Authors: Portnoy Y, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2025;141(1):77–85. This large retrospective study examined over 3,700 pediatric surgeries and found a low overall incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)—1.0% early and 3.8% delayed. However, only 32.5% of cases adhered to the Fourth Consensus Guidelines for PONV management. Factors like age ≥3 years and long-acting […]
Read MoreGorter KAM, et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/[placeholder-link] This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a lower activated clotting time (ACT) target of ≥400 seconds is equivalent to a higher ACT target of ≥480 seconds in patients undergoing first-time elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Among 1,021 patients across four […]
Read MoreAuthor: Chan HA, et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-025-02556-x This retrospective study analyzed 100 patients who received spinal cord stimulation (SCS) at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto between January 2020 and July 2023. The most common indications were chronic pain after spinal surgery, chronic back pain without prior surgery, and complex regional pain […]
Read MoreAuthor: Paige Twenter Becker’s Clinical Leadership In the U.S., select certified registered nurse anesthetists are required to obtain a doctoral degree in 2025. Here are five questions, answered: 1. What prompted this licensing requirement? In the late 1990s and early 2000s, several nursing practice-focused doctoral degree programs emerged, according to the American Association of Colleges of […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are three major headlines in the anesthesia industry since July 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. In a July 7 article posted by The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, researchers outlined the impact of a recent anesthesia “rollup” acquisition on healthcare prices. The study found that the rollup of […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rössler, Julian M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005565, May 16, 2025. Background: Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication following non-cardiac surgery. A possible precipitating factor may be perioperative hemodynamic changes, with subsequent changes in brain perfusion. This study aims to investigate whether intraoperative hypotension, perioperative average blood pressure, or blood pressure variability are associated […]
Read MoreAuthors: Li, Zijia M.S. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005585, June 02, 2025. Background: Few studies have examined the association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and no definitive conclusions have been established. This study investigated the association between intraoperative hypotension and PONV in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. Methods: This secondary analysis of a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zapf, Matthew M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005577, May 23, 2025. Background: Perioperative hyperglycemia is associated with adverse patient outcomes including surgical site infections. This study examined whether an automated insulin dosing reminder is associated with a lower risk for postoperative hyperglycemia and other secondary and safety outcomes in patients at high risk for intraoperative hyperglycemia. […]
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