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

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

American Society of Anesthesiologists 193 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Central Line is the official monthly podcast from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, edited by Dr. Adam Striker. It brings together leaders in anesthesiology for conversations on challenges and opportunities in the field. The podcast covers topics such as patient safety, quality of care, and the advancement of the profession.

Episodes

Inside the Monitor - Current State of Academic Anesthesiology and Its Path Forward
Inside the Monitor - Current State of Academic Anesthesiology and Its Path Forward Aug 17, 2026 1619 Drs. Manuel Pardo and Ashish Khanna, co-guest editors of September’s ASA Monitor, speak with Dr. Zach Deutch about the current state of academic anesthesiology and its path forward. The conversation touches on challenges and opportunities, the role of mentorship and peer groups, what is achievable, available resources, and more. Recorded August 2026.
Anesthesia for GI Endoscopy – Three Studies
Anesthesia for GI Endoscopy – Three Studies Aug 10, 2026 1369 Dr. Aaron Primm, editor for Summaries of Emerging Evidence (SEE), speaks with Dr. Adam Striker about three items featured in SEE Volume 42B related to anesthesia for GI endoscopy: a comparison of remimazolam and propofol, a consideration of the value of anesthesiologists in procedural settings, and a look at insurance coverage for buprenorphine. Recorded July 2026.
Anesthesia Scheduling
Anesthesia Scheduling Aug 3, 2026 1709 Sponsored by MyStaffSchedule, in this episode, Dr. Adam Striker interviews a husband-and-wife team who developed a scheduling platform for healthcare organizations. Listen in as CRNA, Ms. Krista Niedermeier, and IT professional, Mr. Ricky Niedermeier, discuss how it all began, the problems they hoped to solve, the current state of anesthesiology from their POV, and more. Recorded June 2026.
Depositions - What to Know
Depositions - What to Know Jul 27, 2026 2601 Dr. Adam Striker interviews Drs. Ashley Eltorai and Joseph Answine to gain a better understanding of what anesthesiologists should know about the deposition process. Listen in as they consider the elements of a malpractice claim, how to prepare for a deposition, how medical records can be used, and more. Recorded July 2026.
Behind the Scenes with Social Media Influencers
Behind the Scenes with Social Media Influencers Jul 20, 2026 2563 Join Dr. Brooke Trainer as she goes behind the scenes with anesthesiologists and social media influencers, Drs. Max Feinstein and Zain Hasan, to learn how their journeys began, how their audiences have evolved, what they hope to convey with their content, and more. Recorded June 2026.
Inside the Monitor: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Allyship
Inside the Monitor: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Allyship Jul 13, 2026 2343 Drs. Chris Glover and James Hill, co-guest editors of the August issue of the Monitor, speak with Dr. Keya Locke about how to ensure we all succeed. Listen in as they discuss how mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship differ and how each can be used to develop talent. Recorded June 2026. 
Mentorship and Trainees
Mentorship and Trainees Jun 29, 2026 2204 In the second episode of a three-part series on mentorship, Drs. Christine Vo and Eugenia Ayrian talk to Dr. Brooke Trainer about the value of intentionally supporting medical students, residents, and early career anesthesiologists as they navigate the specialty’s many transitions. Recorded June 2026.
Practice Management: The Evolving Anesthesia Workforce
Practice Management: The Evolving Anesthesia Workforce Jun 15, 2026 1314 Dr. Keya Lock interviews Drs. Jun Ma and Mo Azam, guest editors of July’s ASA Monitor, about practice management staffing models. Listen in as they consider adaptive staffing models, managing NORA expansion, workforce strategies, burnishing leadership skills, what the future might look like, and more. Recorded June 2026.
The Humanities and Healthcare Leadership
The Humanities and Healthcare Leadership Jun 1, 2026 2190 Dr. Jay Mesrobian joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss the role of the humanities in medicine. They consider the intersection of art and science, how studying the humanities shapes leadership, whether medical schools are adequately preparing anesthesiologists to lead, and more. Recorded May 2026. 
Perioperative Care for Older Adults
Perioperative Care for Older Adults May 18, 2026 2043 Dr. Zach Deutch interviews Drs. Itay Bentov and Frederick Sieber about perioperative care for older adults. Learn about postoperative neurocognitive complications, common misperceptions about the perioperative care of older adults, ASA’s recent practice advisory, and more. Recorded April 2026. 
Insurance Needs from A to Z
Insurance Needs from A to Z May 4, 2026 1636 Dr. Brooke Trainer interviews Mr. Robert Avin, Vice President of USI Affinity, about the ins and outs of insurance. Find out what anesthesiologists at every career stage should consider, how to know if you’re truly covered, how ASA is working to help members meet their insurance needs, and more. Recorded April 2026.
Behind the Scenes with the ASA Monitor's Editor-in-Chief
Behind the Scenes with the ASA Monitor's Editor-in-Chief Apr 27, 2026 1811 Dr. Adam Striker talks to Dr. Thomas Vetter about his new role as editor-in-chief of the ASA Monitor. Learn about the responsibilities of an editor-in-chief, how the publication fits into the broader media landscape, changes on the horizon, and more. Recorded April 2026. 

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