Minerva Anestesiologica

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Does implementation of cognitive aids allow development of the safety culture of the anesthesia team? A pre-post study title	108
Short-term effects of small volume saline infusion on acid base equilibrium in critically ill patients	39
Ethical dilemmas of anesthetists managing emergency surgery: a cross-sectional survey	37
Unlucky bleeding: factor XIII	37
Improving the performance of the Cleveland Clinic Score for predicting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a prospective multicenter cohort study	30
Contribution towards a fair innovation	29
Highlights of the March 2025 issue	24
Development and validation of an artificial neural network prediction model for postpartum hemorrhage with placenta previa	23
Supplemental low-dose esketamine to propofol versus propofol alone on perioperative characteristics in children undergoing surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial	22
Lower serum chloride concentrations are associated with an increased risk of death in ICU patients with acute kidney injury: an analysis of the MIMIC-IV database	20
Cerebral hemodynamics after cardiac arrest: implications for clinical management	19
Efficacy of ultrasound-guided parasternal block in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	19
Hypercoagulable state complications in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia	18
Effect of opioid-free anesthesia on postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery	18
Postoperative delirium in the elderly: time to focus on pre- and postoperative management	17
Spinal anesthesia with chlorprocaine as an effective and safe option for ambulatory gynecological surgery in patients with predicted difficult airway	17
Enhanced recovery after minimally invasive esophagectomy: could bilateral erector spinae block be the answer?	17
Evaluation of the impact of HMS Plus on postoperative blood loss compared with ACT Plus in cardiac surgery	17
Bougie approach improves first-attempt success rate compared to stylet approach in patients with difficult airway needing endotracheal intubation: a meta-analysis	15
The need for consistent epidemiological data on chronic pain in Italy and beyond	15
The anesthetic implications of lumbar tattoos	14
A comparative analysis of elevated endotracheal tube cuff pressure incidence in laparoscopic abdominal surgery: saline versus air inflation	14
Cognitive and non-cognitive factors affecting decision-making about deceased organ donation in Italy: a systematic review	13
Postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality after major abdominal surgery. An observational multicenter prospective study	12
Combination of pecs I block and supraclavicular nerves block for implant a port a cath: another step towards a complete analgesia	12

Perioperative management in complex spine surgery	12
Postoperative pain management in patients with coxarthrosis undergoing total hip arthroplasty: PENG block combined with LFCN block or wound infiltration?	12
Effects of COVID-19 on a mature citizen first responder system in the German district of Gütersloh: an observational study	12
Remimazolam: a new reminder to keep our guard up	11
Postoperative outcomes of perioperative cognitive training: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block: understanding the cervical fasciae to clarify the nomenclature of this technique	11
Effect of co-administration of intravenous lidocaine and dexmedetomidine on the recovery from laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial	11
Evaluation of the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in epidural labor analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Family members' long-term perspectives on organ donation conversations: a pilot study of quality assessments	11
Transversus abdominis plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia for laparoscopic surgery: advancing the definitive evolution of ERAS?	11
Artificial intelligence and telemedicine in anesthesia: potential and problems	11
Risk-stratifying COVID-19 patients using lung ultrasonography: an underutilized tool with growing evidence	10
Real-time ultrasound-guided neuraxial puncture in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial comparing paramedian transverse and parasagittal approaches	10
Highlights of the June 2024 issue	10
Incidence of dreaming during ciprofol anesthesia for painless gastroscopy	10
Performance of Shock Index as a predictor of severe postpartum hemorrhage following cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: a retrospective cohort study	10
Stop clopidogrel before neuraxial anesthesia in elderly patients with femoral fracture: should we rely on time?	10
Ultrasound-guided distal glossopharyngeal nerve block for post-tonsillectomy pain relief in adults: a prospective randomized study	10
Anesthesia for the elderly: a narrative review	10
Highlights of the September 2024 issue	10
Effects of dexmedetomidine on early cognitive function in elderly patients after abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis	9
The effectiveness of scalp nerve block on hemodynamic response in craniotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials	9
Comparative benefits of local anesthesia and spinal anesthesia in adult open inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of clinical randomized controlled trials	9
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block + quadroiliac plane block for scoliosis surgery: two novel blocks away from the surgical field	9
