Dr. James Rathmell, the recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Anesthesiology, joins Dr. Adam Striker to share his plans for the future. Discover how Anesthesiology will evolve, how the author experience will change, tips for anesthesiologists working to get published, and more. Recorded May 2024.…

Dr. Keya Locke interviews Dr. Elizabeth Malinzak, the guest editor of July’s ASA Monitor, about how anesthesiologists use social media for professional development, advocacy, education, and more. Learn about best practices, pitfalls, and platforms in this informative episode. Recorded June 2024.By American Society of Anesthesiologists

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. July 2024, Volume 141, Issue 1 Overview of July issue original studies.

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Côme Bureau, M.D., Ph.D. and Nikolaos J. Skubas, M.D. Articles Discussed: Increasing Sweep Gas Flow Reduces Respiratory Drive and Dyspnea in Nonintubated Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: A Pilot Study Sweeping Away Dyspnea

Drs. Monica Harbell and Emily Methangkool with Dr. Adam Striker about advancing patient safety in 2024 and beyond. From why anesthesiologists are so well suited to driving patient safety efforts, to the challenges facing the specialty, to how to think about “zero patient harm” and the differences between “patient safety” and “quality improvement,” …

Dr. David Provenzano, president of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, ASRA PM, speaks with Dr. Brooke Trainer about trends in pain management. Learn about new treatments for pain, patient access challenges, and where the subspecialty is going. Recorded May 2024.By American Society of Anesthesiologists

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Aurora N. Quaye, M.D. and Douglas A. Colquhoun, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., M.P.H. Articles Discussed: Association between Colonoscopy Sedation Type and Polyp Detection: A Registry-based Cohort Study Does Propofol Improve Polyp Detection during Colonoscopy? The Promise and Peril of Clinical Registry Data…

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Albert Dahan, M.D., Ph.D., and Thomas K. Henthorn, M.D. Articles Discussed: Reversal of Propofol-induced Depression of the Hypoxic Ventilatory Response by BK-channel Blocker ENA-001: A Randomized Controlled Trial Reversal for Respiratory Depression: Let’s Take a Breath! Transcript…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. June 2024, Volume 140, Issue 6 Overview of June issue original studies. Transcript

Dr. Shobana Rajan, guest editor of June’s ASA Monitor, speaks with Dr. Zach Deutch about the many ways anesthesia education is evolving. From workforce shortages to mentorship and sponsorship, from virtual reality to the validity of online learning platforms, the conversation touches on a range of salient issues. Recorded April 2024.…

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jessica C. Martin, Ph.D., B.Sc. and Jerry Chao, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: The Topographical Features of Pediatric Electroencephalography during High Initial Concentration Sevoflurane for Inhalational Induction of Anesthesia A Window into the Developing Brain: Toward a Deeper Understanding of …

Dr. Adam Striker interviews Drs. Paul Picton and Matt Whalin from the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, SNACC, about perioperative stroke. Hear their expert opinions on risk factors, the measurement gap, guidelines, the importance of early detection, the effectiveness of thrombectomy, and more. Recorded April 2024.…

Dr. Daniel Sessler, contributor to the May ASA Monitor, joins Dr. Zach Deutch to discuss 30-day mortality after anesthesia and surgery and the role anesthesiologists might play in addressing postoperative mortality. From the prevalence of preventable death in this period to major causes and potential solutions, this episode explores an underrecogni…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. May 2024, Volume 140, Issue 5 Overview of May issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Faraj Abdallah, M.D. and Michael R. Fettiplace, M.D., Ph.D. and Ashraf S. Habib, M.D., M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc., M.H.Sc. and Jonathan Slonin, M.D., M.B.A. Articles Discussed: Analgesic Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Plain Local Anesthetics for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks: A Systematic Revie…

Dr. Adam Striker welcomes Dr. Vaibhav Bora, member of the ACE editorial board, to the show to discuss GLP-1 Agonists, a topic that appears in the 21A issue. The conversation touches on mechanisms of action, brand names, how these agents interact with insulin, side effects, guidelines, and more. Recorded March 2024…

