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	104
Short-term effects of small volume saline infusion on acid base equilibrium in critically ill patients	36
Ethical dilemmas of anesthetists managing emergency surgery: a cross-sectional survey	34
Unlucky bleeding: factor XIII	32
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	29
Contribution towards a fair innovation	29
Supplemental low-dose esketamine to propofol versus propofol alone on perioperative characteristics in children undergoing surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial	22
Highlights of the March 2025 issue	21
Effect of opioid-free anesthesia on postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery	21
Good clinical practice for the use of vasopressor and inotropic drugs in critically ill patients: state-of-the-art and expert consensus	20
Cerebral hemodynamics after cardiac arrest: implications for clinical management	19
Development and validation of an artificial neural network prediction model for postpartum hemorrhage with placenta previa	18
Efficacy of ultrasound-guided parasternal block in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	17
Hypercoagulable state complications in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia	17
Evaluation of the impact of HMS Plus on postoperative blood loss compared with ACT Plus in cardiac surgery	17
Improving the performance of the Cleveland Clinic Score for predicting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a prospective multicenter cohort study	17
Spinal anesthesia with chlorprocaine as an effective and safe option for ambulatory gynecological surgery in patients with predicted difficult airway	16
Enhanced recovery after minimally invasive esophagectomy: could bilateral erector spinae block be the answer?	15
Postoperative delirium in the elderly: time to focus on pre- and postoperative management	15
The need for consistent epidemiological data on chronic pain in Italy and beyond	15
Bougie approach improves first-attempt success rate compared to stylet approach in patients with difficult airway needing endotracheal intubation: a meta-analysis	14
A comparative analysis of elevated endotracheal tube cuff pressure incidence in laparoscopic abdominal surgery: saline versus air inflation	13
Postoperative pain management in patients with coxarthrosis undergoing total hip arthroplasty: PENG block combined with LFCN block or wound infiltration?	12
The anesthetic implications of lumbar tattoos	12
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
Cognitive and non-cognitive factors affecting decision-making about deceased organ donation in Italy: a systematic review	11
Perioperative management in complex spine surgery	11
Family members' long-term perspectives on organ donation conversations: a pilot study of quality assessments	10
Artificial intelligence and telemedicine in anesthesia: potential and problems	10
Combination of pecs I block and supraclavicular nerves block for implant a port a cath: another step towards a complete analgesia	10
Remimazolam: a new reminder to keep our guard up	10
Evaluation of the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in epidural labor analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Effects of COVID-19 on a mature citizen first responder system in the German district of Gütersloh: an observational study	10
Risk-stratifying COVID-19 patients using lung ultrasonography: an underutilized tool with growing evidence	10
Postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality after major abdominal surgery. An observational multicenter prospective study	10
Transversus abdominis plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia for laparoscopic surgery: advancing the definitive evolution of ERAS?	10
Stop clopidogrel before neuraxial anesthesia in elderly patients with femoral fracture: should we rely on time?	10
Performance of Shock Index as a predictor of severe postpartum hemorrhage following cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: a retrospective cohort study	9
Comparative benefits of local anesthesia and spinal anesthesia in adult open inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of clinical randomized controlled trials	9
Highlights of the September 2024 issue	9
Highlights of the June 2024 issue	9
Incidence of dreaming during ciprofol anesthesia for painless gastroscopy	9
Ultrasound-guided distal glossopharyngeal nerve block for post-tonsillectomy pain relief in adults: a prospective randomized study	9
Anesthesia for the elderly: a narrative review	9
Transcutaneous electromyography associated with electric activity of the diaphragm allows differential diagnosis complex neuro-myopathy	8
High flow nasal oxygen vs. continuous positive airway pressure in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: the missing direct comparison	8
Effects of dexmedetomidine on early cognitive function in elderly patients after abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis	8
Reply: do we really need new approaches for laparoscopic cholecystectomy analgesia?	8
Comparison of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block and erector spinae plane block in terms of their effects on postoperative pain in open nephrectomy	8
Understanding left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in anesthesia and intensive care patients: a glass with progressive shape change	8
