08/26/2026
Sharing some good news
This month, I received notice from the AANA Journal that the article titled "Cognitive Biases in Anesthesia Practice: Recognition and Practical Countermeasures" was accepted for publication.
Contemporary regional techniques fail not because we can’t learn them but because our brains resist change.This article examines how cognitive biases including probability neglect, availability cascades, dissociative coherence, outcome bias, the illusion of understanding, optimism bias, collaborative filtering, status quo bias, loss aversion, psychological reactance, and the Dunning Kruger effect keep many departments locked into outdated landmark approaches even when ultrasound data prove safer lower volume techniques.
It emphasizes that true progress begins with real time recognition of these biases and the application of targeted countermeasures. Educators create lasting impact by teaching against them through precise anatomy instruction, local anesthetic pharmacology, structured practical application, clear data presentation, reflection exercises, and peer modeling. Tailored strategies for both students and seasoned clinicians drive evidence based adoption of USGRA and POCUS.The piece underscores that excellence in regional anesthesia comes not only from innovation but from how it is taught.
Applying the same awareness also helps persuade surgeons and improves everyday preoperative decision-making.
This will mark an even 20 peer reviewed Journal publications.
We even have a place for it when it is published to join the other 19 at the conference center in Clearwater.
