Authors: Muggleton E Anesthesiology 144(4):1025–1026, April 2026 Summary:This commentary challenges one of the most ingrained assumptions in anesthesiology—that hemodynamic stability reflects adequate depth of anesthesia. Building on prior research, the author argues that relying on blood pressure and heart rate as primary indicators of anesthetic depth is fundamentally flawed because these are indirect, downstream effects […]
Read MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gisselbaek M et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):1008–1011, April 2026 Summary:This cross-sectional mixed-methods study examines mentorship dynamics in anesthesiology, with a particular focus on gender differences. Using a national survey of over 1,100 members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists along with focus groups, the authors explored how mentorship is accessed, structured, and experienced. The study […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tang J et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):967–977, April 2026 Summary:This comprehensive review addresses the complex and often controversial management of chronic antihypertensive medications in the perioperative period. It synthesizes recent randomized trials, guidelines, and observational data to provide a practical, patient-centered framework for decision-making. A central theme is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. For […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sugiyama D et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):965–966, April 2026 Summary:This brief clinical report revisits retrograde intubation as a critical rescue airway technique, emphasizing its continued relevance despite the widespread adoption of video laryngoscopy. While modern airway tools have significantly improved visualization, the authors highlight that certain scenarios—such as airway tumors, severe distortion, or bleeding—can render […]
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