Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review A recently proposed Medicare Administrative Contractors policy aims to restrict coverage for peripheral nerve blocks and related procedures used to treat chronic pain, but anesthesiologists and pain medicine physicians are concerned about potential consequences of the policy. Under the proposed policies, coverage would be limited to radiofrequency neurolysis for trigeminal neuralgia, up […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jew M et al. BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine SummaryThis technical report and case series describes the use of ultrasound-guided, percutaneous cryoneurolysis of the intercostal nerves as an analgesic strategy for high-risk patients with traumatic rib fractures. Rib fractures in medically fragile patients often lead to severe pain, impaired ventilation, increased pulmonary […]
Read MoreAuthors: Krismer L et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, November 5, 2025DOI: 10.1097/ANA.0000000000001068 SummaryThis study compared patient-reported experiences between two anesthesia strategies for awake craniotomy (AC): the traditional Asleep-Awake-Asleep (SAS) approach versus Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC). SAS involves general anesthesia during the nonawake phases, while MAC relies on conscious sedation and spontaneous ventilation without airway […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shen F et al. Anesthesiology 143(6):1484–1496, December 2025DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005707 SummaryThis multicenter randomized clinical trial (AmPRAEC) evaluated whether different anesthesia maintenance strategies influence postoperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. A total of 760 children aged 0–12 years were enrolled across 12 hospitals in China and randomized to one of three groups: intravenous […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
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