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Anesthesiology Published - 14 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Analgesic and Anesthetic Drugs in Patients During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Beukers A et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, Volume 142, Issue 1, pages 5–14, January 2026 Summary:This narrative review synthesizes how cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) alters the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of commonly used continuously administered anesthetic and analgesic drugs during on-pump cardiac surgery, and why those shifts can translate into clinically meaningful under- or […]

Anesthesiology Published - 14 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Intrathecal Hydromorphone Versus Intrathecal Morphine for Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia

Authors: Cheng S et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, Volume 142, Issue 1, pages 19–27, January 2026 Summary:This randomized, blinded noninferiority trial evaluated whether intrathecal hydromorphone is noninferior to intrathecal morphine for postcesarean delivery analgesia when both are administered at their previously established ED90 doses. Given ongoing concerns regarding morphine-related side effects and intermittent drug shortages, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 14 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Spectral Differences of Anesthetic Agents: Addressing Fundamental Problems With New Methods

Authors: Dragovic SZ et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, Volume 142, Issue 2, pages 249–260, February 2026 Summary:This retrospective study examines whether commonly used processed EEG metrics obscure meaningful differences between anesthetic agents, particularly propofol versus volatile fluranes (sevoflurane and desflurane). The authors challenge the “one-size-fits-all” assumption that equivalent processed EEG targets reflect comparable anesthetic brain […]

Anesthesiology Published - 14 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Efficacy and Safety of Preemptive Magnesium Sulfate Infusion during Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Resection

Authors: Kong H et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, November 25, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005778 SummaryThis randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated whether preemptive magnesium sulfate infusion improves intraoperative hemodynamic stability during pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) resection—procedures well known for extreme catecholamine-mediated blood pressure and heart rate fluctuations. Ninety-two patients scheduled for PPGL resection were randomized to receive either […]

Anesthesiology Published - 14 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

The anesthesia breakthroughs that defined 2025

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology saw a year of significant innovation in 2025 as new technologies, techniques and care models redefined what is possible in the perioperative environment. From AI-driven automation to next-generation pain control, five breakthroughs in particular helped shape the specialty. 1. AI-driven decision support, smart ultrasound and virtual reality-enhanced training […]

Science, Medicine and the AnesthesiologistApril 1, 2026
Author: Mark D. Neuman, MD, M.Sc, Editor Anesthesiology, April 2026 Summary:This prospective cohort study evaluated continuous rhythm monitoring after CABG… Read more: Science, Medicine and the Anesthesiologist
Where anesthesiology residents are headed: 2026 Match data by stateApril 1, 2026
Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The 2026 National Resident Matching Program Main Residency Match confirmed anesthesiology as one of the… Read more: Where anesthesiology residents are headed: 2026 Match data by state
ASA backs anesthesia group in payer IDR lawsuitApril 1, 2026
Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists filed an amicus brief this week in the U.S. District Court for… Read more: ASA backs anesthesia group in payer IDR lawsuit
Robotics firm Intuitive Surgical says cyberattack compromised business, customer dataApril 1, 2026
Author: Ricky Zipp MEDTECHDIVE The company said an intruder accessed employee information, customer contact details and other records. Surgical robotics… Read more: Robotics firm Intuitive Surgical says cyberattack compromised business, customer data
Pain during Cesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anesthesia: Have We Made Any Progress?March 31, 2026
Authors: Landau R et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):749–751, April 2026 Summary:This editorial examines the persistent problem of intraoperative pain during cesarean… Read more: Pain during Cesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anesthesia: Have We Made Any Progress?