Anaesthetic Techniques for Cardiac Ablation-A Scoping Review Protocol.

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Anesthesiology

Background:

• Cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, are a significant global health concern.
• Cardiac ablation is a common treatment, often requiring anesthesia for patient safety and success.
• Optimal anesthesia strategies for cardiac ablation lack consensus, with limited research on diverse techniques and populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically map existing evidence on anesthesia methods used during cardiac ablation procedures.
• To provide a structured overview of the current landscape of anesthesia in cardiac ablations.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
• Comprehensive literature search across major databases (Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, Scopus, Google Scholar).
• Inclusion of studies on adult patients undergoing cardiac ablation, focusing on all anesthetic/sedative techniques; data extraction by independent reviewers.

Main Results:

• Findings will be presented through a descriptive and narrative summary.
• Data will be supplemented with tables, figures, and graphs for clarity.

Conclusions:

• This review will offer a structured overview of anesthesia methods in cardiac ablations.
• The findings are expected to highlight knowledge gaps and inform future research and clinical practice.
• This work will aid decision-making regarding anesthesia strategies for cardiac arrhythmia management.