AUTHORS: Kim, Jeongsoo MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 665-674, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a type of sympathetic block used to relieve pain in the face and upper extremities. However, its effectiveness can be limited by the presence of Kuntz fibers that bypass the stellate ganglion. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) offers […]
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 MoreAUTHORS: Walters, Andrew M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 554-563, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Firearm injuries cause significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with firearm injuries require urgent/emergency operative procedures but the literature incompletely describes how anesthesia care and outcomes differ between high acuity trauma patients with and without firearm injuries. Our objective was to examine […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Brown, Sydney E.S. MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 539-549, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Sugammadex is a neuromuscular blockade (NMB) reversal agent introduced in the United States in 2016, which allows the reversal of deep NMB, not possible with neostigmine. Few data describe associated practice changes, if any, in NMB medication use that may […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Carlé, Nicolai BSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 516-523, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Methadone is used as a perioperative analgesic in the management of postoperative pain. Despite positive outcomes from randomized trials favoring methadone, concerns about its safety persist, particularly regarding respiratory depression (RD) and excessive sedation. In this study, we compared the incidence of […]
Read MoreAuthors: George Tewfik, MD, MBA, FASA; Raymond Malapero, MD, MPH, FASA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 PREVALENCE OF MEDICAL MISINFORMATION Medical misinformation can have a profound impact on perioperative patient safety. With users numbering in the billions, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Messenger, […]
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 Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. A St. Louis County jury ruled in favor of Midwest Anesthesia Providers in a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging wrongful death. The jury found the anesthesia group not liable in the $2.6 million suit brought by the deceased patient’s wife. […]
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