Authors: Ji, Sang-Hwan et al. Anesthesiology 143(4):827–834, October 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005634 This randomized, double-blind trial enrolled infants <2 years undergoing single, nonrepetitive surgeries to test whether adding dexmedetomidine plus remifentanil (DEX-R) and thereby reducing sevoflurane exposure alters early neurodevelopment versus sevoflurane alone. At 28–30 months, 343 of 400 participants completed assessment. Despite a markedly lower […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ameya Pappu et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(4):740–747, October 2025. DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007424 This Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine opinion paper reviews the rationale and current evidence for using high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in the early postoperative period for patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). HFNO can improve oxygenation, provide low-level positive airway pressure (≈ […]
Read MoreCitzen Portal Senator Mark Catrona on behalf of the sponsor told the Financial Institutions Insurance Technology Committee that Senate Bill 164 would require greater transparency and human oversight when insurers use artificial intelligence in health-care prior-authorization decisions. Catrona said the bill would require disclosure of the algorithms, the criteria and the software used to make […]
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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jens Laigaard et al. Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(4):765–778, October 2025. This meta-analysis reviewed 49 randomized controlled trials (68 intervention arms) examining perioperative analgesic interventions aimed at reducing long-term (3–24 months) postsurgical pain following total hip or knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis. The review evaluated pain both at rest and during movement and […]
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