Nahel and Raj discuss the role of thoracic epidurals in cardiac surgery. Off Pump CABG as well as Pump CABG patients may benefit from it. But are we asking the right questions ? or we are chasing a dream difficult to realize ? You will be the judge !

An interview with Dr. Edward Nemergut, Associate professor of anesthesiology, at the University of Virginia. He is the author of openanesthesia.org podcast and open anesthesia.org website. Their intention is of promoting evidence-based medicine in the disciplines of anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management.

Raj and Chris dive into a “meta analysis” of analgesia after knee arthroplasty. Convoluted statistics and what we want to believe ? A serious look at a relatively new ways of data mining only became possible by large databases and computer might !

Nahel and Raj visit Transudative Pleural effusion in Critically ill patients. What is significant effusion ? what do you do about it ? and Why ?

4 non invasive cardiac output technologies compared to “the Gold standard” PA thermodilution. Meta analysis of accuracy and precision. Will stand the test ? or should we just lower our standards !

Can the choice of anesthetic affect infection rate after joint replacement? A new look on regional anesthesia and total hip and knee replacement.