Author: Carly Behm Becker’s Spine Review In 2021, several spine and orthopedic societies published a stance warning against allowing non-spine surgeons to perform spinal arthrodesis. Years after that statement was published, many spine surgeons still agree that while pain medicine physicians are important to spine care, surgeons should remain the ones at the helm of […]
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: Keser I et al Cureus 17(5): e83884. doi:10.7759/cureus.83884 Background In low- and middle-income countries, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of epidural analgesia for labor has been limited due to a shortage of anesthesiologists. As an alternative, single-shot spinal analgesia can offer effective pain relief during childbirth. Objective The objective of the study […]
Read MoreAuthors: Liao Z et al Cureus 17(5): e83908. doi:10.7759/cureus.83908 Abstract Choosing an appropriate mechanical circulatory support device in a timely fashion is essential during acute cardiogenic shock management. We present a case of a 52-year-old man who was admitted for elective left heart catheterization, whose procedure was complicated by right coronary artery dissection, leading to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Finkel K J et al Cureus 17(4): e83000. doi:10.7759/cureus.83000 Background Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are commonly used in conjunction with general anesthesia (GA) or spinal anesthesia (SA) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). SA is associated with reduced complications, hospital length of stay (LOS), and mortality. PNBs improve the time to discharge readiness and patient […]
Read MoreAuthors: Moisa R et al Cureus 17(4): e83109. doi:10.7759/cureus.83109 Abstract Intrathecal opioids (ITOs), such as morphine, fentanyl, and sufentanil, are widely used as adjuvants in spinal anesthesia for cesarean sections to enhance postoperative analgesia and reduce systemic opioid exposure. Optimizing their selection and dosing is critical to balancing effective analgesia with maternal and fetal safety. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mariah Taylor Becker’s ASC Review Nearly 1 in 5 workers nationwide are bound by a noncompete agreement, but states are changing their laws to add more restrictions or outright banning noncompete agreements. The Economic Innovation Group organized states by their laws governing noncompetes for all industries. The categories are full ban, income restrictions, other restrictions or […]
Read MoreAuthors: John J et al Cureus 17(4): e82480. doi:10.7759/cureus.82480 Background Liver transplantation (LT) surgery is often associated with massive blood transfusion (MBT) due to the complex nature of the procedure and altered coagulation status. Predicting MBT is crucial for effective resource planning and patient management. Existing literature suggests that the McCluskey index has good predictive […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhao, Junli Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.May 07, 2025. Background: General anesthesia (GA), such as isoflurane, induces analgesia (loss of pain) and loss of consciousness through mechanisms that are not fully understood. A distinct population of GABAergic neurons has been recently identified in the central amygdala (CeA) that can be activated by general anesthesia (CeAGA) […]
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