Minerva Anestesiologica

Article	Citations
Safety and efficacy of remimazolam compared with propofol in induction of general anesthesia	77
Prevalence and outcome of silent hypoxemia in COVID-19	52
Opioid free anesthesia: evidence for short and long-term outcome	38
Noninvasive respiratory support in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 and other viral infections	33
Pericapsular nerve group block: an overview	33
Low diaphragm muscle mass predicts adverse outcome in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia: an exploratory pilot study	28
Management of critically ill patients with COVID-19: suggestions and instructions from the coordination of intensive care units of Lombardy	27
Remimazolam versus propofol for procedural sedation and anesthesia: a systemic review and meta-analysis	25
Lung ultrasound predicts non-invasive ventilation outcome in COVID-19 acute respiratory failure: a pilot study	24
Artificial intelligence and telemedicine in anesthesia: potential and problems	24
The diagnostic accuracy of mid-regional pro-adrenomedullin for sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Comparison of remimazolam and propofol about safety outcome indicators during general anesthesia in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Barotrauma in mechanically ventilated patients with Coronavirus disease 2019: a survey of 38 hospitals in Lombardy, Italy	17
Long-term complications of COVID-19 in ICU survivors: what do we know?	17
Chronic cancer and non-cancer pain and opioid-induced hyperalgesia share common mechanisms: neuroinflammation and central sensitization	16
Superficial cervical plexus block alone or combined with interscalene brachial plexus block in surgery for clavicle fractures: a randomized clinical trial	16
Remimazolam versus traditional sedatives for procedural sedation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and safety outcomes	15
Airways ultrasound in predicting difficult face mask ventilation	15
PROSAFE: a European endeavor to improve quality of critical care medicine in seven countries	15
Ultrasound-guided parasternal blocks: techniques, clinical indications and future prospects	14
A systematic review and meta-analysis of three risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain: age, sex and preoperative pain	13
Anesthesia for the elderly: a narrative review	13
Risk factors of postoperative delirium after liver transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Efficacy of ultrasound-guided parasternal block in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Neurophysiological models of phantom limb pain: what can be learnt	13

Detection of strong inspiratory efforts from the analysis of central venous pressure swings: a preliminary clinical study	12
Difference between prolonged versus standard duration of prone position in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective study	12
Post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout and their impact on global functioning in Italian emergency healthcare workers	12
PEEP in thoracic anesthesia: pros and cons	11
Gastroscopy sedation: clinical trial comparing propofol and sufentanil with or without remimazolam	11
Carotid vs. aortic velocity time integral and peak velocity to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. A comparative study	11
Bilateral lumbar ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus local anesthetic infiltration for perioperative analgesia in lumbar spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial	10
Understanding left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in anesthesia and intensive care patients: a glass with progressive shape change	10
The doctor's point of view: eye-tracking as an investigative tool in the extubation process in intensive care units. A pilot study	10
Serratus intercostal interfascial plane block in supraumbilical surgery: a prospective randomized comparison	10
Regional anesthesia techniques and postoperative delirium: systematic review and meta-analysis	10
COVID-19 pandemic in ICU. Limited resources for many patients: approaches and criteria for triaging	10
Benefits of dexmedetomidine on postoperative analgesia after bariatric surgery	10
Hiccup, a neglected side-effect of remimazolam bolus?	10
ESP block and chronic pain: the dark side of the moon	10
Hands-free induction of general anesthesia: a randomised pilot study comparing usual care and high-flow nasal oxygen	9
Postoperative fatigue after day surgery: prevalence and risk factors. A prospective observational study	9
Performance of the Hypotension Prediction Index in living donor liver transplant recipients	9
Risk factors for difficult Laryngeal Mask Airway LMA-Supreme™ (LMAS) placement in adults: a multicentric prospective observational study in an Italian population	9
Fever management in COVID-19 patients	9
Effects of lung-protective ventilation strategy on lung aeration loss and postoperative pulmonary complications in moderate-risk patients undergoing abdominal surgery	9
Hemoadsorption: effective in reducing circulating fragments of the endothelial glycocalyx during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery?	9
Comparison of efficacy of erector spinae plane block, thoracic paravertebral block, and erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block combination for acute pain after video-assisted thor	8
Causes of arterial hypotension during anesthetic induction with propofol investigated with perfusion index and ClearSightTM in young and elderly patients	8
