BJA is a high-impact international journal for #Anaesthesia, #CriticalCare, #Pain & #PeriOpMed BJA Open provides Gold Open Access bjanaesthesia.org #AnSky #ICUSky #ICMSky #PainSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mu3cbq7kue2lDoes anaesthetic technique influence #cancer outcomes? Meta-analysis by Carron et al of > 5000 patients shows no survival benefit with propofol #TIVA, and clinically relevant harm cannot be excluded. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00337-5/fulltext 27 Aug 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3cbq7kue2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtvurojl6m2nNew #BJA Editorial outlines the latest clinical consensus from Italy; safe anaesthesia for #TAVI should default to minimally invasive strategies unless patient risk demands otherwise. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00339-9/fulltext 25 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvurojl6m2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mttdhsyblq2tAnaesthesia #dreaming is common, mostly positive, and may have therapeutic potential. This scoping #review from Sikka et al of a century of evidence asks: what do we know and what should we do about it? https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00340-5/fulltext 24 Aug 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttdhsyblq2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtstkdypww2cCheck out the August issue of the BJA #miniflipbook including all our FREE articles #openaccess #freetoview https://bja137-2.elsevierdigitaledition.com/24 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtstkdypww2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtqd3ckrfo27Talmy et al show that in a large surgical cohort #GLP-1 RA use before #surgery was not associated with increased aspiration-related or broader respiratory #postoperative complications. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00342-9/fulltext 23 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqd3ckrfo27https://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mto7zksyyb2oFlick et al quantified #hypotension in the first 3 days post-operatively outside of the critical care environment and found that hypotension was common but rarely severe or prolonged. #OPENACCESS https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00291-6/fulltext 22 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mto7zksyyb2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtlc5iiein2oIn this Editorial, Yurttas presents a practical #guideline for flow-controlled ventilation: systematic setup, with dynamic titration of PEEP and driving pressure for lung recruitment and safe #ventilation. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00292-8/fulltext 21 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlc5iiein2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtl6s76o2x2fThe relationship between #socioeconomic status and outcomes post-hip fracture surgery is unclear. Individual-level socioeconomic factors, such as education, might be important in #perioperative hip fracture care #NOF https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00503-9/fulltext21 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl6s76o2x2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtikxwdwlb2fA fresh perspective on serotonin’s dual role in pain processing – Grivet et al highlight promising targets for new analgesic therapies in this #BJA article. #pain #analgesia https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00293-X/fulltext 20 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtikxwdwlb2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtg2j3igp42o#BJA #NarrativeReview from Van de Velde et al looking at how patient blood management systems worldwide and how we can improve outcomes, reduce costs and lower mortality. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00294-1/fulltext 19 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtg2j3igp42ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtebjbl6pt2tElias et al present occurrence of burst suppression following #ketamine administration during sevoflurane maintenance – they suggest that ketamine may deplete ATP and change energy needs of the #brain. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00296-5/fulltext 18 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtebjbl6pt2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mte66alu3h2nCheck out the August issue of the BJA #miniflipbook including all our FREE articles #openaccess #freetoview https://bja137-2.elsevierdigitaledition.com/18 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte66alu3h2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mtbpwguwqc2uWhy should we combine #statistical methodology when performing power calculations in trial design? Huber explains how to balance trial success with feasibility, logistics and costs. #clinicaltrial #statistics https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00298-9/fulltext17 Aug 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbpwguwqc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mt6pst7diu2tWomen who do not experience pain relief from #NitrousOxide demonstrate higher rates of #postpartum #depression – more research needed to determine mechanisms following Valtonen et al work. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00322-3/fulltext 16 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6pst7diu2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mt4mr5lp2y2lHirata et al study indicates that 40% of procured and piped #NitrousOxide is not used clinically. This adds to growing evidence that centrally piped Nitrous Oxide may not have a role in our healthcare systems. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00323-5/fulltext 15 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4mr5lp2y2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mszov3zlxn2cJiang et al show that a structured BOPPPS-simulation approach beats traditional #simulation for #anaesthesia #crisis training, improving resident motivation and retained clinical skills. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00324-7/fulltext 14 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszov3zlxn2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mszi6jwsro24Check out the August issue of the BJA #miniflipbook including all our FREE articles #openaccess #freetoview https://bja137-2.elsevierdigitaledition.com/14 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszi6jwsro24https://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msxnrsxp722nWang et al present 3 cases in which early chest compressions in impending #cardiacarrest from #thromboembolism can help restore haemodynamic stability and may avert progression to full arrest. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00325-9/fulltext 13 Aug 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxnrsxp722nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msuhakwrla2aFraser et al report on the increasing number of blood transfusion refusals based on Covid-19 vaccination status asking how can we better communicate risk, address misconceptions, and plan perioperative care? https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00279-5/fulltext 12 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuhakwrla2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mssoarb2lb27ELF2 study group explore decision making processes in #NoLap patients and outline how #multi-disciplinary #shared-decision making is possible in the emergency setting. #OPENACCESS https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00281-3/fulltext 11 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssoarb2lb27https://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msq4ezj7a52nNew #SystematicReview of #localanaesthetic erector spinae plane blocks concludes that there is insufficient evidence to guide safe ESPB dosing. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00284-9/fulltext 10 Aug 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq4ezj7a52nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mspxe4dh7p2eWhat is a platform trial? New scoping review by Govender et al describes the contemporary use of platform trials in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine. #platformtrial #clinicaltrials https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00043-2/fulltext10 Aug 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspxe4dh7p2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msptqjjii62sCheck out the August issue of the BJA #miniflipbook including all our FREE articles #openaccess #freetoview https://bja137-2.elsevierdigitaledition.com/10 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msptqjjii62shttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msn4kiq4tm2hRacial and geographic differences exist in deaths from #drugs of abuse in USA and highlight areas in which to raise awareness and prevent harm – Gross et al new #BJA correspondence. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00285-0/fulltext#fig1 09 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msn4kiq4tm2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mskziofkf327Ren et al highlight large differences in anaesthesia costs for hip/knee arthroplasty in the US and show that neuraxial anaesthesia is a high-value, lower-cost option in modern perioperative care. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00286-2/fulltext 08 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskziofkf327https://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msi6y5xtv22xRe-thinking #remimazolam. Check out this new editorial by Wingert & Sneyd on the evolving use of remimazolam in clinical practice. https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00041-9/fulltext07 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi6y5xtv22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msi5c7rbjd2nHow is #remimazolam used in contemporary clinical practice? New observational study by Goyal et al describes remimazolam across a single US healthcare system. #sedation #anaesthesia #openaccess https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00049-3/fulltext07 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi5c7rbjd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3msi3mnn5n72lThe Personalised Prediction of Persistent Postsurgical Pain (P5) study shows that remote monitoring via #smartphones is feasible but current lack of large-scale studies may prevent routine #perioperative use. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00288-6/fulltext 07 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi3mnn5n72lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bjajournals.bsky.social/post/3mshydaj3lm2lThe relationship between #socioeconomic status and outcomes post-hip fracture surgery is unclear. Individual-level socioeconomic factors, such as education, might be important in #perioperative hip fracture care #NOF https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00503-9/fulltext07 Aug 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:hoe4azsdzcmhljuaxq5mn4xn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshydaj3lm2l