Lung ultrasound predicts non-invasive ventilation outcome in COVID-19 acute respiratory failure: a pilot study	8
The effectiveness of scalp nerve block on hemodynamic response in craniotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials	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
Continuous subarachnoid anesthesia in laparoscopic prostatectomy to enhance hemodynamic stability	8
Mitigating nitrous oxide contamination in the pediatric induction room: a new strategy for enhanced environmental safety	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
Serratus plane block and parasternal block associated to achieve greater effectiveness and safety in cardioverter-defibrillator implantation	8
Multimodal analgesic strategies in polytraumatized patients	8
Serum neurofilament light chain as an early diagnostic biomarker for critical illness polyneuropathy	8
Acute kidney injury after liver transplantation, perioperative risk factors, and outcome: prospective observational study of 1681 patients (OLTx Study)	7
Understanding the anatomy of pelvic fascia: implications for regional anesthesia	7
Correlation between skin temperature gradient and severity in intensive care patients: a pilot exploratory study	7
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia in clavicle surgeries: new indications for a novel block	7
Cervical plexus block and carotid endarterectomy in the COVID-19 pandemic: regional anesthesia is the key	7
Scope of snorkel technique during pediatric gas induction	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
Evaluation of analgesic effects and safety of quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
The anterior branch of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve innervates the anterior knee: a randomized volunteer trial	7
Internal necklace as a nasogastric tube placement complication	7
Highlights of the May 2024 issue	7
Dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine together as adjuvants of ropivacaine 0.15% for a brachial plexus block lasting 20 hours	7
Impact of airway devices and emergency airway techniques characteristics on airway adverse events in mainland China: a cross-sectional study	7
Highlights of the November 2023 issue	7

The role of interleukin-6 in septic patients: why biomarkers cannot substitute our brain	7
Hiccup, a neglected side-effect of remimazolam bolus?	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
Use of an intraoperative veno-venous bypass during liver transplantation: an observational, single center, cohort study	6
No matter how "special" a clinical setting might be: pain should always be assessed and managed	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
Anatomical spread of local anesthetic in circumpsoas block: a cadaveric study	6
Efficacy of femoral periarterial block in preventing thigh tourniquet pain: a randomized controlled trial	6
Authors' reply to "Role of erector spinae plane block in breast surgeries"	6
Is the femoral nerve affected by iliopsoas block? A cadaveric volume study	6
Which place for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Intensive Care Unit and operating room?	6
Posterior quadratus lumborum block in chronic hip pain, preliminary results from a prospective study	6
Prognostic role of automatic pupillometry in sepsis: a retrospective study	6
NIRS: a gadget or a must for critically ill patients?	6
Efficacy of quadro-iliac plane block in single level lumbar discectomies: a case series for novel block	6
Effect of sugammadex on the recovery of gastrointestinal motility after open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	6
Irrational refusal of medical treatment: ethical considerations	6
Bilateral erector spinae plane block for percutaneous portal vein embolization	6
Personalized positive end-expiratory pressure during general anesthesia: go with the flow	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
Tips for pericapsular nerve group (PENG) neurolytic blocks	6
A novel ultrasound-guided technique for intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve block	6
Prevalence and risk factors for venous thromboembolic events in critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a prospective observational study	6
Centralized monitored anesthesia care by nurse anesthetist for cataract and glaucoma surgery in a 1:3 ratio: a non-inferiority study	6
Survival difference in patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in COVID-19 vs. non-COVID ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Sacral plexus block: what if I cannot see the sciatic nerve?	6
Carotid vs. aortic velocity time integral and peak velocity to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. A comparative study	6
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
Effect of systemic lidocaine infusion on optic nerve sheath diameter during laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled study	5
The care relationship and medically assisted suicide: where are we heading?	5
Effect of non-invasive bilateral sphenopalatine ganglion block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty surgery: a randomized controlled study	5
Italian pediatric intensive care units admitting critically ill cancer children: results from a national survey	5
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2021. Anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine	5
Simplified calculation of mechanical power for pressure controlled ventilation in Covid-19 ARDS patients	5
