Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Anesthesiology: Insights for a Healthier Tomorrow
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Anesthesia Practices:
The journal focuses on various clinical practices within anaesthesia, including techniques, drug efficacy, and patient management in surgical settings. - Anaesthetic Techniques and Innovations:
It explores innovative anaesthetic techniques, such as regional anaesthesia and sedation practices, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and safety. - Perioperative Care and Management:
Research related to perioperative care, including preoperative assessment and postoperative recovery, is a core focus, ensuring holistic patient management. - Anaesthesia in Special Populations:
The journal addresses the unique challenges and considerations when administering anaesthesia to special populations, including paediatric, elderly, and patients with comorbidities. - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement:
Studies that enhance patient safety, including audits and quality improvement projects, are pivotal in promoting safer anaesthetic practices. - Educational Initiatives in Anaesthesia:
The journal promotes educational advancements in anaesthesia training and competency development for anaesthetists and medical practitioners.
Trending and Emerging
- Regional Anaesthesia Techniques:
There is a significant increase in research focused on regional anaesthesia, with studies evaluating novel approaches and combinations to improve analgesia and reduce opioid use. - Impact of COVID-19 on Anaesthesia Practices:
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 has led to a surge in studies addressing anaesthesia management in infected patients, including challenges and adaptations in practice. - Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes:
Emerging studies emphasize patient-centered approaches, focusing on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction through enhanced communication and tailored anaesthetic plans. - Anaesthesia in Resource-Limited Settings:
Research highlighting anaesthetic management and innovations in resource-limited settings is trending, showcasing adaptations and strategies that enhance care in these environments. - Technological Integration in Anaesthesia:
The integration of technology, such as point-of-care ultrasound and electronic monitoring systems, is gaining attention, with studies exploring their efficacy and impact on patient safety. - Psychological Aspects of Anaesthesia:
There is an emerging interest in the psychological dimensions of anaesthesia, including the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and other methods to manage anxiety and pain perception.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Anaesthesia Techniques:
There has been a noticeable reduction in publications focusing on traditional anaesthesia methods, possibly due to the rise of advanced techniques and technologies that offer improved safety and efficacy. - Pharmacological Studies on Older Agents:
Research centered on older anaesthetic agents is declining, as the field increasingly shifts towards exploring newer drugs and their combinations for enhanced outcomes. - General Anaesthesia for Standard Procedures:
There is a waning interest in studies exclusively addressing general anaesthesia for routine surgical procedures, with a greater emphasis now on regional techniques and multimodal analgesia. - Basic Anaesthesia Training:
Topics focused solely on basic anaesthetic training and foundational knowledge are decreasing, possibly overshadowed by the demand for advanced training and simulation-based education.
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