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This article evaluates the IMPROVE-2 trial and a recent meta-analysis on driving pressure-guided PEEP. Despite physiological improvements in lung compliance, individualized PEEP failed to reduce postoperative respiratory failure in emergenc
A comprehensive meta-analysis of 226 publications involving 183,285 patients reveals a significant reduction in ICU delirium and pain following the 2013 PAD guidelines, though prevalence remains high at approximately 36% and 44%, respective
The A2B randomized clinical trial reveals that dexmedetomidine- or clonidine-based sedation does not significantly reduce the time to successful extubation compared to propofol in critically ill patients, while increasing the risk of bradyc
The 4D randomized clinical trial demonstrates that dexmedetomidine significantly reduces agitation duration and improves clinical outcomes in non-intubated ICU patients with hyperactive delirium, providing a safe and effective alternative t
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 RCTs reveals that prophylactic tranexamic acid (TXA) significantly reduces blood loss and transfusion needs in general surgery. While safety profiles are favorable, procedural nuances—particularly
A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that adding low-dose intrathecal morphine to transversus abdominis plane block significantly improves 24-hour recovery quality and reduces opioid consumption in laparoscopic colorectal surgery patien
A post hoc analysis of the STOP-or-NOT trial demonstrates that preoperative cardiovascular risk stratification does not influence the outcomes of continuing versus discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before major noncardiac su
A randomized trial demonstrates that continuous erector spinae plane block provides comparable analgesia to opioid regimens after VATS, while significantly improving patient recovery scores and reducing postoperative complications.
A randomized trial demonstrates that the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block provides significantly better pain relief than the Fascia Iliaca Block (FIB) in the first hour post-intervention for hip fracture patients in the emergency depar
A multicenter randomized trial reveals that a brief, structured training intervention for emergency physicians significantly increases the use of ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca blocks, resulting in a 28% reduction in delirium risk for geri
The MOPED study of over 6,000 European patients reveals significant international variations in perioperative diabetes management. Findings demonstrate that higher preoperative HbA1c levels and practice inconsistencies are linked to fewer d
This article explores recent evidence comparing ketamine and etomidate for rapid sequence intubation. While new cohort data suggests a mortality benefit for ketamine, meta-analyses of randomized trials show clinical equipoise, highlighting
The large-scale RSI randomized trial found no significant difference in 28-day mortality between ketamine and etomidate for intubating critically ill adults, though ketamine was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular collapse.
In a multicenter Korean sepsis cohort, early RBC transfusions were frequent and driven by illness severity. No overall 60‑day mortality difference was seen after propensity matching, but transfusion was associated with harm at hemoglobin ≥1
A randomized trial in 156 emergency acute-abdomen patients found phenylephrine and norepinephrine produced similar postoperative RAAS changes and complication rates; norepinephrine produced an early renin rise, while high preoperative renin
A pragmatic multicenter randomized trial found that coach-supported, home-based multimodal prehabilitation before elective noncardiac surgery did not reduce 30-day postoperative disability or in-hospital complications in older adults with f
This review synthesizes evidence on anesthesia approaches during endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for large core ischemic strokes, focusing on a prespecified secondary analysis of the SELECT2 trial that shows comparable 90-day outcomes betwe
The SEGA randomized trial suggests general anesthesia (GA) during endovascular therapy for large‑vessel occlusion stroke may lead to better 90‑day functional outcomes and higher reperfusion rates than moderate sedation, though credible inte
The ALICE international cohort found 31.7% prevalence of preoperative anaemia in major surgery patients; iron deficiency accounted for 55% of confirmed causes, with notable contributions from vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies. Broader pre
The PreMeFen trial found inhalational methoxyflurane provided rapid, clinically meaningful pain relief at 10 minutes and was non-inferior to intranasal fentanyl and intravenous morphine in the prehospital setting, offering a practical non‑i
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