An article in Anesthesiology News discusses the limited utility of processed EEG indices in predicting delayed neurocognitive recovery in surgical patients. The MOUDlight and Neuvellight study investigated this issue. Anesthesiology News is the most widely read publication in the US in the field of anesthesiology. The article also mentions addressing lingering concerns with tumescent lidocaine. The entire issue is available in print. An online version is available at anesthesiologynews.com.