Abstract Editor's Perspective What We Already Know about This Topic Recommendations
for anesthetic care are often difficult to implement in the intraoperative setting because of the …

The effect of anesthetic technique on postoperative outcomes remains in question. This
systematic review compares the role of regional versus general anesthesia, with a particular …

Background and Objectives: It has been suggested that intraoperative neuraxial (spinal,
epidural) anesthesia may decrease postoperative cognitive dysfunction when compared …

The anesthesiologist's role has expanded beyond the operating room, and anesthesiologist-
led care teams can deliver coordinated care that spans the entire surgical experience, from …

Background Cognitive dysfunction is a frequent complication after cardiac surgery and has
been found to be associated with decreases in cerebral oxygen saturation measured with …

BEING sick is not good for the brain. Surgery and all that goes with it (eg, stress,
inflammation, pain, medications, anesthesia) makes people sick transiently. It should come …

Automated titration of intravenous anesthesia and analgesia using processed
electroencephalography monitoring is no longer a novel concept. Closed-loop control of …

BACKGROUND: Postoperative neurocognitive decline occurs frequently. Although
predictors of cognitive injury have been well examined, factors that modulate recovery have …

Background Delayed neurocognitive recovery after surgery is associated with poor outcome.
Most surgeries require general anesthesia, of which sevoflurane and propofol are the most …

Cognitive change affecting patients after anaesthesia and surgery has been recognised for
more than 100 yr. Research into cognitive change after anaesthesia and surgery …