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.

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

Drs. Karsten Bartels and Ted Reniers discuss the article "The Effects of Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery: A Registry-Based, Real-World Data Analysis of Clinical Outcomes From the Netherlands Heart Registration" published in the December 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Drs. Satya Krishna Ramachandran and Garrett Burnett discuss the article "Association of Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia With 30-Day and 1-Year Mortality" published in the December 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

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.

Epidurals, Ethics, and Expectations: Talking Risks and Benefits in Obstetric Anesthesia with Joey Bryant-Huppert, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, NY

Drs. Shannon Farmer and Kevin Trentino discuss the article "Data and Metrics for Patient Blood Management: A Narrative Review and Practical Guide" published in the November 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Global Perspectives on Obstetric Anesthesia: Challenges and Priorities for Advancing Maternal Health with Jakob Gamboa, MD, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO

Drs. Thomas Vetter and Jeanna Blitz discuss the article "Development of a Standardized Perioperative Medicine Fellowship Curriculum" published in the October 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.