We’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 MoreLeivaditis V, Papatriantafyllou A, Milas T, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88717. doi:10.7759/cureus.88717 This case report describes a 58-year-old man with a giant aortic root aneurysm exceeding 11 cm, severe aortic regurgitation, and reduced left ventricular function who underwent successful surgical repair using a Bentall procedure. Preoperative imaging confirmed no dissection, and emergent surgery was performed due […]
Read MoreMishra S, Dubey N, Verma A, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88714. doi:10.7759/cureus.88714 This randomized controlled study compared the hemodynamic effects of fractionated versus bolus dosing of hyperbaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in 60 elderly patients undergoing lower limb surgery. Group B received a single bolus dose, while Group F received the same total volume in two […]
Read MoreSandeep G, Singha S K, Nazir S, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88726. doi:10.7759/cureus.88726 This case report describes the use of a clavipectoral fascial plane block (CPFB) as the sole anesthetic technique for permanent pacemaker insertion in a patient with severe claustrophobia and a history of polysubstance abuse. Given the elevated risks of systemic sedation—including respiratory depression […]
Read MoreAgcaoili G A, Schooley K V, Johnson-Gray E, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88728. doi:10.7759/cureus.88728 This case report highlights a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy: disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) following intrauterine fetal demise due to placental abruption. A 37-year-old woman presented with heavy vaginal bleeding and fetal demise at 32 weeks’ gestation. She rapidly developed signs […]
Read MoreGoyal V, Varshney A, Pahade A Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88742. doi:10.7759/cureus.88742 This retrospective study examined the impact of autologous blood transfusion using the acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) technique in 59 patients undergoing open heart procedures. Patients were divided into two groups: one receiving autologous transfusion and the other not. While patients in the autologous group had higher […]
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 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: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The average total salary for anesthesiologists is $444,468, according to new data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here are five more key statistics from Marit Health’s database as of July 17: 1. The average base salary for anesthesiologists is $393,353. 2. On average, […]
Read MoreMuchintala R, Khan A, Kalia K, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(6):e86370. doi:10.7759/cureus.86370 This large retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database found that ICU patients who missed pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis had a significantly higher in-hospital mortality rate (17.1% vs. 11.6%) compared to those who received it. Interestingly, ICU length of stay was shorter in the missed […]
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