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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia time limit bans in 2026: 3 notes

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Payers’ implementation of time limits on anesthesia reimbursement has sparked controversy over the last several years, beginning in late 2024 when Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed a policy that would impose time limits on anesthesia reimbursement in Missouri, New York and Connecticut. Since then, several states have pushed back on these policies with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Management and Infection Control for Patients with Measles

Authors: Wanta B et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article provides practical guidance for perioperative management and infection control when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed measles, emphasizing early identification, strict airborne precautions, and appropriate case deferral to protect health care workers and other patients. Given […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Feasibility of a Multicomponent Protocol to Promote Dreaming during Surgical Anesthesia

Authors: Sikka P et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005968 Summary:This prospective quality improvement feasibility study evaluated whether a standardized, multicomponent anesthetic protocol could reliably promote dreaming during surgical anesthesia in routine clinical practice. Dreaming under anesthesia is common and has been hypothesized to carry potential mental health or experiential benefits, but prior research […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Obturator Neuropathy with Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Authors: Tang B et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005909 Summary:This brief clinical report highlights the value of early magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing postpartum obturator neuropathy, a rare but clinically significant peripheral nerve injury that can be difficult to distinguish from neuraxial anesthesia–related effects. Postpartum neurologic deficits may mimic residual epidural block, nerve […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Minimum Alveolar Concentration Ratio Factors: Comment

Authors: Mugleton E et al. Source: Anesthesiology, 2026, Letter to the Editor Summary:This commentary challenges the assumption that hemodynamic stability can serve as a surrogate for anesthetic depth and critiques overreliance on minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)–based frameworks when interpreting anesthetic adequacy. The author responds to prior work examining factors influencing MAC ratios, arguing that cardiovascular […]

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