ASA Monitor

08/31/2026

“The ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting is far more than a conference. It is a catalyst for connection, education, certification, and advocacy,” write Drs. Christine Vo, Christopher Fadumiye, Kayla Knuf, and Mamta Chura.

Find out why ANES26 is worth the trip. https://ow.ly/TwKV50ZHqHI

08/31/2026

Drs. Caroline Zubieta, Megan Rolfzen, Daniel Cole, and Karsten Bartels write about:

🔸 Mental health and surgical outcomes
🔸 Perioperative screening for psychological conditions
🔸 Advancing evidence-based, person-centered care

Read: https://ow.ly/NbqT50ZHqbX

08/28/2026

A UCSF Health anesthesiologist is working to address racial bias in pulse oximetry, which is impacted by melanin.

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/A29N50Zv9tV

08/27/2026

Don’t miss the September ASA Monitor with the theme the “Current State of Academic Anesthesiology and Its Path Forward.” Explore these topics and more:
🔸 Current challenges in academic critical care
🔸 Research careers in anesthesiology

https://ow.ly/Bj4h50ZGgF1

08/27/2026

Get on deep vein thrombosis associated with midline catheters and post-thrombotic syndrome in pediatric patients:
https://ow.ly/sfnq50Zv9H6

08/26/2026

Dr. Xiao Lu Zhang discusses new directions for understanding perioperative lung injury.

“Aspiration remains one of the most feared perioperative complications. Severe cases can result in prolonged mechanical ventilation, ICU admission, ARDS, and substantial morbidity. However, treatment options remain limited.”

https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001238728.68616.31

08/26/2026

Residency programs have doubled in number over the last 25 years, in part due to anticipation of future shortages.

Explore some of the new programs: https://ow.ly/w2rw50Zv9Px

08/25/2026

In the fast-paced anesthesiology landscape, look-alike vials pose the threat of delivering the wrong medication in crunch-time situations. Learn how different hospitals are tackling the problem:

https://ow.ly/r7tm50Zvab6

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Drs. Siddharth Chavali and Girija Rath discuss the HOPE trial and the roadmap for perioperative neurosciences.

“Presented at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) in May 2026, the HOPE trial represents a potential milestone in post-stroke hemodynamic management.”
https://ow.ly/kmJy50Zva90