Standard haemostatic therapy post-cardiopulmonary bypass #CPB is frozen plasma #FFP, but recent trials indicate its inferiority to four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate #PCC. Citrate content might be a contributor #OpenAccess https://www.bjaopen.org/article/S2772-6096(26)00051-1/fulltext

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking to appoint a new editor with a special interest in regional anaesthesia. Deadline for applications: 11 October 2026 More info: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-applications-bjaeditor-2026

#Review by Bornemann-Cimenti et al reporting the anaesthetic core items consistently present in #ERAS guidelines: temperature, PONV, fluid therapy, neuromuscular block management, airway management and analgesia. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00420-4/fulltext

We are delighted to announce that Prof Kate Leslie has been appointed as the next Editor-in-Chief of the BJA, starting in January 2027. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/bja-eic-announcement Kate Leslie ANZCA CTN ANZCA

#BJA review by Pittaway et al evaluating the impact of #haemoadsorption during #CBP: no positive clinical evidence identified to recommend the use of haemoadsorption requiring targeted #RCT in the future. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00419-8/fulltext

Gransee et al used ultrasound in this #RCT to look at the impact of IV #fentanyl on #diaphragm muscle forces. No significant effects on the #diaphragm Young’s modulus range were observed. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00418-6/fulltext

#BJA review by Taylor-Rowan evaluating the ability of #regional anaesthesia to reduce #chronic postsurgical pain: #low certainty evidence supports a positive impact of neuraxial or peripheral techniques. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00417-4/fulltext

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking to appoint a new editor with a special interest in regional anaesthesia. Deadline for applications: 11 October 2026 More info: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-applications-bjaeditor-2026

As Nolan’s Odysseus hits is in the box office, Iravani tells us more about anticholinergic syndrome, the use of anticholinergic plants in anaesthesia and medicine and their poisonous effects known since antiquity. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00412-5/fulltext

Massart et al evaluated the environmental impact of using inhaled sedation in intensive care: disproportionate and persistent pollution with poly-fluoroalkyl substances, increase greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00414-9/fulltext

In this experimental work, Dubernet et al tested their #CBP oxygenators to assess the relationship between #sevoflurane concentrations measured at the oxygenator gas outlet and in the arterial blood. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00413-7/fulltext

In this #BJA communication, Wakabayashi et al. analyse #EEG to show that EEG #slowing precedes #suppression in case of haemodynamic compromise, potentially associated with #neurological injuries. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00411-3/fulltext

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

RCT by Uppal et al looking at the effect of intrathecal morphine, bilateral QL block or both on quality of recovery and pain: benefit of the combination on early resting, coughing and worst pain at 24h. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00410-1/fulltext

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking to appoint a new editor with a special interest in regional anaesthesia. Deadline for applications: 11 October 2026 More info: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-applications-bjaeditor-2026

#BJA Review by Amado et al discussing #cognitive prehabilitation, particularly in #vulnerable patients, but also the need to evaluate engaging and scalable interventions targeting #high-risk patients. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00387-9/fulltext

#BJA editorial by Sidebotham explaining why #anaesthesia research should rely on #Bayesian probabilities, rather than #frequentist probabilities, to achieve clinically meaningful #inference statistics. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00345-4/fulltext

Logbook app-based audit by Lees et al looking at #sedation: preassessment, monitoring, drugs and complications. Simple methodological design but potential for #hypothesis generation and large data collection. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00397-1/fulltext

#NATA position paper by Saal-Bauernschubert et al summarising the most common #adverse effects of IV #iron therapy and management (diagnosis, risk mitigation, patient counselling, and formulation selection). https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00397-1/fulltext

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking to appoint a new editor with a special interest in regional anaesthesia. Deadline for applications: 11 October 2026 More info: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-applications-bjaeditor-2026

#Anaemia correction programme in #children presenting for surgery by Meyer et al. #Oral iron therapy led to an increase in #haemoglobin of 1g/dl, with high adherence, good follow-up and minimal side effects. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00397-1/fulltext

#Prospective observational study by Ramahia et al, showing the absence of clinically meaningful effect on #QTc interval in adults receiving 15 to 20mg of #methadone intraoperatively. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00353-3/fulltext

Check out the new #bjaminiflipbook showcasing our #FREE articles on: #haemadsorption #prehab #IViron #frailty #propofol #QLblocks #CRPS #ERAS #regionalanaesthesia #fentanyl https://bja137-3.elsevierdigitaledition.com/

#Review by Natto et al evaluating the potential applications of #eye-tracking to assess visual strategies, guide feedback and accelerate skill development in #regional anaesthesia training and education. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00353-3/fulltext

Correspondence by Khan et al suggesting a consensus-driven minimum dataset for #videolaryngoscopy documentation across specialties and settings: a shift from #image classification to #structured reporting. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(25)00716-0/fulltext

Check out the new #bjaminiflipbook showcasing our #FREE articles on: #haemadsorption #prehab #IViron #frailty #propofol #QLblocks #CRPS #ERAS #regionalanaesthesia #fentanyl https://bja137-3.elsevierdigitaledition.com/

Call for applications! The BJA is seeking to appoint a new editor with a special interest in regional anaesthesia. Deadline for applications: 11 October 2026 More info: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/news-do/call-applications-bjaeditor-2026

#BJA editorial by Rajsic et al discussing #organ donation after #extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the balance between life-sustaining therapy, patient autonomy, and family perspectives. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00387-9/fulltext

#Environmental and #economic impact analysis by Allel et al of the use of #liberal versus conservative SpO2 targets in #critically ill and ventilated patients: a small but immediately deliverable contribution. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00345-4/fulltext

#Editorial by Berger-Estilita & Leslie about the #2024 Cohort baseline study: a more diverse, open about health issue and #stressed (burnout, bottlenecks and Anaesthesia Associates) #UK resident population. https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(26)00361-2/fulltext