Month: November 2024

Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Are reimbursement cuts pushing providers out of anesthesia?

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Physicians and leaders often point to the continuous cuts to anesthesia reimbursements as a significant driving factor behind the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. CMS anesthesia reimbursements declined 8.2% from 2019 to 2024 — from $22.27 per unit to $20.44, VMG Health said in a May blog post. An additional report from Coronis […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Gadsden AL

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We 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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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Baxter restarts highest-throughput line: 5 shortage updates

Author: Alexandra Murphy Becker’s Hospital Review Baxter restarted its highest-throughput IV solutions manufacturing line, which accounts for approximately 25% of the site’s total production and approximately 50% of 1-liter IV solutions, the most commonly used size by hospitals and clinics, according to an Oct. 31 news release from the company. Here are four more shortage updates: The […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Correction of Trauma-induced Coagulopathy by Goal-directed Therapy: A Secondary Analysis of the ITACTIC Trial

Authors: Charlotte Lindsay, M.Sc. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 904–912. Background Trauma hemorrhage induces a coagulopathy with a high associated mortality rate. The Implementing Treatment Algorithms for the Correction of Trauma Induced Coagulopathy (ITACTIC) randomized trial tested two goal-directed treatment algorithms for coagulation management: one guided by conventional coagulation tests and one by viscoelastic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Plantar Compartment Block Improves Enhanced Recovery after Hallux Valgus Surgery

Authors: Fabien Swisser, M.D et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 891–903. Background Walking ability is a key factor in enhanced recovery after foot ambulatory surgery. Plantar compartment block offers an analgesic alternative to popliteal sciatic nerve block (PSNB) for hallux valgus surgery. The objective of this study was to compare these two regional anesthesia strategies […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Restrictive versus Decision Support Guided Fluid Therapy during Major Hepatic Resection Surgery

Authors: Sean Coeckelenbergh, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 881–890. Background Fluid therapy during major hepatic resection aims at minimizing fluids during the dissection phase to reduce central venous pressure, retrograde liver blood flow, and venous bleeding. This strategy, however, may lead to hyperlactatemia. The Acumen assisted fluid management system uses novel decision […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
5 states with the most employed anesthesiologists

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Overall employment among anesthesiologists is expected to grow 2.6% through 2032, according to a 2024 Medicus white paper. These are the states with the highest amount of employed anesthesiologists: California: 5,380 employed anesthesiologists Michigan: 2,050 Massachusetts: 1,880 New York: 1,500 Ohio: 1,460

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Baxter International to restart highest-throughput IV solutions manufacturing line next week

Author: Heather Landi   Fierce Healthcare Baxter International said Thursday it anticipates restarting its highest-throughput IV solutions manufacturing line within the next week. Initial batches will be manufactured concurrently with ongoing quality activities and would only be released in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements to ensure the quality and safety of the products, the company said […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery: A Practice Preference–Randomized Consent Comparative Effectiveness Trial

Authors: Paul S. Myles, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 859–869. Background High-dose corticosteroids have been used to attenuate the inflammatory response to cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, but patient outcome benefits remain unclear. The primary aim was to determine whether using dexamethasone was superior to not using dexamethasone to increase […]

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