Central Line by American Society of Anesthesiologists - a podcast series for the anesthesia community

Recorded live on Center Stage at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026, keynote speaker, humorist, and ophthalmologist, Dr. Will Flanary, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken, talks to Dr. Adam Striker and attendees about how his personal experiences with the American healthcare system influence his comedy, the impact of social media, why advocacy matters, and more. Recorded October 2026.

Drs. Anoushka Afonso and Lori Dangler, guest editors of November’s ASA Monitor, join Dr. Zach Deutch to discuss the perioperative care of cancer patients. Learn about how oncoanesthesia is evolving, preoperative strategies that make a difference, best communications practices, and more. Recorded September 2026.

Dr. Kofi Vandyck, member of the ACE editorial board, joins Dr. Brooke Trainer for a practical look at three topics featured in ACE 23B: managing automated insulin delivery systems, recognizing hemodynamic patterns of shock, and understanding leadless pacemakers. Recorded September 2026.

Dr. Keya Locke interviews the guest editor of October’s ASA Monitor, Dr. Brooke Trainer, about the state of advocacy. Learn how AI is changing advocacy, how to deal with the threat of retaliation, how to get involved, and more. Recorded August 2026.

Dr. Gordon Morewood, physician lead for ASA’s Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE), discusses the economic future of the specialty with Dr. Adam Striker. Find out why CAPE was created, what the Center is prioritizing, and how CAPE is working to secure the future. Recorded August 2026.