Bibliometric analysis of research on nerve block in the field of anesthesiology over the past 25 years

IF 5.1 2区医学 Q1 ANESTHESIOLOGY

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia Pub Date : 2025-08-29 DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2025.111982

Lina Lang , Guanghan Wu

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Abstract

This bibliometric analysis examines the evolution of nerve block research in anesthesiology over the past 25 years (2000–2024). Using the Web of Science database, 5804 relevant publications were analyzed with bibliometric tools (Bibliometrix in R and VOSviewer) to identify research trends, key contributors, and thematic developments. Results show a steady rise in publications, particularly after 2012, with the United States, China, and India leading research output. Core topics include nerve block safety, postoperative pain management, continuous nerve block techniques, adjuncts for analgesia, emerging block methods, and applications in dentistry and prostate procedures. Keyword analysis highlights recent research focuses on ultrasound-guided techniques, ERAS protocols, multimodal analgesia, and personalized anesthesia strategies. This study provides a comprehensive overview of nerve block research, offering insights into its intellectual structure and future directions. Future studies should further explore precision anesthesia, novel drug applications, and individualized pain management strategies to enhance clinical practice.

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麻醉领域近25年来神经阻滞研究的文献计量分析

本文献计量学分析考察了过去25年（2000-2024年）麻醉学神经阻滞研究的演变。利用Web of Science数据库，利用文献计量工具（Bibliometrix in R和VOSviewer）对5804份相关出版物进行分析，以确定研究趋势、主要贡献者和专题发展。研究结果显示，出版物数量稳步上升，尤其是在2012年之后，美国、中国和印度的研究产出处于领先地位。核心主题包括神经阻滞安全性、术后疼痛管理、连续神经阻滞技术、镇痛辅助手段、新兴的神经阻滞方法以及在牙科和前列腺手术中的应用。关键词分析强调了超声引导技术、ERAS方案、多模式镇痛和个性化麻醉策略的最新研究。本研究提供了神经阻滞研究的全面概述，提供了其知识结构和未来发展方向的见解。未来的研究应进一步探索精准麻醉、新型药物应用和个性化疼痛管理策略，以加强临床实践。

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Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 医学-麻醉学

CiteScore

7.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

346

审稿时长

23 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (JCA) addresses all aspects of anesthesia practice, including anesthetic administration, pharmacokinetics, preoperative and postoperative considerations, coexisting disease and other complicating factors, cost issues, and similar concerns anesthesiologists contend with daily. Exceptionally high standards of presentation and accuracy are maintained. The core of the journal is original contributions on subjects relevant to clinical practice, and rigorously peer-reviewed. Highly respected international experts have joined together to form the Editorial Board, sharing their years of experience and clinical expertise. Specialized section editors cover the various subspecialties within the field. To keep your practical clinical skills current, the journal bridges the gap between the laboratory and the clinical practice of anesthesiology and critical care to clarify how new insights can improve daily practice.