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.

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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.

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