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Uncategorized Published - 19 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Michigan hospital completes 1st single-anesthetic lung cancer surgery

Author: 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, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA

We’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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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of Cardiovascular Responses to Endotracheal Intubation With Alkalinized Lignocaine and Air Cuff Inflation Techniques

Kanumetta R, Vishal P, Sri Soumya R, et al. Cureus 17(8): e89734. doi:10.7759/cureus.89734 This randomized, prospective study compared the effects of inflating endotracheal tube (ETT) cuffs with air versus alkalinized lignocaine on cardiovascular responses during intubation. Sixty ASA I–II adult patients undergoing elective surgery were divided into two equal groups. Group A received air inflation; […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The invaluable give-and-take of anesthesia scheduling

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review By 2036, the U.S. is expected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, a crisis poised to reshape procedural care delivery. Gavin Baker, CRNA, CEO of New Orleans-based Krewe Anesthesia, said that scheduling is one driver of the shortage that ASCs and other facilities can hone in on to relieve some […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
What’s on the horizon for ASCs? A conversation with ASCA’s CEO

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review CMS released the 2026 proposed payment rule for ASCs, including updates to patent policies and the proposed addition of more than 200 procedures to the ASC Covered Procedures List in 2026. Bill Prentice, CEO of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Association, recently joined Becker’s to discuss the policy proposal and where ASCA […]

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