From innovations in clinical care and technology to trends in education and practice management, anesthesiology continues to evolve. Dr. Irving Ye from ASA's Committee on Innovation joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss where the specialty is headed and innovations that will make an impact on patients and practices. Recorded March 2024.…

Dr. Zach Deutch interviews the co-editors of April’s ASA Monitor, Dr. Shahla Siddiqui and Dr. Ashish Khanna, about evolving trends, practices, and procedures in critical care medicine. From new guidelines related to perioperative tube feeding to the use of mechanical circulation support devices to the ethics of end of life discussions in the periop…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. April 2024, Volume 140, Issue 4 Overview of April issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Maximilian Sebastian Schaefer, M.D. and Amy Gaskell, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Intraoperative Use of Phenylephrine versus Ephedrine and Postoperative Delirium: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study Caveat Emptor: Vasopressor Choice and Postoperative Delirium—A Complex Relationship Exp…

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Anahi Perlas, M.D. and Mark Warner, M.D. Articles Discussed: Baseline Gastric Volume in Fasting Diabetic Patients Is Not Higher than That in Nondiabetic Patients: A Cross-sectional Noninferiority Study Diabetic Patients, Assessment of Preoperative Gastric Contents, and Potential Reduction of Risk of …

Drs. John Fiadjoe and Annery Garcia-Marcinkiewicz from the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia join Dr. Adam Striker for an in-depth conversation about pediatric airways and the pediatric difficult intubation registry. Learn how the registry works, what the data reveals, and how the subspecialty is evolving. Recorded February 2024.…

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Pavel S. Roshanov, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: One-Year Outcomes After Discharge from Noncardiac Surgery and Association Between Pre-Discharge Complications and Death After Discharge: Analysis of the VISION Prospective Cohort Study Transcript

The intersection of global health and critical care is explored in this conversation between guest host Dr. Keya Locke and Dr. Ana Maria Crawford, guest editor of the March ASA Monitor. Listen in as they discuss assumptions that can harm patients, what we can learn from global colleagues, gaps in critical care, and more. Recorded February 2024.…

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Scott Segal, M.D., M.H.C.M. and Jeffrey B. Cooper, Ph.D. Articles Discussed: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Adverse Effects of Transitions of Anesthesia Care on Postoperative Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study Anesthesia Needs to Lead the Way in Safety—Again—through the Universal Ad…

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Mark D. Neuman, M.D., M.Sc. and Elizabeth L. Whitlock, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: Long-term Outcomes with Spinal versus General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Trial REGAINing the Freedom to Choose Insensibility for Hip Fracture Surgery Transcript…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. March 2024, Volume 140, Issue 3 Overview of March issue original studies. Transcript

Dr. Adam Striker and Dr. Alyssa Brzenski, editor for Summaries of Emerging Evidence (SEE), examine two recent studies featured in the 40A issue. Listen in as they discuss a study of the use of a prophylactic methylergonovineduring intrapartum cesarean birth, and a second study comparing the use of general anesthesia versus sedation for pediatric ai…

Dr. Brooke Trainer talks to Drs. Somnath Bose and Talia Ben-Jacob about the role of intensivists. Listen in as they discuss the value critical care anesthesiologists bring to departments and hospitals, the role of the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA), the subspecialty’s future, and more. Recorded January 2024.…

Dr. Elizabeth Drum, guest editor of the February ASA Monitor, joins guest host, Dr. Keya Locke, for a discussion of the challenges facing Indigenous People of North America and the anesthesiologists who work with this patient population. Learn about some of the health care issues prevalent in tribal nations, the work being done to address this crit…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. February 2024, Volume 140, Issue 2 Overview of February issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Mattia Busana, M.D. and Marcos F. Vidal Melo, M.D., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: The Causes of Hypoxemia of COVID-19 ARDS: A Combined MIGET and Dual-Energy CT Study Structure–Function Relationships Determining Hypoxemia in COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome…

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Michael F. Aziz, M.D. and Paul S. Myles, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc. Articles Discussed: Perioperative Mortality of the COVID-19 Recovered Patient Compared to a Matched Control: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study COVID-19 and Surgery: Getting Back to Business Transcript…

