Intraoperative neuromonitoring

With surgical techniques advancing and the stakes for neurological outcomes rising, intraoperative monitoring (IOM) of the central and peripheral nervous systems is now essential. In a comprehensive 2024 review...

Association of general anesthesia for cesarean delivery with increased risk of postpa...

A landmark study published in the September 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia by Guglielminotti et al. sheds new light on the mental health risks associated with the use of general anesthesia (GA) for ce...

Nutrition in mechanical circulatory support

As the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices like ECMO and VADs increases, critical care teams face an ongoing challenge: delivering safe, effective nutrition to these highly complex patients. A r...

Postoperative Delirium and Blood Pressure

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic and international collaborators in anesthesiology have released pivotal findings in the September 2025 issue of Anesthesiology that challenge longstanding assumptions about...

Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery: a new standard of care?

With over a million cardiac surgeries performed globally each year, optimizing recovery has become an urgent clinical and economic priority. A new landmark meta-analysis by Hoogma et al., published in the Briti...

Understanding consciousness during general anesthesia

General anesthesia is a cornerstone of modern surgery, ensuring patients undergo procedures without pain or awareness. However, accurately measuring the depth of anesthesia remains a significant challenge. A 20...