OpenAnesthesia Multimedia

Drs. Ken Johnson, Jaideep J. Pandit and Peter Goldstein discuss the article "Are "GABAergic" Agents Really So Selective for GABA? Implications for Single- versus Multi-Site Hypotheses From Promiscuous Behavior of Anesthetics and Their Molecular Targets In Vitro" published in the June 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Avery Tung and Hannah Wunsch discuss the article "Variation in Maximal Doses of Vasopressors Used for Treatment of Shock in Intensive Care Units in Alberta Canada: A Retrospective Cohort Study" published in the June 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Work-Life Integration: Building Agency, Boundaries and Support with Rebecca Margolis, DO, FAOCA

When Mistakes Happen: Error Reporting and Breaking Bad News with Casey Quinlan, MD; Matthew Goodmanson, MD; and Katherine R. Gentry, MD, MA

Supervision: Time Management, Ask for Help, & Understanding Different Supervision Models with Sabina A. Khan, MD

Safety Metrics with Sheri Jones Oguh, MD

Pursuing Research: Getting Started with Wallis T. Muhly, MD

Psychological Safety at Work with Joseph M. Sisk, MD, FAAP

Patient Safety with Hannah Stinson, MD MHQS

Leading and Working with Teams with Destiny F. Chau, MD, FAAP, MSLOD, ACC  

Franklyn P. Cladis, MD, MBA, FAAP

Eva Lu-Boettcher, MD, FASA, FAAP

Adriana Martin, MD

Employment Contracts with Holly Gillis, MD, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

Christine Mai, MD, MS-HPEd

Communication and Teamwork with Jehan D. Elliott, MD

Change Management Methods with Eva Lu-Boettcher, MD, FASA, FAAP  

Amy Graham-Carlson, MD

Nadir Yehya, MD MSCE

Tori Sutherland, MD MPH  

Drs. Anna Woodbury, Eric Gross and Loren Smith discuss the article "Pro-Con Debate: Opioids and Perioperative Organ Injury—Friend or Foe?" published in the May 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Join Dr. Megha Karkera Kanjia who discusses safety frameworks and how they can improve systems thinking!

Drs. Girish Joshi and Sher-Lu Pai discuss the article "Assessment of Gastric Content Using Gastric Ultrasound in Patients on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Before Anesthesia" published in the April 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Professional Development with Stephanie A. Black, MD, EdM

Medication Errors: Recognition and What to Do When They Happen with Joanna Rosing Paquin, MD

Ten Tips on How to Give a Great Scientific Presentation with Debnath Chatterjee, MD, FAAP

Basics of Research: Data Interpretation with Proshad Efune, MD, MSCS

Procedural Supervision with Drs. Zoe Brown and Sarah Chehab

Drs. Jennifer Weller and Shamieh Banihani discuss the article "Patient- and Institution-Level Factors Associated With Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest During Major Noncardiac Surgery" published in the March 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Peter Goldstein, Ken Solt and Gwi Park discuss the article "Pharmacologic Reversal of Xylazine-Induced Unconsciousness in Rats" published in the March 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Intraoperative Teaching with Susan Martinelli, MD

Principles of Medical Education with Michael R. Hernandez, MD, MSHPEd

Counseling Pediatric Patients and Families with Dr. Christina Williams

Drs. James DiNardo and Viviane G. Nasr discuss the article "The Current State of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Staffing in the United States" published in the February 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Lisa Rong and Amanda Kleiman discuss the article "Multimodal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients: An Observational Cohort Study" published in the February 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

OA-Regional Anesthesia Block of the Month: January 2026

Drs. Peter Goldstein and David Obert discuss the article "The Effect of Electroencephalographic Trajectory During Anesthesia Emergence on the Indices Monitoring the Hypnotic Component" published in the January 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Jill Mhyre and Ilana Sebbag discuss the article "Intrathecal Hydromorphone Versus Intrathecal Morphine for Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial" published in the January 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

This is the first episode of the new OA Pain Procedure Series! Dr. Alexa Lean describes the cervical epidural anatomy relevant to this procedure, shows the technique step by step, reviews imaging tips, highlights potential complications, and compares alternative techniques, all while emphasizing patient safety.

Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowships: Update Meera Gangadharan, MD, interviews three leaders in pediatric anesthesia education: Doyle J. Lim, MD, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE; Philip Carullo, MD, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Sabina Khan, MD, UT Health Houston, Houston, TX  

Drs. Karsten Bartels and Ted Reniers discuss the article "The Effects of Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery: A Registry-Based, Real-World Data Analysis of Clinical Outcomes From the Netherlands Heart Registration" published in the December 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Satya Krishna Ramachandran and Garrett Burnett discuss the article "Association of Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia With 30-Day and 1-Year Mortality" published in the December 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

New podcast series! Trauma Anesthesiology Ask the Expert  Dr. Meera Gangadharan interviews two experts, Dr. Raj Nathwani and Dr. Justin Knittel, about the role of the trauma anesthesiologist in patient care.

Epidurals, Ethics, and Expectations: Talking Risks and Benefits in Obstetric Anesthesia with Joey Bryant-Huppert, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, NY

Drs. Shannon Farmer and Kevin Trentino discuss the article "Data and Metrics for Patient Blood Management: A Narrative Review and Practical Guide" published in the November 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Global Perspectives on Obstetric Anesthesia: Challenges and Priorities for Advancing Maternal Health with Jakob Gamboa, MD, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO

Drs. Thomas Vetter and Jeanna Blitz discuss the article “Development of a Standardized Perioperative Medicine Fellowship Curriculum” published in the October 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. David Hepner and Angela Edwards discuss the article “Unique Perioperative Medicine Education Programs Designed to Fill Gaps in Postgraduate Medical Education” published in the October 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Ying Hui Low, MD, FASA, FASE; Mitchell Fuller, MD; William Lao, MD

Keeping Yourself Safe at Work with Emily Hesselink, MD