Authors: Wang J-Y et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis retrospective multicenter cohort study examined whether critical closing pressure (Pcc) and tissue perfusion pressure (TPP) provide prognostic information beyond mean arterial pressure (MAP) for risk stratification in patients with sepsis. While MAP is the cornerstone hemodynamic target in sepsis management, it does not directly account for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Seillier C et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis preclinical study investigated the effects of repeated early-life exposure to general anesthesia on visual system development and maturation in mice, with a particular focus on the role of tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) as a potential mechanistic mediator. Given ongoing concerns about the long-term neurodevelopmental consequences of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kang M et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis prospective observational study evaluated whether eye movement–based saccade tasks can serve as a noninvasive and accurate tool to predict postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty. Given the limitations of existing cognitive screening tests and molecular biomarkers, the authors sought to determine whether saccadic performance […]
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: Berger-Estilita J et al. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101614 SummaryThis Delphi-based consensus statement sought to formally define anesthesia and articulate its core aims using a structured, international expert process. Although anesthesia is central to modern surgery, its expanding scope—spanning perioperative medicine, patient safety, long-term outcomes, and systems-level responsibilities—has made a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bright M et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 38(1):3–9, January 2026. SummaryThis focused narrative review examined the relationship between perioperative blood pressure management and postoperative neurocognitive disorders (pNCD) and stroke following noncardiac surgery. Although intraoperative hypotension has long been viewed as a modifiable risk factor through its potential effects on cerebral perfusion, accumulating evidence […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review A number of defining controversies and innovations have shaped anesthesia in 2025, from AI-driven analysis tools to landmark legal cases, all changing the way that anesthesia professionals make decisions and care for patients. Three anesthesia leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss their biggest lessons learned in 2025. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tong L et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005903 SummaryThis experimental study examined the role of glutamatergic neurons in the dorsomedial periaqueductal gray (dmPAG) in regulating arousal and emergence across multiple general anesthetic agents. Although general anesthetics act through diverse molecular targets, they may converge on shared neural circuits controlling consciousness. The periaqueductal gray […]
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 MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology is confronting a mounting workforce crisis as the provider shortage deepens, retirements accelerate and training pipelines fail to keep pace with demand. The strain is already reshaping care models, widening rural access gaps and intensifying burnout across the profession. Here are 10 numbers that capture the growing pressures […]
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