Continuous subarachnoid anesthesia in laparoscopic prostatectomy to enhance hemodynamic stability	9
Effect of tension capnothorax on respiratory mechanics and individualized PEEP during robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: a prospective pilot observational study	9
Multimodal analgesic strategies in polytraumatized patients	9
Serratus plane block and parasternal block associated to achieve greater effectiveness and safety in cardioverter-defibrillator implantation	9
Comparison of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block and erector spinae plane block in terms of their effects on postoperative pain in open nephrectomy	8
Transcutaneous electromyography associated with electric activity of the diaphragm allows differential diagnosis complex neuro-myopathy	8
Lung ultrasound predicts non-invasive ventilation outcome in COVID-19 acute respiratory failure: a pilot study	8
Understanding the anatomy of pelvic fascia: implications for regional anesthesia	8
Correlation between skin temperature gradient and severity in intensive care patients: a pilot exploratory study	8
Understanding left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in anesthesia and intensive care patients: a glass with progressive shape change	8
High flow nasal oxygen vs. continuous positive airway pressure in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: the missing direct comparison	8
Serum neurofilament light chain as an early diagnostic biomarker for critical illness polyneuropathy	8
Association with perceived stress and feasibility of an app for patient-reported stressor experiences during treatment in an intensive care unit: a nonrandomized controlled study (ICU Feel Better App)	8
Mitigating nitrous oxide contamination in the pediatric induction room: a new strategy for enhanced environmental safety	8
Evaluation of analgesic effects and safety of quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
Impact of airway devices and emergency airway techniques characteristics on airway adverse events in mainland China: a cross-sectional study	8
Dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine together as adjuvants of ropivacaine 0.15% for a brachial plexus block lasting 20 hours	8
Short-term effects of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients on body composition	8
Long-term postoperative quality of life and choice of anesthetic agents	8
Reply: do we really need new approaches for laparoscopic cholecystectomy analgesia?	8
Highlights of the November 2023 issue	8
The role of interleukin-6 in septic patients: why biomarkers cannot substitute our brain	8
The anterior branch of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve innervates the anterior knee: a randomized volunteer trial	8
Use of an intraoperative veno-venous bypass during liver transplantation: an observational, single center, cohort study	7
Acute kidney injury after liver transplantation, perioperative risk factors, and outcome: prospective observational study of 1681 patients (OLTx Study)	7
Brain death and the internet: evaluating the readability and quality of online health information	7

Improving anesthesia patient safety in NORA settings: utility of high-flow nasal cannula in the management of superobese patients undergoing deep sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures	7
Tips for pericapsular nerve group (PENG) neurolytic blocks	7
Scope of snorkel technique during pediatric gas induction	7
Hiccup, a neglected side-effect of remimazolam bolus?	7
Cervical plexus block and carotid endarterectomy in the COVID-19 pandemic: regional anesthesia is the key	7
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia in clavicle surgeries: new indications for a novel block	7
Personalized positive end-expiratory pressure during general anesthesia: go with the flow	7
Sacral plexus block: what if I cannot see the sciatic nerve?	7
Buprenorphine versus dexamethasone as perineural adjuvants in femoral and adductor canal nerve blocks for total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial	7
Internal necklace as a nasogastric tube placement complication	7
Highlights of the May 2024 issue	7
Authors' reply to "Role of erector spinae plane block in breast surgeries"	7
Which place for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Intensive Care Unit and operating room?	7
Anatomical spread of local anesthetic in circumpsoas block: a cadaveric study	6
Centralized monitored anesthesia care by nurse anesthetist for cataract and glaucoma surgery in a 1:3 ratio: a non-inferiority study	6
Is the femoral nerve affected by iliopsoas block? A cadaveric volume study	6
Intercostobrachial neuralgia after surgery for acromioclavicular joint dislocation with occult rib fractures	6
External oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB) for cholecystectomy in a child with hereditary spherocytosis	6
Survival difference in patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in COVID-19 vs. non-COVID ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Carotid vs. aortic velocity time integral and peak velocity to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. A comparative study	6
No matter how "special" a clinical setting might be: pain should always be assessed and managed	6
A novel ultrasound-guided technique for intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve block	6
Efficacy of quadro-iliac plane block in single level lumbar discectomies: a case series for novel block	6
