Anest. intenziv. Med. 2025;36(5):368-370 | DOI: 10.36290/aim.2025.061
Year 2025 in review - Paediatric anaesthesia and intensive careReview Article
- 1 Klinika dětské anesteziologie a resuscitace, Fakultní nemocnice Brno a Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy Univerzity v Brně
- 2 Ústav simulační medicíny, Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy Univerzity v Brně *Oba autoři se podíleli na tvorbě článků stejným dílem
The article offers an overview of the most impactful publications of the past year. It highlights key findings and emerging trends with direct relevance to the anaesthesiology practice and care of critically ill children, helping readers quickly navigate the latest developments in the field. The selected studies are of high scientific quality, and their results can be directly applied in clinical practice. This article thus serves as a practical guide for physicians and healthcare professionals working in pediatric anaesthesiology and intensive care.
Keywords: anaesthesiology, intensive care, critical care, publication, 2025, paediatrics, paediatric patient, review.
Received: November 14, 2025; Revised: November 14, 2025; Accepted: December 9, 2025; Published: December 22, 2025 Show citation
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