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	103
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	33
Unlucky bleeding: factor XIII	30
Is surgery on patients recently recovered from COVID-19 safe?	28
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	27
Contribution towards a fair innovation	22
Supplemental low-dose esketamine to propofol versus propofol alone on perioperative characteristics in children undergoing surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial	20
Development and validation of an artificial neural network prediction model for postpartum hemorrhage with placenta previa	19
Highlights of the March 2025 issue	19
Effect of opioid-free anesthesia on postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery	17
Efficacy of ultrasound-guided parasternal block in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	17
Cerebral hemodynamics after cardiac arrest: implications for clinical management	17
Good clinical practice for the use of vasopressor and inotropic drugs in critically ill patients: state-of-the-art and expert consensus	17
Improving the performance of the Cleveland Clinic Score for predicting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a prospective multicenter cohort study	17
Hypercoagulable state complications in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia	16
Evaluation of the impact of HMS Plus on postoperative blood loss compared with ACT Plus in cardiac surgery	16
Spinal anesthesia with chlorprocaine as an effective and safe option for ambulatory gynecological surgery in patients with predicted difficult airway	15
Postoperative delirium in the elderly: time to focus on pre- and postoperative management	14
Enhanced recovery after minimally invasive esophagectomy: could bilateral erector spinae block be the answer?	13
Postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality after major abdominal surgery. An observational multicenter prospective study	12
Artificial intelligence and telemedicine in anesthesia: potential and problems	12
Bougie approach improves first-attempt success rate compared to stylet approach in patients with difficult airway needing endotracheal intubation: a meta-analysis	12
The need for consistent epidemiological data on chronic pain in Italy and beyond	12
Ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block: understanding the cervical fasciae to clarify the nomenclature of this technique	11

Perioperative management in complex spine surgery	11
The anesthetic implications of lumbar tattoos	11
Emergency tracheal intubation in COVID-19 patients with the I-view videolaryngoscope	11
A comparative analysis of elevated endotracheal tube cuff pressure incidence in laparoscopic abdominal surgery: saline versus air inflation	11
Effect of co-administration of intravenous lidocaine and dexmedetomidine on the recovery from laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial	10
Effects of COVID-19 on a mature citizen first responder system in the German district of Gütersloh: an observational study	10
Remimazolam: a new reminder to keep our guard up	10
Transversus abdominis plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia for laparoscopic surgery: advancing the definitive evolution of ERAS?	10
Postoperative pain management in patients with coxarthrosis undergoing total hip arthroplasty: PENG block combined with LFCN block or wound infiltration?	10
Stop clopidogrel before neuraxial anesthesia in elderly patients with femoral fracture: should we rely on time?	10
Cognitive and non-cognitive factors affecting decision-making about deceased organ donation in Italy: a systematic review	10
Combination of pecs I block and supraclavicular nerves block for implant a port a cath: another step towards a complete analgesia	10
Family members' long-term perspectives on organ donation conversations: a pilot study of quality assessments	10
Evaluation of the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in epidural labor analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Highlights of the September 2024 issue	9
Highlights of the June 2024 issue	9
Risk-stratifying COVID-19 patients using lung ultrasonography: an underutilized tool with growing evidence	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	8
Laryngeal Mask Airway-SupremeTM (LMAS) in elective non-cardiac surgery: towards a more accurate quantification of difficult placement	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
Lung ultrasound predicts non-invasive ventilation outcome in COVID-19 acute respiratory failure: a pilot study	8
Comparative benefits of local anesthesia and spinal anesthesia in adult open inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of clinical randomized controlled trials	8
Effects of dexmedetomidine on early cognitive function in elderly patients after abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis	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
The effectiveness of scalp nerve block on hemodynamic response in craniotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials	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
Continuous subarachnoid anesthesia in laparoscopic prostatectomy to enhance hemodynamic stability	8
Reply: do we really need new approaches for laparoscopic cholecystectomy analgesia?	8
Serum neurofilament light chain as an early diagnostic biomarker for critical illness polyneuropathy	8
Perioperative care in cardiac surgery	7
Understanding the anatomy of pelvic fascia: implications for regional anesthesia	7
Acute kidney injury after liver transplantation, perioperative risk factors, and outcome: prospective observational study of 1681 patients (OLTx Study)	7
Long-term postoperative quality of life and choice of anesthetic agents	7
High flow nasal oxygen vs. continuous positive airway pressure in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: the missing direct comparison	7
Understanding left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in anesthesia and intensive care patients: a glass with progressive shape change	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
