Anesthesiology Journal's podcast

Featured Author Podcast: Extubation Criteria in Children with Colds

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: T. Wesley Templeton, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
A Prospective Evaluation of Routine Extubation Criteria in Children with Upper Respiratory Symptoms Undergoing Elective Surgery

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Featured Author Podcast: Body Composition and Postoperative Outcomes

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Bing-Cheng Zhao, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Computed Tomography-Based Body Composition Assessment for Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Prediction: A Prospective Cohort Study

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November 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

November 2026, Volume 145, Issue 5

Overview of November issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Intraoperative Targets in Noncardiac Surgery

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:09:05 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Sean Coeckelenbergh, M.D.,Ph.D. and Duminda N. Wijeysundera, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Higher versus Routine Intraoperative Blood Pressure Targets in Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Trials

Intraoperative Hypotension and Postoperative Complications: When a Simple Story Becomes Complex

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Featured Author Podcast: Postoperative Delirium Genetics and Dementia Risk

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:56:10 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Kewen Ding, Ph.D. Candidate and Andrew Goeddel, M.D., M.P.H.

Articles Discussed:
Genetic Contributors to Postoperative Delirium and Their Implications for Dementia Outcomes

Postoperative Delirium as a Stress Test for the Aging Brain: APOE, Ascertainment, and What Anesthesiologists Should Do Next

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October 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

October 2026, Volume 145, Issue 4

Overview of October issue original studies.

Featured Author Podcast: 2.5-Minute Versus 5-Minute Trial

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:42:12 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Bernd Saugel, M.D. and Jochen Daniel Muehlschlegel, M.D., M.M.Sc., M.B.A.

Articles Discussed:
Intervals for Oscillometric Arterial Pressure Monitoring during Noncardiac Surgery: The "2.5-Minute versus 5-Minute" Randomized Clinical Trial

Beyond the Cuff: Rethinking How We Monitor and Manage Intraoperative Hypotension

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Featured Author Podcast: Rapid Sequence Induction in Abdominal Surgery

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Sivan Goldenberg Marcus, M.D. and Caoimhe C. Duffy, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Rapid Sequence Induction Practices and Outcomes in Abdominal Surgery Patients: A Multicenter Observational Cohort Study

Beyond the Syringe: Rapid Sequence Induction as a System of Care

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September 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:11:20 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

September 2026, Volume 145, Issue 3

Overview of September issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Hemodynamic Management and Liver Transplantation

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:09:24 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: François Martin Carrier, M.D., Ph.D., Nicholas Joseph Douville, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Intraoperative Hemodynamic Management during Liver Transplantation and Postoperative Morbidity: a Multicenter Cohort Study

Hemodynamic Management in Liver Transplantation: Searching for Signal in the Noise

August 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:13:48 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

August 2026, Volume 145, Issue 2

Overview of August issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: A Framework to Advance Academic Career Fulfillment

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:58:32 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Anne Lorine Donovan, M.D. and Meghan B. Lane-Fall, M.D., M.S.H.P.

Articles Discussed:
Developing a Framework for Career Fulfillment in Academic Anesthesiology: Findings from a Single-Institution Focus Group Study

Deep versus Broad: Why Small-scale Qualitative Research Can and Should Inform Our Thinking

July 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:28:41 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

July 2026, Volume 145, Issue 1

Overview of July issue original studies.

Featured Author Podcast: Sevoflurane-Linked Mitochondrial Disease

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:21:34 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Eduardo Ruiz Pesini, Ph.D. and Philip G. Morgan, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Effects of a Mitochondrial Genetic Variant on Sevoflurane Hypersensitivity

Ancient Mitochondrial Genetic Variant, Modern-day Pandora's Box

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Featured Author Podcast: Anesthesia Dreaming in the Operating Room

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:58:46 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Boris D. Heifets, M.D., Ph.D. and Ben Julian A. Palanca, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.C.I.

Articles Discussed:
Feasibility of a Multicomponent Protocol to Promote Dreaming during Surgical Anesthesia

Protocolizing Propofol Emergence: Turning "Milk of Amnesia" into Designer Dreams?

