Failed Epidural vs. Intrathecal Catheters with Dr. Ioannis K. Angelidis

Drs. Richard Dutton and Matthew Barajas discuss the article “Peripheral Intravenous Waveform Analysis Responsiveness to Subclinical Hemorrhage in a Rat Model” published in the May 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Richard Dutton, Ryan Keneally and Michael Mazzeffi discuss the article “In Vitro Analysis of Platelet Adhesion, Aggregation, and Surface GP1bα Expression in Stored Refrigerated Whole Blood: A Pilot Study” published in the May 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Dr. Giuliana Geng-Ramos and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Elisha Peterson discuss the implications of COVID 19 on pediatric preoperative evaluations.

Dr. Ibironke Desalu, Professor of Anaesthesia at the University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria, and Open Anesthesia Editor Elizabeth Igaga discuss Dr. Desalu's experiences and the lessons she has learned providing, advocating for and improving anesthetic care in Nigeria.

Dr. Desalu highlights coping with burnout, her relentless advocacy for improved pediatric anesthesia care in Africa and her approach to systems change.

Further reading discussed in the interview can be found at the following links:

WFSA Global Workforce Survey: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28753173/

Global Surgery 2030: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)60160-X/fulltext

International Standards for a Safe Practice of Anesthesia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29736769/

Pediatric Anesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship:

• Nigeria: https://wfsahq.org/news/latest-news/applications-open-paediatric-anaesthesia-training-in-africa- pata-fellowship-nigeria/
• Uganda: https://wfsahq.org/news/latest-news/applications-open-2023-paediatric-anaesthesia-training-in-a frica-pata-fellowship-uganda/
• Zambia: https://wfsahq.org/news/latest-news/applications-open-2023-paediatric-anaesthesia-training-afri ca-pata-fellowship-zambia/

Drs. Richard Prielipp and Zhaosheng Jin discuss the article “Utilization of Wearable Pedometer Devices in the Perioperative Period: A Qualitative Systematic Review” published in the April 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Tong J. Gan and Michael Grocott discuss the article “Understanding Outcomes After Major Surgery” published in the April 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Dr. Melissa Coleman and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss historical perspectives in anesthesia and their role in education.

Drs. Lei Gao, Shahzad Shaefi and Kwame Wiredu discuss the article “Proteomics for the Discovery of Clinical Delirium Biomarkers: A Systematic Review of Major Studies” published in the March 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Michael Barrington, Glenn Woodworth and Nabil Elkassabany discuss the article “Pro and Con: How Important Is the Exact Location of Adductor Canal and Femoral Triangle Blocks?” published in the March 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Dr. James Xie and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Jina Sinskey discuss the Cures Act and transparency in medicine.

Dr. Elizabeth Drum and Open Anesthesia Editor Dr. Sam Percy discuss Dr. Drum's journey toward a career committed to global health and health equity and the work of the ASA Committee on Global Health.

The ASA Committee on Global Health webpage can be found here: https://www.asahq.org/charity Dr. Drum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the current chair of the ASA Committee on Global Health.

Communication and Handoffs on Labor and Delivery: A Culture of Safety with Andrea Girnius, MD

