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Papers

(The TQCC of Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology is 3. 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
Anatomic barriers to paraspinal blocks: a cadaver case series	37
Airway management in mucopolysaccharidosis: a retrospective case series review	26
Preoperative iron supplementation in non-anemic patients undergoing major surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Revisiting risk-profiling in pediatric cardiac anesthesia: a commentary on troponin-based outcome measures	18
Malignant hyperthermia and surnames: ethical dilemmas and diagnostic pitfalls	14
Retrospective review of spinal magnetic resonance images to determine the margin of safety for epidural analgesia in pediatric patients	13
Hemodynamic management in liver transplantation: toward an evidence-based perioperative strategy	11
Hemodynamic course during ablation and selective hepatic artery embolization for metastatic liver carcinoid: a retrospective observational study	11
Effectiveness of the hypotension prediction index in non-cardiac surgeries: a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis	11
The association of hemoglobin with postoperative delirium and atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a retrospective sub-study	10
Is Mallampati classification a good screening test? A prospective cohort evaluating the predictive values of Mallampati test at different thresholds	10
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 agonists in perioperative medicine: to suspend or not to suspend, that is the question	9
Identifying patient safety competences among anesthesiology residents: systematic review	9
Cannabinoid products for pain management: recommendations from the São Paulo State Society of Anesthesiology	9
Perioperative fluid therapy: more questions than definitive answers	9
Comparison of palonosetron and ondansetron in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in renal transplantation recipients: a randomized clinical trial	8
Contribution margin per hour of operating room to reallocate unutilized operating room time: a cost-effectiveness analysis	8
A physiology-driven approach to postoperative sedation after urgent liver transplantation for acute liver failure	8
The antioxidant effect of preischemic dexmedetomidine in a rat model: increased expression of Nrf2/HO-1 via the PKC pathway	8
Optimizing pediatric surgical analgesia: recent trends in regional anesthesia	8
Association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative nausea and vomiting: a retrospective analysis of 247 thyroidectomy cases	8
Prevention of shivering post spinal anesthesia: Ondansetron vs. Nefopam ‒ a prospective randomized controlled trial	8
Effectiveness of intracuff alkalinized lidocaine associated with intravenous dexamethasone in reducing laryngotracheal morbidity in children undergoing general anesthesia for tonsillectomy: a randomiz	8
Identification and economic burden of main adverse events of nerve injuries caused by regional anesthesia: a systematic review	8
Patient-centered outcomes and interaction effects in a factorial trial of pneumoperitoneum pressure and neuromuscular blockade depth	7

Predictive performance of thyromental height for difficult laryngoscopies in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Methylene blue as an adjuvant during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: an experimental study in rats	7
Kidney transplantation and perioperative complications: a prospective cohort study	7
Assessment of superior vena cava diameter and collapsibility index in liver transplantation: a prospective observational study	7
Preoperative fasting and GLP-1 receptor agonists: gastric retention without increased aspiration risk	7
Preemptive regional nerve blocks for sternotomy in pediatric cardiac surgery: a Bayesian network meta-analysis	7
ICERA: Increasing accessibility to medical education through structured international collaboration	7
Therapeutic ultrasound ameliorates hyperalgesia and edema on CFA-induced persistent inflammatory response in mice	6
Association between troponin and NT-proBNP levels, cytokines, and clinical outcomes in early sepsis response: a cohort study	6
A way forward in pulmonary aspiration incidence reduction: ultrasound, mathematics, and worldwide data collection	6
Awake craniotomy for eloquent pial arteriovenous fistula: anesthetic and surgical consideration of a rare case	6
Beneath the surface: the emerging concern of covert stroke in surgery	6
Entrapped thrombus in transit	6
Impact of withholding early antibiotic therapy in nonseptic surgical patients with suspected nosocomial infection: a retrospective cohort analysis	6
Hands-free continuous transthoracic echocardiography and transcranial Doppler using a 3D-printed transducer holder connected to a hydraulic arm	6
Comparative effectiveness of TAP block, EOIP block, and standard care for postoperative analgesia in renal transplantation: a retrospective study	6
Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) in obstetric anesthesia fellowship training: survey of North American programs	6
Use, perceptions, and barriers to supraglottic airway devices in Brazil: a national cross-sectional survey with global implications	6
Hypertonic saline versus mannitol for brain relaxation in supratentorial tumor surgery: a prospective randomized trial	5
Development and evaluation of an educational comic leaflet for pediatric anesthesia care	5
The effect of gestational age on short- and long-term complications following primary esophageal atresia repair	5
Serum lactate in anhepatic patients and the impact of continuous renal replacement therapy on its clearance: a case series	5
The role of biological sex in neurophysiological associations of patients with chronic osteoarthritis pain: a prospective cross-sectional study	5
Using submandibular ultrasonography to assess intraoperative changes in the laryngeal anatomic structures: a pilot study	5
Mechanical needle guidance for ultrasound-guided parasagittal oblique in-plane paravertebral blocks: a cadaveric study	5
Letter to the Editor commenting on “Efficacy of serratus anterior plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after breast cancer surgery: a randomized trial”	5
Perceived stress among Brazilian anesthesiologists before and after a mindfulness-based program: preliminary findings	5
Anesthetic induction and endotracheal intubation in the sitting position due to the fixed forearm caught by a meat grinder	5
Implementing a well-being curriculum in anesthesiology residency: insights from a teaching hospital in Brazil	5
Hydroxyethyl starch for perioperative fluid management: a critical appraisal	5
End-tidal carbon dioxide measurements as a surrogate to arterial carbon dioxide during pediatric laparoscopic surgeries: a prospective observational cohort study	5
Challenges in surgical and perioperative care for Brazil's aging population	5
Continuous erector spinae plane block for analgesia and better pulmonary functions in patients with multiple rib fractures: a prospective descriptive study	5
Imaging classification in videolaryngoscopy: are we on the right track?	5
From the Turing Test to AI detectors: an epistemological mismatch in scholarly publishing	5
The use of ketamine on emergence agitation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Association between preoperative anemia optimization and major complications after non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective analysis	5
Compliance with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol recommendations for bariatric surgery in an obesity treatment center	5
Preoperative fasting for the infusion of “yerba mate”: a randomized clinical trial with ultrasound evaluation of gastric contents	5
Bradycardia in a pediatric population after sugammadex administration: case series	5
Apelin-13 reverses bupivacaine-induced cardiotoxicity: an experimental study	4
Impact of colloids or crystalloids in renal function assessed by NGAL and KIM-1 after hysterectomy: randomized controlled trial	4
Analgesic effect of continuous adductor canal block versus continuous femoral nerve block for knee arthroscopic surgery: a randomized trial	4
Efficacy of serratus anterior plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after breast cancer surgery - a randomized trial	4
Shaping the future of anesthesia research: celebrating progress and embracing new challenges	4
Dexmedetomidine versus sufentanil as adjuvants to bupivacaine for brachial plexus block during upper extremity surgery: a randomized clinical trial	4
Independent preoperative predictors of day-of-surgery red cell transfusion in major orthopedic surgery: a six-year retrospective cohort of 7072 patients	4
Ultrasound-measured cutaneous-epiglottic distance for predicting difficult laryngoscopy: an observational study	4
Comparative efficacy of perioperative lidocaine infusion versus thoracic epidural analgesia for pain management in abdominal surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Tension pneumocephalus	4