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June 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:29:43 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

June 2026, Volume 144, Issue 6

Overview of June issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Perioperative Experience in Pediatric Patients

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:55:12 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Sophie Bringuier, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:

Development and Validation of EVANpedia for the Assessment of Perioperative Experience in Pediatric Patients

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Featured Author Podcast: Diverse Perspectives on Outcomes after Anesthesia

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:15:21 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Britta Sylvia von Ungern-Sternberg, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Perspectives of Children, Parents, and Healthcare Providers on Outcomes after Anesthesia for Surgery: An International Mixed Methods Stakeholder Engagement Study from the Pediatric Perioperative Outcomes Group

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Featured Author Podcast: Mechanical Power and Postoperative Lung Injury

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:07:08 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Lukas Martin Müller-Wirtz, M.D. and Marcos F. Vidal Melo, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Mechanical Power and the Association with Postoperative Impaired Oxygenation and Pulmonary Complications in Orthopedic Patients: Post hoc Analysis of a Cluster Factorial Randomized Trial

Deconstructing the Role of Mechanical Power in Lung Injury and Respiratory Failure

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Featured Author Podcast: Peripartum Cardiac Arrest During Anesthetic Care

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:53:44 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Michael Furdyna, M.D. and Grace Lim, M.D., M.Sc.

Articles Discussed:
Frequency and Management of Maternal Peripartum Cardiac Arrest During Anesthetic Care: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Maternal Cardiac Arrest: Big Data, Rare Events, and Moving from Incidence to Insight

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May 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:43:23 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

May 2026, Volume 144, Issue 5

Overview of May issue original studies.

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April 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:04:22 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

April 2026, Volume 144, Issue 4

Overview of April issue original studies.

Featured Author Podcast: Pain During Cesarean Delivery

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:30:24 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: James O'Carroll, M.B.B.S., and Ruth Landau, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Incidence of Pain during Cesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anesthesia: an International, Prospective Cohort Study

Pain during Cesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anesthesia: Have we Made any Progress?

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Featured Author Podcast: Preoperative Functional Capacity and Outcome

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:22:27 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Arman Valadkhani, M.D., Ph.D. and Duminda N. Wijeysundera, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
The Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity: A Prospective Cohort Study

Functional Capacity Assessment Before Surgery: The Evolution Continues

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March 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:04:44 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

March 2026, Volume 144, Issue 3

Overview of March issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks in Surgery

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:44:25 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Alparslan Turan, M.D. and Ki Jinn Chin, M.B.B.S., M.Med.

Articles Discussed:
Liposomal Bupivacaine, Plain Bupivacaine, and Saline for Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks: The CLEVELAND Randomized Trial

Does Liposomal Bupivacaine Deliver in TAP Blocks (Does any Local Anesthetic?)? It's Complicated…

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Featured Author Podcast: Opioid Disorder Medications in Surgery Patients

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:55:57 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Mark Bicket, M.D., Ph.D. and Lynn Kohan, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Trends in Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder among Commercially Insured U.S. Surgical Patients, 2016-2022

Rising Treatment for Substance Use Disorder Presents New Challenges for Anesthesiologists as Perioperative Medicine Specialists

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February 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:49:58 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

February 2026, Volume 144, Issue 2

Overview of February issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Cesarean Anesthesia Type and Neonatal Outcomes

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:27:11 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Mark D. Neuman, M.D., M.Sc.

Articles Discussed:
Neonatal Outcomes with Regional versus General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Featured Author Podcast: Anesthesia Type in Cancer Surgery

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:11:51 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, M.D. and Juan P. Cata, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Anesthesia Type During Cancer Surgery: Results of the GA-CARES Randomized, Multicenter Trial

Volatile General Anesthetics and Oncologic Surgery: A Safe Choice

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January 2026 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:34:20 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

January 2026, Volume 144, Issue 1

Overview of January issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Distress, Delirium, Pain, and Length of Stay

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:27:09 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Leah Acker, Ph.D., M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Mixed-Methods Analysis of Preoperative Distress and Postoperative Outcomes in a Prospective, Observational Cohort of Older

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December 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:34:26 +0000

Creator: James Rathmell, M.D.

