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Messina S et al. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. 2025;101579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101579 Summary:This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the short-term hemodynamic effects of intravenous paracetamol in critically ill adults. Analyzing eight prospective observational studies (five of which reported mean arterial pressure [MAP]), the study found a significant reduction in MAP (mean difference [MD]: −6.75 mmHg), […]
Read MoreAuthors: Srinivasaraghavan N et al. A & A Practice 19(7):e02019, July 2025. | DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000002019 This randomized controlled trial compared bilateral external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIB) versus intravenous (IV) morphine for rescue analgesia in patients who continued to experience moderate to severe pain after upper abdominal surgery despite epidural analgesia. Conducted in a tertiary […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mukkamala R, Schnetz MP, Khanna AK, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(1):61-73, doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007216 This narrative review evaluates the current state of intraoperative hypotension (IOH) prediction, exploring its methodologies, clinical controversies, and future research directions. Predictive models aim to preemptively mitigate hypotension-related organ injury through machine learning applied to large patient datasets. However, while current […]
Read MoreNaqvi S, Shafique M, Akram A, et al. Cureus 17(7): e88677. doi:10.7759/cureus.88677 This report presents a rare case of a 26-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with intracranial Ewing sarcoma at 16 weeks gestation. She underwent a successful left occipital craniotomy for tumor resection under general anesthesia. The anesthetic approach emphasized careful cerebral perfusion management, avoidance of […]
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: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The No Surprises Act took effect in January 2022 with the goal of preventing surprise billing by implementing an independent dispute resolution process for payment disputes between payers and out-of-network providers. Despite the law’s intention, some anesthesia providers say that insurance companies are still able to avoid or reduce […]
Read MoreKremic L, Jaffer A, Patel K, et al. Anesthesiology (June 19, 2025). doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005626 This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between preoperative depression and postoperative length of stay (LOS) in surgical patients. Among 57 studies involving over 27 million patients, those with preoperative depression had a significantly longer hospital stay—on average 0.98 days more […]
Read MoreCoppens S, Hoogma DF, Dewinter G, et al. Anesthesiology (June 19, 2025). doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005625 In this multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial involving 100 patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, intercostal nerve blocks administered under direct surgical vision significantly reduced opioid consumption compared to ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks. At 12 hours post-extubation, morphine usage was lower […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Those in anesthesia are well-versed in the issues currently facing the specialty, including staffing shortages and reimbursement challenges. Udaya Padakandla, MD, an anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas and immediate past president of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, recently joined Becker’s discuss what he believes is missing from […]
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