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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Interlaminar Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection: Step-by-Step Guide

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

<description>&lt;p&gt;Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowships: Update&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

OA-SPA Ask the Expert - December 2025

Drs. Karsten Bartels and Ted Reniers discuss the article "<a href= "https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2025/12000/the_effects_of_dexamethasone_in_cardiac_surgery__a.6.aspx">The Effects of Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery: A Registry-Based, Real-World Data Analysis of Clinical Outcomes From the Netherlands Heart Registration</a>" published in the December 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Drs. Karsten Bartels and Ted Reniers discuss the article "&lt;a href= "https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2025/12000/the_effects_of_dexamethasone_in_cardiac_surgery__a.6.aspx"&gt;The Effects of Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery: A Registry-Based, Real-World Data Analysis of Clinical Outcomes From the Netherlands Heart Registration&lt;/a&gt;" published in the December 2025 issue of &lt;em&gt;Anesthesia &amp; Analgesia&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Article of the Month – December 2025 – Karsten Bartels and Ted Reniers

Drs. Satya Krishna Ramachandran and Garrett Burnett discuss the article "<a href= "https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2025/12000/association_of_intraoperative_occult_hypoxemia.3.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Association of Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia With 30-Day and 1-Year Mortality</a>" published in the December 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Drs. Satya Krishna Ramachandran and Garrett Burnett discuss the article "&lt;a href= "https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/fulltext/2025/12000/association_of_intraoperative_occult_hypoxemia.3.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Association of Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia With 30-Day and 1-Year Mortality&lt;/a&gt;" published in the December 2025 issue of &lt;em&gt;Anesthesia &amp; Analgesia&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Article of the Month – December 2025 – Satya Krishna Ramachandran and Garrett Burnett

New podcast series! Trauma Anesthesiology Ask the Expert Dr. Meera Gangadharan interviews two experts, Dr. Raj Nathwani and Dr. Justin Knittel, about the role of the trauma anesthesiologist in patient care.

<description>&lt;p&gt;New podcast series! Trauma Anesthesiology Ask the Expert &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Meera Gangadharan interviews two experts, Dr. Raj Nathwani and Dr. Justin Knittel, about the role of the trauma anesthesiologist in patient care.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Trauma Anesthesiology Fellowship

This Podcast is one component of OpenAnesthesia.org, sponsored by the International Anesthesia Research Society, which was founded by Dr. Ed Nemergut and Dr. Robert Thiele. It debuted in July 2009 with the broad goal of advancing graduate medical education in anesthesia. Since its inception as an experimental project, OpenAnesthesia™ has grown to be a comprehensive resource for anesthesiology residents and physicians worldwide.

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