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Capture efficiency of CONTRAfluran™ absorbers for sevoflurane in routine anaesthesia practice: a prospective observational single-center study
The anthropogenic climate crisis is a significant threat to global health [1]. The health-care sector is responsible for 5–10% of greenhouse gas emissions [2]. A relevant source of these emissions are volatile anaesthetics (VAs) [2, 3]. Active charcoal absorbers can be attached to the exhaust port...
Highlighting the increasing need for anaesthetic support in interventional radiology
Interventional radiology (IR) has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades, with advances in imaging technology and endovascular techniques enabling the development of increasingly complex procedures [1, 2]. As IR interventions continue to become available and indicated for...
Improving renal transplant outcomes through the tubeless anesthesia technique in renal transplantation: a retrospective study
Kidney transplantation is the optimal treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), offering substantial improvements in patient survival and quality of life [1]. While advancements in surgical techniques have increased procedural success rates [2], anesthesia management continues to present significant...
Evaluating the performance of the NarcotrendR EEG index during anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery: a single-centre retrospective study
Processed electroencephalogram (EEG) indices are intended to assist anaesthesiologists in managing anaesthesia and are endorsed by international guidelines [1], albeit with varying strengths of recommendation. It is assumed that the anaesthetic “depth” can be titrated according...