Analgesic effect of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block added to the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in primary total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial	6
A protocol based on hypotension probability indicator vs. standard care to prevent intraoperative hypotension during supratentorial brain surgery: a prospective randomized pilot trial	6
Effect of systemic lidocaine infusion on optic nerve sheath diameter during laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled study	6
Effectiveness of ChatGPT-4 in predicting the human decision to send patients to the postoperative intensive care unit: a prospective multicentric study	6
Efficacy of femoral periarterial block in preventing thigh tourniquet pain: a randomized controlled trial	6
NIRS: a gadget or a must for critically ill patients?	6
Prognostic role of automatic pupillometry in sepsis: a retrospective study	6
ERAS and the challenge of the new technologies	6
"Deep rectus sheath block" or "anterior transversalis fascia block"? Investigating the mechanism of a novel ultrasound-guided technique	6
Beliefs and attitudes of PICU doctors and nurses on parental presence and open visiting policies: an Italian nationwide survey	6
The care relationship and medically assisted suicide: where are we heading?	6
Posterior quadratus lumborum block in chronic hip pain, preliminary results from a prospective study	6
Bilateral erector spinae plane block for percutaneous portal vein embolization	6
Irrational refusal of medical treatment: ethical considerations	6
Prevalence and risk factors for venous thromboembolic events in critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a prospective observational study	6
Predictors of chronic postsurgical pain: a step forward towards personalized medicine	5
The role of noninvasive brain oximetry in adult critically ill patients without primary non-anoxic brain injury	5
Effect of non-invasive bilateral sphenopalatine ganglion block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty surgery: a randomized controlled study	5
Effects of high vs. low perioperative inspired oxygen fraction on length of hospital stay and postoperative complications: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis	5
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2021. Anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine	5
The prognostic role of Neurologic Pupil Index in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	5
Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion to predict arterial hypotension caused by general anesthesia induction	5
Low back pain: is it time for erector spinae plane block?	5
Intracranial subdural hematoma during labor analgesia without apparent dural puncture	5
Dexmedetomidine: the most versatile and multitasking of anesthetics	5
A fascial compartment plus "cup-shaped" blocks provide surgical anesthesia for the excision of a huge mass at the posterior cervico-occipital region	5
Indications and measures of medical emergency teams: a retrospective evaluation of in-hospital emergency operations of the German Resuscitation Register	5
Control of the tracheal tube with McGrath® MAC blade-1	5
The myth of Atlas and the basic principles of airway management: devil is in details	5
Preoperative frailty assessment with ultrasound in elderly patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty	5
Better prognostication after intensive care unit cardiac arrest	5
Does the definition of fluid responsiveness affect passive leg raising reliability? A methodological ancillary analysis from a multicentric study	5
Ultrasound evaluation of the distal radial artery for arterial cannulation in Chinese patients: a prospective observational study	5
Italian pediatric intensive care units admitting critically ill cancer children: results from a national survey	5
Combined PECs II block with parasternal block for awake radical mastectomy	5
Defining the fascial blocks: lights and shadows	5
Effect of sugammadex on the recovery of gastrointestinal motility after open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	5
Simplified calculation of mechanical power for pressure controlled ventilation in Covid-19 ARDS patients	5
Selective ultrasound-guided nerve root block improves outcomes for discectomy in patients with cervical disc disease: a randomized, controlled, single-blinded study	5
Complete anesthesia after unilateral sacral ESP block	5
Endotracheal intubation rate is lower with additional face-mask noninvasive ventilation for critically-ill SARS-CoV-2 patients requiring high-flow nasal oxygen: a retrospective bicentric cohort with p	5
The effect of sacral erector spinae plane block on the quality of recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter study	4
Early versus late tracheostomy for traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Difference between prolonged versus standard duration of prone position in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	4
Evaluation of equiosmolar 20% mannitol, 3% hypertonic saline and 8.4% sodium bicarbonate on intraoperative brain relaxation and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing craniotomy for supratentor	4
Early procalcitonin to predict mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a multicentric cohort study	4
Phenotypes of hemodynamic response to fluid challenge during anesthesia: a cluster analysis	4
Effects of intravenous single-bolus lidocaine infusion versus intravenous single-bolus magnesium sulfate infusion on postoperative pain, emotional status, and quality of life in patients undergoing sp	4
