Remimazolam Is Associated with Superior Cerebral and Pulmonary Protection over Propofol in Elderly Thoracic Surgery: A Real-World Study Validated by Propensity Score Matching - Scorecard - MDSpire

Remimazolam Is Associated with Superior Cerebral and Pulmonary Protection over Propofol in Elderly Thoracic Surgery: A Real-World Study Validated by Propensity Score Matching

  • By

  • Zhang, Jingjing

  • Zhang, Xiaoyan

  • Cao, Na

  • Cai, Yichao

  • Zhao, Caixia

  • Tang, Chunying

  • Ma, Zhenhua

  • Zhang, Yan

  • May 6, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Comparative Analysis of Remimazolam and Propofol in Providing Enhanced Cerebral and Pulmonary Safety in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: Insights from a Real-World Study with Propensity Score Matching

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CategoryDetail
ConditionElderly patients undergoing elective VATS lobectomy
Key MechanismsComparison of remimazolam and propofol in anesthesia
Target PopulationPatients aged ≥65 years
Care SettingElective thoracic surgery

Key Highlights

    Guideline-Based Recommendations

    Diagnosis

      Management

        Monitoring & Follow-up

          Risks

            Patient & Prescribing Data

            Clinical Best Practices

            • Utilize a driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP protocol during anesthesia.
            • Implement lung-protective ventilation strategies.

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              Remimazolam Is Associated with Superior Cerebral and Pulmonary Protection over Propofol in Elderly Thoracic Surgery: A Real-World Study Validated by Propensity Score Matching

              • by Zhang, Jingjing , Zhang, Xiaoyan , Cao, Na , Cai, Yichao , Zhao, Caixia , Tang, Chunying , Ma, Zhenhua , Zhang, Yan

              • May 6, 2026

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