Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2021
Perceived Benefits and Barriers to a Career in Neuroanesthesiology: A Pilot Survey of Anesthesiology Clinicians.
Despite advances in perioperative neuroscience, there is low interest among anesthesiology trainees to pursue subspecialty training in neuroanesthesiology. We conducted a pilot survey to assess attitudes about neuroanesthesiology fellowship training. ⋯ In this pilot survey, we identified several factors that trainees consider when deciding to undertake subspecialty training and barriers that might limit interest in pursuing neuroanesthesiology subspecialty training. Our findings may be used to guide curricular development and identify factors that might increase interest among trainees in pursuing neuroanesthesiology fellowship training.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2021
Reporting Quality Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials in Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology: A Methodological Assessment.
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered to provide high levels of evidence to optimize decision-making for patient care, although there can be a risk bias in their design, conduct, and analysis. Quality assessment of RCTs is necessary to assess whether they provide reliable results with little bias. ⋯ The ratio of high-quality reporting RCTs in JNA was consistently high compared with other journals. Thorough consideration of allocation concealment during the peer review process can further improve the reporting quality of RCTs in JNA.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of General Anesthetics on Caspase-3 Levels in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Preliminary Study.
General anesthesia has been associated with neuronal apoptosis and activation of caspases. Apoptosis is a crucial factor in early brain injury following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). We conducted a double-blind, prospective, randomized pilot study to evaluate the effect of 4 anesthetic agents on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum caspase-3 levels in aSAH patients. ⋯ Propofol, isoflurane, sevoflurane, or desflurane have similar effects on CSF and serum caspase-3. The reduction of intraoperative CSF caspase-3 levels suggests a possible role for general anesthesia in neuroresuscitation by slowing the neuronal apoptotic pathway.
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This review summarizes the literature published in 2020 that is relevant to the perioperative care of neurosurgical patients and patients with neurological diseases as well as critically ill patients with neurological diseases. Broad topics include general perioperative neuroscientific considerations, stroke, traumatic brain injury, monitoring, anesthetic neurotoxicity, and perioperative disorders of cognitive function.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2021
GuidelineRoadmap for Conducting Neuroscience Research in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond: Recommendations From the SNACC Research Committee.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted many aspects of neuroscience research. At the 2020 Society of Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) Annual Meeting, the SNACC Research Committee met virtually to discuss research challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic along with possible strategies for facilitating research activities. These challenges and recommendations are included in this Consensus Statement. ⋯ Complementary research activities are also outlined for both laboratory and clinical researchers if specific investigations are impossible because of regulatory or societal changes. The role of virtual platforms is discussed with respect to fostering new collaborations, scheduling research meetings, and holding conferences such that scientific collaboration and exchange of ideas can continue. Our hope is for these recommendations to serve as a valuable resource for investigators in the neurosciences and other research disciplines for current and future research disruptions.