Author: Alexandra Murphy Becker’s Hospital Review A new study suggests that some recently marketed migraine medications may not be more effective than standard painkillers for treating acute migraine episodes. The study analyzed 137 trials with 89,445 adults, testing 17 different migraine drugs. Researchers then compared how well these treatments relieved pain within two hours and […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gohad R et al Cureus 16(9): e70039. Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool in modern anesthesiology, offering real-time imaging that aids in diagnosis, treatment, and procedural guidance. Its applications have expanded significantly, from routine assessments to complex perioperative management, enhancing patient care across various domains. This study aimed to review and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Washburn N Rmet al Cureus 16(9): e69676. Abstract This case report details the successful management of labor pain using epidural analgesia in a 22-year-old primigravid patient with a history of spina bifida and extensive surgical repair. Spina bifida, a congenital neural tube defect, presents unique challenges for neuraxial anesthesia due to altered spinal anatomy […]
Read MoreASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 30. First Allia IGS pulse electrophysiology lab in the US for minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) and GE HealthCare announced HHNM as the first location in the United States to install GE HealthCare’s latest Allia Image Guided System (IGS) Pulse, which […]
Read MoreAuthor: Merle-Béral J Cureus 16(8): e67310. Abstract Spinal anesthesia has many side effects, one of them being a drop in blood pressure (BP). Identifying predictive factors for this drop is a clear matter of concern. In this regard, the expiratory inferior vena cava/abdominal aorta (eIVC/Ao) index has already been spotted as such for doses of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fang-Fang Xu, M.S. et al Anesthesiology August 2024. Background Acute liver injury (ALI) is a disease characterized by severe liver dysfunction, caused by significant infiltration of immune cells and extensive cell death with a high mortality. Previous studies demonstrated that the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) played a crucial role in various liver diseases. […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
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