Drs. Zeev Kain and Katarina Ruscic discuss the article “Systems Anesthesiology: Integrating Insights from Diverse Disciplines to Improve Perioperative Care” published in the October 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Edward Nemergut, Laura Cavallone and Elizabeth Duggan discuss the article “A Call to Action: A Specialty-Specific Course to Support the Next Generation of Clinician Scientists in Anesthesiology” published in the October 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Thomas Vetter and Avery Tung discuss the article “The Next Next Wave: How Critical Care Might Learn From COVID in Responding to the Next Pandemic” published in the November 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jill Mhyre and Grace Lim discuss the article “A Systematic Scoping Review of Peridelivery Pain Management for Pregnant People With Opioid Use Disorder: From the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology and Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine” published in the November 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jill Mhyre and Brendan Carvalho discuss the article “Obstetric Anesthesia Procedure-Based Workload and Facility Utilization of Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Centers of Excellence Designated Institutions” published in the December 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Edward Nemergut and Ellen Basile discuss the article “Gender Gap: A Qualitative Study of Women and Leadership Acquisition in Anesthesiology” published in the January 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Angela Enright, Bruce Biccard and Gillian Bedwell discuss the article “Nurses’ Priorities for Perioperative Research in Africa” published in the January 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jean-Francois Pittet and Aman Mahajan discuss the article “Preoperative Identification of Patient-Dependent Blood Pressure Targets Associated With Low Risk of Intraoperative Hypotension During Noncardiac Surgery” published in the February 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Robert Whittington and Jean Wong discuss the article “Association Between the FRAIL Scale and Postoperative Complications in Older Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” published in the February 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Dr. Tricia Vecchione and OpenAnesthesia Associate Editor, Dr. Elisha Peterson, discuss an update on pediatric regional anesthesia.

OpenAnesthesia Associate Editor Dr. Beti Asnake sits down with Dr. Tirunesh Busha, one of three pediatric anesthesiologists in Ethiopia, to discuss her career, challenges in the provision of anesthetic care in Ethiopia and her interest in pediatric anesthesiology.

This is a repost of the September 2018 episode with Dr. Adrian T. Bosenberg and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Faith Ross, who discussed the topic of pediatric regional anesthesia. This topic will be updated in the February 2023 episode by OpenAnesthesia Associate Editor, Dr. Elisha Peterson who interviews Dr. Tricia Vecchione on this topic.

Breakthrough Maternal Pain: Can We Do Better? with Jacqueline M. Galvan, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Hansen and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss the impact of anesthetic gases on the environment and greening the operating room.

Postpartum Tubal Ligation with Andrea J. Trainer, MD

Trauma in Pregnancy for the Nonobstetric Provider with Jake Hirschberg, MD

Environmental Impact of Anesthesia with Diane Gordon, MD

Abdominal Ultrasound-Guided Fascial Plane Nerve Blocks with Jared Hylton, MD

Pediatric Head and Neck Regional Anesthesia in Focus with Mo Esfahanian, MD, D. ABA, FAAP

Simulation in Obstetric Anesthesia with Brad Bavarro, MD

Dr. Titi Aina and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Elisha Peterson discuss global health in anesthesia.

This is a repost of the October 2019 episode with Drs. Mark Newton and OpenAnesthesia Editor Aditee Ambardekar who discuss the topic of global health. This topic will be updated in the October 2022 episode.

Drs. Richard Prielipp, Luke Janik and Samantha Stamper discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Monitored Anesthesia Care Versus General Endotracheal Anesthesia for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography” published in the June 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Richard Prielipp, Manfred Blobner and Ken Johnson discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Do We Need Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring in the Era of Sugammadex?” published in the July 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Angela Enright and Mark Warner discuss the article “Anesthesia Patient Safety: Next Steps to Improve Worldwide Perioperative Safety by 2030” published in the July 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Beverley Orser and Fahad Alam discuss the article “A New Virtual World? The Future of Immersive Environments in Anesthesiology” published in the August 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Salvatore Spadafora and Alayne Kealey discuss the article “Competency-Based Medical Training in Anesthesiology: Has it Delivered on the Promise of Better Education?” published in the August 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Susan Goobie and Aryeh Shander discuss the article “A Global Definition of Patient Blood Management” published in the September 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Susan Goobie and Axel Hofmann discuss the article “Patient Blood Management: Improving Outcomes for Millions While Saving Billions. What Is Holding It Up?” published in the September 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Lactation in the Perioperative Setting with Erin Conner, MD

Dr. Mary Lyn Stein and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Jina Sinskey discuss an update on the topic of pediatric difficult airway.