Evaluation of the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia in posterior cervical stabilization surgery	4
Effect of pericapsular nerve block on the quality of recovery after shoulder arthroscopy	4
An observational study of gastric content in women scheduled for cesarean section or operative hysteroscopy	4
The past, the present and the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence in anesthesia and Postanesthesia Care Units (PACU)	4
Maximum extension and regression rate of cutaneous sensory block obtained with the external oblique intercostal block or the modified thoracoabdominal nerves block through perichondrial approach in pa	4
Accuracy of ultrasonography predicting spread location following intraneural and subparaneural injections: a scoping review	4
The journey towards nomenclature standardization for interfascial plane blocks: there is still much to do	4
Why do ERAS?	4
Obituary: neostigmine, the consequences of a premature loss	4

Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging-guided tracheal intubation in Hirayama myelopathy	4
Regional analgesia techniques following nephrectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic: changes in demographics, outcomes and management	4
Efficacy of dexmedetomidine as a proficient measure to prevent emergence delirium among children undergoing invasive cardiac catheterization	4
Impact of anesthesiologist experience on neuraxial anesthesia outcomes in cesarean sections	4
A case of successful regional anesthesia management for awake scapular fracture surgery	4
Bullous emphysema and breast surgery: could fascial blocks be the best strategy?	4
Effect of lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on postoperative recovery in elder patients undergoing colorectal surgery	4
Para-sartorial compartments (Pasc) block for knee surgeries: a report of five cases	4
Efficacy and safety of music therapy for the treatment of anxiety and delirium in ICU patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials	4
Perioperative management and surgical field optimization in functional endoscopic sinus surgery	4
Effect of ultrasound angle for radial artery cannulation in adults: a randomized controlled trial	4
Left atrial mass after mitral valve replacement: thrombus, tumor, or a normal variant?	4
Prospective analysis on carotid endarterectomy: intermediate-deep ultrasound-guided cervical blockade versus general anesthesia	4
Brochure and video-assisted anesthesia interviews: the "human touch" goes further	4
Value of combining endoscopic technology to ultrasound during adductor canal steroid injection for management of bilateral osteoarthritis knee pain	4
Is HFJV a better alternative ventilation technique for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy? A randomized trial	4
Uncontrolled donation after circulatory death in the Tuscany region: evolving paradigms and potentials. An 8-year experience	4
The analgesic effect of transversalis fascia plane block after cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis	4
Remimazolam: back to the future	4
Comparison of postoperative awakening between ciprofol and propofol in elderly patients undergoing hip replacement surgery: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial	4
Erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block for postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Factors to consider for fascial plane blocks' success in acute and chronic pain management	4
Highlights of the June 2025 issue	4
From ultrasound to artificial intelligence: a new era of the regional anesthesia	4
Postoperative ileus. What cannot be cured must be endured?	4
Kidney transplantation in a patient taking a direct oral anticoagulant	4
Anesthetic considerations in COVID-associated mucormycosis in a patient with autoimmune disorders	4
Ultrasound-guided parasternal blocks: techniques, clinical indications and future prospects	4
From anesthetist-intensivist to diastolologist: is this a path to follow?	4
A comparison of Simplified Acute Physiology Score II and Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment Score for prediction of mortality after Intensive Care Unit cardiac arrest	3
Comparison of dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and magnesium sulfate for the prevention of emergence agitation following sevoflurane-based anesthesia in pediatric cardiac catheterization	3
Long-term complications of COVID-19 in ICU survivors: what do we know?	3
Superiority of opioid free anesthesia with regional block over opioid anesthesia with regional block in the quality of recovery after retroperitoneiscopic renal surgery: a randomized controlled trial	3
Subcostal TAPSE measured by anatomical M-mode: prospective reliability clinical study in critically ill patients	3
PENG and PONG radiofrequency for hip chronic pain: another step towards the future	3
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2022: critical care	3
Effect of intravenous administration of hydroxyzine hydrochloride on intrathecal morphine-induced pruritus after cesarean section	3
Education is needed to honor do not resuscitate decisions	3
Pain management in victims of disasters	3
Regional anesthesia techniques and postoperative delirium: systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Diagnostic value of circulating IL-6 in adult sepsis: a meta-analysis	3
Dexmedetomidine and postoperative ileus: when sparing opioids is the key	3
