Authors: Florian J et al. Anesthesiology, March 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006043 Summary This randomized, double-blind, 3-period crossover trial looked at whether chronic SSRI therapy changes ventilatory response to hypercapnia, either by itself or when combined with oxycodone. Healthy volunteers received paroxetine, escitalopram, and placebo in separate treatment periods, with oxycodone 10 mg added on study days 6, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From the persistence of opioid dependency in patients post-procedure to workforce strain and decline, there are a number of trends putting increased pressure on anesthesiologists and their teams. Here are three recent studies scaring anesthesiologists: 1. A growing number of patients undergoing major surgery are receiving medication for opioid use […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alexis Pellek MedCentral News Congratulations to the class of 2026 – Match Day is here! Soon-to-be medical school graduates around the country simultaneously opened their envelopes today to reveal where they would spend their residency for the next several years. This year broke records as the largest Match Day in history. Match Day is the culmination […]
Read MoreAuthors: Delaporte A et al. Anesthesiology Open 1(1): e0007, January 2026 SummaryCannabis use is increasing among older adults, particularly in regions where medical or recreational use is legal. Despite this trend, the perioperative implications of cannabis exposure remain poorly understood. Because cannabinoids interact with neural pathways involved in arousal, attention, and memory, investigators have hypothesized […]
Read MoreAuthors: Heidegger T et al. Anesthesiology Open 1(1): e0011, January 2026. 10.1097/ao9.0000000000000011 SummaryFlexible bronchoscope–guided tracheal intubation remains the gold standard for managing anticipated difficult airways. Despite its importance and inclusion in major airway management guidelines such as those from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the technique is underused in clinical practice. Surveys consistently show that […]
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