Authors: Sunder R.A. et al. Anesthesiology, September 29, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005775 This pharmacokinetic study revisited infusion rate limitations for continuous lumbar plexus blocks in pediatric patients, addressing the long-standing concern of balancing adequate analgesia with local anesthetic toxicity. The widespread use of ropivacaine for pediatric regional anesthesia has been constrained by limited pharmacokinetic data, leading […]
Read MoreAuthors: Valadkhani A. et al. Anesthesiology, October 3, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005779 This large, prospective dual-center cohort study assessed how preoperative functional capacity—expressed as metabolic equivalents of task (MET)—relates to postoperative mortality and morbidity. Although functional capacity has long been recognized as a predictor of surgical risk, prior studies often used binary cutoffs rather than examining […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists are facing rising malpractice insurance costs, largely driven by high-risk procedures and sometimes limited access to standard coverage. According to data released Oct. 6 by Homewood Insurance Group, a Naples, Fla.-based medical insurance group, anesthesiologists pay average annual malpractice insurance premiums of $21,000-$23,000 for standard $1 million or $3 million […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ryan Field, MD; Lisa Bethea, MD; Arney Abcejo, MD; Jeffrey Huang, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:The APSF Brain Health Patient Safety Priority Advisory Group highlights postoperative delirium as a leading perioperative brain health risk, emphasizing prevention through risk assessment, evidence-based interventions, and team-based strategies to improve patient […]
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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