December 2025, Volume 143, Issue 6

Overview of December issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Pediatric Anesthesia and Respiratory Complications

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:22:35 +0000

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Jie Sun, M.D., Ph.D. and Clyde Matava, M.B.Ch.B.., M.Med., M.H.S.C.

Articles Discussed:
Effect of Intravenous, Inhalational, or Combined Anesthesia Maintenance on Postoperative Respiratory Adverse Events in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy (AmPRAEC): A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial

Choice of Anesthetic Maintenance Is Not Merely a Matter of Preference, but One of Safety: Insights from the AmPRAEC Study

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Featured Author Podcast: Ketamine for Acute Pain after Breast Surgery

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:01:51 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Kristin L Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D. and Eric S. Schwenk, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Intraoperative Ketamine for Acute Postsurgical Pain after Breast Cancer Surgery: The Moderating Effect of Baseline Temporal Summation of Pain

Determining Pain Phenotype: A Major Advancement in Providing Individualized Care

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Featured Author Podcast: Fentanyl Ventilatory Depression

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:11:28 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Rutger van der Schrier, M.D., Ph.D. and Steven L. Shafer, M.D

Articles Discussed:
Fentanyl-induced Ventilatory Depression: Population Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Framework for Evaluation of Opioid-induced Ventilatory Depression

Toward More Physiologic Models for Predicting the Impact of Opioids on Ventilation

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Featured Author Podcast: Airway Management Risks in Pediatric Anesthesia

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:04:47 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Taiki Kojima, M.D., M.P.H. and Clyde Matava, M.B.Ch.B.., M.Med., M.H.S.C.

Articles Discussed:
Adverse Events Associated with Airway Management in Pediatric Anesthesia: A Prospective, Multicenter, Observational Japan Pediatric Difficult Airway in Anesthesia (J-PEDIA) Study

Airway Management Issues in Japanese Children Are No Different: Insights from the J-PEDIA Study

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Featured Author Podcast: Norepinephrine in Major Abdominal Surgery

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:31:53 +0000

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Osama Abou-Arab, M.D. PH.D. and Matthieu Legrand, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Early Use of Norepinephrine in High-risk Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Preventing Hypotension during Induction of General Anesthesia: Is Preemptive Norepinephrine the Answer?

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November 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:35:13 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

November 2025, Volume 143, Issue 5

Overview of November issue original studies.

October 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:28:03 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

October 2025, Volume 143, Issue 4

Overview of October issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Dexmedetomidine-Remifentanil and Neurodevelopment

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:15:01 +0000

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Ji-Hyun Lee, M.D., Ph.D. and Andrew J. Davidson, M.D., M.B.B.S.

Articles Discussed:
Effects of Dexmedetomidine-Remifentanil on Neurodevelopment of Children after Inhalation Anesthesia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The Second Randomized Trial to Suggest You Shouldn't Change Your Anesthetic in Infants to Avoid Neurotoxicty

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Featured Author Podcast: Neuronal Dynamics and Postoperative Delirium

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:10:11 +0000

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Shiqian Shen, M.D. and Cyrus David Mintz, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Hippocampal Neural Dynamics and Postoperative Delirium-Like Behavior in Aged Mice

Neural Network Dynamics of Postoperative Delirium: is it all About Neurons Striking the Right Balance?

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Featured Author Podcast: Cardiac Output Method Comparison Studies Statement

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:02:45 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Bernd Saugel, M.D. and Michael R. Mathis, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
The StatistiCal Analysis and Reporting of Cardiac Output Method Comparison Studies (COMPARE) Statement

Cardiac Output Measurement and Reporting: More Than Just Going With the Flow

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September 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:52:48 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

September 2025, Volume 143, Issue 3

Overview of September issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Nitric Oxide in High Risk Cardiac Surgery

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:50:20 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Nikolay O. Kamenshchikov, M.D. and Lorenzo Berra, M.D. and Kamrouz Ghadimi, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Perioperative Nitric Oxide Conditioning Reduces Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (the DEFENDER Trial): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nitric Oxide and Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: A Solution Looking for a Problem

Featured Author Podcast: Pediatric Quality of Recovery Scale

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:18:37 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Paul Lee-Archer and Clyde Matava, M.B.Ch.B., M.Med., M.H.S.C.

