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AUTHOR: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT I was providing a general anesthetic to a patient for bilateral blepharoplasties (eyelid lifts) in a plastic surgery center operating room recently, and I asked the surgeon how frequently she performed this surgery in her office under local anesthesia without an anesthesia professional. She answered that in her […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elkhateb, Rania M.D., M.S.-C.T.S. et al Anesthesiology 142(6):p 1009-1024, June 2025. Background: Current practice guidelines do not address the use of neuromuscular blocking and antagonism agents in patients with renal impairment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Silver Spring, Maryland) label for sugammadex advises against use in patients with severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration […]
Read MoreAuthors: Colin, Pieter J. Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005560, May 12, 2025. Background/Introduction: Remimazolam is not approved for use in pediatric patients. The pharmacokinetics of remimazolam have been reported to be similar to those of adult patients after scaling for body size. This manuscript reports on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of pediatric patients aged ≥6 to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Female physicians and physicians under 40 plan to retire at an earlier age than their male and senior counterparts, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Ambitions for Life After Practicing: Medscape Physicians and Retirement Report,” published May 2. Medscape surveyed 7,322 practicing physicians in the U.S. for the annual report. Physicians across more than […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bertoch, Todd M.D. et al Anesthesiology 142(6):p 1085-1099, June 2025. Background: Opioids are effective for treating acute pain but have safety, tolerability, and addiction concerns while nonopioid analgesics have limited efficacy. Suzetrigine, an oral, nonopioid small molecule, selectively inhibits the voltage-gated sodium channel 1.8 (NaV1.8) and has potential to provide efficacious and safe relief for […]
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 From reliable staffing to mutual respect, 10 ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what makes a strong anesthesia partner. Question: What qualities make for a strong anesthesia partner in today’s ASC environment? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. George Anastasian MD. Chief of Anesthesiology at White […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Pain management specialist and anesthesiologist Paul Lynch, MD, has launched a new chronic pain management initiative, US Pain. US Pain currently has clinics in Arizona, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Kansas and Nevada, but is actively looking for physician partners in all 50 states, according to an April 17 press […]
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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