AUTHORS: Ahrens, Elena cand. med. et al Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007489, April 18, 2025. BACKGROUND: Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (ND-NMBAs) are dose-dependently associated with residual paralysis, delayed recovery, and prolonged hospitalization, factors that can predispose patients to postoperative delirium. We hypothesized that neuromuscular blockade is associated with a higher risk of delirium after surgery, and that […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Soejima, Takashi MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007572, May 23, 2025. BACKGROUND: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy causes irreversible cognitive dysfunction, yet no effective pharmacological treatments are available. The hippocampus is particularly vulnerable to sepsis-induced damage, and impairments in hippocampal synaptic plasticity, particularly late-phase long-term potentiation (L-LTP), are implicated in cognitive dysfunction. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill authorizing licensure for certified anesthesiologist assistants. Signed into law May 21, House Bill 979 allows CAAs to practice in physician-led anesthesia care teams, according to a May 22 news release shared with Becker’s. Tennessee is the 23rd state, in addition to the […]
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: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Here are the data breaches and settlements affecting the anesthesia space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025: Privately held anesthesia services firm Somnia was ordered by a federal judge to pay $2.4 million in a class action lawsuit following a 2022 data breach. High Point, N.C.-based Carolina Anesthesiology was found to […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lee, Yeji MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007516, April 25, 2025. BACKGROUND: Delayed emergence from anesthesia presents clinical challenges, including prolonged stays in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The neurobiological mechanisms underlying delayed emergence, particularly in remimazolam-induced anesthesia, remain poorly understood. This study aimed to explore patterns of brain electrical activity of delayed emergence […]
Read MoreAuthor: Hans-Christoph Diener, from the University Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Medscape Anesthesiology In this month’s video, I would like to cover new developments in the treatment of migraine. We have three new market launches of new drugs in Europe. They have been available in the United States for some time. Three New Drugs for Europe The first […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review A “massive” budget package passed by the House May 22 includes a 2.25% boost to Medicare physician payments in 2026. The American Medical Association voiced its support for the $8.9 billion increase in pay on May 22. The bill would tie Medicare physician payment to 75% of the Medicare index that tracks physician […]
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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