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PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

 

2021

  • Albrecht E (first author), Brummett CM. If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 1304-7. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Kirkham K, Bloc S, Albrecht E (senior author). Characteristics of a single versus multiple-injection axillary brachial plexus block: A single-blinded randomised, clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38: 785-7. [DOI]

  • Martin R, Kirkham KR, Ngo THN, Gonvers E, Lambert J, Albrecht E (senior author). Combination of femoral triangle block and infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) versus local infiltration analgesia for analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled triple-blinded trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021; 46: 763-8. [DOI]

  • Gonvers E, El-Boghdadly K, Grape S, Albrecht E (senior author). Efficacy and safety of intrathecal morphine for analgesia after lower joint arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression and trial sequential analysis. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 1648-58. [DOI]

  • Rohrer F, Albrecht E (senior author). Efficacy of intra-operative administration of iron isomaltoside for preventing postoperative anaemia after total knee arthroplasty. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38: 1209-10. [DOI]

  • Peene L, Le Cacheux P, Sauter AR, Joshi GP, Beloeil H. PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). Pain management after laminectomy: a systematic review and procedure-specific post-operative pain management (prospect) recommendations. Eur Spine J 2021; 30: 2925-35. [DOI]

  • Golaz R, Tangel VE, Lui B, Albrecht E (co-author), Pryor KO, White RS. Post-operative outcomes and anesthesia type in total hip arthroplasty in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A retrospective analysis of the State Inpatient Databases. J Clin Anesth 2021; 69: 110159. [DOI]

  • Roofthooft E, Joshi GP, Rawal N, Van de Velde M. PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). PROSPECT guideline for elective caesarean section: updated systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 665-80. [DOI]

  • Aldamluji N, Burgess A, Pogatzki-Zahn E, Raeder J, Beloeil H. PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). PROSPECT guideline for tonsillectomy: systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 947-61. [DOI]

  • Anger M, Valovska T, Beloeil H, Lirk P, Joshi GP, Van de Velde M, Raeder J. PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). PROSPECT guideline for total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 1082-97. [DOI]

  • Lemoine A, Witdouck A, Beloeil H, Bonnet F. PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). PROSPECT guidelines update for evidence-based pain management after prostatectomy for cancer. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2021; 40: 100922. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), El-Boghdadly K. Response to comment on: The analgesic efficacy of iPACK after knee surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. J Clin Anesth 2021; 74: 110401. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Martin R, Kirkham K. Response to comment on: the combination of femoral triangle block and infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) versus local infiltration analgesia for analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized, controlled, triple-blinded trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021. Accepted. [DOI]

  • El-Boghdadly K, Wolmarans M, Stengel AD, Albrecht E (co-author) et al. Standardizing nomenclature in regional anesthesia: an ASRA-ESRA Delphi consensus study of abdominal wall, paraspinal, and chest wall blocks. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021; 46: 571-80. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Wegrzyn J, Dabetic A, El-Boghdadly K. The analgesic efficacy of iPACK after knee surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. J Clin Anesth 2021; 72: 110305. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Kirkham KR, Albrecht E (senior author). Transversus abdominis plane block versus local anaesthetic wound infiltration for analgesia after caesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38: 1-8 [DOI]

  • Grape S, Kirkham KR, Akiki L, Albrecht E (senior author). Transversus abdominis plane block versus local anesthetic wound infiltration for optimal analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. J Clin Anesth 2021; 75: 110450. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Bayon V, Hirotsu C, Heinzer R. Impact of short-acting vs. standard anaesthetic agents on obstructive sleep apnoea: a randomised, controlled, triple-blind trial. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 45-53. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Heinzer R. Impact of short-acting vs. standard anaesthetic agents on obstructive sleep apnoea: a reply. Anaesthesia 2021;76(3):422-3. [DOI]

  • Desai N, El-Boghdadly K, Albrecht E (senior author). Epidural vs. transversus abdominis plane block for abdominal surgery - a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Anaesthesia 2021; 76: 101-17. [DOI]

  • Desai N, Kirkham KR, Albrecht E (senior author). Local anaesthetic adjuncts for peripheral regional anaesthesia: a narrative review. Anaesthesia 2021; 76 Suppl 1: 100-9. [DOI]