Incidence of dreaming during ciprofol anesthesia for painless gastroscopy	7
Transcutaneous electromyography associated with electric activity of the diaphragm allows differential diagnosis complex neuro-myopathy	7
Performance of Shock Index as a predictor of severe postpartum hemorrhage following cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: a retrospective cohort study	7
Highlights of the November 2023 issue	7
The role of interleukin-6 in septic patients: why biomarkers cannot substitute our brain	7
Short-term effects of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients on body composition	7
Mitigating nitrous oxide contamination in the pediatric induction room: a new strategy for enhanced environmental safety	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	6
The anterior branch of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve innervates the anterior knee: a randomized volunteer trial	6
Brain death and the internet: evaluating the readability and quality of online health information	6
Personalized positive end-expiratory pressure during general anesthesia: go with the flow	6

Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia in clavicle surgeries: new indications for a novel block	6
Anatomical spread of local anesthetic in circumpsoas block: a cadaveric study	6
Tips for pericapsular nerve group (PENG) neurolytic blocks	6
Use of an intraoperative veno-venous bypass during liver transplantation: an observational, single center, cohort study	6
Correlation between skin temperature gradient and severity in intensive care patients: a pilot exploratory study	6
Highlights of the May 2024 issue	6
Authors' reply to "Role of erector spinae plane block in breast surgeries"	6
Internal necklace as a nasogastric tube placement complication	6
"Deep rectus sheath block" or "anterior transversalis fascia block"? Investigating the mechanism of a novel ultrasound-guided technique	6
Hiccup, a neglected side-effect of remimazolam bolus?	6
Irrational refusal of medical treatment: ethical considerations	6
Post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout and their impact on global functioning in Italian emergency healthcare workers	6
Which place for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Intensive Care Unit and operating room?	6
Scope of snorkel technique during pediatric gas induction	6
Cervical plexus block and carotid endarterectomy in the COVID-19 pandemic: regional anesthesia is the key	6
A novel ultrasound-guided technique for intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve block	6
Dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine together as adjuvants of ropivacaine 0.15% for a brachial plexus block lasting 20 hours	6
Efficacy of quadro-iliac plane block in single level lumbar discectomies: a case series for novel block	6
Impact of airway devices and emergency airway techniques characteristics on airway adverse events in mainland China: a cross-sectional study	6
Centralized monitored anesthesia care by nurse anesthetist for cataract and glaucoma surgery in a 1:3 ratio: a non-inferiority study	6
Prognostic role of automatic pupillometry in sepsis: a retrospective study	6
Sacral plexus block: what if I cannot see the sciatic nerve?	6
Effect of non-invasive bilateral sphenopalatine ganglion block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty surgery: a randomized controlled study	5
Intercostobrachial neuralgia after surgery for acromioclavicular joint dislocation with occult rib fractures	5
Beliefs and attitudes of PICU doctors and nurses on parental presence and open visiting policies: an Italian nationwide survey	5
NIRS: a gadget or a must for critically ill patients?	5
Prevalence and risk factors for venous thromboembolic events in critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a prospective observational study	5
Defining the fascial blocks: lights and shadows	5
The role of noninvasive brain oximetry in adult critically ill patients without primary non-anoxic brain injury	5
Effect of systemic lidocaine infusion on optic nerve sheath diameter during laparoscopic hysterectomy: 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
Posterior quadratus lumborum block in chronic hip pain, preliminary results from a prospective study	5
Carotid vs. aortic velocity time integral and peak velocity to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. A comparative 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
Indications and measures of medical emergency teams: a retrospective evaluation of in-hospital emergency operations of the German Resuscitation Register	5
Effect of sugammadex on the recovery of gastrointestinal motility after open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	5
Combined PECs II block with parasternal block for awake radical mastectomy	5
Efficacy of femoral periarterial block in preventing thigh tourniquet pain: a randomized controlled trial	5
Bilateral erector spinae plane block for percutaneous portal vein embolization	5
Is the femoral nerve affected by iliopsoas block? A cadaveric volume study	5
No matter how "special" a clinical setting might be: pain should always be assessed and managed	5
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	5
Survival difference in patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in COVID-19 vs. non-COVID ARDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Factors to consider for fascial plane blocks' success in acute and chronic pain management	4
Preoperative frailty assessment with ultrasound in elderly patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty	4
Uncontrolled donation after circulatory death in the Tuscany region: evolving paradigms and potentials. An 8-year experience	4
Better prognostication after intensive care unit cardiac arrest	4
Regional analgesia techniques following nephrectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Does the definition of fluid responsiveness affect passive leg raising reliability? A methodological ancillary analysis from a multicentric study	4