Coagulopathies in Pregnancy: Congenital and Acquired with J. Seth Rogerson, DO

This is a repost of the July 2018 episode with Drs. John Fiadjoe and OpenAnesthesia Editor Aditee Ambardekar who discuss the topic of pediatric difficult airway. This topic will be updated in the  August 2022 episode!

Don't Be a Dummy: Implementing a Simulation Curriculum in Six Steps with Dr. Jamie Rubin

Reposting the May 2018 podcast as a companion episode to the June 2022 episode on the same topic. 

June 2022: Dr. Ravi Shah and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Elisha Peterson discuss an update on the topic of the opioid epidemic and children.

Drs. Richard Prielipp and Karen Domino discuss “Postoperative Critical Events Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) OSA Registry” in the October 2020 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Thomas Hemmerling and Patrick Purdon discuss “Case Studies Using the Electroencephalogram to Monitor Anesthesia-Induced Brain States in Children” in the October 2020 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Klaus Goerlinger and Roman Sniecinski discuss “COVID-19 Associated Coagulopathy and Inflammatory Response: What Do We Know Already and What Are the Knowledge Gaps?” in the November 2020 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Robert Whittington and Brian Tolly discuss the article “Adult Emergence Agitation: A Veteran-Focused Narrative Review” published in the February 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Thomas Hemmerling and Ahmed Alkhatip discuss the article “The Diagnostic Accuracy of Noninvasive Methods to Measure the Intracranial Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” published in the March 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Edward Nemergut and Susie Martinelli discuss the article “Educating Anesthesiologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond” published in the March 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Richard Prielipp and Daniel Sessler discuss the article “Blood Pressure Management by Anesthesia Professionals: Evaluating Clinician Skill From Electronic Medical Records” published in the April 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Toby Weingarten, Stavros G. Memtsoudis and Crispiana Cozowicz discuss the article “Perioperative Management of the Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Review” published in the May 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Toby Weingarten and Girish Joshi discuss the article “Outcomes of Sleep Apnea Surgery in Outpatient and Inpatient Settings” published in the May 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jianren Mao and Zhaosheng Jin discuss the article “Comparison of Liposomal Bupivacaine and Conventional Local Anesthetic Agents in Regional Anesthesia: A Systematic Review” published in the June 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jill Mhyre and Melissa Bauer discuss the article “The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Interdisciplinary Consensus Statement on Neuraxial Procedures in Obstetric Patients with Thrombocytopenia” published in the June 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Susan Goobie, Nadia Hensley and Michael A. Mazzeffi discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Fibrinogen Concentrate or Cryoprecipitate for Treatment of Acquired Hypofibrinogenemia in Cardiac Surgery Patients?” published in the July 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jean-Francois Pittet and Alexander Zarbock discuss the article “Prevention of cardiac surgery-associated AKI by implementing the KDIGO guidelines in high risk patients identified by biomarkers: the PrevAKI-multicenter randomized controlled trial” published in the August 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Avery Tung and Woon Hean Chong discuss the article “Comparing Central Venous Blood Gas to Arterial Blood Gas and Determining its Utility in Critically Ill Patients: Narrative Review” published in the August 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Stefan De Hert and Peter Noordzij discuss the article “Associations Between Preoperative Biomarkers and Cardiac Surgery–Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Elderly Patients: A Cohort Study” published in the September 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. James DiNardo and Caleb Ing discuss the article “Prenatal Exposure to General Anesthesia and Childhood Behavioral Deficit” published in the September 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Robert Whittington and Guillaume Besch discuss the article “Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders After Closed-Loop Versus Manual Target Controlled- Infusion of Propofol and Remifentanil in Patients Undergoing Elective Major Noncardiac Surgery: The Randomized Controlled Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction-Electroencephalographic-Guided Anesthetic Administration Trial.” published in the October 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Ken Johnson, Shane Varughese and Syed Raza Ahmed discuss the article “Environmental and Occupational Considerations of Anesthesia: A Narrative Review and Update” published in the October 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. James DiNardo and Justin Bradley Long discuss the article “Postoperative Hematocrit and Adverse Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Cross-sectional Study From the STS and CCAS Database Collaboration” published in the November 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Avery Tung and Christopher G. Hughes discuss the article "Association of Delirium during Critical Illness With Mortality: Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study" published in the November 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia. 

