Authors: Bai Y-X et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2026, 10.1016/j.jclinane.2026.112161 This international multi-cohort retrospective study evaluated whether target-controlled infusion (TCI) of propofol and remifentanil improves postoperative recovery compared with manually controlled infusion (MCI) in elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Elderly cardiac surgery patients are particularly vulnerable to hemodynamic instability and postoperative complications, making anesthetic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sanz-Pons J et al. Anesthesiology, March 9, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006029 This study investigated a possible genetic explanation for a series of severe neurologic complications observed in pediatric patients of Venezuelan origin following general anesthesia. Several anesthesiology societies had previously reported unexplained cases in which children undergoing relatively minor procedures developed acute neurological deterioration or death […]
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 MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shao Y et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, first published March 9, 2026, 10.1002/pan.70165 This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether immersive gaming intervention (IGI) could reduce preoperative anxiety and improve cooperation in children undergoing extraction of supernumerary teeth under general anesthesia. Pediatric preoperative anxiety is common and can worsen physiologic stress responses, increase anesthetic requirements, and […]
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