Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica

04.06.2026

Emile Van Erps (1882–1955): a forgotten pioneer of epidural anesthesia

Four years before Dogliotti, Emile Van Erps published a study on epidural anesthesia that clearly inspired the Italian author.

04.06.2026

Belgian Society of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation, Perioperative Medicine and Pain management (BeSARPP)

04.06.2026

The history of Anesthesiology in Belgium

04.06.2026

Response to Yadav et Katarina’s letter to the editor on ‘Exploring Discordance in Evidence from Meta-Analyses and Subsequent Large-Scale Randomized Controlled Trials in Perioperative Medicine’

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04.06.2026

History and Scientific Contributions of the Department of Anesthesiology at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent), Belgium

04.06.2026

This History of anesthesia, critical care and algology in Liege, from early times to nowadays

The medical specialty of anesthesia and intensive care medicine is relatively young, insofar as it emerged during the 1950’s and was officially recognized during the 1960’s. Despite this young age, the last 50 years have seen considerable progress in available anesthetic drugs, m …

04.06.2026

Reply to “Letter in response to the Article: The Norton scale is an independent prognostic marker for mortality in critically ill patients”

04.06.2026

The Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica

04.06.2026

From Bolus of propofol to Automation in Intravenous Anaesthesia: A Historical Perspective with Key Contributions from Belgian Research

Intravenous anaesthesia has undergone a profound transformation over the past five decades, evolving from intermittent bolus administration to highly sophisticated automated delivery systems. Propofol, introduced in the 1980s, enabled continuous infusion techniques and later the …

04.06.2026

Letter in Response to the Article: Exploring Discordance in Evidence from Meta-Analyses and Subsequent Large-Scale Randomized Controlled Trials in Perioperative Medicine”

04.06.2026

Letter in Response to the Article: “The Norton scale is an independent prognostic marker for mortality in critically ill patients

04.06.2026

The ‘young’ history of Anesthesia of the Antwerp University and University Hospital

04.06.2026

APSAR-BSAR Professional Association of Belgian Specialists in Anesthesia and Resuscitation Narrative review

Organized professional defense per medical specialty is a recent historical phenomenon, particularly for anesthesiologists, as modern anesthesia only emerged in the mid-19th century. In Belgium, such a corporatist association for anesthesiologists, which stands up to discuss and …

04.06.2026

Palliative care and the anaesthetist

04.06.2026

History of the Department of Anesthesiology KU Leuven – University Hospitals Leuven 1948 - 2026

04.06.2026

History of Anesthesia in Belgium – VUB

18.03.2026

The Effect of Retrolaminar Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Postoperative Analgesia after Breast Surgeries: Prospective Randomized Study

Background: The retrolaminar approach of paravertebral block (PVB) is a recent approach which could replace the ordinary approach of PVB as it may have the same analgesic effect with decreased risk of side effects. Study Objectives: This prospective randomized clinical trial aime …

18.03.2026

The Norton scale is an independent prognostic marker for mortality in critically ill patients

The Norton scale (NS) is a widely used instrument to estimate the risk for pressure ulcers in adult, hospitalized patients. Lower NS scores, with the cut-off less than 15, indicate higher risk for pressure ulcer development. The NS assesses 5 domains: mental condition, physical c …

18.03.2026

Measuring preoperative anxiety in older surgical patients: an international Delphi study

Background: Preoperative anxiety is pervasive among surgical patients and associated with several complications, particularly in older patients. However, its assessment in older surgical patients remains challenging. Objectives: To select the most appropriate instrument(s) for as …

18.03.2026

Comment on an article published in the December 2025 AAB issue concerning evidence from meta-analyses and subsequent large-scale randomized controlled trials in perioperative medicine

18.03.2026

Postoperative fatigue (POF): An underestimated complication after surgery

Background Postoperative fatigue (POF) is a prevalent yet underestimated complication after surgery, significantly affecting patients’ recovery, daily functioning, and overall quality of life. As one of the most common and distressing postoperative symptoms, POF can persist for m …

18.03.2026

Erratum: Exploring discordance in evidence from meta-analyses and subsequent large-scale randomized controlled trials in perioperative medicine

18.03.2026

Diagnosis of Immediate Perioperative Hypersensitivity Reactions and the Role of Drug Provocation Testing

Perioperative hypersensitivity (POH) constitutes an unpredictable but significant risk during anesthesia with an estimated incidence of 1:5.000 to 1:10.000 and an estimated mortality of 3.4-3.8%. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent re-exposures to the causative agent and to …

18.03.2026

Answer to Letter-to-the-Editor: Comments on an article published in the December 2025 AAB issue concerning evidence from meta-analysis and sebusequent large-scale randomized controlled trials in perioperative medicine

18.03.2026

The hidden dangers of nasotracheal intubation: incomplete middle turbinate avulsion

18.03.2026

Towards ending the perioperative metformin controversy: a narrative review

Metformin is the most widely prescribed oral glucose-lowering medication and serves as the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus due to its efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and favourable safety profile. Given its widespread use, perioperative management of metformin is …

18.03.2026

A comparative analysis of the effect of norepinephrine and dobutamine on hepatic blood flow

Background: Goal-directed hemodynamic therapy (GDHT) is applied to optimize cardiac output and perfusion in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dobutamine (DOBU) and norepinephrine (NOR) are commonly used agents with distinct systemic profiles, yet their comparative effe …