Circumpsoas block ... an anterior myofascial plane block for lumbar plexus elements: case report	4
Association between family environment and emergence delirium in pediatric patients after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: an observational prospective study	4
Use of the cardiac power index to predict fluid responsiveness in the prone position: a proof-of-concept study	4
Effect of lidocaine and magnesium sulfate on rocuronium onset time: a randomized controlled experimental study	4
The impact of emergence delirium on hospital length of stay for children who underwent tonsillectomy/adenotonsillectomy: an observational retrospective study	4
Comparative effects of ciprofol and propofol on perioperative outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Reply to Comment on “Comparison of automatic versus constant CPAP in elderly patients after major abdominal surgery: a randomized noninferiority trial”	4
Reinforcing the valuable role of gastric ultrasound for volume and content assessment: an observational study	4
The pulmonary artery catheter in modern anesthesiology and intensive care: indications, benefits, and limitations	4
Neuroligins facilitate the development of bone cancer pain via regulating synaptic transmission: an experimental study	4
Ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group and obturator nerve phenol neurolysis for refractory inpatient hip cancer metastasis pain: a case report	4
Safety and effectiveness of adding fentanyl or sufentanil to spinal anesthesia: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
The role of right ventricular systolic pressure and ARISCAT score in perioperative pulmonary risk assessment	3
Risk factors for prolonged ventilation in patients undergoing endovascular treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysm: a retrospective cohort study	3
Erector spinae plane block for urgent pleuroscopy: a possible change in anesthetic approach for high-risk patients	3
Efficacy of a single dose of esmolol to prevent extubation-related complications during emergence from anesthesia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	3
Impact of anesthetic technique on troponin I levels in pediatric cardiac surgery: a randomized clinical trial	3
Sildenafil in endotoxin-induced pulmonary hypertension: an experimental study	3
Home mechanical ventilation: a narrative review and a proposal of practical approach	3
Medication adherence in treating non-oncologic chronic pain: a problem to solve?	3
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology: 75 years consolidating achievements	3
Effect of virtual reality on preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty	3
Exploring the analgesic effects of pregabalin for post-chikungunya arthralgia: a comparative double-blind study	3
Association of low-dose naltrexone and transcranial direct current stimulation in fibromyalgia: a randomized, double-blinded, parallel clinical trial	3
Pudendal nerve block for circumcision of pediatric patient with Pierre Robin Sequence: case report	3
Ciprofol versus propofol for sedation in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Comparison of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam for premedication in pediatric patients: an updated meta-analysis with trial-sequential analysis	3
Cardiopulmonary effects of prolonged surgical abdominal retractors application during general anesthesia: a prospective observational comparative study	3
Metoprolol for prevention of bucking at orotracheal extubation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial	3
Infraclavicular versus costoclavicular approaches to ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Primary ciliary dyskinesia: a case of complete Kartagener's syndrome in a patient undergoing cesarean section	3
Anesthesiology and pain medicine	3
The anesthesiologist thoughts on medical residency in anesthesiology in Brazil	3
Goal-directed therapy with continuous SvcO2 monitoring in pediatric cardiac surgery: the PediaSat single-center randomized trial	3
Analgesia nociception index as a tool to assess the effectiveness of paravertebral block in total mastectomy: a prospective cohort study	3
Greening the operating room	3
Management of airway obstruction following lidocaine nebulization in a case of tracheal stenosis: case report	3
Variable ventilation with two PEEP levels (BiPEEP) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a pilot study	3