Authors: Sweitzer et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 2026, 142(4):697-708 Executive Summary of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee (2024) on Clinical Practice for Cardiac Evaluation and Management of Patients Having Noncardiac Surgeries Key Points The 2024 ACC/AHA perioperative cardiovascular guideline is the first major update since 2014. The guideline continues to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Khan et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, May 4, 2026 Key Points This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated airway outcomes in neonates and infants younger than 2 months undergoing tracheal intubation for noncardiac procedures. The study reviewed 3,724 anesthetics performed from August 2012 through May 2024. First-attempt tracheal intubation success was 80.4%, and difficult intubation occurred […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bosinski et al. The Daily Dose, IARS, Friday, May 8, 2026 Key Points Academic anesthesiology careers often involve setbacks, rejected manuscripts, failed grants, unexpected opportunities, and major changes in direction. The article highlights lessons from Max Kelz, Julie Freed, and Miles Berger on resilience, focus, mentorship, and career balance. A major theme is that […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Certified anesthesiologist assistants are an expanding sector of the anesthesia workforce, with numerous updates to individual state licensure and the development of more CAA programs across the U.S. Here are five recent developments shaping the CAA workforce in 2026: 1. Legislators in Kansas introduced a bill that would create a licensing and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Idan Katz et al Pediatric Anesthesia May 14, 2026 Background Epidural analgesia is commonly used for pain control after major lower-limb orthopedic surgery in children, but it is associated with a risk of postoperative urinary retention. Consequently, urinary catheters are often placed and left in situ for the full duration of epidural analgesia, despite the […]
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