Post-COVID-19 pandemic organ donation activities in Germany: a multicenter retrospective analysis.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the number of solid organ transplantations. After a global decline of 16% in 2020, their numbers subsequently returned to pre-pandemic levels. In contrast, numbers in Germany remained almost constant in 2020 and 2021 but fell by 6.

[Synopsis Neuroanesthesia: Brain, Anesthetics and Skills].

Central aspects of anesthesia management of intracranial interventions are the maintenance of cerebral homeostasis and the prevention of secondary brain damage. The focus is on cerebral metabolism and perfusion pressure, cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure. Ensuring the balance of these parameters is the essential task of the anesthetist.