Autor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As the anesthesia staffing crisis persists across healthcare settings, ASC and perioperative leaders are putting more emphasis on investing in members of the anesthesia care team to maintain a high standard of care quality and keep facilities running smoothly. Aaron Kalin, DO, medical director and chair of anesthesiology at […]
Read MoreAuthor: Yasgur Batya Swift Medscape Medical News SummaryNearly one in four U.S. adults reported living with chronic pain in 2023, up from 20% in 2020, with 8.5% experiencing pain severe enough to limit daily activities. Chronic pain costs the healthcare system over $725 billion annually and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Experts note […]
Read MoreAuthor: Megan Brooks Medscape Medical News Interest in kratom has surged in the United States, with estimates of up to 16 million users and $2 billion in annual sales. While some believe kratom may ease opioid withdrawal, experts caution that products containing its potent metabolite, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), may themselves be addictive and harmful. Kratom is […]
Read MoreAuthor: Budiansky AS et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 37(4):335–340, October 2025. doi:10.1097/ANA.0000000000001046 This focused review examined the principal techniques for temporary blood flow reduction during complex neurovascular procedures. Historically, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) provided a bloodless surgical field but carried prohibitive morbidity and mortality, making it largely obsolete. Intravenous adenosine remains a commonly […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tran L et al. A & A Practice 19(8):e02008, August 2025. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000002008 This systematic review evaluated the impact of enhanced postoperative care units (EPCUs) for adult patients undergoing noncardiac, non-neurological surgery. EPCUs provide intermediate-level care between general surgical wards and ICUs, offering higher nurse-to-patient ratios, specialized staff, and access to critical interventions such as […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
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 MoreAutor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Here are five schools and institutions that are launching new anesthesia programs and expanding existing programs, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 18. The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, W.Va., received initial accreditation to create a new anesthesiology residency program. The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Gamboa JE et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(3):560–569, September 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007392 This systematic review examined 165 clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for anesthetic management of trauma published between 2010 and 2023, developed by 122 societies across 51 countries. Most came from high-income countries (HICs), with very limited representation from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite […]
Read MoreAuthor: Fran Lowry Medscape Medical News A large pre-post intervention study at the Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg found that combining patient education with a multimodal analgesic protocol significantly reduced opioid use after outpatient orthopedic surgery. The strategy included scheduled acetaminophen and ibuprofen for five days, with tramadol prescribed only for breakthrough pain, and an […]
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