Articles Discussed:
Development of the Pediatric Scale for Quality of Recovery (PedSQoR)

Measuring what Matters - the Pediatric Scale for Quality of Recovery

August 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:08:34 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

August 2025, Volume 143, Issue 2

Overview of August issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Patient Blood Management and Surgical Outcomes

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:41:02 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Albert Garcia-Casanovas, M.H.A. and Douglas Colquhoun, M.B., M.Sc., M.P.H.

Articles Discussed:
Association Between Adherence to Patient Blood Management Recommendations and Postoperative Complications in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Patient Blood Management: Moving Beyond Guidelines to Action

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Featured Author Podcast: Uterine Tone and Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:32:25 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Jessica R Ansari, M.D., M.S. and Craig M. Palmer, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Uterine Tone Numeric Rating Score as an Early Indicator of Major Postpartum Hemorrhage During Cesarean Delivery: A Prospective Observational Study

Predicting the Unpredictable: A New Approach to Predict Postpartum Hemorrhage from Uterine Atony

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July 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:03:30 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

July 2025, Volume 143, Issue 1

Overview of July issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Suzetrigine for the Treatment of Acute Pain

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:59:35 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Carmen Bozic, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Suzetrigine, a Nonopioid NaV1.8 Inhibitor for Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Acute Pain: Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials

Suzetrigine: First in a New Class of Nonopioid Analgesics for Acute Pain

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Featured Author Podcast: Danavorexton Promotes Respiration and Wakefulness

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:17:40 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Rebecca L. Wu, M.D. and Max B. Kelz, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
TAK-925 (danavorexton), an Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist, Reduces Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression and Sedation Without Affecting Analgesia in Healthy Adult Males

Alluring Potential to Accelerate Emergence and Ameliorate Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression without Antagonizing Analgesia: Danavorexton Enters the Anesthetic Landscape

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Featured Author Podcast: Sugammadex Use in Renal Impairment

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:09:03 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean, M.D.
Participants: Douglas Colquhoun, M.B., M.Sc., M.P.H. and Stephan R. Thilen

Articles Discussed:
Neuromuscular Blockade and Antagonism in Patients with Renal Impairment: A Multicenter Retrospective Cross Sectional Study

On and Off Label Use of Sugammadex in Patients with Renal Impairment in the 6 ½ Years Following FDA Approval

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June 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:09:36 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

June 2025, Volume 142, Issue 6

Overview of June issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Pyridoxine for Posoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:35:36 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Daqing Ma, Ph.D. and Kate Leslie, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Pyridoxine Prevents Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

B6 or Be Sick? Pyridoxine to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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Featured Author Podcast: Amino Acids for Renal Protection in CKD Patients

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:25:03 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Alessandro Belletti, M.D., and Samuel N. Heyman, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Amino Acid Infusion for Kidney Protection in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Secondary Analysis of the PROTECTION Trial

Amino Acid Infusion for the Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury: Yet a Debatable Issue

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Featured Author Podcast: Predicting Cognitive Recovery after Cardiac Arrest

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:16:50 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Christopher Connor, M.D., Ph.D. and Peter John Schuller, M.B.B.S., B.Sc.

Articles Discussed:
Developing an EEG-based model to predict awakening after cardiac arrest using partial processing with the BIS Engine

Unlocking Prognostic Potential in the Postarrest Electroencephalogram

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May 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:36:07 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

May 2025, Volume 142, Issue 5

Overview of May issue original studies.

April 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:54:51 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

April 2025, Volume 142, Issue 4

Overview of April issue original studies.

Featured Author Podcast: Covert Strokes in Older Patients Having Non-Cardiac Surgery

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:54 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Yuming Peng, M.D., Ph.D. and Philip Devereaux, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Covert Perioperative Strokes in Older Patients Having Noncardiac Surgery (PRECISION): A Prospective Cohort Analysis

Perioperative Covert Stroke: Acutely Asymptomatic but Not Benign

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March 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:37:11 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

March 2025, Volume 142, Issue 3

Overview of March issue original studies.

