Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Management

Dear Colleagues,

Anesthesiology is an important branch of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, and pain management, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Resuscitation involves restoring vital functions in a patient experiencing cardio-respiratory arrest.

Pain management refers to medical practices aimed at reducing or eliminating pain, whether acute, chronic, or cancer-related. It encompasses pharmacological treatments, interventional procedures, physical therapy, and psychological support, and many more forms of assistance.

These three fields are interconnected and closely linked:

• Anesthesiology often manages perioperative pain and critical care.
• Resuscitation skills are essential in anesthesiology and emergency settings.
• Pain management grew out of anesthesiology and overlaps with palliative care, neurology, and rehabilitation.

The disciplines of anesthesiology, resuscitation, and pain management have evolved over the last years to become sophisticated, evidence-based medical specialties. Together, they represent a cornerstone of patient care in both acute and chronic settings, aiming to enhance survival, comfort, and quality of life.

The aim and scope of this Special Issue is to support research in the field by providing a context where the experts and authors can present their opinion and their research results.

This Special Issue will focus on cutting-edge research, with a preference for studies or investigations that are at the forefront of scientific or technological advancement. In particular, we welcome research that

• Explores new, innovative ideas or methods;
• Pushes the boundaries of current knowledge;
• Often involves advanced technologies, novel theories, or experimental techniques;
• May lead to breakthrough discoveries or new applications in a field.

We are soliciting original research papers, systematic reviews, and clinical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the fields of anesthesiology, resuscitation, and pain medicine.

This Special Issue will consider the following domains:

Anesthesiology

• Innovations in general, regional, and local anesthesia.
• Perioperative monitoring and management.
• Anesthesia in special populations (pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics).
• AI and machine learning applications in anesthetic practice.
• Safety and risk reduction in anesthesia.

Resuscitation

• Advances in basic and advanced life support.
• Technologies in cardiac arrest response (e.g., AEDs, wearable monitors, ECMO).
• Post-resuscitation care and neurological outcomes.
• Simulation-based training and education in resuscitation.
• Public health and community-based CPR interventions.

Pain Management

• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain therapies.
• Chronic and cancer pain management strategies.
• Interventional pain techniques (e.g., nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation).
• Multidisciplinary approaches and rehabilitation.
• Opioid stewardship and alternatives.

Prof. Dr. Diana Cimpoesu
Dr. Ovidiu-Horea Bedreag
Guest Editors

Dr. Mihai Octavian Botea
Guest Editor Assistant

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• anesthesiology
• resuscitation
• pain medicine
• general anesthesia
• regional anesthesia
• emergency medicine
• perioperative anesthesia