Accuracy of ultrasonography predicting spread location following intraneural and subparaneural injections: a scoping review	4
Predictors of chronic postsurgical pain: a step forward towards personalized medicine	4
A case of successful regional anesthesia management for awake scapular fracture surgery	4
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2021. Anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine	4
Comparison of postoperative awakening between ciprofol and propofol in elderly patients undergoing hip replacement surgery: a single-blind, randomized, controlled trial	4
Italian pediatric intensive care units admitting critically ill cancer children: results from a national survey	4
Effectiveness of ChatGPT-4 in predicting the human decision to send patients to the postoperative intensive care unit: a prospective multicentric study	4
Ultrasound-guided parasternal blocks: techniques, clinical indications and future prospects	4
Early versus late tracheostomy for traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging-guided tracheal intubation in Hirayama myelopathy	4
Remimazolam: back to the future	4
The effect of sacral erector spinae plane block on the quality of recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter study	4
Complete anesthesia after unilateral sacral ESP block	4
Impact of anesthesiologist experience on neuraxial anesthesia outcomes in cesarean sections	4
Ultrasound evaluation of the distal radial artery for arterial cannulation in Chinese patients: a prospective observational study	4
Erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block for postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The myth of Atlas and the basic principles of airway management: devil is in details	4
Brochure and video-assisted anesthesia interviews: the "human touch" goes further	4
Out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic: changes in demographics, outcomes and management	4
Obituary: neostigmine, the consequences of a premature loss	4
Control of the tracheal tube with McGrath® MAC blade-1	4
Value of combining endoscopic technology to ultrasound during adductor canal steroid injection for management of bilateral osteoarthritis knee pain	4
The care relationship and medically assisted suicide: where are we heading?	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
Continuous spinal infusion of prilocaine in high-risk surgical patients	4
Bullous emphysema and breast surgery: could fascial blocks be the best strategy?	4
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	4
Difference between prolonged versus standard duration of prone position in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	4
Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion to predict arterial hypotension caused by general anesthesia induction	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

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
Intracranial subdural hematoma during labor analgesia without apparent dural puncture	4
Left atrial mass after mitral valve replacement: thrombus, tumor, or a normal variant?	4
The prognostic role of Neurologic Pupil Index in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	4
Early procalcitonin to predict mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a multicentric cohort study	4
Dexmedetomidine: the most versatile and multitasking of anesthetics	4
External oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB) for cholecystectomy in a child with hereditary spherocytosis	4
Simplified calculation of mechanical power for pressure controlled ventilation in Covid-19 ARDS patients	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
Para-sartorial compartments (Pasc) block for knee surgeries: a report of five cases	4
When a TAP becomes a QL block: a dynamic way to perform the fascial blocks	3
The journey towards nomenclature standardization for interfascial plane blocks: there is still much to do	3
Performance of the laryngeal tube for airway management during cardiopulmonary resuscitation	3
Effect of ultrasound angle for radial artery cannulation in adults: a randomized controlled trial	3
The clinical value of nonpharmacological interventions for preventing postoperative delirium: a narrative review	3
The past, the present and the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence in anesthesia and Postanesthesia Care Units (PACU)	3
Dexmedetomidine and postoperative ileus: when sparing opioids is the key	3
Remimazolam versus propofol for procedural sedation and anesthesia: a systemic review and meta-analysis	3
Comparison between hemodynamic effects of remimazolam and propofol during general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Traumatic brain injury: shared national guidelines are still required	3
Is really thoracic paravertebral block superior to erector spinae plane block for pain control after modified radical mastectomy?	3
Modified thoracoabdominal nerves block through perichondrial approach block for pediatric kidney transplantation	3
We need sedation… just "as needed!"	3
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2022: critical care	3
Regional anesthesia techniques and postoperative delirium: systematic review and meta-analysis	3
The GRIM Test could be useful in detecting fabricated data	3
The real world of the dorsal segmental distribution of the spinal nerves: the information from cutaneous rash in patients with herpes zoster	3
Subcostal TAPSE measured by anatomical M-mode: prospective reliability clinical study in critically ill patients	3
A French nationwide survey on the practice of regional anesthesia for breast cancer 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
Kidney transplantation in a patient taking a direct oral anticoagulant	3
Is HFJV a better alternative ventilation technique for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy? A randomized trial	3
Prospective analysis on carotid endarterectomy: intermediate-deep ultrasound-guided cervical blockade versus general anesthesia	3
