Anesthesiology

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Remimazolam vs Propofol After Meniscectomy: QoR-40 Trial Finds No Global Difference

In arthroscopic meniscectomy, remimazolam matched propofol for global quality of recovery but improved hemodynamic stability and delayed alertness.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 4 min read

Anesthesiology·Nature

Oral Cancer Surgery Trial Finds No Analgesic Benefit for IV Lidocaine

In oral cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction, intraoperative IV lidocaine did not reduce opioid use, acute pain,…

Oct 19, 2026

Anesthesiology·Becker P

PEBBLES intervention eases burnout in pediatric anesthesiology clinicians

A mixed-methods study found the PEBBLES workplace intervention improved disengagement, work exhaustion, and clinician agency in pediatric anesthesiology.

Oct 19, 2026

Anesthesiology·BMJ

Opioid Timing Linked to Postoperative Desaturation After Bariatric Surgery

Retrospective bariatric surgery data link intraoperative opioids to greater overnight desaturation, supporting continuous monitoring after surgery.

Oct 18, 2026

Anesthesiology·Nature

Etomidate Linked to Higher 30-Day Mortality After Hip Fracture Surgery

Matched cohort data linked perioperative etomidate exposure with higher 30-day mortality, pneumonia, and MACE after hip fracture surgery.

Oct 18, 2026

Anesthesiology·Nature

Etomidate Exposure Linked to Higher Short-Term Mortality After Hip Fracture Surgery

Matched cohort study found perioperative etomidate was associated with higher 30-day mortality, pneumonia, and MACEs after hip fracture…

Oct 18, 2026

Anesthesiology

Clinical evidence, research, and medical intelligence in Anesthesiology.

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