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Author: Jack Buckley, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 INTRODUCTION A tracheostomy is a common procedure done for patients who need prolonged mechanical ventilation, are unable to protect their airway or have pathologies of the oropharynx leading to the potential for upper airway obstruction. While a tracheostomy is relatively safe, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Paul Lee, MD; Michael Kim, DO; Joseph Szokol, MD; Michael Bottros, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Journavx™ (suzetrigine), a first-in-class nonopioid analgesic to treat moderate to severe pain in adult patients.1 The Acting Director of […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Machado Assis, Maria Luisa MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 243-251, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The supraglottic airway device (SGD) was introduced as a breakthrough in airway management. The Fastrach emerged as the first commercially available intubating SGD, drawing extensive investigation. I-gel is a more recent device that has gained popularity, can be used as […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Major, Frank R. BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 30, 2025. BACKGROUND: Hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable mortality in trauma. During times of blood shortages, it may be prudent to consider a transfusion threshold during massive transfusion after which additional transfusions are futile due to nonsurvivability. The main objective of this […]
Read MoreAuthor:Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review In November, Raynaldo Ortiz, MD, a Dallas-based anesthesiologist, was sentenced to 190 years in prison after being convicted of injecting nerve-blocking agents and other drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas. Now, the family of a patient who allegedly experienced a near-fatal cardiac event following a routine […]
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 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: Li, Zijia M.S. et al Anesthesiology June 02, 2025. Background: Few studies have examined the association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and no definitive conclusions have been established. This study investigated the association between intraoperative hypotension and PONV in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. Methods: This secondary analysis of a randomized […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kakalecik, Jaquelyn MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1290-1296, June 2025. | BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of missed compartment syndrome in tibia fractures treated with and without regional anesthesia. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed of patients with operative tibial shaft or plateau fractures at a single […]
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