Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia care models are shifting fast as workforce shortages, reimbursement pressure and changing scope-of-practice laws push organizations to rethink how certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists cover the OR. Workforce shortage spurs cultural rethink Leaders say the current anesthesia workforce environment is creating both strain and opportunity. Marco Fernandez, MD, an anesthesiologist with Chicago […]
Read MoreAuthors: Liu H et al. BMC Anesthesiology. Published December 11, 2025. SummaryThis study evaluated the development and application of an artificial intelligence–based airway identification system designed to assist tracheal intubation, particularly in settings where operator experience and airway resources are limited. The authors focused on pre-hospital and emergency contexts, where timely airway establishment is critical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Cotovanu AGM et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2025. SummaryThis prospective cohort study evaluated the feasibility and safety of an ultrafast track (UFT) integrated care pathway designed to enable intensive care unit (ICU) stepdown within 6 hours after low-risk cardiac surgery. The pathway was anesthesia-led and focused on streamlined perioperative management, early […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sablewski A et al. Paediatric Anaesthesia. December 9, 2025. DOI: 10.1002/pan.70101 SummaryThis prospective observational study evaluated how accurately anesthesiologists and parents can predict preoperative anxiety in young children aged 2–6 years during routine anesthesia consultation, and sought to identify early predictors of significant anxiety at induction. Preoperative anxiety in this age group is common […]
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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