Dr. Anuj Aggarwal, member of the ACE editorial board, joins Dr. Adam Striker for a conversation about the evolution of opioids. Listen in as they discuss how a new opioid on the market--first in a new of class of FDA approved opioids--differs from conventional opioids and what anesthesiologists should know about it, and consider how a better understanding of non-surgical risk factors commonly associated with long-term opioid use might be used. Recorded March 2023.

Drs. Kumar Belani and Ana Maria Crawford, guest editors of the April ASA Monitor, join Dr. Adam Striker for a conversation about global engagement. Listen in as they discuss the value of expanding our understanding of global health, suggest paths for deeper engagement here and abroad, and consider what we can learn from the global community about advocacy, diversity, sustainability, and more. Recorded March 2023.

* Correction: There are 110 Native American nations within California  and 573 within the borders of the United States.

Drs. Gary Schwartz and Barbara Orlando, both fellows of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, join Dr. Striker to discuss the FASA credential – what it is, why it matters, and how it’s achieved. Hear how the credential was established, how they became fellows, how the credential has impacted their careers, and what advice they have for their fellow anesthesiologists. Recorded February 2023.

Dr. Destiny Chau, editor for Summaries or Emerging Evidence (SEE), joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss recent findings explored in this issue of SEE related to the role of hospital level factors on maternal morbidity as it relates to racial disparities as well as the possibility of monitoring urine oxygenation to better address acute kidney injury (AKI). Recorded February 2023.

Dr. Adam Striker discusses the discipline of medical humanities and the many ways humanities and anesthesiology intersect and interact with Dr. Audrey Shafer, guest editor of the March ASA Monitor. What can history and art tell us about our specialty and our patients? How can storytelling and poetry enhance our patient communication? What role do the humanities play in reminding us of the humanity of our patients, our fellow health care workers, and ourselves. This and more in this nuanced and rewarding episode. Recorded February 2023.

As the anesthesiology market evolves, building value is more essential than ever. Dr. Adam Striker discusses strategies for communicating your value with Dr. Phillip Richardson and Shena Scott from ASA’s Committee on Practice Management. Listen to their tips on creating value propositions, responding to RFPs, maximizing performance metrics, and accessing ASA resources designed to help the anesthesia community build and communicate value. Recorded January 2023.

Dr. Lalitha Sundararaman, guest editor of the February ASA Monitor, speaks with Dr. Adam Striker about patient and provider diversity. The wide-ranging discussion touches on what health care inequities look like, how to practice cultural humility, language discordance, caring for transgender patients, gender disparities, and more. Recorded January 2023.

In this special episode of Central Line, ASA’s immediate past president, Dr. Randall Clark, and new president, Dr. Michael Champeau, discuss their personal paths to leadership, the role of mentorship, external challenges facing the specialty of anesthesiology, and more. Recorded November 2022.

Dr. Talmage Egan talks to Dr. Adam Striker about why being an anesthesiologist requires the mind of an internist, the hands of a surgeon, and the heart of a psychiatrist—and why medical students should care—in this Inside the Monitor themed episode on the breadth, depth, and rewards of a career in anesthesiology. Recorded December 2022.

Drs. Tina McKay and Zhongcong Xie discuss delirium biomarkers with Dr. Adam Striker. Learn about the latest research, the practical implications for patient safety, the connection between delirium biomarkers and Alzheimer’s disease, and more. Recorded November 2022. 

This podcast episode was developed in collaboration with the Committee on Geriatric Anesthesia and funded by ASA’s Industry Supporters. Thank you to our Industry supporters for their year-round support of ASA: Baudax Bio, Edwards Lifesciences, Fresenius Kabi, GE Healthcare, Heron Therapeutics, Masimo, Medtronic, and Merck.