Anesthesiology Journal's podcast December 2025 Editor-in-Chief Podcast
Nov 13, 2025
Discover groundbreaking research on propofol's impact on pediatric respiratory events and the effectiveness of warming blankets in preventing hypothermia. Dive into the growing yet small field of anesthesiology trials, and learn how ketamine can help sensitive patients post-mastectomy. Explore alarming links between chronic pain and cognitive decline, the benefits of buprenorphine for opioid use during pregnancy, and the push for opioid-free anesthesia. Plus, gain insights into the need for training in EEG interpretation for critically ill patients.
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Propofol Lowers Pediatric Respiratory Risk
- Propofol maintenance reduced postoperative respiratory adverse events after pediatric tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy compared with sevoflurane.
- Shen et al.'s randomized multicenter trial provides statistically robust and clinically compelling evidence favoring propofol-based maintenance.
All Tested Warmers Work Quickly
- All five forced-air warming systems increased heat flux within five minutes and stabilized skin temperature by ~15 minutes.
- Rodriguez-Paterno and colleagues conclude any of these devices should prevent perioperative hypothermia in most patients.
Anesthesia Trials Increased But Remain Small
- Anesthesia-related trials rose from 1.5% to 2.7% of ClinicalTrials.gov entries from 2008–2022, showing growth rather than decline.
- Havish et al. note most trials remain small, single-site, and non-government funded, calling for larger multicenter studies.