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Published on: December 22, 2016
Mapping the Research Landscape on Postoperative Hypoxemia: A Bibliometric Analysis (1998 to 2024)
1Department of Anesthesiology (High-Tech Branch), The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China.
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a growing global focus on postoperative hypoxemia research. Recent trends show a shift towards precision ventilation and airway pressure management in perioperative care.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
Background:
- Postoperative hypoxemia is a significant complication in surgical patients.
- Research interest in managing this critical condition has been steadily increasing.
- Understanding global research trends is crucial for advancing perioperative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research on postoperative hypoxemia.
- To identify trends, research hotspots, and collaboration patterns from 1998 to 2024.
- To inform future research directions and clinical applications.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 248 publications from 1998-2024.
- Data sourced from Web of Science Core Collection.
- Analysis performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R package 'bibliometrix'.
Main Results:
- Annual growth rate of 1.35% in publications.
- United States, China, and Denmark are leading countries in citations.
- Keywords evolved from oxygen monitoring to precision ventilation and positive airway pressure.
Conclusions:
- Global interest and collaboration in postoperative hypoxemia research are expanding.
- Emerging trends include noninvasive ventilation and optimized end-expiratory pressure.
- Findings provide insights for future perioperative research and clinical practice.
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