Indications and measures of medical emergency teams: a retrospective evaluation of in-hospital emergency operations of the German Resuscitation Register	5
Intercostobrachial neuralgia after surgery for acromioclavicular joint dislocation with occult rib fractures	5
External oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB) for cholecystectomy in a child with hereditary spherocytosis	5
Effectiveness of ChatGPT-4 in predicting the human decision to send patients to the postoperative intensive care unit: a prospective multicentric study	5
A protocol based on hypotension probability indicator vs. standard care to prevent intraoperative hypotension during supratentorial brain surgery: a prospective randomized pilot trial	5
Dexmedetomidine: the most versatile and multitasking of anesthetics	5
The prognostic role of Neurologic Pupil Index in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	5
Intracranial subdural hematoma during labor analgesia without apparent dural puncture	5
Combined PECs II block with parasternal block for awake radical mastectomy	5
The role of noninvasive brain oximetry in adult critically ill patients without primary non-anoxic brain injury	5
Defining the fascial blocks: lights and shadows	5
Control of the tracheal tube with McGrath® MAC blade-1	5
Predictors of chronic postsurgical pain: a step forward towards personalized medicine	5
Out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic: changes in demographics, outcomes and management	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
Efficacy of dexmedetomidine as a proficient measure to prevent emergence delirium among children undergoing invasive cardiac catheterization	4
Selective ultrasound-guided nerve root block improves outcomes for discectomy in patients with cervical disc disease: a randomized, controlled, single-blinded study	4
Ultrasound evaluation of the distal radial artery for arterial cannulation in Chinese patients: a prospective observational study	4
The myth of Atlas and the basic principles of airway management: devil is in details	4
Comparison of postoperative awakening between ciprofol and propofol in elderly patients undergoing hip replacement surgery: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial	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
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
The journey towards nomenclature standardization for interfascial plane blocks: there is still much to do	4
From anesthetist-intensivist to diastolologist: is this a path to follow?	4
Early versus late tracheostomy for traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Bullous emphysema and breast surgery: could fascial blocks be the best strategy?	4
Obituary: neostigmine, the consequences of a premature loss	4
Impact of anesthesiologist experience on neuraxial anesthesia outcomes in cesarean sections	4
Ultrasound-guided parasternal blocks: techniques, clinical indications and future prospects	4
Para-sartorial compartments (Pasc) block for knee surgeries: a report of five cases	4
Better prognostication after intensive care unit cardiac arrest	4
Complete anesthesia after unilateral sacral ESP block	4
Low back pain: is it time for erector spinae plane block?	4
Phenotypes of hemodynamic response to fluid challenge during anesthesia: a cluster analysis	4
A case of successful regional anesthesia management for awake scapular fracture surgery	4
The past, the present and the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence in anesthesia and Postanesthesia Care Units (PACU)	4
Effect of ultrasound angle for radial artery cannulation in adults: a randomized controlled trial	4
Prospective analysis on carotid endarterectomy: intermediate-deep ultrasound-guided cervical blockade versus general anesthesia	4
Anesthetic considerations in COVID-associated mucormycosis in a patient with autoimmune disorders	4
Brochure and video-assisted anesthesia interviews: the "human touch" goes further	4
Factors to consider for fascial plane blocks' success in acute and chronic pain management	4
Early procalcitonin to predict mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a multicentric cohort study	4
Erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block for postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	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
Regional analgesia techniques following nephrectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Preoperative frailty assessment with ultrasound in elderly patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty	4
Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion to predict arterial hypotension caused by general anesthesia induction	4
Does the definition of fluid responsiveness affect passive leg raising reliability? A methodological ancillary analysis from a multicentric study	4
Remimazolam: back to the future	4
Uncontrolled donation after circulatory death in the Tuscany region: evolving paradigms and potentials. An 8-year experience	4
Kidney transplantation in a patient taking a direct oral anticoagulant	4
Is HFJV a better alternative ventilation technique for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy? A randomized trial	4
Perioperative management and surgical field optimization in functional endoscopic sinus surgery	4
Accuracy of ultrasonography predicting spread location following intraneural and subparaneural injections: a scoping review	4
Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging-guided tracheal intubation in Hirayama myelopathy	4
Left atrial mass after mitral valve replacement: thrombus, tumor, or a normal variant?	4
Difference between prolonged versus standard duration of prone position in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	4
Value of combining endoscopic technology to ultrasound during adductor canal steroid injection for management of bilateral osteoarthritis knee pain	4
Is really thoracic paravertebral block superior to erector spinae plane block for pain control after modified radical mastectomy?	3
From ultrasound to artificial intelligence: a new era of the regional anesthesia	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
It actually does matter what and how much you give!	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
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2022: critical care	3
Effects of oral pregabalin on postoperative sleep of patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized double-blind controlled trial	3
Telephone informed consent hurdles in pandemic surgery research	3
When a TAP becomes a QL block: a dynamic way to perform the fascial blocks	3
The clinical value of nonpharmacological interventions for preventing postoperative delirium: a narrative review	3
Edema and redness on the tip of the tongue after placement of an i-gel® device	3
Dexmedetomidine and postoperative ileus: when sparing opioids is the key	3
Therapeutic potentials of mesenchymal stromal cells-derived extracellular vesicles in liver failure and marginal liver graft rehabilitation: a scoping review	3
Peripheral nerve block for acute limb ischemia	3
Unanticipated difficult intubation due to giant vallecula cyst	3
Updates on neurologic complications in pediatric regional anesthesia	3
Regional anesthesia techniques and postoperative delirium: systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Alveolar (de)recruitability and (in)stability	3
The GRIM Test could be useful in detecting fabricated data	3
We need sedation… just "as needed!"	3
Pharmacologic interventions for the therapy of postanesthetic shivering in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	3
An observational study of gastric content in women scheduled for cesarean section or operative hysteroscopy	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
The real world of the dorsal segmental distribution of the spinal nerves: the information from cutaneous rash in patients with herpes zoster	3
Comparison of dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and magnesium sulfate for the prevention of emergence agitation following sevoflurane-based anesthesia in pediatric cardiac catheterization	3
Diagnostic value of circulating IL-6 in adult sepsis: a meta-analysis	3
Comparison between hemodynamic effects of remimazolam and propofol during general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
A systematic review and meta-analysis of three risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain: age, sex and preoperative pain	3
Hydrocortisone may act through the angiotensin II receptor-2 level in patients with catecholamine-resistant septic shock	3
Cadaveric investigation about the spread of peritibial fascial infiltration block	3
What's new on the management of obstetric patients who tested positive for COVID-19?	3
Respiratory mechanics heterogeneity is related to inflammatory biomarkers in acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19	3
Postoperative ileus. What cannot be cured must be endured?	3
Use of capsaicin for the treatment of localized neuropathic pain post-thoracotomy	3
Modified thoracoabdominal nerves block through perichondrial approach block for pediatric kidney transplantation	3
Electroencephalographic Density Spectral Array monitoring in pediatric anesthesia: clinical background and practical applications	3
The role of F-18 FDG PET/CT in the prognosis of patients with hypoxic/anoxic brain injury after cardio-circulatory arrest	3
Para-sartorial compartments block: a cadaveric study of dye spreading	3
Effect of lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on postoperative recovery in elder patients undergoing colorectal surgery	3
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	3
Subcostal TAPSE measured by anatomical M-mode: prospective reliability clinical study in critically ill patients	3
Education is needed to honor do not resuscitate decisions	3
The effect of off-hours hip surgery on patients' outcomes: a RECORD-compliant retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study	3
Remimazolam versus propofol for procedural sedation and anesthesia: a systemic review and meta-analysis	3
What's new on EEG monitoring in the ICU	3
Tracheal cuff pressure control in intubated young children: a randomized crossover trial of two cuff-pressure regulators	3
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
Platelet activation state in early stages of COVID-19	3
Long-term complications of COVID-19 in ICU survivors: what do we know?	3
Cardiorenal syndrome in Intensive Care Unit and echocardiography: a balance between systole, diastole and volume!	3
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: novel thoracic paraspinal block for thoracoscopic and shoulder surgery	3
An alternative sonographic approach to infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block: make it easy	3