Bernat et al retrospectively analyse water contamination for different #generalanaesthetic agents and show that #TIVA has lower #climate impact compared with #sevoflurane based anaesthesia. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00260-6/fulltext

Check out the new BJA #miniflipbook with all our FREE content from the July edition! Articles on: #videolaryngoscopy #hypotension #neuralinjury #PPH #laparotomy #PEEP #ultrasound #airway https://bja137-1.elsevierdigitaledition.com/

Implementing new #ML models is challenging. King et al. describe how machine learning models in anaesthesia must be tailored to meet the needs the specific case https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00177-7/fulltext

This study in #BJAOpen by Choi et al compared whether AI-generated images of critical care medicine physicians aligned with real-world demographics demonstrating significant discrepancies. https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00036-5/fulltext #OpenAccess

Chronic postsurgical #pain is a complex and multifactorial complication of #surgery – how can we translational models with clinical data to improve outcomes? https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00178-9/fulltext

This invited editorial reviews the disconnect between remimazolam development and its clinical use, highlighting where further work is needed to clarify its optimal role. Read more at the link below https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00041-9/fulltext #OpenAccess

#Pain after #Caesarean delivery is a multidimensional construct and further research needs to be done into obstetric populations who may benefit from high dose dexamethasone. #Editorial #BJA https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00179-0/fulltext

This #BJA #Editorial describes how astrocytes are pivotal in sedation by dexmedetomidine by increasing cytosolic Ca2+ to later stimulate extra-synaptic GABAA receptors https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00180-7/fulltext

Ultraviolet-C LED disinfection of McGRATH™ video laryngoscope blades was effective and maintained blade integrity. This offers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to single-use. https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00040-7/fulltext #OpenAccess #GreenTheatre #bjaopen

Mandel et al. show individual MAC responses change back and forth over time at static anaesthetic concentration, similar to hypnosis, but individual sensitivity to one does not predict the other https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00181-9/fulltext

New retrospective cohort study shows that in >12,800 patients, each 5-mmHg increase in RVSP was associated with higher ICU admission, MI, AKI, LOS, readmission, and mortality https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00182-0/fulltext

Siriwardena et propose new #framework to improve future #trial design in #anaesthesia research #estimands https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00183-2/fulltext

#BJA #Editorial looks at how to standardise the assessment of clinical practice for anaesthetic trainees in #Europe and whether a #simulation based model is feasible https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00184-4/fulltext

In this single centre study, Masuda et al show a reduction in peri-intubation events with awake intubation in ICU compared with general anaesthesia https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00185-6/fulltext

New #RCT examines whether remote ischaemic pre-conditioning reduces myocardial injury after #elective abdominal surgery. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00187-X/fulltext

BJA article highlights new #mouse model showing that #prevention of synaptic pruning may reduce post-operative #cognitivedecline https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00133-9/fulltext

Why are elective surgeries cancelled and delayed? The PACE2024 study looks at causes of postponement and cancellation and identifies areas for improvement https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00094-2/fulltext

Modernell et al #Meta-analysis considers contextual modulation in pain based on functional #neuroimaging. This supports personalised, mechanism-based approaches to pain management https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00160-1/fulltext

New #BJA #Meta-analysis outlines the association between individualised PEEP strategies and postoperative pulmonary outcomes compared with lung-protective #ventilation. #OPENACCESS https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00161-3/fulltext

Individualised intraoperative blood pressure management reduces #hypotension, but does it improve outcomes? This new meta-analysis of 10 RCTs by Shalabi et al. found no significant reduction in postop #AKI, #myocardial injury, or #mortality, with a possible benefit for #delirium.

Flanders et al outline the use of routine #videolaryngoscopy in a UK #EmergencyDepartment and how this has improved #intubation success https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00164-9/fulltext

CALL FOR PAPERS! Submit your article on #perioperative #haemodynamic #management for the next BJA Special Issue! Deadline for submissions: 31st Dec 2026

2024 survey of UK #anaesthetists in #training outlines their demographics, career intentions and #morale when starting training https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00166-2/fulltext

This retrospective study evaluates the association of postoperative #delirium with intraoperative MAP and CVP. Postoperative #delirium was associated with the duration of time spent in a zone of low CPP https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00170-4/fulltext

Wu et al show that surgical stimulus in mice disrupts hippocampal sharp-wave ripples and impairs #memory consolidation https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00171-6/fulltext

Are you a leader in Science Communication & Social Media? We are recruiting a Social Media Editor to join the editorial teams at BJA and BJA Open. Deadline for applications 1st July 2026. More info here: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-applications-social-media-editor-2026

New BJA #Meta-analysis looks at closed-loop systems in TIVA to improve time in the target BIS range during #generalanaesthesia https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00175-3/fulltext

New study analyses the brain regions and cellular pathways mediating dexmedetomidine-induced sedation in mice https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00135-2/fulltext

Can big data solve chronic pain? New BJA editorial explores UK Biobank's promise and pitfalls for pain researchers and clinicians #ChronicPain #UKBiobank https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00137-6/fulltext

#Systematicreview and #meta-analysis shows that remimazalam is associated with a higher incidence of hiccups compared to propofol https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00138-8/fulltext