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OpenAnesthesia, sponsored by the IARS
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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May 8, 2026 • 11min
Article of the Month – May 2026 – Anna Woodbury, Eric Gross and Loren Smith
Drs. Anna Woodbury, Eric Gross and Loren Smith discuss the article "Pro-Con Debate: Opioids and Perioperative Organ Injury—Friend or Foe?" published in the May 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Apr 27, 2026 • 16min
Systems Thinking and Technology Design -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Join Dr. Megha Karkera Kanjia who discusses safety frameworks and how they can improve systems thinking!
Apr 6, 2026 • 15min
Article of the Month – April 2026 – Girish Joshi and Sher-Lu Pai
Drs. Girish Joshi and Sher-Lu Pai discuss the article "Assessment of Gastric Content Using Gastric Ultrasound in Patients on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Before Anesthesia" published in the April 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Mar 23, 2026 • 19min
Professional Development -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Stephanie A. Black, MD, EdM, pediatric anesthesiologist and medical educator focused on lifelong learning. She outlines a Five P's framework for growth and contrasts fast vs slow thinking in learning. She highlights growth mindset, practical external and self-directed development opportunities, career-stage strategies, and ways to measure and overcome barriers to professional growth.
Mar 23, 2026 • 15min
Medication Errors -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Joanna Rosing Paquin, pediatric anesthesiologist and educator, leads a focused talk on medication errors in the OR. She defines errors and why the operating room is high risk. She outlines immediate steps after an error, principles of open disclosure, reporting and analysis methods, and strategies for prevention through culture, education, and systems.
Mar 23, 2026 • 15min
Ten Tips on How to Give a Great Scientific Presentation -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Debnath Chatterjee, MD, FAAP, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, gives practical tips for clear scientific talks. He covers why slides fail, tailoring talks to audience memory limits, and the Rule of Threes. He shows how to use simple slides, quality graphics, readable fonts and colors, minimal animations, strong openers, thorough practice, and confident closings.
Mar 23, 2026 • 15min
Basics of Research: Data Interpretation -- -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Basics of Research: Data Interpretation with Proshad Efune, MD, MSCS
Mar 23, 2026 • 11min
Procedural Supervision -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Zoe Brown, a third-year anesthesiology resident at UT Health Houston, gives a concise primer on procedural supervision and ACGME supervision levels. She walks through graded authority, when attendings should step in during central lines and pediatric airways, and practical decision points for adjusting oversight based on learner and patient risk.
Mar 5, 2026 • 11min
Article of the Month – March 2026 – Jennifer Weller and Shamieh Banihani
Drs. Jennifer Weller and Shamieh Banihani discuss the article "Patient- and Institution-Level Factors Associated With Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest During Major Noncardiac Surgery" published in the March 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Mar 5, 2026 • 15min
Article of the Month – March 2026 – Peter Goldstein, Ken Solt and Gwi Park
Drs. Peter Goldstein, Ken Solt and Gwi Park discuss the article "Pharmacologic Reversal of Xylazine-Induced Unconsciousness in Rats" published in the March 2026 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
