Abstract Purpose of Review Patients with acute neurologic injury require a specialized
approach to critical care, particularly with regard to sedation and analgesia. This article …

Anesthesia in neurosurgery embodies a vital element in the development of neurosurgical
intervention. This undisputed interest has offered surgeons and anesthesiologists an array …

Background Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is observed in association with a range of
brain disorders. There is limited insight into the regulatory mechanisms of ICP under …

The perioperative goals for supratentorial craniotomy are to reduce the risk of secondary
insult to the brain by maintaining intracranial and systemic homeostasis, optimize surgical …

Background Satisfactory brain relaxation is essential in neurosurgery. Desflurane
anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) have different effects on …

The principles of environmentally sustainable healthcare as applied to anaesthesia and peri‐
operative care are well documented. Associated recommendations focus on generic …

Background Craniotomy aneurysm clipping is one of the main treatments for intracranial
aneurysm (IA). Endotracheal intubation and intraoperative operation may induce dramatic …

Study objective This meta-analysis aimed to compare the risk of brain swelling during
craniotomy between propofol-based and volatile-based anesthesia. Design Meta-analysis of …

Cerebral hemodynamics may be altered by hypercapnia during a lung-protective ventilation
(LPV), CO2 pneumoperitoneum, and Trendelenburg position during general anesthesia …

Highlights•Best anesthesia regimen for craniotomies is disputed.•Advantages of 3rd
generation of volatile agents are in hemodynamic and POD.In patients undergoing …