Authors: Ramaswamy, Taraa; Nagrebetsky, Alexander; Bilotta, Federico Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 38(5):569–575, October 2025. This review summarizes emerging evidence on nutrition management in neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care, emphasizing strategies that enhance functional recovery through improved perioperative and ICU nutrition practices. Malnutrition remains a strong predictor of adverse outcomes in neurosurgical and neurocritically ill patients. Recent […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yang, Yanyan et al. BMC Anesthesiology, Volume 25, Article 522 (2025). This Bayesian network meta-analysis compared the efficacy of multiple peripheral nerve block techniques for postoperative pain management following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Eighteen randomized clinical trials from 12 countries, encompassing 1,180 patients, were included. The analysis evaluated 11 block types, focusing on 24-hour […]
Read MoreAuthors: Billstein, Charlotte et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, first published October 23 2025.DOI: 10.1111/pan.70066 This prospective, randomized pilot study investigated whether maintaining lung-protective ventilation (LPV) during aortic cross-clamping on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric cardiac surgery influences postoperative lung function compared with apnea or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The study aimed to address concerns that […]
Read MoreAuthor: Rebecca Pifer Healthcare Dive Roughly 3,000 employees are coming back to work on Monday, funded by user fees as the shutdown drags into its fourth week. Dive Brief: The CMS is temporarily calling back its furloughed employees to help during the open enrollment periods for Medicare and Affordable Care Act plans, a spokesperson for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Uzun Sarıtaş, Pelin et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Oct 26, 2025 Prospective observational study, 2025 (journal pending publication details). This study investigated sedation depth using processed electroencephalography (pEEG) in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who were receiving continuous neuromuscular blockade (NMBA) in the ICU. Because traditional clinical assessments of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Certified registered nurse anesthetists continue to rank among the nation’s highest-earning advanced practice providers — but their pay landscape is changing. As health systems recalibrate anesthesia models and demand steadies, compensation is evolving in ways that reflect both stability and subtle realignment. Here are five trends to know: 1. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Alignment, transparency and shared goals are the core elements that make a strong anesthesia partner for ASCs. Two anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to describe their ideal anesthesia partner. Question: What does a strong partnership between anesthesia and ASC leadership look like, and how do you build it? Editor’s note: These responses […]
Read MoreAuthors: Goh, Jason C. H. et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia Single-centre retrospective cohort study, Singapore General Hospital, 2017–2020. This large retrospective analysis examined whether simple inflammatory markers derived from the complete blood count—neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and red cell distribution width (RDW)—can predict short-term mortality and intensive care unit (ICU) stay in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASC investments are entering a new phase, as health systems, payers and physician groups reshape the market through consolidation, integration and renewed pushes for independence. Here are five new ASC investment and transaction trends to know: 1. Private equity shaping the market Over the past decade, private equity firms […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
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