Authors: Lei G et al. Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia. Published May 17, 2026. Summary: This randomized clinical trial studied whether high-flow nasal oxygen improves fetal acid-base status during elective cesarean delivery under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia. The concern behind the study is that oxygen is commonly given to mothers during cesarean delivery, but the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The operating room minute is often thought of as the most expensive unit in healthcare (link), and ongoing workforce shortages in anesthesia have pushed OR-staffing and coordination issues to the center of ASCs’ struggles. Leaders have told Becker’s that the true cost of misalignment between ASCs and their anesthesia provider teams can extend beyond […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Advertised annual base pay for certified anesthesiologist assistants pushed past fourth-quarter 2025’s ceiling in the first quarter of 2026, with top offers climbing to $350,000, according to a May 21 report from anesthesia career platform BagMask.com. The report, built from job postings collected January through March 2026, delivers state-by-state advertised averages, minimums, […]
Read MoreJoin the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) at Euroanaesthesia 2026, June 6-8 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Visit us at Booth #3.44 in the Exhibition Hall to connect with IARS staff, explore publishing opportunities in Anesthesia & Analgesia and A&A Practice, and learn more about research funding, fellowships, and ways to engage with our global community. Whether you are […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Longrois D. Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2026;43(6):473-475. Summary: This editorial discusses an important controversy in perioperative hemodynamic management: whether clinicians should proactively optimize stroke volume with repeated fluid boluses or reserve fluids only for patients who show signs of hypoperfusion. The article compares two different approaches. The French perspective supports early, systematic preload […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Lawsuits, settlements, and billing disputes — anesthesia providers are at the center of several high-stakes policy fights. Here’s a look into three controversies shaping the anesthesia space: 1. Outcry against student loan caps gets louder: The Education Department on April 30 finalized a rule implementing sweeping changes regarding federal student loans. The policy update […]
Read MoreAuthors: Inam K et al. Source: A & A Practice. 2026;20(4):e02177. Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared ketamine or esketamine plus propofol with fentanyl-class opioids plus propofol for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Propofol is commonly used for GI endoscopy, but it can cause respiratory depression, hypotension, and hemodynamic instability. Because of this, clinicians often […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Radiology praised a final rule aimed at improving the Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act. The rule, released May 28 by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury, includes changes designed to […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
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