Authors: Bertoch T et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 11, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005825 SummaryThis reply addresses multiple commentaries regarding the clinical meaningfulness, demographic consistency, and comparative efficacy of suzetrigine for moderate-to-severe acute pain. The authors clarify points raised about subgroup effects, outcome interpretation, and comparison with established opioid analgesics. The authors emphasize that phase 3 randomized […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bayat S et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 12, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005807 SummaryThis experimental physiologic study examined whether the slope of phase III of the volumetric capnogram (SIII) truly reflects ventilation–perfusion (V/Q) mismatch during acute bronchoconstriction and how this relationship is altered by bronchodilator therapy. Using a rabbit model and high-resolution synchrotron radiation imaging, the […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Siddiqui A et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, February 2026 (accepted October 17, 2025). DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005828 SummaryThis letter to the editor provides a critical appraisal of recently published phase 3 trials evaluating suzetrigine for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain. The authors focus on the interpretation of efficacy metrics and whether the reported outcomes meet accepted […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nasr VG et al. Journal: Anesthesiology, December 9, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005783 SummaryThis large multicenter registry study evaluated the incidence and risk factors for intraoperative cardiac events in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergoing noncardiac procedures. Unlike prior studies limited to mortality outcomes or single-center experiences, this analysis provides granular, contemporary data on […]
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