OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Anesthesia and Analgesia is 32. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Once in a Lifetime	116
Redefining Pain Chronicity: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Mesocorticolimbic Circuit Adaptations	103
Preoperative Multidisciplinary Huddles for Unscheduled Cesarean Deliveries: Expanding Scope	100
Tube Tip In Pharynx Ventilation—Single-Handed, Always Available, Occasionally Lifesaving	79
Ketamine and Traumatic Memory After Intensive Care Unit Discharge: Limitation of Opioid-Only Analgesia	78
Absence of Neuromuscular Monitoring Limits Interpretation of Adverse Outcome Comparisons	70
HCUP Databases May Be Helpful in Limiting Bias	70
Continuous and Noninvasive Total Blood Hemoglobin Measurement Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectrometry	59
Publication Bias in Leading Anesthesiology Journals: A Systematic Review	51
Preoperative Cognitive Impairment and Cardiac Surgery	49
The Empty Space	47
Social Determinants of Health in Machine-Learning Algorithms	45
Supraglottic Airways in Children With Predicted Difficult Airway Management: Awake or Not Awake, That Is the Question!	45
In Response	44
Not Even a Whisper: On Losing One’s Voice	43
Do Not Teach the Landmark Technique for Central Venous Catheterization—Primum Non Nocere!	43
Middle Eastern and North African: Recognizing the New US Census Category in Anesthesiology Research and Practice	41
The Role of Preoperative Troponin Measurement and MACCE	41
Writing “The Stairs on Billy Buck Hill”	41
Distinction Between Uncontrolled or Previously Treated and Controlled Hypertensive Patients	41
Cannabis-Responsive Biomarkers: Answering the Call for Critical Appraisal of Medical Cannabis	38
Interpretation and Considerations in the Mendelian Randomization Study on Chronic Pain, Analgesics, and Cognitive Status	38
Requesting Further Clarification Prior to Drawing Conclusive Insights on Disparities in Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting	38
Effectiveness of Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics in Preventing Postoperative Sore Throat	37
A Roadmap to Optimize Intraoperative Mechanical Ventilation	36

Night Float Rotations: Continued Questions With Few Answers	36
Are Anesthesiologists Prepared to Manage Patients With Critical Cardiac Disease?	35
Definition and Treatment of Hyperfibrinolysis During Liver Transplantation: Are All Viscoelastic Tests Created Equal?	35
In Response	35
The New Old Solution: Whole Blood for Nontraumatic Hemorrhage	34
The Influence of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure and Pneumoperitoneum on Lung Ventilation Parameters in Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery	33
Enduring Barriers to Delivery of Safe Anesthesia in Rural Afghanistan: Report From a Kandahar Training Program	32
Obituary: Dr Ronald D. Miller, 1939–2025—A Legacy of Excellence	32