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Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As of March 12, Cigna is lowering reimbursements for non-medically directed procedures performed by certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15 percent, Tony Mira, CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, wrote in a blog post. Cigna will lower its reimbursement for claims submitted with the QZ modifier, which indicated a non-medically directed […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Grogan, Kelly MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(1):p 152-162, January 2023. BACKGROUND: Atomized intranasal dexmedetomidine is an attractive option when sedation is required for pediatric patients as either premedication or the sole agent for noninvasive, nonpainful procedures. While intranasal dexmedetomidine is used frequently in this population, it is still unclear what dose and time […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Karam, Cynthia MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(1):p 25-33, January 2023. Abstract BACKGROUND: The removal of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA®) in children may be associated with respiratory adverse events. The rate of occurrence of these adverse events may be influenced by the type of anesthesia. Studies comparing total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with propofol […]
Read MoreAuthor: Hanna Flynn MedicalNewsToday Cluster headaches affect more men than women. However, the gap in diagnosis is narrowing. It is a severely painful condition that can prove debilitation to people affected. Researchers have been aware of the differences between the sexes in the symptoms and triggers for the condition. A recent study of a Swedish […]
Read Moreby SmartTots Nov 2, 2022 Background: In experimental animal studies, exposure to general anesthesia in early childhood may results in changes in infant brain morphology and behavior, potentially leading to the development of autistic behaviors in the long-term. However, in clinical studies the role of exposure to general anesthesia in early childhood and the risk of autism is […]
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