n this episode of the NYSORA Podcast: Updates in Anesthesiology, Dr. Hadzic unpacks the 2025 ASA Practice Advisory on Perioperative Care of Older Adults, published in Anesthesiology and led by Dr. Frederick Sieber from Johns Hopkins. With the aging population growing rapidly, anesthesiologists must be prepared to manage frailty, cognitive impairment, and postoperative delirium in older surgical patients.

We cover practical recommendations for preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic choices, and postoperative strategies to optimize recovery and preserve independence. Key highlights include:
✅ The importance of screening for frailty and cognitive impairment
✅ Neuraxial vs. general anesthesia—what does the latest evidence say?
✅ Dexmedetomidine for delirium prevention: promising or problematic?
✅ Medications to avoid in older adults
✅ The future of prehabilitation in perioperative medicine

Join us as we break down the latest evidence and how to apply it in clinical practice. Don’t miss this essential update for anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative care providers!

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Optimizing Perioperative Care for Older Adults: Key Insights from the 2025 ASA Practice Advisory

Anesthesia Updates

Optimizing Perioperative Care for Older Adults: Key Insights from the 2025 ASA Practice Advisory