Comparison of remifentanil consumption in pupillometry-guided versus conventional administration in children: a randomized controlled trial	8
Effect of opioid-free anesthesia on postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery	8
Massive transfusion in trauma: an evolving paradigm	8
General anesthesia in early childhood and possible association with autism: a population-based matched cohort study	8
Extracorporeal immune modulation in COVID-19 induced immune dysfunction and secondary infections: the role of oXiris® membrane	8
Artificial intelligence in intensive care: moving towards clinical decision support systems	8
Remimazolam: an ultrashort-acting intravenous anesthetic suitable for general anesthesia	8
The aerosol box for tracheal intubation by a junior operator in patients with COVID-19	8
The effects of exposure to severe hyperoxemia on neurological outcome and mortality after cardiac arrest	8
The effect of perioperative dexmedetomidine on postoperative bowel function recovery in adult patients receiving general anesthesia	8
Tier-three therapies for refractory intracranial hypertension in adult head trauma	8
The Oxygen Reserve Index as a determinant of the necessary amount of postoperative supplemental oxygen	8
Reliability of transcranial sonography for assessment of brain midline shift in adult neurocritical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Older adults with severe coronavirus disease 2019 admitted to intensive care unit: prevalence, characteristics and risk factors for mortality	8
Comparison of LMA® Gastro™ airway and gastrolaryngeal tube in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a prospective randomized observational trial	8
Role of dexmedetomidine in the treatment of delirium in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Hemostatic disorders associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation	8
Comparison of ropivacaine plasma concentration after posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block in Cesarean Section with ropivacaine with epinephrine vs. plane	7
Cardiac function after cardiac arrest: what do we know?	7
Comparison of two regional citrate anticoagulation modalities for continuous renal replacement therapy by a prospective analysis of safety, workload, effectiveness, and cost	7
Factors to consider for fascial plane blocks' success in acute and chronic pain management	7
Labor outcomes with epidural analgesia: an observational before-and-after cohort study comparing continuous infusion versus programmed intermittent bolus plus patient-controlled analgesia	7
Fluctuation in red cell distribution width predicts disseminated intravascular coagulation morbidity and mortality in sepsis: a retrospective single-center study	7
The role of noninvasive brain oximetry in adult critically ill patients without primary non-anoxic brain injury	7
Short-term perioperative cognitive therapy combined with rehabilitation exercise reduces the incidence of neurocognitive disorder in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial	7
Effects of direct laryngoscopy versus Glidescope videolaryngoscopy on subjective and objective measures of cognitive workload: an in-vivo randomized trial	7

Comparison of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block and erector spinae plane block in terms of their effects on postoperative pain in open nephrectomy	7
Perioperative management of severe brain injured patients	7
Effectiveness and validity of midsagittal tongue cross-sectional area and width measured by ultrasound to predict difficult airways	7
Effectiveness and safety of prehospital analgesia including nalbuphine and paracetamol by paramedics: an observational study	7
Point of care coagulation management in anesthesiology and critical care	7
What's new on septic encephalopathy? Ten things you need to know	7
Predicting difficult spinal anesthesia: development of a neuraxial block assessment score	7
Registers and biobanks in ICU and anesthesia	7
Perioperative management in complex spine surgery	7
A randomized trial comparing the Ambu® Aura-i™ and the Ambu® Aura Gain™ laryngeal mask as conduit for tracheal intubation in children	7
Good clinical practice for the use of vasopressor and inotropic drugs in critically ill patients: state-of-the-art and expert consensus	6
Effect of lidocaine infusion on intraoperative bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized controlled trial	6
Pain, the unknown: epistemological issues and related clinical implications	6
Effect of expiratory flow limitation on ventilation/perfusion mismatch and perioperative lung function during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position	6
Serum G protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1 levels and its relation with death in patients with sepsis: a prospective study	6
COVID-19 patients in the operating room: a concise review of existing literature	6
The effect of sugammadex versus neostigmine on postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with trial sequential analysis	6
The effects of two-handed jaw thrust on i-gel™ placement in anesthetized non-paralyzed patients	6
Safety and efficacy of remimazolam compared with propofol in induction of general anesthesia: a reply	6
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic impact on traumatic brain injury epidemiology: an overview of the Veneto region	6
The use of the ICU diary during the COVID-19 pandemic as a tool to enhance critically ill patient recovery	6
