Authors: Stosic M.D. et al. A & A Practice, September 2025. DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000002045 This study explored how anesthesiologists conceptualize empathy in clinical practice, a topic rarely examined within the specialty despite the crucial role of patient–anesthesiologist communication during short but emotionally charged interactions. Empathy has been shown to reduce preoperative anxiety and improve outcomes, but […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lida Shaygan, DO; Amanda J. Rhee, MD; Bruce A. Bollen, MD; Miklos D. Kertai, MD, MMHC, PhD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Cardiac anesthesiology has advanced significantly in perioperative monitoring, team communication, and risk reduction strategies. Ongoing challenges include patient complexity, resource variability, and integration of emerging technologies. Future […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elizabeth B. Malinzak, MD; Megha K. Kanjia, MD; C. Dean Kurth, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Pediatric anesthesia safety has improved markedly over the past four decades through advances in monitoring, pharmacology, airway management, and safety culture. Ongoing challenges include perioperative risk in neonates and infants, medication safety, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jonathan Charnin, MD; Randy Loftus, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:This article highlights ICU safety challenges, emphasizing structured handoffs and infection prevention as critical strategies to reduce patient harm. Evidence-based communication protocols and perioperative infection control bundles are central to improving ICU outcomes. Intensive care units (ICU) emerged […]
Read MoreAuthors: De Cassai A. et al. Anesthesiology, September 25, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005776 This meta-research study examined the persistence of the so-called “Table 1 fallacy”—the practice of performing statistical significance testing on baseline characteristics in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Because randomization itself ensures that baseline characteristics are balanced on average, such tests are unnecessary and may […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
Read MoreAuthors: Albornoz A.E. et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, October 2025. DOI: 10.1111/pan.70062 This quality improvement project evaluated the impact of a structured perioperative pain management toolkit on postoperative pain and opioid use following pediatric tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy. While opioids are often avoided intraoperatively to minimize postoperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs), this practice can result in higher […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zoumprouli A. et al. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, October 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001533 This narrative review summarizes recent advances and evolving evidence in the critical care management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), with a focus on studies published over the past 18 months. The authors highlight the growing emphasis on precision medicine, multidisciplinary management, and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Malhotra R. et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, October 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ANA.0000000000001021 This retrospective audit analyzed anesthesia information management system (AIMS) data to evaluate operating room (OR) utilization patterns in neurosurgery. AIMS platforms, which record timestamps for each perioperative phase, can provide detailed insights into workflow efficiency and time allocation but are underutilized for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mohamed F. Abosamak et al Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101589 This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models in predicting difficult airways—one of anesthesia’s most critical and high-stakes challenges. Difficult airway complications can rapidly lead to hypoxia, brain injury, or death, and early prediction is […]
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