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Authors: Xie, Yi-Shan M.D. et al Anesthesiology February 24, 2025. Background: Older patients undergoing noncardiac surgery are at risk of postoperative cardiovascular events. Accurate cardiovascular risk assessment is important for informed decision-making. Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled older patients undergoing elective major noncardiac surgery. A frailty index based on preoperative geriatric assessments (FI-PGA) was […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s Physician Leadership James Dahle, MD, fell victim to real estate investment fraud in 2017. Now, he is helping other physicians avoid the same fate with The White Coat Investor, a financial literacy website for physicians, Medscape reported March 6. Several state medical societies and the Drug Enforcement Administration have issued warnings about schemes specifically […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: M Hussain et al Anesthesiology March 04, 2025. BACKGROUND: Both perineural and intravenous dexamethasone have been proposed as effective adjuncts that prolong the duration of peripheral nerve blocks. We sought to explore whether combining systemic with perineural dexamethasone yields any additive or synergistic effect on the characteristics and analgesic effects of peripheral nerve blocks. […]
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 MoreAuthors: Mistretta D, Valls N, Grass J Cureus March 2025 Abstract Correction of congenital scoliosis presents unique challenges due to anatomical distortions that may compromise vascular structures. Vascular complications during scoliosis correction are rare but potentially life-threatening. We report the case of a 13-year-old female individual with severe congenital lumbar scoliosis attributed to an L3 […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Peripheral nerve blocks and intra-articular blocks are two common pain management techniques used in various clinical settings. Peripheral nerve blocks are a type of regional anesthesia that involve injecting local anesthetics and other painkillers near specific nerves or groups of nerves. The mechanism of action temporarily numbs the targeted nerves, effectively blocking pain […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yuan-Hsin Chen, MD, MPH et al JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(3):e250081. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.0081 Key PointsQuestion Is preoperative use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) associated with respiratory surgical complications? Findings In this cohort study including 366 476 individuals undergoing common surgical procedures, patients taking GLP-1 RAs had no significant differences in odds of postoperative aspiration pneumonia compared with patients […]
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 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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Law firm McGuireWoods has secured a CMS Stark law advisory opinion for a physician-owned hospital seeking to relocate eight miles from its current site and add an emergency department, according to a news release from the law firm. CMS determined that the relocated hospital would still qualify for the whole hospital […]
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