Drs. Thomas R. Vetter and Girish Joshi discuss the article “Patient Selection for Adult Ambulatory Surgery: A Narrative Review” published in the December 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Girish Joshi and Sherine Hajmohamed discuss the article “Early Postoperative Outcomes of Super Morbid Obese Compared to Morbid Obese Patients After Ambulatory Surgery Under General Anesthesia: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of a National Database” published in the December 2021 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Richard Dutton, Kevin Blaine and Roman Dudaryk discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Viscoelastic Hemostatic Assays Should Replace Fixed Ratio Massive Transfusion Protocols in Trauma” published in the January 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Honorio Benzon and Bhiken Naik discuss the article “Practice Patterns and Variability in Intraoperative Opioid Utilization: A Report from the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group” published in the January 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jeanine Wiener-Kronish and Joanne Conroy discuss the article “Anesthesiologists as Health System Leaders: Why It Works” published in the February 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Alex Evers and Michael Mathis discuss the article “Opportunities Beyond the Anesthesiology Department: Broader Impact through Broader Thinking” published in the February 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Zeev Kain and Timothy Stephens discuss the article “What Influences the Effectiveness of Quality Improvement in Perioperative Care: Learning From Large Multicenter Studies in Emergency General Surgery?” published in the March 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Zeev Kain, Padma Gulur and Catriona Harrop discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Anesthesiologist versus Hospitalist Run Preoperative Clinics and Perioperative Care” published in the March 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. David Mazer and Paul Myles discuss the article “Future of Clinical Trial Methodology” published in the April 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Richard Dutton, Roman Dudaryk and Evan Pivalizza discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Prehospital Blood Transfusion— Should It Be Adopted for Civilian Trauma?” published in the April 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Ashish Khanna, Miklos Kertai and Nirvik Pal discuss the article “Future of Perioperative Precision Medicine: Integration of Molecular Science, Dynamic Health Care Informatics, and Implementation of Predictive Pathways in Real Time” published in the May 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Richard Prielipp, Eric Rosero and Niraja Rajan discuss the article “Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With a Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Suitable to Receive Care in a Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Center?” published in the May 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Benefits of Dual OB Anesthesiology/Critical Care Fellowships with Dr. Cesar Padilla

April 2022: Dr. Vanessa Olbrecht and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss virtual reality and pain management.

March 2022: Cardiovascular Emergencies on Labor and Delivery with Dr. Jennifer Banayan

March 2022: Dr. Genevieve Staudt and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Jina Sinskey discuss Fontan physiology.

Cannabinoids in Pregnancy: Physiologic Effects and Anesthetic Considerations with Mark Zakowski, MD

February 2022: Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Pediatric Anesthesia with Dr. Debnath Chatterjee

February 2022: Dr. Patrick Fernandez and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Debnath Chatterjee discuss the anesthetic care of children with food and PCN allergies.

December 2021: Dr. Proshad Efune and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss the dual training pathway in pediatric critical care and pediatric anesthesiology.

Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway with Hemanth A. Baboolal

OB Anesthesia and a History of Back Pathology and Back Surgery with Jason Papazian, MD

November 2021: Dr. Bishr Haydar and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Jina Sinskey discuss pediatric anesthesia transport.

November 2021: Bronchospasm in the Pediatric Patient with Dr. Jina Sinskey

Extracorporeal Life Support During Pregnancy with Emily Naoum

October 2021: Pediatric Tracheal Extubation with Dr. Debnath Chatterjee

October 2021: Dr. Francis Veyckemans and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Debnath Chatterjee discuss pediatric tracheal extubations.

Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, and Transfusion Medicine with John Kowalcz

Oh, STAT! Using a Crisis to Make the OR Safer with Joseph M. Sisk, MD