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Top 100 most-cited articles on pediatric anesthesia from 1990 to 2023
Minyue Qian1, Jia Zhong2, Zhongteng Lu1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Insights
This study analyzed top pediatric anesthesia research. The USA leads in publications, with key findings focusing on perioperative care and adverse outcomes in children.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Pediatric anesthesia is more complex than adult anesthesia.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing pediatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify research hotspots and future directions in pediatric anesthesia.
- To analyze the top 100 most cited articles in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of articles from 1990-2023 in Web of Science.
- Evaluation of citation counts, topics, authors, countries, institutions, and journals.
Main Results:
- The peak research period was 2005-2009.
- The USA is the most active country.
- Top journals include Anesthesia and Analgesia, Anesthesiology, and Pediatrics.
- Focus areas: perioperative stages, anesthetic agents, and adverse outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Bibliometric analysis provides insights into academic impact and collaboration.
- Identifies key research areas and guides future pediatric anesthesia studies.
Abstract:
Pediatric anesthesia presents greater challenges than does adult anesthesia. This bibliometric analysis aimed to analyze the top 100 most cited articles to be better understand the hot spots and prospects in pediatric anesthesia. Articles and reviews related to pediatric anesthesia were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection from 1990 to 2023. A bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles was also performed using information such as topics, author names, countries, institutions, publication years, and journals. A total of 32 831 articles were identified, with a total of 32 230 citations for the top 100 articles. The peak period for pediatric anesthesia research was from 2005 to 2009. The USA has emerged as the most active country in pediatric anesthesia research. Major journals published included Anesthesia and Analgesia, Anesthesiology, and Pediatrics, underscoring their authority in the field. Clinical studies on the top 100 most cited articles have focused on different stages of the perioperative period, the use of different anesthetic agents, and adverse outcomes in pediatric patients. The current study conducted a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles in the field of pediatric anesthesia. Such insights are valuable for identifying research hot spots, assessing academic impact and collaboration in pediatric anesthesia, and guiding future research directions.
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