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Authors: Zech N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):869–878, May 2026 Summary:This prospective, patient-blinded pre–post intervention study evaluated whether targeted communication training for anesthesiologists during preoperative consultations can reduce patient anxiety. The study is based on the understanding that risk disclosure and informed consent discussions can unintentionally increase anxiety through nocebo effects, negatively impacting perioperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Cobert J et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):752–755, April 2026 Summary:This editorial explores maternal cardiac arrest through the lens of a large multicenter dataset, emphasizing that while the event is rare, it represents one of the most critical and complex emergencies in obstetric care. Using data from over 770,000 anesthetic records across 60 institutions, the referenced […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mark D. Neuman, MD, M.Sc, Editor Anesthesiology, April 2026 Summary:This prospective cohort study evaluated continuous rhythm monitoring after CABG and found that postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is far more common than previously recognized. Continuous monitoring detected AF in a significant number of patients who would have been missed by standard intermittent monitoring. Many episodes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The 2026 National Resident Matching Program Main Residency Match confirmed anesthesiology as one of the most fully subscribed specialties in graduate medical education. Nearly every position across all entry tracks — post graduate year 1, PGY-2, and Physician (late-entry) — was filled, reflecting continued strong demand for the specialty nationwide. Here are […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists filed an amicus brief this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania supporting NorthStar Anesthesia in a lawsuit brought by UnitedHealthcare over the independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act. According to a March 19 news release, ASA said in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ricky Zipp MEDTECHDIVE The company said an intruder accessed employee information, customer contact details and other records. Surgical robotics firm Intuitive Surgical recently experienced a cyberattack that compromised customer and employee data. The hackers used a phishing attack to steal an Intuitive employee’s credentials, log into the company’s internal administrative network and begin accessing […]
Read MoreAuthors: Landau R et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):749–751, April 2026 Summary:This editorial examines the persistent problem of intraoperative pain during cesarean delivery despite the widespread use of neuraxial anesthesia. Drawing on a large prospective multicenter study of nearly 3,700 patients across North America, the authors highlight that approximately 1 in 13 patients report pain during cesarean […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mark D. Neuman, MD, M.Sc, Editor Anesthesiology, April 2026 Summary:This study identifies the parabrachial nucleus as a central control hub for persistent pain. Using advanced imaging and electrophysiologic techniques in mice, researchers demonstrated that specific neuronal populations within the parabrachial region encode and sustain chronic pain signals even after the initial injury has resolved. […]
Read MoreHere are 3 meaningful malpractice/tort law changes going into 2026 that actually matter for physicians and anesthesia groups (not fluff): 1. New Mexico – Major malpractice reform (HB 99 + related bills) New Mexico passed a 2026 malpractice reform package (HB 99) aimed at stabilizing the physician market. Key changes: Caps and limits on damages […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ilfeld BM et al. Anesthesiology, March 23, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006059 Summary This small in vivo descriptive study examined a key practical issue in cryoneurolysis: whether tissue surrounding a cryoprobe actually reaches the therapeutic temperature range required for effective and reversible nerve ablation. While the cryoprobe’s returning argon gas reaches extremely low temperatures (often below -80°C), […]
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