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AUTHORS Dalal, Priti G. MD, FRCA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 507-514, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Several international pediatric anesthesia societies have endorsed a change in the traditional nil per os (NPO) cutoff of clear fluids (CF) from 2 hours to 1 hour. These recommendations were compiled from large-scale outcomes, gastric ultrasound, and quality improvement studies. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kevin Yang, BS; Christina Ratto, MD; Joseph Szokol, MD; Ashley Osumi, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 In 2023, the American Society of Anesthesiologists published practice guidelines for the monitoring and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade.1 The guidelines recommended quantitative monitoring over qualitative assessment to avoid residual blockade. The guidelines also […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Powell, Thomas R. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 527-536, March 2025. BACKGROUND: This study’s purpose was to assess whether larger volumes of reinfused unwashed shed autologous blood (SAB) were associated with adverse events within 30 days for patients undergoing open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair. During TAAA repair, our institution uses a system […]
Read MoreAutor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review A Macon, Ga.-based family has been awarded $13.75 million in damages following the death of a patient, according to a Feb. 10 report from The Telegraph. Bennie Moore underwent surgery to address weight issues at Coliseum Health System Northside Hospital in Macon on Nov. 14, 2017. During the procedure, Ms. Moore […]
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 More than 15 anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — joined Becker’s to discuss how the anesthesia workforce will evolve over the next five years. Question: How do you envision the anesthesia workforce evolving over the next five years? Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists has issued new guidance on ketamine administration for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. While the ASA heralds ketamine as a “breakthrough therapy” for these disorders, the group warns that the drug can have potentially life-threatening side effects, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alexandra Murphy Becker’s Hospital Review Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, N.C., has returned to pre-hurricane production levels following extensive flooding from Hurricane Helene, which halted operations and triggered a nationwide IV-fluid shortage. As of Jan. 28, all 10 of the facility’s manufacturing lines are back online with production capacity fully restored, according to a Feb. 17 news release […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Since the beginning of 2025, lawmakers in several states have proposed legislation to address anesthesia reimbursement policies and regulations for certified registered nurse practice regulations. Here are seven updates to anesthesia legislation in 2025 so far: 1. California Assemblyman Heath Flora introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules […]
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 […]
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