AUTHORS: Coeckelenbergh, Sean MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(5):p 1149-1158, May 2025. BACKGROUND: Implementation of goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) protocols remains low. Protocol compliance among anesthesiologists tends to be suboptimal owing to the high workload and the attention required for implementation. The assisted fluid management (AFM) system is a novel decision support tool designed to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bruzzone, Maria J. MD, MSCR et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(5):p 1127-1139, May 2025. | Abstract Postoperative delirium (POD) is frequent in older adults and is associated with adverse cognitive and functional outcomes. In the last several decades, there has been an increased interest in exploring tools that easily allow the early recognition of patients at […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review CMS recently proposed a series of payment updates across multiple care settings for fiscal year 2026. ASCs are impacted directly, but the changes could affect care delivery dynamics. Here are 10 things to know: 1. CMS proposed a 2.4% payment increase for inpatient hospitals, translating to a $4 billion funding surge. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rolfzen, Megan L. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(5):p 1012-1014, May 2025. | Significant attention, time, and research have been devoted to the reduction of opioid consumption, both in the context of chronic pain treatment and for perioperative use. The 2023 Lancet Commission was dedicated to understanding the causes of the opioid crisis and headlining […]
Read MoreWe’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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