Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia teams are under pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet the specialty is entering a pivotal year of change, and the decisions made now will shape its future, leaders told Becker’s. Question: What is the one change you expect will most shape the future […]
Read MoreAuthors: Wang J-Y et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis retrospective multicenter cohort study examined whether critical closing pressure (Pcc) and tissue perfusion pressure (TPP) provide prognostic information beyond mean arterial pressure (MAP) for risk stratification in patients with sepsis. While MAP is the cornerstone hemodynamic target in sepsis management, it does not directly account for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Seillier C et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis preclinical study investigated the effects of repeated early-life exposure to general anesthesia on visual system development and maturation in mice, with a particular focus on the role of tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) as a potential mechanistic mediator. Given ongoing concerns about the long-term neurodevelopmental consequences of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kang M et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis prospective observational study evaluated whether eye movement–based saccade tasks can serve as a noninvasive and accurate tool to predict postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty. Given the limitations of existing cognitive screening tests and molecular biomarkers, the authors sought to determine whether saccadic performance […]
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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