Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. What is working: Steve Wilstead, CRNA. University Medical Center Southern Nevada (Las Vegas): Allowing independence from anesthesiologist supervision for CRNAs. We […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Arkansas has become the sixth state to ban noncompete agreements for physicians. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the bill into law on March 4. It is expected to go into effect in mid-July 2025. But it remains unclear whether the law will apply retroactively to agreements signed before the effective […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hoffmann, Maurits M.D. et al Anesthesiology March 12, 2025. Background: The use of capturing devices may become required for the continued use desflurane. We tested the percentage of desflurane captured by a charcoal filter (CONTRAfluran)-workstation (Aisys) combination in vitro. Methods: Desflurane in O2/air was administered via an Aisys workstation into a 2 L test […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthors: Salvador Gullo Neto, MD, PhD, BCMAS; Maria van Pelt, PhD, CRNA, CNE, CPPS, FAAN, FAANA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 APSF Patient Guide to Anesthesia & Surgery https://www.apsf.org/patient-guide/ Technological advances, including online platforms, present both opportunities and challenges in health care communication. As the article by Tewfik and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Garcia-Casanovas, Albert MHA et al Anesthesiology March 14, 2025. Background: Patient blood management (PBM) is a set of evidence-based practices that reduces the need for blood transfusions. However, its impact on relevant clinical outcomes remains unclear. We evaluated the association between adherence to guideline-recommended PBM care and 30-day postoperative complications in patients undergoing primary […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Certified anesthesiologist assistants have been granted licensure in Virginia, thanks to a law that will go into effect on July 1. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law Senate Bill 882, joining over 20 states in allowing nonphysician anesthetists to practice alongside physician-led anesthesia teams, according to a March […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From staffing challenges to shifting reimbursement policies, the anesthesia industry has faced a flurry of changes in the last year. Cory Koenig, DO, vice president of operations at Providence Anesthesiology Associates in Charlotte, N.C., joined Becker’s to discuss how developments in the anesthesia landscape have impacted his facility over the last […]
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