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

Dr. Adam Striker welcomes Dr. Shamsuddin Akhtar, member of the ACE editorial board, for a discussion of the use of various narcotics in patients with liver disease. Listen in as they discuss how the liver metabolizes opioids in patients with cirrhosis, dosing considerations, and more. Recorded March 2026.

Dr. Keya Locke welcomes Drs. Ana Maria Crawford and Elizabeth Drum, guest editors of April's ASA Monitor, to discuss global health. Listen in as they consider how medicine is changing across the globe, why anesthesiologists are well placed to lead, and what can be done to expand patient care. Recorded February 2026.

Dr. Edward Mariano, co-chair of ASA’s Acute Pain Taskforce, discusses ASA’s new guideline on acute postoperative pain management with Dr. Adam Striker. Find out why this new guideline is needed, who the recommendations are for, what’s changed, and more. Recorded February 2026.

ASA’s president, Dr. Patrick Giam, joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss the specialty, the society, and the future. He shares his thoughts on ASA’s plans and anesthesiology’s most salient issues, from workforce and physician wellness to payment advocacy and mentorship. Recorded February 2026.

Dr. George Tewfik, guest editor of the March ASA Monitor, and Dr. Emily Methangkool, contributor, discuss ambulatory anesthesia with Dr. Zach Deutch. Learn how ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are transforming care, how practicing in an ASC differs from the inpatient setting, what is on the horizon, and more. Recorded January 2026.