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Authors: Meng F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):848–855, May 2026 This study evaluates whether neuraxial anesthesia provides superior postoperative outcomes compared with general anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hip arthroplasty for hip fracture, using a large national database. Given the ongoing debate regarding optimal anesthetic technique in this high-risk population, the authors sought to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead, they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. The takeaway: success now depends on how well systems align staffing with […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zech N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):869–878, May 2026 This prospective, patient-blinded pre–post intervention study investigated whether a focused communication training session for anesthesiologists could further reduce patient anxiety during the preoperative anesthesia consultation. The study is grounded in the concept that traditional risk disclosure—while necessary for informed consent—can unintentionally increase anxiety and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Conrad D et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):857–865, May 2026 This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether a fully ultrasound-guided microconvex in-plane subclavian puncture (MISP) technique improves outcomes compared with a traditional landmark approach preceded by ultrasound prescan. Subclavian central venous catheterization remains a common procedure but carries risks such as arterial puncture and pneumothorax, […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Schober P et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):901–908, May 2026 This article explores the ethical challenges of conducting research in emergency and critical care settings, particularly involving unconscious patients who are unable to provide informed consent. It frames the dilemma through two foundational ethical theories—utilitarianism and Kant’s categorical imperative—and connects these philosophical frameworks to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services beginning July 1, instead bundling reimbursement into the overall procedure or facility fee, according to an April 1 policy update. The insurer said the change is consistent with CMS outpatient prospective payment system methodology and is intended to eliminate duplicate […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mónica M. Bernardo Medscape News Europe Anesthetics remain safe, but they are not universally effective. Sex, genetics, body composition, and brain function influence how anesthetics are metabolized and tolerated, so the challenge lies in tailoring those drugs to each patient’s biology. Anesthesia is one of the cornerstones of modern medicine, but its effects are […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dutton RP Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):866–868, May 2026 Summary:This editorial addresses the challenge of communicating risk during the anesthesia consent process without unnecessarily increasing patient fear or anxiety. The author emphasizes that while informed consent requires disclosure of risks, the manner in which these risks are communicated can significantly influence patient perception, expectations, and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology may be one of the most essential but least understood specialties in healthcare. As financial pressures mount and workforce challenges persist, leaders say outdated assumptions about anesthesia’s role are shaping decisions that could impact operating room efficiency, patient safety and access to care. Question: What do you think is […]
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