A systematic review and meta-analysis of three risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain: age, sex and preoperative pain	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
From ultrasound to artificial intelligence: a new era of the regional anesthesia	3
Comparison of dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and magnesium sulfate for the prevention of emergence agitation following sevoflurane-based anesthesia in pediatric cardiac catheterization	3
Electroencephalographic Density Spectral Array monitoring in pediatric anesthesia: clinical background and practical applications	3
The power of evolution cannot be contained, so let it be	3
Education is needed to honor do not resuscitate decisions	3
An alternative sonographic approach to infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block: make it easy	3
From anesthetist-intensivist to diastolologist: is this a path to follow?	3
Updates on neurologic complications in pediatric regional anesthesia	3
Cadaveric investigation about the spread of peritibial fascial infiltration block	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
It actually does matter what and how much you give!	3
Effect of lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on postoperative recovery in elder patients undergoing colorectal surgery	3
Postoperative ileus. What cannot be cured must be endured?	3
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	3
Anesthetic considerations in COVID-associated mucormycosis in a patient with autoimmune disorders	3
Perioperative management and surgical field optimization in functional endoscopic sinus surgery	3
Long-term complications of COVID-19 in ICU survivors: what do we know?	3
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: novel thoracic paraspinal block for thoracoscopic and shoulder surgery	3
Effects of oral pregabalin on postoperative sleep of patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized double-blind controlled trial	3
Pharmacologic interventions for the therapy of postanesthetic shivering in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	3
Alveolar (de)recruitability and (in)stability	3
What's new on EEG monitoring in the ICU	3
Para-sartorial compartments block: a cadaveric study of dye spreading	3
Use of capsaicin for the treatment of localized neuropathic pain post-thoracotomy	3
Unanticipated difficult intubation due to giant vallecula cyst	3
The role of F-18 FDG PET/CT in the prognosis of patients with hypoxic/anoxic brain injury after cardio-circulatory arrest	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
Comment on: A simple method against spread of COVID-19 when using a supraglottic airway for intermittent positive pressure ventilation during general anesthesia	3
An observational study of gastric content in women scheduled for cesarean section or operative hysteroscopy	3
Identification of the popliteal sciatic nerve through the above-knee lateral approach provides superior echogenicity and ultrasound visibility: a patient volunteer trial	2
Controlled phrenic nerve palsy for pulmonary resection surgery	2
Highlights of the January-February 2025 issue	2
Single shot serratus anterior plane block for post-thoracotomy pain management in cardiac surgery: could it be enough?	2
A prediction model for difficult intubation using skeletal features in patients affected by apnea-hypopnea syndrome	2
Rescue analgesia with serratus anterior plane block improved pain relief after thoracic surgery	2
A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2022: anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine	2
Research progress of goal-directed fluid therapy in prone position surgery	2
Artificial intelligence in intensive care: moving towards clinical decision support systems	2
Ultrasound-guided ulnar versus radial artery cannulation in children undergoing major non-cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial	2
Association between cuffed tracheal tube use and reduced ventilator-associated pneumonia and conditions after elective cardiac surgery in infants and young children	2
Acquisition of skills in critical emergency medicine: an experimental study on the SIAARTI Academy CREM experience	2
High-frequency very low-tidal volume ventilation during very high-power short-duration ablation for pulmonary vein isolation. A case series of patients with atrial fibrillation	2
On the sizes and distances of the sun and the moon	2
Double-edge sword in airway management for morbid obese patients outside the OR: time to intubate all?	2
A bilateral single level sacral erector spinae plane (S-ESP) block for gender reassignment surgery	2
Rapid sequence induction of anesthesia: works in progress and steps forward with focus to oxygenation and monitoring techniques	2
Effects of direct laryngoscopy versus Glidescope videolaryngoscopy on subjective and objective measures of cognitive workload: an in-vivo randomized trial	2
Should we treat fever in critically ill COVID-19 patients?	2
Combined erector spinae block and serratus plane block to cover the axilla in breast surgery: two arrows hitting the same target	2
Head CT for the intensivist: 10 tips and pearls	2
The power of mechanical ventilation may predict mortality in critically ill patients	2
Tracheal and gastric tube contemporary insertion under videolaryngoscopy in anesthetized patients	2
PECS II block as the main anesthetic technique in upper-external quadrantectomies of the breast: is it enough?	2
Perioperative hyperoxia and myocardial injury after surgery: a randomized controlled trial	2
Perioperative management of severe brain injured patients	2
Neuropathic component of postoperative pain for predicting post-cesarean chronic pain at three months: a prospective observational study	2
Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct for single-injection peripheral nerve blocks: an off-label empowerment	2
The safety of thoracic paravertebral block and erector spinae plane block in patients treated with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. A narrative review of the evidence	2
Safety and efficacy of remimazolam compared with propofol in induction of general anesthesia	2