Neonatal Outcomes with Regional vs General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery

A comprehensive 2026 meta-analysis published in Anesthesiology evaluated neonatal outcomes following regional anesthesia versus general anesthesia for cesarean delivery. The study, titled “Neonatal outcomes wit...

Dexmedetomidine reduces delirium and improves recovery after surgery

A 2026 randomized clinical trial published in Anesthesia & Analgesia offers compelling evidence that dexmedetomidine, a sedative with unique neuroprotective properties, significantly reduces the risk of pos...

Managing adult congenital heart disease in noncardiac surgery

With advancements in pediatric cardiology, adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is no longer rare. In fact, adults with CHD now outnumber pediatric patients. As this population ages, they increasingly require ...

Neuraxial vs general anesthesia in joint replacement

A 2025 large-scale retrospective study published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine reaffirms a decade-old finding: neuraxial anesthesia is associated with significantly better outcomes than general ane...

Best practices for perioperative care in patients with bleeding disorders

Managing patients with bleeding disorders in the perioperative setting requires highly specialized, individualized care. A new review from Khambaty et al. outlines a robust, multidisciplinary approach to safely...

New ASA recommendations for surgical pain relief

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has released its 2026 Practice Guideline offering updated, evidence-based recommendations for managing perioperative pain using local and regional anesthesia, wit...