Ultrasound assessment of the gastric content among diabetic and non-diabetic patients before elective surgery: a prospective multicenter study	6
A matter of timing: EEG monitoring for neurological prognostication after cardiac arrest in the era of targeted temperature management	6
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	6
Lung ultrasound for pregnant women admitted to ICU for COVID-19 pneumonia	6
Comparison of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic nephrectomy: a randomized controlled non-inferiority clinical	6
Impact of COVID-19-adapted guidelines on resuscitation quality in out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest: a manikin study	6
Adjacent segment syndrome after failed back surgery: biomechanics, diagnosis, and treatment	6
α-2 agonists vs. fentanyl as adjuvants for spinal anesthesia in elective cesarean section: a meta-analysis	6
End of life in the time of COVID-19: the last farewell by video call	6
Prospective evaluation of preoperative lung ultrasound for prediction of perioperative outcome and myocardial injury in adult patients undergoing vascular surgery (LUPPO study)	6
Validity of presepsin for the diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis in elderly patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit	5
Treatment of intractable hiccups using combined cervical vagus nerve and phrenic nerve blocks under ultrasound guidance	5
End-tidal carbon dioxide in the early phase of cardiopulmonary exercise testing prior to major colorectal cancer surgery associates with postoperative outcome	5
Burnout in Italian anesthesiologists and intensivists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey	5
Low-intensity transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation reduces postoperative ileus after laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial	5
Prediction of platelet counts with ROTEM-sigma in cardiac surgery	5
The past, the present and the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence in anesthesia and Postanesthesia Care Units (PACU)	5
PENG radiofrequency and hip chronic pain: is this the future?	5
Postoperative pulmonary complications and mortality after major abdominal surgery. An observational multicenter prospective study	5
Does the definition of fluid responsiveness affect passive leg raising reliability? A methodological ancillary analysis from a multicentric study	5
Effect of sugammadex on the recovery of gastrointestinal motility after open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	5
Norepinephrine versus phenylephrine for postspinal hypotension in parturients undergoing cesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
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	5
Effect of dexmedetomidine on CD4+ T cells and programmed cell death protein-1 in postoperative analgesia: a prospective, randomized, controlled study	5
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	5
Postintensive care syndrome and follow-up clinics: results after a two-year pilot	5
Neuropathic component of postoperative pain for predicting post-cesarean chronic pain at three months: a prospective observational study	5
Nebulized dexmedetomidine versus neostigmine/atropine for treating post-dural puncture headache after cesarean section: a double-blind randomized controlled trial	5
Comparison of shoulder anterior capsular block and interscalene brachial plexus block for shoulder arthroscopy: a preliminary analysis	5
Indications and measures of medical emergency teams: a retrospective evaluation of in-hospital emergency operations of the German Resuscitation Register	5
Brain death and the internet: evaluating the readability and quality of online health information	5
Platelet morphological indices on Intensive Care Unit admission predict mortality in septic but not in non-septic patients	5
Buprenorphine versus dexamethasone as perineural adjuvants in femoral and adductor canal nerve blocks for total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial	5
Paravertebral block versus erector spinae plane block for analgesia in modified radical mastectomy: a randomized, prospective, double-blind study	5
Postoperative shivering: prevention or treatment?	5
Electroencephalogram inability to detect intraoperative awakening in a patient with remimazolam tolerance	5
Comparison of the analgesic effect of quadratus lumborum block and epidural block in open uterine surgery: a randomized controlled trial	5
Acquisition of skills in critical emergency medicine: an experimental study on the SIAARTI Academy CREM experience	4
Improving the efficacy of the plastic tents and boxes used for airway management of Coronavirus disease-19 patients: seal and negative suction	4
Wound infiltration of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anesthesia in postoperative analgesia for lumbar surgery	4
Ten conditions where lung ultrasonography may fail: limits, pitfalls and lessons learned from a computer-aided algorithmic approach	4
Left paratracheal pressure versus cricoid pressure for successful laryngeal mask airway insertion in adult patients: a randomized, non-inferiority trial	4
High-mobility group box-1 protein as a novel biomarker to diagnose healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis: a pilot study	4
Successful recovery from severe inverted Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after liver transplantation: the efficacy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)	4