When a TAP becomes a QL block: a dynamic way to perform the fascial blocks	3
Electroencephalographic Density Spectral Array monitoring in pediatric anesthesia: clinical background and practical applications	3
An alternative sonographic approach to infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block: make it easy	3
Edema and redness on the tip of the tongue after placement of an i-gel® device	3
A French nationwide survey on the practice of regional anesthesia for breast cancer surgery	3
The power of evolution cannot be contained, so let it be	3
Comparison between hemodynamic effects of remimazolam and propofol during general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Effects of oral pregabalin on postoperative sleep of patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized double-blind controlled trial	3
Unanticipated difficult intubation due to giant vallecula cyst	3
Artificial intelligence and "the Art of Kintsugi" in Anesthesiology: ten influential papers for clinical users	3
It actually does matter what and how much you give!	3
The evolving landscape of airway management: a global perspective	3
The real world of the dorsal segmental distribution of the spinal nerves: the information from cutaneous rash in patients with herpes zoster	3
Are recent judgments of the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation on healthcare-associated infections a real step toward a better quality of care?	3
Pharmacologic interventions for the therapy of postanesthetic shivering in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	3
The effect of off-hours hip surgery on patients' outcomes: a RECORD-compliant retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study	3
The role of F-18 FDG PET/CT in the prognosis of patients with hypoxic/anoxic brain injury after cardio-circulatory arrest	3
Telephone informed consent hurdles in pandemic surgery research	3
The clinical value of nonpharmacological interventions for preventing postoperative delirium: a narrative review	3
Remimazolam versus propofol for procedural sedation and anesthesia: a systemic review and meta-analysis	3
What's new on the management of obstetric patients who tested positive for COVID-19?	3
Modified thoracoabdominal nerves block through perichondrial approach block for pediatric kidney transplantation	3
Tracheal cuff pressure control in intubated young children: a randomized crossover trial of two cuff-pressure regulators	3
We need sedation… just "as needed!"	3
Alveolar (de)recruitability and (in)stability	3
A systematic review and meta-analysis of three risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain: age, sex and preoperative pain	3
Comparison of sensory evoked potentials during neurosurgery under remimazolam anesthesia with those under propofol anesthesia	3
Cadaveric investigation about the spread of peritibial fascial infiltration block	3
Efficacy of intravenous versus intraperitoneal lidocaine for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	3
Acid-base effects of regional citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy: don't judge the technique only by its name, every bag is not the same!	3
An automated endotracheal tube cuff pressure controller at rapid sequence induction. A case series of emergency patients	3
Use of capsaicin for the treatment of localized neuropathic pain post-thoracotomy	3
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2023: anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine	3
Is really thoracic paravertebral block superior to erector spinae plane block for pain control after modified radical mastectomy?	3
Ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for unilateral dorsal thoracic myofascial pain	3
Comparison of high-flow nasal therapy, noninvasive ventilation, and continuous positive airway pressure on outcomes in critically ill patients admitted for COVID-19 with acute respiratory failure	3
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: novel thoracic paraspinal block for thoracoscopic and shoulder surgery	3
Peripheral nerve block for acute limb ischemia	3
What's new on EEG monitoring in the ICU	3
Platelet activation state in early stages of COVID-19	3
The GRIM Test could be useful in detecting fabricated data	3
Cardiorenal syndrome in Intensive Care Unit and echocardiography: a balance between systole, diastole and volume!	3
Para-sartorial compartments block: a cadaveric study of dye spreading	3
Emergently planned exclusive hub-and-spoke system in the epicenter of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: the experience of the largest COVID-19-free ICU hub for time-dependent diseases	2
Repeated ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus nerve block for persistent postherpetic neuralgia	2
Safety and efficacy of remimazolam compared with propofol in induction of general anesthesia	2
Management of a patient with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency	2
Iliopsoas plane block for postoperative analgesia after total hip replacement	2
Epidural anesthesia in a scabies-infested pregnant woman	2
Bilateral transversus abdominis plane and rectus sheath blocks with liposomal bupivacaine for patients undergoing minimally invasive partial and radical nephrectomy surgery	2
Association between cuffed tracheal tube use and reduced ventilator-associated pneumonia and conditions after elective cardiac surgery in infants and young children	2
Single shot serratus anterior plane block for post-thoracotomy pain management in cardiac surgery: could it be enough?	2