With a rapidly aging population, perioperative care for older adults poses growing challenges. Learn how frailty assessment, multidisciplinary planning, and tailored prehabilitation strategies improve surgical outcomes and quality of life in geriatric patients.

First randomized controlled trial comparing platelet-rich plasma and corticosteroid injections for cervical facetogenic pain. Learn about pain relief outcomes, disability scores, safety profile, and clinical implications for practice.

Explore the latest evidence-based strategies in modern thoracic anesthesia, including TIVA vs volatile agents, opioid-sparing approaches, neuromuscular blockade, and hemodynamic management for safer, tailored patient care.

Discover the 2025 updated guidelines from the European Malignant Hyperthermia Group (EMHG) for diagnosing malignant hyperthermia. Learn about the new MH genotype classification, genetic testing protocols, IVCT procedures, and clinical pathways to improve patient safety under anesthesia.

A new 1-year prospective study shows how early disability, anxiety, BMI, and biopsychosocial profiles predict long-term outcomes in complex regional pain syndrome, reshaping early CRPS management and treatment strategies.

New evidence questions the safety of bupivacaine and epinephrine in nerve blocks. Learn why personalized drug choices may reduce nerve and muscle injury.

Explore the complex balance of anticoagulation and bleeding risk in ECMO patients. Learn about hemostatic disturbances, evolving anticoagulation strategies, monitoring techniques, and the latest evidence-based practices to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

A cadaveric study shows limited craniocaudal spread from superficial parasternal blocks, suggesting single injections may fall short for sternotomy analgesia. Double injections offer modest improvement.

Discover the long-term explantation risks of spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulators for chronic pain. A 10-year real-world study reveals insights on device durability, failure rates, and manufacturer comparisons.

Explore how renin–angiotensin system modulation is reshaping vasopressor therapy in ICU patients with shock, ARDS, and AKI.

Discover the latest advances in airway management in thoracic anesthesia based on the EACTAIC guidelines. Learn about videolaryngoscopy, double-lumen tubes with integrated cameras, bronchial blockers, and emerging technologies improving patient safety and surgical outcomes.

CT imaging shows most ESP catheters placed for rib fracture analgesia migrate from the intended plane within days. This study highlights the need for improved techniques to ensure consistent analgesia in trauma care.

Discover how percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) reduces lumbar disc herniation size and relieves pain with minimal recovery time.

Explore the latest 2025 PeRLS guidelines for perioperative cardiac arrest management, including condition-specific treatments, updated algorithms, and expert strategies for improving outcomes in the OR and ICU.

A major retrospective study reaffirms that neuraxial anesthesia leads to significantly better outcomes than general anesthesia in hip and knee replacement surgeries. Learn how anesthesia choices affect complications, recovery, and hospital stays from 2006 to 2021 data.

Adding a popliteal plexus block to a femoral triangle block reduces 24-hour opioid use after total knee arthroplasty without impairing motor function. A new RCT highlights its potential role in motor-sparing analgesic strategies.

Discover the most effective radiofrequency treatment for lumbar facet joint syndrome based on a 25-study meta-analysis.

Explore the benefits, limitations, and clinical realities of opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) and analgesia. Learn how to balance multimodal strategies with rational opioid use to optimize surgical outcomes.

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) remains one of the most feared complications in anesthesia, rapidly progressive, potentially lethal, and frequently occurring without warning in previously healthy patients. In response to evolving clinical practices and growing understanding, the European Malignant Hyperthermia Group (EMHG) … Continue reading

Continuous SPIP infusion after median sternotomy does not improve pain control, opioid use, or recovery compared to single-injection SPIP. A new RCT questions the added value of catheter-based approaches in cardiac ERAS protocols.

Explore the 2025 international consensus guidelines on sacroiliac joint complex pain. Learn evidence-based strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and patient selection in chronic low back pain management.

Master the complexities of tracheal intubation in head and neck surgery with this in-depth guide. Explore awake and asleep techniques, advanced airway tools, and perioperative strategies to ensure safe and effective airway management in high-risk patients.

Explore the latest findings from the SOFA trial on opioid-free anesthesia in major surgery. Discover how this approach impacts early recovery, reduces side effects, and challenges traditional opioid-based protocols.

ICNB outperforms ESPB for early pain control after uniportal VATS, reducing morphine needs and rescue analgesia. This multicenter RCT supports ICNB as the first-line block in ERATS pathways.

Discover how radiofrequency ablation improves gait velocity and reduces pain in patients with lumbar spinal arthritis. Learn about new clinical evidence linking RFA to functional mobility gains and explore its impact on pain management practices.

Explore how enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are transforming outpatient anesthesia. Learn about preoperative preparation, multimodal analgesia, anesthesia innovations, and postoperative strategies that support safe same-day discharge and improved patient outcomes.

The BRUGANAES study, an 18-year analysis of anaesthesia in Brugada syndrome patients, finds that commonly used drugs like propofol and local anaesthetics may be safe, challenging previous recommendations.

Combining rectus sheath and parasternal blocks improves post-sternotomy pain, reduces opioid use and PONV, and improves respiratory effort in cardiac surgery patients.

Learn how transitional pain services help prevent chronic postsurgical pain through multidisciplinary care, opioid reduction, and patient-centered strategies.

Discover the pharmacology, clinical efficacy, and emerging technologies behind topical analgesics in pain management. Learn how NSAIDs, lidocaine, and capsaicin offer localized relief with reduced systemic risk—an evolving consideration in perioperative care.

Learn the latest practical insights into intraoperative neuromonitoring for anesthesiologists, covering EEG, evoked potentials, NIRS, and TCD to improve neurological outcomes during surgery.

New anatomical study reveals neonatal-specific landmarks for superficial cervical plexus blocks. Targeting the SCM at the thyroid cartilage level improves accuracy and safety in pediatric regional anesthesia.

Learn how the C2 dorsal root ganglion and myodural bridges contribute to cervicogenic headache, and explore targeted treatment techniques like suboccipital plane blocks.

A new global meta-analysis of 71 trials shows ultrasound-guided neuraxial anesthesia significantly improves first-pass success, reduces complications, and enhances patient satisfaction compared to landmark-guided methods