Compatibility of left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tubes with tracheal and bronchial dimensions: a retrospective comparative study	4
High variability of in-depth injective spread in the erector spinae plane block: a cadaveric anatomical insight	4
Combined cervical vagus nerve and multilevel thoracic paravertebral blocks in the internal rib fixation and thoracoscopic exploration	4
Mortality and incidence of cardiovascular events in patients treated with aspirin and statins at one year after myocardial injury in noncardiac surgery: a prospective observational study	4
Effect of lidocaine or dexmedetomidine on postoperative recovery in elder patients undergoing colorectal surgery	4
Effect of co-administration of intravenous lidocaine and dexmedetomidine on the recovery from laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial	4
The predictive value of the intraoperative Renal Pulsatility Index for acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery	4
Right ventricular myopericarditis in COVID-19: a call for regular echocardiography	4
Opioid use, misuse, and abuse: a narrative review about interventions to reduce opioid consumption and related adverse events in the perioperative setting	4
Recommendations and considerations for speeding the collapse of the non-ventilated lung during single-lung ventilation in thoracoscopic surgery: a literature review	4
Erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block for postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
What has happened since the First World Congress on Pediatric Pain in 1988? The past, the present and the future	4
Safety and efficacy of the combination of esketamine and propofol in procedural sedation/analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
How do I manage cerebral vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia?	4
Facing increased suicide attempts during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: the experience from the major trauma center in Lombardy, Italy	4

Ultrasound-guided thoracic wall nerve blocks in cardiac surgery: is the best yet to come?	4
Acute kidney injury after liver transplantation, perioperative risk factors, and outcome: prospective observational study of 1681 patients (OLTx Study)	4
Erector spinae plane block associated to serratus anterior plane block for awake radical mastectomy in a patient with extreme obesity	4
Dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine together as adjuvants of ropivacaine 0.15% for a brachial plexus block lasting 20 hours	4
Future in regional anesthesia: new techniques and technological advancements	4
Moving past Mallampati: airway ultrasound in predicting difficult face mask ventilation	4
Pain management after thoracic surgery or chest trauma	4
Ultrasound predictors of difficult spinal anesthesia: a prospective single-blind observational study	4
Anesthetic concerns for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: an update	4
Updates on neurologic complications in pediatric regional anesthesia	4
McGrath® MAC blade-1: its performance and clinical assessment in children	4
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: tool or toy?	4
Neuropsychological follow-up of isoflurane sedated intensive care patients: a substudy of a randomized trial	4
Lung ultrasound to monitor the development of pulmonary atelectasis in gynecologic oncologic surgery	4
A new generation of simulator for teaching the new wall blocks	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
Comparison of sensory evoked potentials during neurosurgery under remimazolam anesthesia with those under propofol anesthesia	4
Differences in early, intermediate, and long-term mortality among elderly patients admitted to the ICU: results of a retrospective observational study	4
Modified pediatric lung ultrasound score compared with computed tomography for assessment of lung aeration in children	4
What's new on EEG monitoring in the ICU	4
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for breast surgery: a report of three cases, novel block and new indication	4
Future in regional anesthesia and pain medicine: the pharmacological view	4
Sublingual sufentanil tablet system for the management of acute postoperative pain in a hospital setting: an observational study	4
Effects of dexmedetomidine on early cognitive function in elderly patients after abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis	4
Increased preoperative serum vitamin B12 level as a predictor of postoperative mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery	4
Ultrasonographic assessment of metoclopramide effect on gastric volume in parturients females undergoing Caesarean section: a randomized double blind study	4
Bleeding management in patients with direct oral anticoagulants	4
Prognostic role of automatic pupillometry in sepsis: a retrospective study	4
Promises and challenges of eye-tracking technology to evaluate the care process in the ICU	4
Electroencephalographic Density Spectral Array monitoring in pediatric anesthesia: clinical background and practical applications	3
The choice of perioperative inotropic support impacts the outcome of small infants undergoing complex cardiac surgery: an observational study	3
Feasibility, safety and efficacy of COVID-19 severe acute respiratory distress syndrome management without invasive mechanical ventilation	3
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit mutation to adult unit during the initial COVID-19 wave: does it make sense?	3
Dexmedetomidine and postoperative ileus: when sparing opioids is the key	3