Featured Author Podcast: Chewing Gum and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:59:50 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Jai Darvall, Ph.D. and Tong J. Gan, M.D., M.B.A., M.H.S.

Articles Discussed:
Chewing Gum to Treat Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Female Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Trial

Chewing Gum: A Viable Option as a Rescue Therapy for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting?

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Featured Author Podcast: Observational Study of Perioperative Buprenorphine

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:34:19 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: James Hitt, M.D., Ph.D. and Mark C Bicket, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Continuation versus Interruption of Buprenorphine/Naloxone in Adult Veterans Undergoing Surgery: Examination of Postoperative Pain and Opioid Utilization in a National Retrospective Cohort Study

Building a Better Base for Keeping Buprenorphine on Board for Surgery

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Featured Author Podcast: Child Development after Multiple Anaesthetics

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:46:50 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Annie Xin, Ph.D., M.D. and Randall Flick, M.D., M.P.H.

Articles Discussed:
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Multiple General Anaesthetic Exposure Before Five Years Of Age – A Cohort Study

Secondary Analyses: The Perils of Making Do

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February 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:25:04 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

February 2025, Volume 142, Issue 2

Overview of February issue original studies.

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January 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:27:37 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

January 2025, Volume 142, Issue 1

Overview of January issue original studies.

Featured Author Podcast: High PEEP with Recruitment Maneuvers versus Low PEEP During General Anesthesia for Surgery

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:02:39 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Guido Mazzinari, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. and Snehalata Huzurbazar, Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
High Positive End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP) with Recruitment Maneuvers versus Low PEEP during General Anesthesia for Surgery: A Bayesian Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis of Three Randomized Clinical Trials

Bayesian Analyses Are Appearing and Are Welcome

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Featured Author Podcast: Polygenic Risk for Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:57:47 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Nicholas Joseph Douville, M.D., Ph.D. and Vesela P. Kovacheva, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Polygenic Score for the Prediction of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Retrospective Derivation and Validation Cohort Study

Polygenic Risk Scores: Coming to Your Operating Room?

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December 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:45:18 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

December 2024, Volume 141, Issue 6

Overview of December issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Safety of FEIBA Administered for Cardiac Surgery

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:43:22 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Anil Panigrahi, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypass Activity Use in Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity Matched Analysis of Safety Outcomes

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Featured Author Podcast: Paravertebral versus Pectoralis-II Blocks

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:40:06 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Rodney Gabriel, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Paravertebral versus Pectoralis-II (Interpectoral and Pectoserratus) Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Analgesia after Non-Mastectomy Breast Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Observer-Masked Noninferiority Trial

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Featured Author Podcast: High-dose Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:19:59 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Paul S. Myles, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc. and Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D., M.P.H.

Articles Discussed:
Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery: A Practice Preference-Randomized Consent Comparative Effectiveness Trial

Routine Innovation in Perioperative Clinical Trials: The Best Chance to Answer Our Most Important Questions?

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November 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:43:49 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

November 2024, Volume 141, Issue 5

Overview of November issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Effect of Interventions in the ITACTIC Trial

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:13:38 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Karim Brohi, M.D. and Richard P. Dutton, M.D., M.B.A.

Articles Discussed:
Correction of Trauma-induced Coagulopathy by Goal-directed Therapy: A Secondary Analysis of the ITACTIC Trial

Tactics versus Strategy in Trauma Resuscitation

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Featured Author Podcast: Heterogeneity of Neonatal Respiratory Disorders

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:54:04 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Daniele De Luca M.D., Ph.D. and David Tingay, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Global and Regional Heterogeneity of Lung Aeration in Neonates with Different Respiratory Disorders: A Physiological, Observational Study

Lung Ultrasound and Regional Heterogeneity: A Bedside Solution to an Under-Recognized Problem?

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October 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:32:07 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

October 2024, Volume 141, Issue 4

Overview of October issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Changes in the Term Neonatal Electroencephalogram with General Anesthesia

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:12:03 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Sebastian J. Corlette, M.B.B.S. and Isabelle Constant, Ph.D., M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Changes in the Term Neonatal Electroencephalogram with General Anesthesia – A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis

Challenge of Neonatal Anesthesia: Which Optimal EEG Target?

