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Authors: John P et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):771–775, April 2026 Summary:This article addresses the persistent overuse of comprehensive preoperative evaluations for cataract surgery, despite strong evidence and regulatory changes showing they provide no clinical benefit. Cataract surgery is a low-risk outpatient procedure typically performed with topical anesthesia and minimal sedation, yet many patients continue to undergo […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As ASCs face workforce shortages, reimbursement pressure and rising expectations around access and efficiency from patients and regulators alike, maintaining stable anesthesia coverage is emerging as a major operational priority. ASC leaders across the U.S. cite reliable anesthesia staffing as one of their biggest operational risks. The percentage of healthcare […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ricky Zipp MEDTECHDIVE The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted. Stryker said the cyberattack that hit the company this week has disrupted its manufacturing and shipping operations. The medtech company released the information Thursday night in a statement posted to its website. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Putnam E et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):767–770, April 2026 Summary:This article argues that simulation-based training in anesthesiology should not stop after residency but instead become a routine part of ongoing professional development. Despite strong evidence that simulation improves team performance, patient outcomes, and reduces malpractice risk, its use among practicing anesthesiologists remains limited. The authors […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rivat C et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):761–763, April 2026 Summary:This editorial highlights a novel and underappreciated mechanism in neuropathic pain: primary afferent inhibition originating from dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. Traditionally, pain transmission has been viewed as predominantly excitatory, with peripheral neurons simply relaying nociceptive signals to the spinal cord. However, this study challenges that […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pinsky M et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):759–760, April 2026 Summary:This editorial challenges the traditional reliance on mean arterial pressure (MAP) and cardiac output as primary indicators of adequate resuscitation in septic shock. While these global parameters are commonly used to guide therapy, the author argues they do not fully reflect true tissue perfusion—the ultimate goal […]
Read MoreAuthors: Potnuru P et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):756–758, April 2026 Summary:This editorial highlights a novel approach to improving preoperative risk stratification by examining the difference between two commonly used estimates of kidney function: creatinine-based eGFR and cystatin C–based eGFR. The authors focus on the concept of “eGFRdiff” (eGFRcys − eGFRcr), which captures discordance between these two […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Revolve Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its surgical robot platform. According to a March 17 press release, the Canada-based company develops a zero-footprint surgical platform that provides robotic assistance to augment surgeons performing soft tissue procedures. The electromechanically controlled laparoscopic platform is used for minimally invasive surgery in the abdomen. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Busana M et al. Anesthesiology, March 23, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006032 Summary This in vivo porcine study evaluates a practical and long-standing problem in V-V ECMO: quantifying recirculation and understanding its impact on oxygenation. Recirculation—where oxygenated blood from the return cannula is immediately drained back into the ECMO circuit—reduces effective systemic oxygen delivery and contributes to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia stipends — once rare in the ASC industry — have become a common practice for many ASCs as labor costs climb, federal reimbursement lags and the gap between what anesthesia services cost and what payers reimburse ever widens. The share of ASCs expecting to pay anesthesia stipends jumped from 28% in […]
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