Newsdesk Marit Health is using its latest commentary to spotlight mounting structural pressures in the U.S. anesthesia workforce, particularly a worsening shortage of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The company notes that average CRNA pay has risen nearly 60% in less than a decade, underscoring intensifying labor-cost inflation for hospitals. Marit Health highlights five key forces behind the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Brenna et al. The Daily Dose, IARS, Friday, May 8, 2026 Key Points Perioperative neurocognitive disorders are common after anesthesia and surgery and are expected to become more common as the surgical population ages. The article reviews a 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting session focused on improving post-anesthetic cognitive recovery. Current clinical strategies […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From a federal commission appointment to distinguished faculty awards, four anesthesiologists have recently earned notable recognition and leadership roles across academia, health systems and public service: 1. Gunisha Kaur, MD, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for a term of two years. The commission […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chauhan et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, first published April 16, 2026 Key Points Intraoperative hypothermia remains common in neonates undergoing abdominal surgery, even when standard warming measures are used. This randomized controlled trial compared low-flow anesthesia at 1 L/min with routine-flow anesthesia at 2 L/min. Low-flow anesthesia significantly reduced the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia. Neonates […]
Read MoreAuthors: Akano, Adekemi N. MD et al Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 38(2):p 100-104, April 2026. Prior ischemic stroke is a strong risk factor for perioperative mortality and morbidity, including recurrent stroke and other major adverse cardiovascular events. These risks are highest in the months after stroke and decline over time. Increasing the interval between stroke and […]
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