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Featured Author Podcast: Single-dose Methadone for Pediatric Tonsillectomy

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:49:59 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Lisa M. Einhorn, M.D. and Charles B. Berde, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Single-Dose Intraoperative Methadone for Pain Management in Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial

Improving Pain Management After Tonsillectomy

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September 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:10:06 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

September 2024, Volume 141, Issue 3

Overview of September issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Vocacapsaicin for Postsurgical Pain

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 02:38:09 +0000

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D.
Participants: Steven L. Shafer, M.D. and David Clark, M.D., Ph.D.

Articles Discussed:
Safety and Efficacy of Vocacapsaicin for Management of Postsurgical Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Sweeping Away Dyspnea

A Spicy New Treatment for Postoperative Pain

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Featured Author Podcast: Accuracy and Precision of Train-of-four Ratio

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:57:42 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Andrew Bowdle, M.D., Ph.D. and Sorin J. Brull, M.D.

Articles Discussed:
Accuracy and Precision of Three Acceleromyographs, Three Electromyographs and a Mechanomyograph Measuring the Train-of-Four Ratio in the Absence of Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs Vital Sign Data Quality: Not Just a Retrospective Research Problem

Accuracy and Precision of Acceleromyography, Electromyography and Mechanomyography: Time to Re-think What We Know

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August 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:31:19 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

August 2024, Volume 141, Issue 2

Overview of August issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Comparison of Artifact Detection Methods

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:07:28 +0000

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D.
Participants: Mathias Maleczek, M.D., and Patrick J. McCormick, M.D., M.Eng.

Articles Discussed:
A Comparison of Five Algorithmic Methods and Machine Learning Pattern Recognition for Artifact Detection in Electronic Records of Five Different Vital Signs: A Retrospective Analysis

Vital Sign Data Quality: Not Just a Retrospective Research Problem

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July 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:38:54 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

July 2024, Volume 141, Issue 1

Overview of July issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Sweep Flow and Dyspnea during Veno Arterial ECMO

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:28:23 +0000

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

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Featured Author Podcast: Sedation Type and Colonoscopy Polyp Detection

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:53:10 +0000

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

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Featured Author Podcast: ENA-001 Effect on Hypoxic Breathing

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:12:04 +0000

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!

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June 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:38:47 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

June 2024, Volume 140, Issue 6

Overview of June issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: High Initial Dose Sevoflurane Induction on Children's EEG

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:09:38 +0000

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 Pediatric Anesthesia

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May 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:54:51 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

May 2024, Volume 140, Issue 5

Overview of May issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: The Analgesic Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Plain Local Anesthetics for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:55:05 +0000

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 Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials

Meta-analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials in Postsurgical Pain: Verify before Trusting

Liposomal Bupivacaine for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks: No Evidence or Lack of Relevant Evidence?

Liposomal Bupivacaine, Scientific Evidence, and the Clinician's Conundrum

Liposomal Bupivacaine's Plausibility Fails to Translate

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April 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:54:14 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

April 2024, Volume 140, Issue 4

Overview of April issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Intraoperative Vasopressors and Delirium

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:38:49 +0000

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 Explored

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Featured Author Podcast: Gastric Volume and Diabetes

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:34:58 +0000

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 Pulmonary Aspiration

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Featured Author Podcast: Outcomes After Discharge from Noncardiac Surgery

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:51:15 +0000

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

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Featured Author Podcast: Reducing Adverse Outcomes from Handovers

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:25:24 +0000

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 Adoption of Structured Handoffs

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Featured Article Podcast: One-year Outcomes of Spinal vs. General Anesthesia

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:21:02 +0000

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

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March 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:52:38 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

March 2024, Volume 140, Issue 3

Overview of March issue original studies.

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February 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:14:00 +0000

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A.

February 2024, Volume 140, Issue 2

Overview of February issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: The Causes of Hypoxemia in COVID-19 ARDS

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:48:14 +0000

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