Authors: Kevin Yang, BS; Christina Ratto, MD; Joseph Szokol, MD; Ashley Osumi, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 In 2023, the American Society of Anesthesiologists published practice guidelines for the monitoring and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade.1 The guidelines recommended quantitative monitoring over qualitative assessment to avoid residual blockade. The guidelines […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review An increased demand for outpatient procedures and developments in pain management have expanded the scope of anesthesia professionals beyond the traditional operating room setting. Here are three notes on anesthesia’s reach beyond the OR: 1. Shifts from full-time to contracted workers. Cory Koenig, DO, vice president of operations at Providence Anesthesiology […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Hu, Yingjie MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 06, 2025. BACKGROUND: The effects of different positional relationships between the probe, needle, and puncture model on in-plane puncture performance have not been fully evaluated. In this simulation study, we used a 4-period crossover design to compare the learning curves of ultrasound-guided in-plane needle placement […]
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 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 MoreAuthor: Brett Kelman KFF Health News Medscape Anesthesiology McMINNVILLE, Tenn. — Each month, Michelle Shaw went to a pain clinic to get the shots that made her back feel worse — so she could get the pills that made her back feel better. Shaw, 56, who has been dependent on opioid painkillers since she injured […]
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 MoreAUTHORS: Deutsch, Nina MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia February 27, 2025. BACKGROUND: The population of patients with congenital heart disease has grown, but the supply of pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists has not kept pace. The Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council (PALC) and the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (CCAS) formed a task force to evaluate the current […]
Read MoreAuthors: Furukawa, Taku MD et al Anesthesiology March 19, 2025. Background: The sustained renal effects of exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are unknown. We aimed to test whether CPB is associated with sustained renal tissue hypoxia and whether such hypoxia is associated with histological injury. Methods: We studied 12 adult female sheep undergoing CPB with […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Fang J Y, Yamamoto H, Romman A N, et al. Cureus Oct 2024 Abstract Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a well-established treatment for chronic pain. However, its potential in acute pain management requires further investigation. The goal of this review is to assess and compare the effectiveness of SCS for managing acute postoperative pain […]
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