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Thomas Langer, M.D. and David A. Story, M.B.B.S., B.Med.Sci., M.D. Articles Discussed: Combining the Physical-Chemical Approach with Standard Base Excess to Understand the Compensation of Respiratory Acid-Base Derangements: An Individual Participant Meta-Analysis Approach to Data from Multiple Canine…

This special episode of Central Line pairs ASA’s new president, Dr. Ronald Harter, with ASA’s new CEO, Mr. Brian Reilly, for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing ASA and the specialty of anesthesiology. Go behind the scenes with ASA leadership as they share their hopes and worries as well as their plans, expectations, best a…

In this special episode, Dr. Adam Striker shares clips from ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 featuring experts and leaders, including ASA’s outgoing president, Dr. Michael Champeau, and incoming president, Dr. Ronald Harter, as well as Dr. George Williams, Dr. Peter Killoran, Dr. Lois Connolly, Dr. Michael Beck, and others. Listen in as leaders from the field d…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. January 2024, Volume 140, Issue 1 Overview of January issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jean Guglielminotti, M.D., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Association of Labor Neuraxial Analgesia with Maternal Blood Transfusion Transcript

Dr. Jane Moon, contributor to the January ASA Monitor, joins the podcast to discuss women in anesthesia leadership with Dr. Striker. Learn about the history of women in the specialty, the challenges and opportunities facing women anesthesiologists today, and tactics that can lead to a more equitable future. Recorded November 2023.…

Dr. Kyle Robinson joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss his first few years of practice and ASA’s Early Career Membership Program. From managing transitions to finding resources to how he has used ASA’s new program, listen in for insights into the challenges and opportunities facing young anesthesiologists today. Recorded November 2023.…

Dr. Keya Locke, co-guest editor of December’s ASA Monitor, joins guest host, Dr. Brooke Trainer, for a candid conversation about equity in health care and the specialty. Their forthright conversation touches on steps anesthesiologists can take to advance equity, the intersection of equity and patient care, the import of equity in medical education …

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. December 2023, Volume 139, Issue 6 Overview of December issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Stephan Frangakis, M.D., Ph.D. and Carolina B. Meloto, D.D.S., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Association of Genetic Variants with Postsurgical Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses Genetics of Postsurgical Pain: Where Do We Go from Here? Transcript

Live from Center Stage at ASA’s annual meeting, Dr. Adam Striker hosts a panel of anesthesiologists at different career stages. He joins Dr. Abigail Schirmer, a CA1, along with late career anesthesiologist, Dr. Mark Singleton, and recent retiree, Dr. Richard Himes, in conversation about how the specialty has evolved, what they wish other generation…

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Phillip Vlisides, M.D. and Patrick L. Purdon, Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Electroencephalographic Biomarkers, Cerebral Oximetry, and Postoperative Cognitive Function in Adult Non-Cardiac Surgical Patients: a Prospective Cohort Study Charting a Cognitive Course: Can Electroencephalographic or Oximetry B…

Recorded in front of a live audience at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023, Dr. Jed Wolpaw, host of the ACCRAC podcast, examines some of the specialty’s key advancements. Dr. Deborah Culley talks about advances in understanding postoperative delirium, and Dr. John Eichhorn discusses his role in evolving patient monitoring standards. Recorded October 2023.…

Drs. Kumar Belani and Ronald Pearl, guest editors of November’s ASA Monitor, join Dr. Adam Striker to discuss artificial intelligence and machine learning. Learn how it all started, how the technology is being used in perioperative care today, and how it might impact the future of anesthesiology in this far-reaching episode. Recorded September 2023…

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Anjali A. Dixit, M.D., M.P.H. and Avery Tung, M.D. Articles Discussed: Association Between “Balance Billing” Legislation and Anesthesia Payments in California: A Retrospective Analysis Balanced Billing Legislation and the Invisible Hand of Adam Smith Transcript…

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. November 2023, Volume 139, Issue 5 Overview of November issue original studies. Transcript

Dr. Russell K. McAllister, member of the ACE editorial board, joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss the dangers of sarin. Learn about the risks associated with organophosphate pesticides and nerve gas and why it’s important for anesthesiologists to have a knowledge of sarin symptoms and treatment. Also discussed are sarin’s mechanism of action and how …