2020

  • Desai N, El-Boghdadly K, Albrecht E (senior author). Peripheral nerve blockade and novel analgesic modalities for ambulatory anesthesia. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2020; 33: 760-7. [DOI]

  • Desai N, Chan E, El-Boghdadly K, Albrecht E (senior author). Caudal analgesia versus abdominal wall blocks for pediatric genitourinary surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020; 45: 924-33. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Bayon V, Hirotsu C, Al Ja’bari A, Heinzer R. Intrathecal morphine and sleep apnoea severity in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty: a randomised, controlled, triple-blinded trial. Br J Anaesth 2020; 125: 811-7. [DOI]

  • Korwin-Kochanowska K, Potié A, El-Boghdadly K, Rawal N, Joshi GP, Albrecht E (senior author). PROSPECT guideline for hallux valgus repair surgery: a systematic review and procedure‐specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020; 45: 702-8. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Kirkham K, Albrecht E (senior author). The analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block after bariatric surgery: a systematic review & meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Obes Surg 2020; early access DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04768-x. [DOI]

  • Gonvers E, Spichiger T, Albrecht E (co-author), Dami Fabrice. Use of peripheral vascular access in the prehospital setting: is there room for improvement? BMC Emerg Med 2020; 20: 1-7. [DOI]

  • Kirkham KR, Albrecht E (senior author). Perineural or intravenous dexamethasone in interscalene brachial plexus block. Br J Anaesth 2020; 124: 15-7. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Grape S, Frauenknecht J, Kilchoer L, Kirkham KR. Low- versus high-dose intraoperative opioids: A systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analyses. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2020; 64: 6-22. [DOI]

  • Olofsson M, Taffé P, Kirkham KR, Vauclair F, Morin B, Albrecht E (senior author). Interscalene brachial plexus block for surgical repair of clavicle fracture: a matched case-controlled study. BMC Anesthesiol 2020; 20: 91. [DOI]

  • Grape S, El-Boghdadly K, Albrecht E (senior author). Analgesic efficacy of PECS vs paravertebral blocks after radical mastectomy: A systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. J Clin Anesth 2020; 63: 109745. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Jaunin E, El-Boghdadly K, Chan V, Albrecht E (senior author). Analgesic efficacy of PECS and serratus plane blocks after breast surgery: A systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. J Clin Anesth 2020; 63: 109744. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Chin KJ. Advances in regional anaesthesia and acute pain management: a narrative review. Anaesthesia 2020; 75 Suppl 1: e101-10. [DOI]

  • Rhyner P, Kirkham K, Hirotsu C, Farron A, Albrecht E (senior author). A randomised controlled trial of shoulder block vs. interscalene brachial plexus block for ventilatory function after shoulder arthroscopy. Anaesthesia 2020; 75: 493-8. [DOI]

  • Jacobs A, Lemoine A, Joshi GP, Van de Velde M, Bonnet F, PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). PROSPECT guideline for oncological breast surgery: a systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2020; 75: 664-73. [DOI]

  • Coppens S, Gidts J, Huynen P, Van De Velde M, Joshi GP, PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). Pain management after open inguinal hernia repair: an updated systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT/ESRA) recommendations. Acta Anaesth Belg 2020; 71: 45-56.

 

2019

  • Ruiz-Tovar J, Albrecht E (first co-author), Macfarlane A, Coluzzi F. The TAP block in obese patients: pros and cons. Minerva Anestesiol 2019; 85: 1024-31. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Pawa A, Weber E, Albrecht E (last author). Retroclavicular vs supraclavicular brachial plexus block for distal upper limb surgery: a randomised, controlled, single-blinded trial. Br J Anaesth 2019; 122: 518-24. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Wiles MD. Peri-operative management of diabetes: the need for a lead. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 845-9. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Kirkham KR, Frauenknecht J, Albrecht E (last author). Intra‐operative analgesia with remifentanil vs. dexmedetomidine: a systematic review and meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 793-800. [DOI]

  • Pasquier M, Taffé P, Hugli O, Borens O, Kirkham KR, Albrecht E (last author). Fascia iliaca block in the emergency department for hip fracture: a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19: 180. [DOI]

