Author: Paige Twenter Becker’s Clinical Leadership Between 2019 and 2024, the mortality risk for hospitalized surgical patients declined nearly 20%, according to an analysis from Vizient and the American Hospital Association. Several factors contributed to this improvement in surgical outcomes. Between the first quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2024, post-operative sepsis declined 9.2%, post-operative […]
Read MoreAuthor: Laura Dyrda Becker’s Hospital Review The average margin for nonprofit hospitals increased from 1.6% in May to 3.7% in June, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” released August 11. Kaufman Hall gathers data from 2,300 hospitals across the U.S. to report on average hospital financials nationally and regionally. In June, hospitals reported […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Many CRNAs support updating discharge policies to allow patients post-anesthesia to leave with rideshare services if accompanied by an adult, according to a July 29 report from Georgia Public Broadcasting. A survey cited in the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing found that 43% of CRNAs already work in settings that permit rideshare discharge […]
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 MoreAuthor: Rodrigues A et al. Anesthesiology. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005696 This prospective cohort study examined 23 mechanically ventilated patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) and PaO2/FiO2 <200 mmHg to investigate the impact of sedation on brain activity using the Odds Ratio Product (ORP), an EEG-based measure of the sleep–wake continuum. Continuous EEG monitoring was performed for up […]
Read MoreAuthor: Javillier B et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 42(8): 756-758. doi:10.1097/EJA.0000000000002179 This short scientific report examined whether sex differences influence the force required to occlude the oesophagus using lateral paratracheal pressure (LPP) in adults undergoing general anesthesia. Understanding these differences is clinically relevant, as tracheal size is generally smaller in women and may affect […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jastanyah A, Niyaz R I, Bokhari A, et al. Cureus 17(7): e89128. doi:10.7759/cureus.89128 This case report describes a 58-year-old woman undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty who inadvertently received an ABO-incompatible blood transfusion intraoperatively under general anesthesia. Despite this, the patient remained hemodynamically stable with no immediate signs of hemolysis. Intensive post-operative monitoring, including ICU […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Medical Center has completed its first lung cancer procedure performed entirely under a single anesthetic event, according to a July 29 report from The Traverse Ticker. The procedure, which took place July 10, involved both a biopsy and surgical removal of cancer during one uninterrupted session, […]
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! […]
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