BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Anesthesia: Where Innovation Meets Practice
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Anaesthesia and Pain Management:
Focuses on the application of anaesthetic techniques and pain management strategies, including regional anaesthesia, sedation, and multimodal analgesia, to improve patient outcomes. - Perioperative Medicine:
Covers the comprehensive care of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery, including risk assessment, optimization of medical conditions, and postoperative recovery. - Pharmacology and Drug Development:
Explores pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anaesthetic agents, analgesics, and adjunct medications, as well as the development of new drugs and delivery systems. - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement:
Investigates factors affecting patient safety in the perioperative setting, including communication, teamwork, and the implementation of safety protocols. - Technological Innovations in Anaesthesia:
Discusses advancements in technology related to anaesthesia practice, such as monitoring devices, machine learning applications, and simulation training. - Epidemiology and Public Health:
Examines the epidemiological aspects of anaesthesia practice, including the impact of public health initiatives, surgical outcomes, and healthcare disparities. - Education and Training in Anaesthesia:
Addresses educational methodologies, curriculum development, and competency assessments for anaesthesiology training programs.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
Research on the application of AI and machine learning in anaesthesia is rapidly growing, focusing on predictive modeling, risk assessment, and optimizing anaesthetic techniques. - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
There is an increasing emphasis on ERAS protocols, which aim to improve postoperative recovery through evidence-based practices that minimize surgical stress and enhance patient outcomes. - Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders:
The exploration of cognitive outcomes related to anaesthetic techniques and postoperative care is trending, particularly in older populations susceptible to postoperative delirium and cognitive decline. - Sustainability in Anaesthesia Practice:
Research addressing the environmental impact of anaesthesia practice is on the rise, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and waste associated with anaesthetic agents and equipment. - Patient-Centered Care and Shared Decision-Making:
There is a growing trend towards integrating patient preferences into anaesthesia practice, emphasizing shared decision-making and personalized approaches to care. - Regional Anaesthesia Innovations:
Innovations in regional anaesthesia techniques, such as the erector spinae plane block and ultrasound-guided approaches, are increasingly featured, reflecting their growing adoption in clinical practice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Anaesthesia Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional anaesthesia techniques, such as basic inhalational or intravenous anaesthesia, as newer methods and multimodal approaches gain traction. - General Anaesthesia for Minor Procedures:
Research on general anaesthesia for minor surgical procedures has decreased, with a shift towards regional anaesthesia and sedation techniques that enhance patient recovery and comfort. - Invasive Monitoring Techniques:
The frequency of studies on invasive monitoring techniques has waned, possibly due to the increasing reliance on non-invasive alternatives and advancements in technology that provide adequate monitoring without invasive procedures. - Opioid-based Analgesia:
As the focus on opioid-sparing strategies grows due to concerns about addiction and side effects, research centered on traditional opioid therapies has become less common. - Single-Center Observational Studies:
There is a trend away from single-center studies, with a preference for multicenter trials that provide broader applicability and more robust data.
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