  • Yung EM, Brull R, Albrecht E (co-author), Joshi GP, Abdallah FW. Evidence basis for regional anesthesia in ambulatory anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Part III: local instillation analgesia-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anesth Analg 2019; 128: 426-37. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Reynvoet M, Fournier N, Desmet M. Dose-response relationship of perineural dexamethasone for interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomised, controlled, triple-blind trial. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 1001-8. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Vorobeichik L, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Fournier N, Abdallah FW. Dexamethasone is superior to dexmedetomidine as a perineural adjunct for supraclavicular brachial plexus block: systematic review and indirect meta-analysis. Anesth Analg 2019; 128: 543-54. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR. Comments on Albrecht et al. reviews. A reply. Anaesthesia 2019;74(9):1196-7. [DOI]

  • Frauenknecht J, Kirkham KR, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Albrecht E (last author). Analgesic impact of intra-operative opioids vs. opioid-free anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 651-62. [DOI]

  • Stebler K, Martin R, Kirkham KR, Lambert J, De Sede A, Albrecht E (last author). Adductor canal block versus local infiltration analgesia for postoperative pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a single centre randomised controlled triple-blinded trial. Br J Anaesth 2019; 123: e343-9. [DOI]

  • Al Ja’bari A, Robertson M, El-Boghdadly K, Albrecht E (last author). A randomised controlled trial of the pectoral nerves-2 (PECS-2) block for radical mastectomy. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 1277-81. [DOI]

  • Joshi GP, Van de Velde M, Kehlet H, PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). Development of evidence-based recommendations for procedure-specific pain management: PROSPECT methodology. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 1298-304. [DOI]

  • Toma O, Persoons B, Pogatzki-Zahn E, Van de Velde M, Joshi GP, PROSPECT Working Group (Albrecht E, contributor). PROSPECT guideline for rotator cuff repair surgery: systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2019; 74: 1320-31. [DOI]

2018

  • Baeriswyl M, Zeiter F, Piubellini D, Kirkham KR, Albrecht E (last author). The analgesic efficacy of transverse abdominis plane block versus epidural analgesia: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Medicine 2018; 97: e11261. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR. Optimising day-case analgesia for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - a reply. Anaesthesia 2018;73(4):515-6. [DOI]

  • Kirkham KR, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Albrecht E (last author). Optimal dose of perineural dexamethasone to prolong analgesia after brachial plexus blockade: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anesth Analg 2018; 126: 270-9. [DOI]

  • Grape S, Usmanova I, Kirkham KR, Albrecht E (last author). Intravenous dexamethasone for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting after administration of long-acting neuraxial opioids: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2018; 73: 480-9. [DOI]

  • Di Rocco D, Pasquier M, Albrecht E (co-author), Carron PN, Dami F. HEMS inter-facility transfer: a case-mix analysis. BMC Emerg Med 2018; 18: 13. [DOI]

  • Baeriswyl M, Taffé P, Kirkham KR, Bathory I, Rancati V, Crevoisier X, Cherix S, Albrecht E (last author). Comparison of peripheral nerve blockade characteristics between non-diabetic patients and patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy: a prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia 2018; 73: 1110-7. [DOI]

2017

  • Albrecht E (first author), Bathory I, Fournier N, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Farron A, Brull R. Reduced hemidiaphragmatic paresis with extrafascial compared with conventional intrafascial tip placement for continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial. Br J Anaesth 2017; 118: 586-92. [DOI]

  • Stebler K, Martin R, Kirkham KR, Küntzer T, Bathory I, Albrecht E (last author). Electrophysiological study of femoral nerve function after a continuous femoral nerve block for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45: 578-83. [DOI]

  • Baeriswyl M, Kirkham KR, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Albrecht E (last author). Efficacy of perineural vs systemic dexamethasone to prolong analgesia after peripheral nerve block: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2017; 119: 183-91. [DOI]

  • Kirkham KR, Grape S, Martin R, Albrecht E (last author). Analgesic efficacy of local infiltration analgesia vs. femoral nerve block after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2017; 72: 1542-53. [DOI]

  • Flubacher P, Fournier N, Cherpillod J, Waridel F, Nydegger M, Albrecht E (last author). A randomised controlled trial of placebo, droperidol or ondansetron to prevent nausea and vomiting after tonsillectomy in children receiving dexamethasone. Anaesthesia 2017; 72: 859-63. [DOI]

 

