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Anesthesiology Published - 19 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Early-career anesthesiologist salary by the numbers

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Early-career anesthesiologists earn the sixth-highest average salary among all specialties, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Here are three more notes on early-career anesthesiologist salary: 1. Newly practicing anesthesiologists earn an average of $530,000 annually while working about 48.6 hours per week. 2. Early-career anesthesiologists in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Correlation Between Skin-to-Subarachnoid Space Depth in the Lumbar Region Measured by Ultrasound and Needle Insertion Depth

Author: Ahamed M T, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91826, September 08, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91826 This prospective observational study evaluated the accuracy of ultrasound (USG) in predicting the depth from skin to subarachnoid space (SSD) during lumbar puncture and spinal anesthesia. One hundred adult patients undergoing spinal anesthesia were assessed. The mean SSD measured with ultrasound was […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Delayed-Onset Postsurgical Myofascial Pain Following Axillary Artery Cannulation

Author: Watanabe I, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91853, September 08, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91853 This case report describes a 48-year-old man who developed delayed-onset myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) one year after axillary artery cannulation for total arch replacement surgery. While chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is usually attributed to neuropathic or psychosocial factors, this case highlights musculoskeletal causes […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
5 anesthesiologists on the challenges driving the provider shortage

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From declining reimbursements to rising stipends and burnout, providers are sounding alarms about how anesthesia provider shortages can impact care delivery. Here’s what five anesthesiologists have recently told Becker’s about the challenges ahead: Yusuf Ahmad, MD. Anesthesiologist in Berkley, Calif.: Outpatient facilities need to mature in their way of thinking in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
ASCs’ biggest anesthesia cost-saving opportunities

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As ASC leaders seek to get soaring anesthesia costs under control, they are turning towards several clinical and operational shifts to get the job done. More in-depth collaboration with anesthesia providers ASC leaders have found success in building strong, collaborative relationships with their anesthesia partners and being more open […]

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