Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age? Review Abstract Chronologic age has traditionally served as a cornerstone of perioperative risk assessment and clinical decision making. While advancing age is associated with an increased likelihood of postoperative complications, it is increasingly recognized that age alone provides an
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Anesthesia for Non-Operating Room Procedures (NORA): The New Frontier in Risk
Anesthesia for Non-Operating Room Procedures (NORA) The New Frontier in Risk Review Abstract Non operating room anesthesia has become one of the most rapidly expanding domains within anesthesiology, with procedural volumes increasing by more than 15 percent annually. This growth reflects broader trends in healthcare delivery, including
Psychedelics in Anesthesia and Pain: From OR Curiosity to Clinical Therapy
Psychedelics in Anesthesia and Pain From OR Curiosity to Clinical Therapy Abstract The integration of psychedelic substances into anesthesia and pain management represents an important and evolving development in contemporary medical practice. Historically associated with psychiatric research and later restricted due to regulatory concerns, psychedelic compounds are now reemerging
Postoperative Delirium and Brain Health: Can the Anesthesiologist Prevent Dementia?
Postoperative Delirium and Brain Health Can the Anesthesiologist Prevent Dementia Abstract Postoperative delirium has emerged as a major concern in perioperative medicine, particularly among older adults undergoing surgical procedures. Characterized by an acute and fluctuating disturbance in attention, awareness, and cognition, postoperative delirium affects
The Great Propofol Debate: Are We Too Dependent on a Single Drug?
The Great Propofol Debate Are We Too Dependent on a Single Drug Abstract Since its introduction into clinical practice in the 1980s, propofol has become a cornerstone of modern anesthesia and procedural sedation. Its rapid onset of action, short context sensitive half time, and predictable recovery profile
Silent Danger: Why Sleep Apnea Threatens Patient Safety During Anesthesia
Silent Danger Why Sleep Apnea Threatens Patient Safety During Anesthesia Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in modern medicine, with estimates suggesting that nearly 80
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia: What Clinical Evidence Reveals in 2025
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia What Clinical Evidence Reveals in 2025 Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Adult Introduction Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia has transformed the practice of pain management by enhancing precision, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the
Post Surgery Brain Fog: New Evidence Questions Long-Term Safety of Anesthesia
Post Surgery Brain Fog: New Evidence Questions Long-Term Safety of Anesthesia Introduction Post-surgical brain fog represents a significant and under-recognized complication of anesthesia and surgery, affecting a substantial proportion of patients. Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND), which encompass postoperative delirium and longer-term cognitive decline, are
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025 Introduction Automated anesthesia systems equipped with triple-controller technology have demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional manual control methods in surgical practice. Recent clinical studies show that patients managed with automated systems spend significantly less time with
AI in Anesthesia: Will Algorithms Replace Human Expertise in 2025?
AI in Anesthesia: Will Algorithms Replace Human Expertise in 2025? Introduction The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into anesthesiology represents a transformative shift in medical technology and clinical practice. The remarkable adoption of AI platforms such as ChatGPT, which reached 57 million users within its first month and