2016

  • Grape S, Kirkham KR, Baeriswyl M, Albrecht E (last author). The analgesic efficacy of sciatic nerve block in addition to femoral nerve block in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2016; 71: 1198-209. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Guyen O, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Kirkham KR. The analgesic efficacy of local infiltration analgesia vs femoral nerve block after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2016; 116: 597-609. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Grape S, Baeriswyl M, Kirkham KR. Sciatic nerve block and enhanced recovery after total knee arthroplasty - a reply. Anaesthesia 2016;71(12):1495-6. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author). Regional Nerve Blocks in Anesthesia and Pain Therapy. Anesth Analg 2016; 123: 1328. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Baeriswyl M, Orrit J, Kirkham KR. Lipid emulsion layering in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit. Intensive Care Med 2016; 42: 1806-7. [DOI]

  • Palhais N, Brull R, Kern C, Jacot-Guillarmod A, Charmoy A, Farron A, Albrecht E (last author). Extrafascial injection for interscalene brachial plexus block reduces respiratory complications compared with a conventional intrafascial injection: a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial. Br J Anaesth 2016; 116: 531-7. [DOI]

  • Eidenbenz D, Taffé P, Hugli O, Albrecht E (co-author), Pasquier M. A two-year retrospective review of the determinants of pre-hospital analgesia administration by alpine helicopter emergency medical physicians to patients with isolated limb injury. Anaesthesia 2016; 71: 779-87. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Mermoud J, Fournier N, Kern C, Kirkham KR. A systematic review of ultrasound-guided methods for brachial plexus blockade. Anaesthesia 2016; 71: 213-27. [DOI]

 

2015

  • Baeriswyl M, Kirkham KR, Kern C, Albrecht E (last author). The analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in adult patients: a meta-analysis. Anesth Analg 2015; 121: 1640-54. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kern C, Kirkham KR. Perineural vs intravenous administration of dexamethasone: more data are available. Br J Anaesth 2015; 114: 160. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kern C, Kirkham KR. A systematic review and meta-analysis of perineural dexamethasone for peripheral nerve blocks. Anaesthesia 2015; 70: 71-83. [DOI]

 

2014

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kern C, Kirkham KR. The safety profile of neuraxial magnesium has not been properly addressed. Br J Anaesth 2014; 112: 173-4. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR, Taffe P, Endersby RV, Chan VW, Tse C, Brull R. The maximum effective needle-to-nerve distance for ultrasound-guided interscalene block: an exploratory study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2014; 39: 56-60. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Morfey D, Chan V, Gandhi R, Koshkin A, Chin KJ, Robinson S, Frascarolo P, Brull R. Single-injection or continuous femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472: 1384-93. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Morfey D, Brull R. Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Single-injection or Continuous Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty? A reply letter. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472: 2901-2. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR, Taffe P, Brull R. What did we realy find ? Reply to Drs Bhatt and Hofmann. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2014; 39: 351-2. [DOI]

 

2013

  • Albrecht E (first author), Taffe P, Yersin B, Schoettker P, Decosterd I, Hugli O. Undertreatment of acute pain (oligoanalgesia) and medical practice variation in prehospital analgesia of adult trauma patients: a 10 yr retrospective study. Br J Anaesth 2013; 110: 96-106. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR, Endersby RV, Chan VW, Jackson T, Okrainec A, Penner T, Jin R, Brull R. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for laparoscopic gastric-bypass surgery:a prospective randomized controlled double-blinded trial. Obes Surg 2013; 23: 1309-14. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR, Liu SS, Brull R. The analgesic efficacy and safety of neuraxial magnesium sulphate: a quantitative review. Anaesthesia 2013; 68: 190-202. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Kirkham KR, Liu SS, Brull R. Peri-operative intravenous administration of magnesium sulphate and postoperative pain: a meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2013; 68: 79-90. [DOI]

 

2012

  • Endersby R, Albrecht E (co-author), Perlas A, Chan V. Semantics, misnomer, or uncertainty: where is the epineurium on ultrasound? Reg Anesth Pain Med 2012; 37: 360-1. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Riazi S, Brull R. Incidence of subclinical neuropathy after intraneural injection. Anesthesiology 2012; 116: 1152-3. [DOI]

  • Albrecht E (first author), Frascarolo P, Meystre-Agustoni G, Farron A, Gilliard N, Darling K, Cavassini M. An analysis of patients’ understanding of ‘routine’ preoperative blood tests and HIV screening. Is no news really good news? HIV Med 2012; 13: 439-43. [DOI]

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