Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Michael F. Aziz, M.D. and Paul S. Myles, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc. Articles Discussed: Perioperative Mortality of the COVID-19 Recovered Patient Compared to a Matched Control: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study COVID-19 and Surgery: Getting Back to Business Transcript

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Thomas Langer, M.D. and David A. Story, M.B.B.S., B.Med.Sci., M.D. Articles Discussed: Combining the Physical-Chemical Approach with Standard Base Excess to Understand the Compensation of Respiratory Acid-Base Derangements: An Individual Participant Meta-Analysis Approach to Data from Multiple Canine and Human Experiments Respiratory Changes and Acid–Base Compensation: Watch the Salt Transcript

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. January 2024, Volume 140, Issue 1 Overview of January issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jean Guglielminotti, M.D., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Association of Labor Neuraxial Analgesia with Maternal Blood Transfusion Transcript

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. December 2023, Volume 139, Issue 6 Overview of December issue original studies. Transcript

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Stephan Frangakis, M.D., Ph.D. and Carolina B. Meloto, D.D.S., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Association of Genetic Variants with Postsurgical Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses Genetics of Postsurgical Pain: Where Do We Go from Here? Transcript

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Phillip Vlisides, M.D. and Patrick L. Purdon, Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Electroencephalographic Biomarkers, Cerebral Oximetry, and Postoperative Cognitive Function in Adult Non-Cardiac Surgical Patients: a Prospective Cohort Study Charting a Cognitive Course: Can Electroencephalographic or Oximetry Biomarkers Predict Postoperative Cognitive Function? Transcript

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Anjali A. Dixit, M.D., M.P.H. and Avery Tung, M.D. Articles Discussed: Association Between “Balance Billing” Legislation and Anesthesia Payments in California: A Retrospective Analysis Balanced Billing Legislation and the Invisible Hand of Adam Smith Transcript

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. November 2023, Volume 139, Issue 5 Overview of November issue original studies. Transcript

Anesthesiology experts discuss the use of methadone in outpatient surgery, addressing misconceptions about the opioid crisis. They explore the various definitions and terminologies associated with outpatient surgeries. A dose escalation study on methadone for post-surgery pain management is discussed, highlighting the importance of managing acute pain. The significance of feasibility and pilot studies in testing treatments is emphasized. Methadone's potential in perioperative practice for pain management is explored.