The invention of CPB revolutionized cardiac surgery. This vital tool has been continuously
refined over the years. Today, achieving excellent results depends on a team approach and …

716-Kunst et al. according to the study design and the internal hierarchy based on the study
quality were used to formulate levels and grades of recommendations. In the absence of …

Following surgery, elderly patients often suffer from postoperative cognitive dysfunction
(POCD) which can persist long after physical recovery. It is known that surgery-induced …

Materials and Methods: A total of 69 patients aged 65 years or older undergoing major
noncardiac surgery were enrolled. Patients' cognitive function was assessed before and 3 …

Purpose of the research Post operational cognitive dysfunction (POCD) occurs in patients
after anesthesia and surgery. Abnormal histone acetylation and neuroinflammation are key …

This paper presents a review of established and emerging methods for detecting and
quantifying the intravenous anaesthetic propofol in solution. There is growing evidence of …

Disclaimer 2019: The EACTS/EACTA/EBCP Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS,
the EACTA and EBCP and were produced after careful consideration of the scientific and …

It has been hypothesised that inhalational anaesthetics such as isoflurane (Iso) may trigger
the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), while the gaseous anaesthetic xenon (Xe) …

8. Gögenur I, Kücükakin B, Bisgaard T, Kristiansen VB, Hjortsø NC, Skene DJ, Rosenberg J.
The effect of melatonin on sleep quality after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized …

Study Objectives: Patients undergoing surgery have severe sleep and sleep-wake rhythm
disturbances resulting in increased morbidity. Actigraphy is a tool that can be used to …