Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia stipends have gone from rare to routine at ASCs, with 44% of centers now paying them, up from 28% a year ago, as a nationwide anesthesiologist and CRNA shortage collides with reimbursement that hasn’t kept pace. CMS anesthesia payments fell 8.2% from 2019 to 2024, then took an additional […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jennifer L. Chiem et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Introduction Pediatric ambulatory surgery has become the dominant model of surgical care in the United States, driven primarily by economic forces. There is variability in regional practice patterns, quality improvement cycles, and outcomes. Opportunity exists to overcome knowledge gaps and provide sustainable pathways of quality […]
Read MoreNashville Anesthesia Professionals blog Evidence-based management of cardiovascular risk in the operating room (OR) is a critical component of protecting patient safety and improving surgical outcomes. Perioperative cardiovascular complications, including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, and stroke, contribute substantially to postoperative morbidity and mortality. As surgical populations age and comorbid disease burden increases, perioperative risk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak MD The Anesthesia Consultant The introduction of propofol was one of the most important discoveries in the history of anesthesia. On May 29, 2026, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved cipepofol (Cypsedo®) for the induction of general anesthesia in adults undergoing surgery. Cipepofol is an analog of propofol, with several significant advantages. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mohammad Naem et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Background Midazolam is commonly administered orally or intranasally to reduce preoperative anxiety in children undergoing tympanostomy. Prior studies suggest differences in recovery exist between the two routes, but their impact on post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) length of stay remains unclear. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart […]
Read MoreWhat if your next anesthesiology position paid $500,000 a year, offered a manageable bread-and-butter practice, and let you live in one of the most unique communities in America? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team in Key West, Florida. This is a $500,000 annual 1099 opportunity […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Both state and federal lawmakers have passed five anesthesia-related bills in the last three months, a pace that signals anesthesia policy is no longer a slow-moving regulatory backwater. The common thread is that lawmakers are simultaneously expanding who can administer anesthesia, with more states dropping CRNA supervision requirements and rural […]
Read MoreAuthors: Amruta Nirale et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Background Sodium abnormalities are frequent in the neuro intensive care unit (ICU) settings. Dysnatremia can also manifest in the perioperative period in neurosurgical patients and can lead to adverse consequences. The burden of dysnatremia following elective pediatric neurosurgery is unclear. Hence, we aimed to assess the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sarah Sofie Wadland et al Pediatric Anesthesia May 2026 Background Objective neuromuscular monitoring is essential to prevent residual neuromuscular block in patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents. However, the small size of pediatric hands and the lack of appropriately sized neuromuscular equipment have made quantitative neuromuscular monitoring at the ulnar nerve (UN) difficult. In such […]
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