The anterior branch of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve innervates the anterior knee: a randomized volunteer trial	3
Serum neurofilament light chain as an early diagnostic biomarker for critical illness polyneuropathy	3
A novel ultrasound-guided anterior branch of medial femoral cutaneous nerve block	3
Impact of corticosteroids on the procoagulant profile of critically ill COVID-19 patients: a before-after study	3
Analgesic benefit of metamizole and ibuprofen vs. either medication alone: a randomized clinical trial	3
Perioperative sedation requirements of infants aged 0 to 3 months subjected to lower-body surgery under caudal blockade: a randomized controlled trial	3
Pericapsular hip radiofrequency: future approaches to treat hip chronic pain	3
A bilateral single level sacral erector spinae plane (S-ESP) block for gender reassignment surgery	3
Therapeutic potentials of mesenchymal stromal cells-derived extracellular vesicles in liver failure and marginal liver graft rehabilitation: a scoping review	3
Who gets the last bed? Ethics criteria for scarce resource allocation in the era of COVID-19	3
Neuromuscular blockade management and postoperative outcomes in enhanced recovery colorectal surgery: secondary analysis of POWER trial	3
Postoperative delirium in the elderly: time to focus on pre- and postoperative management	3
Usefulness of Analgesia Nociception Index for guiding intraoperative opioid administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Early versus late tracheostomy for traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Fluid therapy in the acute brain injured patient	3
Simplified calculation of mechanical power for pressure controlled ventilation in Covid-19 ARDS patients	3
Factor XIII and surgical bleeding	3
Direct oral anticoagulants in point-of-care monitoring: an ex-vivo study	3
ECG changes after non-cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study in intermediate-high risk patients	3
Evaluation of analgesic effects and safety of quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
A view on pediatric airway management: a cross sectional survey study	3
Postoperative analgesia after total hip arthroplasty: still a long way to go	3
Bats, Dracula and Batman: the sixth sense in airway management	3
Comparison of dynamic needle tip positioning versus conventional long-axis in-plane techniques for ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous catheterization: a randomized controlled trial	3
Dynamic assessment of surge capacity in a large hospital network during COVID-19 pandemic	3
Basic guide to chronic pain assessment: from neurophysiology to bedside	3
May the force be with you (but elsewhere): time to rethink cricoid pressure?	3
Eye tracking communication with intubated critically ill patients: a proof-of-concept multicenter pilot study	3
Is it a high time for a consensus on quantitative lung ultrasound approach?	3
Easy to see does not mean easy to perform: rigid videostylet vs. videolaryngoscope	3
The effect of neuromuscular blocking agents uses in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Management of cardiovascular insufficiency in ICU: the BEAT approach	3
Noninvasive hypotension Prediction Index versus continuous blood pressure monitoring and intraoperative hypotension	3
Potential role of IgM-enriched immunoglobulin as adjuvant treatment in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection	3
When a TAP becomes a QL block: a dynamic way to perform the fascial blocks	3
The association of chronic pain and postoperative delirium: a prospective observational cohort study	3
Pharmacologic interventions for the therapy of postanesthetic shivering in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	3
Comparison of airway assessment tests for prediction of difficult intubation in obese patients: importance of thyromental height and upper lip bite test	3
Compassionate use of anti-IL6 receptor antibodies in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome due to SARS-CoV-2	3
Effect of intraoperative low vs. conventional tidal volume on the incidence of postoperative acute kidney injury after noncardiac surgery: a two-center randomized clinical trial	3
Ultrasound-guided external oblique and rectus abdominis plane "EXORA" block for postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a propensity-matched study	3
Thromboprophylaxis in critically ill patients: balancing on a tightrope	3
Short time effects of compliance guided flow-controlled ventilation versus standard of care pressure-controlled ventilation: a prospective porcine trial	3
The effectiveness of peritibial fascial infiltration block for analgesia management after tibia fracture surgery: description of a novel plane block	3
Indications and contraindications for extracorporeal life support for severe heart or lung failure: a systematic review	3
Remimazolam for anesthesia and sedation in cardiac surgery and for cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: a systematic-narrative hybrid review	3
Perioperative management of spinal cord injury: the anesthesiologist's point of view	3
Use of an intraoperative veno-venous bypass during liver transplantation: an observational, single center, cohort study	3
Fever management in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a retrospective analysis	3
Perfusion Index monitoring to help assessing changes in perfusion after administration of inodilator drugs in cardiac surgery patients	3
Tapia's Syndrome: the devil is in the details	3