical Care, 13 April 2026, Link
4. Guidelines for Neuroprognostication in Critically ill Adults with Acute Ischemic Stroke, Neurocritical Care, 6 April 2026, Link
5. Teleneurocritical Care (TeleNCC) Consensus Statement: The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) affirm the value of this statement. Endorsed by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), Neurocritical Care, 6 April 2026, Link
6. A Modified Delphi Consensus-Based Comprehensive Checklist and Angoff Standard for Assessment of Competency in Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Determination, Critical Care Medicine, 30 March 2026, Link

4- Blood & hemostasis:

7. Revised French military transfusion doctrine for large-scale combat operations: a consensus framework, Critical Care, 10 April 2026, Link

5- Kidney:

8. KDIGO 2026 Clinical practice guidelines for acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute kidney disease (AKD): Public review draft, March 2026, Link

6- Pediatric critical care:

9. Determining a Consensus-Based Measure for Critical Illness and Injury for Children Cared for By Emergency Medical Services, Pediatric Emergency Care, 20 April 2026, Link
10. Evaluation and Management of the Child With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, Circulation, 6 April 2026, Link
11. Consensus-based criteria for actionable hemorrhage in pediatric trauma: A Delphi study, The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 24 March 2026, Link

7- Other:

12. Challenges and Recommendations for Integrating Circadian Medicine in Critical Care: A Roadmap, CHEST, April 2026, Link

Systematic reviews & meta-analyses:

1- AI:

13. Use of Artificial Intelligence to Predict Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 29 March 2026, Link
14. A Systematic Review Of Machine Learning Models For Sepsis Prediction: An Appraise-AI Approach, Shock, 20 March 2026, Link

2- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamics:

15. The use of supplemental oxygen during cardiopulmonary resuscitation – A systematic review of the literature, Resuscitation Plus, 27 April 2026, Link
16. An overview of reviews of Angiotensin II in distributive shock, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 April 2026, Link
17. A Meta-Analytic Perspective on Echocardiographic Signs of Long-Term Cardiac Dysfunction After Burns, Sepsis, and Trauma, Shock, 3 April 2026, Link
18. Mechanical versus manual chest compression in cardiac arrest: a systematic review, Resuscitation Plus, 1 April 2026, Link
19. Percutaneous Decannulation versus Open Surgical Decannulation in Patients Weaned from Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 3 April 2026, Link
20. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta versus resuscitative thoracotomy for noncompressible torso hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis, The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 26 March 2026, Link

3- Thorax/Lungs/Airways/Mechanical ventilation:

21. Ventilation parameters during adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a systematic review, Resuscitation Plus, May 2026, Link
22. Non-invasive respiratory supports and criteria for intubation in randomized trials of acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and network meta-analysis, The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 22 April 2026, Link
23. Overuse of imaging for pulmonary embolism in emergency departments: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 17 April 2026, Link
24. Noninvasive respiratory support strategies in chest trauma: A systematic review and network meta-analysis, The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 16 April 2026, Link
25. Neuromuscular blocking agents for tracheal intubation of critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis, European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 9 April 2026, Link
26. Ketamine versus alternative agents to prevent postinduction hemodynamic instability during tracheal intubation of critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BJA, 7 April 2026, Link
27. Efficacy of video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for critically Ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation: a trial sequential analysis and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 6 April 2026, Link
28. Complications in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Critical Care, 29 March 2026, Link

4- Neuro-muscular:

29. Association Between Sex and Mortality After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Neurocritical Care, 24 April 2026, Link
30. Blood-based biomarkers and delirium in critically ill adults in the ICU: a systematic review, Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, 20 April 2026, Link
31. Stereotactic Drainage Treatment is Associated with Improved Long-Term Neurological Recovery in Small-to-Moderate Volume Basal Ganglia Hemorrhages: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Neurocritical Care, 20 April 2026, Link
32. Intensive Versus Standard Blood Pressure Control After Endovascular Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Journal of the American Heart Association
    , 16 April 2026, Link
33. Remote Ischemic Conditioning After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Neurocritical Care, 13 April 2026, Link
34. Effect of immunomodulation on post-cardiac arrest brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Resuscitation, 11 April 2026, Link
35. Red blood cell transfusion in neurocritical patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 31 March 2026, Link
36. Effects of lactate-based therapies on intracranial pressure and brain metabolism of patients with acute brain injury: a systematic review, Critical Care, 27 March 2026, Link

5- Renal:

37. Implementation of a kidney protection strategy to prevent acute kidney injury after major surgery in high-risk patients identified by biomarkers: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Intensive Care Medicine, 20 April 2026, Link

6- Trauma:

38. End-tidal carbon dioxide as a predictor of mortality in trauma patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis, The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 24 March 2026, Link

7- Blood & hemostasis:

39. Clinical Outcomes of Different Heparin Anticoagulation Monitoring Targets in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 20 April 2026, Link

8- Nutrition:

40. Comparison of the effects of different types of nasointestinal tube placement techniques for ICU patients: a Bayesian network meta-analysis, BMC Anesthesiology, 14 April 2026, Link
41. Ultrasound assessment of muscle atrophy and its association with functional outcomes in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Critical Care, 31 March 2026, Link

9- Pediatric critical care:

42. Ketamine for Analgosedation in Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Critical Care Explorations, May 2026, Link
43. First attempt Success rate of Intraosseous Access in Preterm Infants and Neonates: A Systematic Review, Resuscitation Plus, 16 April 2026, Link

10- Other:

44. Representation and reporting of patients with cancer in mortality-focused adult ICU randomized trials: a systematic review, BMC Anesthesiology, 20 April 2026, Link

Clinical trials: