Bibliometric analysis of research hotspots in tracheal intubation for children

Fan Yang1, Lei Liu2, Ya-Nan Li3

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.

Insights

This study analyzed 752 pediatric intubation articles from 2009-2025. Research shows a growing interest in pediatric airway management, with a focus on intubation efficacy and safety.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Bibliometric Analysis

Background:

  • Difficult airway management is a significant challenge in pediatric anesthesia.
  • Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing pediatric intubation techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To visualize research hotspots in pediatric tracheal intubation.
  • To clarify the development status of this research field using bibliometric analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of 752 English articles on pediatric intubation (2009-2025) from Web of Science.
  • Statistical analysis and visualization of publication trends, countries, authors, journals, keywords, and citations.

Main Results:

  • A fluctuating increase in publications, peaking in 2023.
  • The United States leads in publications and citations; Pediatric Anesthesia is the leading journal.
  • Key research areas include intubation efficacy, safety, and managing difficult airways in children.

Conclusions:

  • The field of pediatric intubation is expanding, with a shift towards personalized techniques and safety.
  • Further research should address the underrepresentation of Global South contributions.
  • This analysis provides insights into current trends and informs future clinical priorities and research directions.

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