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.